Upcoming Events
Join us for “The Many Ways to Be an Encore Entrepreneur,” organized by Dr. Mary J. Cronin, Entrepreneurship Professor at Boston College. This event brings together a lineup of esteemed speakers to explore diverse paths in entrepreneurship. Don’t miss out on this enriching discussion on March 20th from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm EDT. Encore PBC is a member of the Encore Network of programs around the country committed to supporting mature workers.
When most people think about entrepreneurship, they envision young founders and billion-dollar, high-tech startups. But that popular myth, like so many others related to age, has been thoroughly debunked. In fact, more businesses are founded by people over 50 than any other age group and they are two to three times more likely to succeed.
Starting a business is not the only way to be an entrepreneur. In fact, it’s just one of many options and most of these are ideally suited to the encore stage of life. These options offer flexibility, build on experience, produce valuable income, and can be scaled up or down over time.
In this program, you’ll hear from a panel of speakers who have followed a variety of entrepreneurial paths:
- Barbara Brooks, Founder of Second Act Women, Solopreneur, coach, and consultant
- Bryan Eagle, Co-Founder and CEO of Glanris, Serial entrepreneur, founding and growing multiple venture-backed companies
- Paula Getz, Founder of NM-NEW , Social entrepreneur
- Danielle Duplin, Founder and President of FreeWind Productions, Solopreneur turning her side gig into a startup
- Davis Smith, Owner of The Ground Guys, Franchise owner
We’ll also hear from Dr. Mary J Cronin, Entrepreneurship professor and author of Starting Up Smarter: Why Founders over 50 Build Better Companies.
Staying current with trends is key to supporting or advocating for people over 50. More of them are moving from traditional jobs to entrepreneurial opportunities. Join us to zero in on this trend and how you can use this knowledge to be more effective in your work. Brought to you by The Encore Network Entrepreneurship Affinity Group.
This program is sponsored by The Entrepreneur’s Source.
To register for this program, please click the register button below!
4th Annual Wisdom & Experience Works for Business Awards!
We are excited to announce the date is set for The 4th Annual Wisdom & Experience Works For Business Awards event!
If you are an Age-Friendly Employer in Palm Beach County or would like to learn how to receive this prestigious designation for your organization – stay tuned! Details are being finalized for the September 26th Breakfast event at the Airport Hilton in West Palm Beach.
As in previous years, nominees and sponsors will post their job boards on the Encore website so that 50+ job seekers can find employers welcoming mature workers.
Bookmark www.EncorePBC.org for news as it happens!
Something New for You from EncorePBC!
Rosemary R. Nixon Scholarship
The Board of Directors of Encore Palm Beach County has established The Rosemary R. Nixon Scholarship in 2022 In honor of Rosemary who founded EncorePBC in 2017. The purpose of the scholarship is to assist older adults (aged 50 or better) who are full-time residents of Palm Beach County with funding to assist them with an educational and/or vocational award to allow them to reach their full potential in either employment or an entrepreneurial or volunteer endeavor.
Interested in applying?
Submit your full legal name, mailing address, email address, and phone number, along with the reason for your scholarship request (including how it will benefit you) to EncorePBC Board Member Karen Roberts at KarenRobertshrconsultant@gmail.com.
To review the criteria for application, click here.
Looking for a New Volunteer Opportunity?
Get a Free Consultation With an Encore Coach! But first, complete our Volunteer Assessment Profile.
CLICK HERE to complete your Volunteer Assessment Profile!
Once submitted, you will be contacted by Joni Cherbo or Christine Catoggio, Encore Palm Beach County Advisory Board Members, to schedule your complimentary 30-minute coaching session. Click here!
What We Do
OUR VISION
Our vision is to become the one place people over 50 in Palm Beach County can go to find what they need for their continued engagement with life and purpose.