BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Women with Vision: Rebuild & Thrive - A Roadmap for Entrepreneurs DESCRIPTION:Discover real-world strategies for financing\, growing and revitalizing a business. Jena Dennis\, owner of Great Expectations Realty\, Kristen Tackett\, an executive with Florida First Capital Finance Corporation\, and Crissy Collins\, broker and owner of World's Greatest Heating & Air\, will share their expertise in real estate\, entrepreneurship and finance to provide practical guidance for positioning small businesses for long-term success.Featured speakers:JENA DENNIS | Broker and owner\, Great Expectations RealtyBorn and raised in Northeast Florida\, Jena is not only deeply rooted in her community but also extensively educated and diverse in her professional pursuits. In 2001\, she graduated from Florida State University with three bachelor's degrees in Marketing\, International Business\, and Cultural Anthropology. Jena is the licensed broker and owner of Great Expectations Realty\, a venture she passionately runs with her husband Allyn Dennis. Additionally\, she is the proprietress of Great Expectations Auction Company.\n\nHer involvement extends beyond her businesses as Jena has served on numerous local and state boards\, including a current role as the board chair for Hastings Main Street Inc.\, which is focused on the economic and cultural revitalization of the Hastings community. Her motivation in her career is driven by a desire to help clients realize the value of their assets and achieve their lifelong goals\, a testament to her dedication and client-focused approach.\n\nJena's interests are diverse\, with a deep appreciation for real estate\, antiques\, high-end art\, fine jewelry\, and art nouveau. This passion is evident in how she conducts her business and personal life. Balancing the demands of running multiple companies with the joys and adventures of raising three precious children\, Jena leads an incredibly fulfilling life. She believes in committing fully to every endeavor\, approaching each project with unmatched vigor and passion\, ensuring that nothing is done half-way. Jena's life and career are a testament to her hardworking nature and her commitment to excellence in all facets of her life.KRISTEN TACKETT | Vice president and business development officer\, Florida First Capital Finance CorporationKristen Tackett is a vice president and business development officer at Florida First Capital Finance Corporation. With more than 25 years of experience in SBA 504 lending\, she has helped structure and close several thousand commercial real estate and equipment financing projects for small businesses. Based in Jacksonville\, Kristen specializes in guiding entrepreneurs and owner-operators through the SBA 504 process\, delivering long-term\, fixed-rate financing solutions that support business growth and expansion across Northeast Florida.\nCrissy Collins | Broker and owner\, World's Greatest Heating & AirCrissy Collins is an HVAC entrepreneur based in sunny St. Johns County\, Florida. Along with her partner-in-crime (and life)\, her husband Zach\, she owns and manages World's Greatest Heating & Air. After the couple sold their first multi-state HVAC company to private equity in 2022\, Crissy decided to become a business broker too because apparently sleep is overrated. Her firsthand experience as both a business owner and broker gives her a practical\, real-world perspective on what it actually takes to finance\, grow\, and run a successful business. Crissy works closely with SBA lenders and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs especially women understand how SBA financing can open the door to business ownership and long-term financial success.\nSponsorship OpportunitiesSilver Sponsor - $500Recognition as sponsor of 1 sessionComplimentary seats (2) at sessionOpportunity to offer promotional items/information to attendeesOpportunity to address attendees and promote company (3 minutes)Name/logo recognition in promotional emailsLogo and link on chamber websiteSmall Business Sponsorships Business Builder\, and Entrepreneur Bronze Sponsor -$250Recognition as sponsor of 1 sessionComplimentary seat (1) at sessionOpportunity to offer promotional items/information to attendeesOpportunity to address attendees and promote company (3 minutes)Name/logo recognition in promotional emailsLogo and link on chamber websiteVendor Sponsor -$125Recognition as sponsor of 1 sessionComplimentary seat (1) at sessionOpportunity to offer promotional items/information to attendeesName/logo recognition in promotional emailsLogo and link on chamber websiteWomen with Vision mentors\, inspires and empowers professional women through education and collaboration to embrace their vision\, purpose and value. Programs offer a dynamic blend of education\, collaboration and leadership development to provide women with the tools\, resources and support needed to excel in their careers and personal growth. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Discover real-world strategies for financing\, growing and revitalizing a business. Jena Dennis\, owner of Great Expectations Realty\, Kristen Tackett\, an executive with Florida First Capital Finance Corporation\, and Crissy Collins\, broker and owner of World'\;s Greatest Heating &\; Air\, will share their expertise in real estate\, entrepreneurship and finance to provide practical guidance for positioning small businesses for long-term success.

