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.

Register Now for Cohort 13

Classes Begin Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Registration Deadline - Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

What Participants Will Learn

The 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! 

Important Dates 

Information Session
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Via Zoom (Zoom link will be provided upon registration)

Welcome Reception & Program Kickoff
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Her Power Space - 4300 N. University Drive, Suite F-100, Lauderhill, FL 33351

Money & Marketing Bootcamp
(Mandatory for those enrolled in Shines cohort 13)
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Inverrary Community Center - 3300 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill, FL 33319

Graduation Ceremony
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Inverrary Community Center - 3300 Inverrary Boulevard, Lauderhill, FL 33319

For more information, please contact:
Tashania Morris
954-777-2041
tmorris@lauderhill-fl.gov