Building Stronger Businesses & Communities This December

This December, JD Wms Diversity Group, LLC is closing out the year with a powerful event designed to strengthen both our small business ecosystem and our community institutions.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 – First Thursday Business Workshop & Mixer Location: 1108 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL

Our First Thursday series is all about helping micro and small business owners get connected, informed, and inspired.

Business owners are encouraged to bring their business cards, share what they do, and build relationships over good food and great conversation.

We’ll also hear from two dynamic speakers:

• Brandon Martinez – Micro-Enterprise Developer, sharing insights to help very small businesses grow sustainably.

• Lou Murray – Highlighting opportunities in health care and how they impact business and community.

We are also honored to present a special award recognizing an emerging business leader: Latoya J. Wright.