Florida SBDC Network State Office (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, is proud to announce the keynote speakers for the fifth annual Small Business Success Summit. The event will be held August 17-18, 2026, at the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor.
The 2026 Summit will bring together small business owners, Florida SBDC Network consultants, valued partners and industry experts to provide actionable strategies to help business owners take their business to the next level.
This year’s event will feature three keynotes: Omar Soliman, co-founder of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving, Jim Weber, the former CEO of Brooks Running; and Joshua Frank, founder and managing partner of RSM Federal. |
| "We are thrilled to welcome Omar, Jim, and Joshua to the 2026 Summit stage," said Greg Britton, state director of the Florida SBDC Network. “As proven business owners and accomplished executives, they bring real-world insight and practical strategies that will help our attendees overcome challenges, scale sustainably, and achieve their business goals.” |
| Omar Soliman will share the framework that transformed a college startup into a more than 200-location, $100 million national franchise. His keynote address will address his brand's incredible growth story highlighted on Shark Tank and Undercover Boss. In his address, Soliman will dive into the pivots and operating principles required to build momentum and lead through growth. |
| In his keynote, Jim Weber will share the remarkable turnaround of Brooks Running. Attendees will learn how Weber took a brand from the brink of bankruptcy to a billion-dollar global performance brand. His keynote will highlight how committing to a clear niche, investing in culture, and leading with purpose can help organizations stand out even in the most competitive markets. |
Joshua Frank brings over 35 years of experience in the federal contracting space. Having helped over 25,000 businesses secure billions in government contracts, Frank will provide a disciplined, strategic roadmap for navigating market uncertainty and winning new business across commercial and government markets.
Early bird registration is $300 and available through July 17, 2026.
The Florida SBDC Network extends its gratitude to its 2026 sponsors and partners: Florida First Capital, Florida Power & Light, Bevi, Suncoast Credit Union, Better Business Bureau, PodMatch, Federal Lab Consortium for Technology Transfer and Florida Trend.
For more information about the Small Business Success Summit and to register, please visit https://floridasbdc.org/success_summit/. |
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