Featured speakers:

JENA DENNIS | Broker and owner\, Great Expectations Realty

Born and raised in Northeast Florida\, Jena is not only deeply rooted in her community but also extensively educated and diverse in her professional pursuits. In 2001\, she graduated from Florida State University with three bachelor&rsquo\;s degrees in Marketing\, International Business\, and Cultural Anthropology. \;

Jena is the licensed broker and owner of Great Expectations Realty\, a venture she passionately runs with her husband Allyn Dennis. Additionally\, she is the proprietress of Great Expectations Auction Company.

Her involvement extends beyond her businesses as Jena has served on numerous local and state boards\, including a current role as the board chair for Hastings Main Street Inc.\, which is focused on the economic and cultural revitalization of the Hastings community. Her motivation in her career is driven by a desire to help clients realize the value of their assets and achieve their lifelong goals\, a testament to her dedication and client-focused approach.

Jena&rsquo\;s interests are diverse\, with a deep appreciation for real estate\, antiques\, high-end art\, fine jewelry\, and art nouveau. This passion is evident in how she conducts her business and personal life. Balancing the demands of running multiple companies with the joys and adventures of raising three precious children\, Jena leads an incredibly fulfilling life. She believes in committing fully to every endeavor\, approaching each project with unmatched vigor and passion\, ensuring that nothing is done half-way. Jena&rsquo\;s life and career are a testament to her hardworking nature and her commitment to excellence in all facets of her life.

KRISTEN TACKETT | \;Vice president and business development officer\, Florida First Capital Finance Corporation

Kristen Tackett is a vice president and business development officer at Florida First Capital Finance Corporation. With more than 25 years of experience in SBA 504 lending\, she has helped structure and close several thousand commercial real estate and equipment financing projects for small businesses. \;

Based in Jacksonville\, Kristen specializes in guiding entrepreneurs and owner-operators through the SBA 504 process\, delivering long-term\, fixed-rate financing solutions that support business growth and expansion across Northeast Florida.


Crissy Collins | Broker and owner\, World'\;s Greatest Heating &\; Air

Crissy Collins is an HVAC entrepreneur based in sunny St. Johns County\, Florida. Along with her partner-in-crime (and life)\, her husband Zach\, she owns and manages World&rsquo\;s Greatest Heating &\; Air. After the couple sold their first multi-state HVAC company to private equity in 2022\, Crissy decided to become a business broker too&mdash\;because apparently sleep is overrated.

 \;Her firsthand experience as both a business owner and broker gives her a practical\, real-world perspective on what it actually takes to finance\, grow\, and run a successful business. Crissy works closely with SBA lenders and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs&mdash\;especially women&mdash\;understand how SBA financing can open the door to business ownership and long-term financial success.


Sponsorship Opportunities

Silver Sponsor - $500

Small Business Sponsorships &ndash\; Business Builder\, and Entrepreneur \;

Bronze Sponsor -$250

Vendor Sponsor -$125

Women with Vision mentors\, inspires and empowers professional women through education and collaboration to embrace their vision\, purpose and value. Programs offer a dynamic blend of education\, collaboration and leadership development to provide women with the tools\, resources and support needed to excel in their careers and personal growth.

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