Business Seminars

Diana Walker is a Special Projects Coordinator with Hillsborough County MBE & SBE Programs. Diana oversees construction contract compliance of MBE participation, provides educational trainings on how to bid with the County and assists businesses with the MBE/SBE certification application. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of South Florida and has been living in Tampa Bay for over 10 years. Her passion for entrepreneurship and giving back to her community is shown by her involvement on the Hispanic Professional Women’s Association and Foundation Board of Directors, and Vice-President of the Tampa Bay Latin Chamber of Commerce.

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs and from her previous roles at FSMSDC and Prospera, Diana has assisted and consulted with business owners on how to start & grow their business and/or expand into doing business with government.

She recently graduated from Leadership Hillsborough, Class of 2023 and serves as Board member for 2024, she was recognized as the Woman of Promise 2024 for the Girl Scouts, Estrella Award with the City of Tampa Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council and as part of the Tampa Hispanic Heritage Leadership Class of 2024 for her civic engagement.  

I’m a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) specializing in business owners but with a heart for the nonprofit sector. My passion lies in empowering nonprofit organizations to achieve financial fitness and long-term sustainability. With a focus on accounting, taxes, advisory services, and board training, my goal is to help these organizations flourish, serving their communities to the fullest.

My specialty doesn’t stop at traditional accounting. I offer CFO services, fiscal sponsorship, fiduciary agency services, and crucial pre-audit assistance, ensuring nonprofits are grant-ready, compliant with government regulations, and well-equipped for sustainable growth.

From creating strategic budgets and cash flow management to understanding intricate financial statements and preparing the pivotal Form 990, I guide nonprofits to unlock more funding opportunities. I am committed to helping these organizations understand and navigate the intricate world of finance so they can focus on their true mission: making a positive impact.

A free spirit with a great sense of humor, I take pride in my down-to-earth approach and genuine desire to help. I believe that with the right financial foundation, every nonprofit can soar to new heights.

Join me in my mission to uplift and support the unsung heroes of our communities – our nonprofits.

Tim Spearman, Jr. is the City of Tampa’s Small Business Navigator within the Economic Opportunity Team. In this role, Tim focuses on assisting small businesses in our community connect to resources in Tampa Bay’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.  

Prior to joining the City of Tampa’s team, Tim served as the Business Consultant and Data Analyst at Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council, where he managed a client portfolio with $115M in annual sales, offering services such as facility risk assessments, compliance audits, and technical assistance. Tim was involved in various programs, including the COVID-19 Response & Relief for Small Businesses, the Women’s Business Bootcamp and Quicker with QuickBooks Series.

Active in his community, Tim volunteers with organizations such as PMI Tampa Bay, Vista Gardens Tampa Bay, and Feeding Tampa Bay. He was nominated for Volunteer of the Year 2024 by PMI Tampa Bay for working with the Military Outreach Group. As an avid outdoorsman, he takes advantage of the city’s many parks and fishing areas.  

In his role as the City of Tampa’s Small Business Navigator (SBN), Tim is ready to help connect you with community resources to grow your business. The SBN will provide a no-cost, one-on-one assessment for business owners in need of business assistance and connect them to a resource partner that would be best suited for their needs.

Tim may be reached at Tim.Spearman@tampagov.net or by calling (813) 274-7431.