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Adaptation: the Secret to Success  Regina Invandino, owner of Cappuccino’s Altro Posto Café in Dunedin, Florida, says the secret to her success is adaptation. Whether to new trends, the neighbors or the current economic climate, Cappuccino’s has remained successful for seven years by adapting to changing conditions.  Explains Invandino, “In business, you have to be willing to try new things.  If they don’t work you move on.”  And working closely with Pinellas County Economic Development has provided Invandino with the tools and resources necessary to build success through adaptation. Read more here.   Construction Management Training * We kicked off this program on Jan. 28 - see the photos Our next session begins on September 23, 2010, please call the Business Development Center to reserve your spot 727.453.7200. SKANSKA USA Building Inc. will offer a condensed version of its Construction Management Building Blocks Training Program at Pinellas County’s Business Development Center beginning Jan. 28. The two-part seminar will examine the skill sets required of small businesses to handle large budget projects with SKANSKA and other major construction management companies, and will discuss the potential challenges associated with such endeavors.  Learn more here. The Pinellas County Business Development Center conducts over 100 training seminars.  We can help you start or grow your business in Pinellas County. Resources: Business Classes Doing Business with Pinellas County Minority Business Enterprise Certification HBIF/Presentado En Espanol Events Calendar Pinellas County Business Startup Series - The Pinellas County Business Development Center offers entrepreneurial training for businesses. Six core seminars will serve as a road map for developing a business plan.   Build your blueprint for success with these core business development seminars: 1. How To Start A Business 2. Business Plans 3. Accounting and Tax Procedures 4. Marketing Your Business 5. Websites and Web Marketing 6. Social Network Media Marketing