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 11 Class Dates

September 17, 2025 – December 17, 2025

Shines Cohort 11 Information Session
(Attendance is strongly encouraged if applying to Cohort 11)
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Liquid Paradise – 3910 NW 19 Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311

Shines Cohort 11 Welcome Reception
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Her Power Space – 4300 N. University Drive, Lauderhill, FL 33351

Shines Cohort 11Graduation
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Inverrary Community Center - 3300 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill, FL 33319

This virtual 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 do’s 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!

Pre-Register today for Lauderhill Shines Cohort 12

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