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TBBHF Business Seminar Series is a series of professional business seminars hosted by the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center .

The series takes place throughout the summer and fall months with the larger seminar taking place during the annual Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival in January. The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Entrepreneur Advisory Board, are comprised of local professional business owners who encompass a vast amount of knowledge and skills to help you better your business. 

Upcoming Business Seminars

TBBHF BUSINESS SEMINAR

Empowering Black Entrepreneurs Series

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 2101 E Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Register Today - Free Event
Moderated by Leighton Kyler, The InsideOutPreneur, Coach, and Speaker

Seminar covering economic development opportunities for minority business owners. 

Seminar covering economic tips and advise for minority business owners. 

Register Here
March 28, 2025 – Panel Speakers
Rolanda McDuffie

Rolanda McDuffie

CPA, Accounting
Rolanda 's BIO
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.

Leighton Kyler

Leighton Kyler

Moderator - Speaker/Panelist
Leighton's BIO
Leighton Kyler is people focused and principle driven. Leighton possesses over 30 years of Entrepreneurial and Corporate leadership experience. Leighton is divinely gifted and masterfully talented as a soul coach, global speaker and consultant. He specializes in InsideOut Leadership, Mental – Emotional – Relationship Wellness, Revenue Generation, and Sales Mastery. Leighton is an Enterprise Architect, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance & Operations and a thesis on Business Intelligence. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP), and an Accountant. He gives God all the glory as a husband, father, and a family man.  Leighton is a Servant Leader with enthusiasm that is highly contagious.
Samí Haiman-Marrero

Samí Haiman-Marrero

CEO of URBANDER
Samí's BIO

Samí Haiman-Marrero is the CEO of URBANDER a solution-driven communications agency that helps transform businesses to advance humanity. They provide Fractional CMO Services that help businesses grow, connect, and make a lasting impact.

URBANDER’s strategic business development and integrated marketing solutions help organizations engage meaningfully with their audiences while achieving their communication, outreach, and human-centered goals. By crafting impact-driven marketing strategies, they elevate brands and foster meaningful connections—delivering expert leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive team, so you can grow smarter and more efficiently.

As an extension of Marketing, Human Resources, Procurement, Community Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility teams, URBANDER brings fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to:

  • Strategic Marketing & Brand Positioning
  • Content Development & Multimedia Storytelling
  • Workforce Training & Thought Leadership
  • Community Engagement & Outreach

With deep expertise in multilingual, multimedia storytelling, URBANDER crafts compelling narratives that don’t just inform—but inspire. Their approach ensures that brands not only reach their audiences but truly resonate with them, fostering trust, connection, and long-term loyalty.

Tarneisha Peters

Tarneisha Peters

BBIF Regional Director-West Florida
Tarneisha's BIO

In honor of Bill Trotman

Bill Trotman, a native of Tampa, Florida, was born to entrepreneurial-minded parents where he developed a love for his community and a love for being a business owner. In 2007, he was introduced to board members of the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, cultivated a partnership, and introduced a financial workshop for the attendees of the festival. Bill eventually joined the Festival’s Board of Directors where he grew the Business and Financial Seminar from a one-man show to a seminar series and Signature Festival event that continues on today.

Privately, in March of 2020, Bill Trotman succumbed to his battle with cancer. The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival and his TD Bank Family will forever be grateful for his contributions and will continue to honor his legacy. Rest in Peace Bill Trotman!

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