Lauderhill Shines

A Capacity Development Initiative for Lauderhill Businesses

Presented by City of Lauderhill Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn

Lauderhill Shines is a FREE self-paced virtual course for new business owners in the City of Lauderhill that seeks to build and develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to grow and thrive in a new business. Lauderhill Shines consists of four online modules taught by Local business leaders and City Officials along with live weekly question and answer sessions and live master classes.

Shines Cohort 12

Applications Open:
April 1, 2026 – April 24, 2026

Class Dates:
May 6, 2026 – July 29, 2026

Shines Cohort 12 Information Session
(Attendance is strongly encouraged if applying to Cohort 12)
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Liquid Paradise – 3910 NW 19 Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311

Shines Cohort 12 Welcome Reception
(Attendance to the in-person reception is mandatory)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Location TBA 

Virtual Classes
Wednesdays, May 13, 2026 – July 22, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
(only two classes can be missed) 

Marketing & Money Bootcamp Part1 (in person)
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00am – 2:00pm
Location TBA 

Marketing & Money Bootcamp Part2 (in person)
Saturday, June 20, 2026
10:00am – 2:00pm
Location TBA

Shines Cohort 12 Graduation
(Attendance to the in-person graduation is mandatory)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location TBA

This hybrid (virtual & in person) program will include:

• Doing Business in Lauderhill: Meet all of your City’s elected officials and see how they plan to help your business level up. Code enforcement officials and directors will share the dos and don’ts of operating in the City.
• Laying a Strong Foundation: This module is packed with topics on how to procure capital, how to grow your business, how to write and negotiate contracts, suggestions on bookkeeping and basics on human resource concepts.
• Getting Customers: Marketing, social media and networking are all key elements to gaining exposure to new customers, sharing your product/service, and making the sale. 
• Scaling Your Business: Attaining certifications and acquiring Federal, State, and City contracts is covered in depth in this module taught by government employees who know!

For more information, please contact 954-777-2041 or email tmorris@lauderhill-fl.gov