The Bartow Community Redevelopment Agency and the Well Lakeland will host the One Million Cups Business Community Town Hall Business Meeting on June 2, 2026 with two discussion sessions scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The business meeting is designed to grow, support, and educate local and Polk County entrepreneurs, start-ups, existing businesses, and e-commerce businesses seeking resources and guidance to start, scale, or expand their operations. The panel discussion will provide valuable insight into business development strategies, access to capital, technical assistance, marketing, and resources available to help businesses succeed within the City of Bartow and Polk Community.
The One Million Cups Business Community Panel will feature an experienced group of professionals and business leaders, including Randy Hayes, Business Consultant with the Florida Small Business Development Center; Phil Zeman, Senior Vice President of SouthState Bank; Elle Withall, Executive Director of the Bartow Economic Development Council; and Robert Allen, Vice President of HCP Associates. The panelists will share their professional expertise and provide practical information to help entrepreneurs navigate business growth, financing opportunities, strategic planning, and economic development resources available throughout the region.
If you are a Business Owner- Please attend by rsvp- Cheryl Baksh at cbaksh@cityofbartow.net
