West Palm Beach Office of Small Business Programs Honored
Published on March 17, 2026
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West Palm Beach Office of Small Business Programs Honored
The City of West Palm Beach Selected for its Commitment to Small Business
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 17, 2026) — The Mayor’s Office of Small Business Programs was honored at the recent annual InclusiFi Annual Shareholders meeting in West Palm Beach for its commitment to meeting the needs of small businesses. InclusiFi executives presented the 2026 Joseph C. Bova Award to Frank Hayden, director of the West Palm Beach Office of Small Business Programs.
In on the presentation are, from left, Pamela Stewart, president and CEO, InclusiFi, Frank Hayden, Director, Office of Small Business Programs, Laquoya Green, Small Business Programs compliance specialist, and Charles W. Keys III, InclusiFi Chairman of the Board. (Photo provided by InclusiFi)
The City sponsors multiple free training programs aimed at helping small businesses grow and thrive within West Palm Beach. The City helps small businesses with financial and operational training programs, including how to get certified as a Small Business for City. Certification allows a business to bid on City contracts and projects. Over the past few years, several small business operators have successfully bid and been awarded City contracts.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the heart of our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Keith A. James. “Through the Office of Small Business Programs, we are empowering entrepreneurs with the tools, training, and opportunities they need to grow, compete, and succeed. When small businesses thrive, West Palm Beach thrives — and we remain committed to being a community of opportunity for all.”
These training opportunities are available to small businesses located within the City of West Palm Beach. For more information and a list of current offerings, click here to visit the City of West Palm Beach Office of Small Business Programs.
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