Organizer: majority of St. Johns County businesses are small; showcase aims to "keep people in the game"

A staff member described the local business landscape, saying, "The St. John's County small business community is significant. You know, we are looking at the majority of businesses in this county alone being mostly small businesses." The speaker used this context to frame the showcase as an effort to "keep people in the game" by offering connections to capital and planning support.

The staff member urged continuity of support for businesses at different stages, whether owners are seeking capital, partners, or help with a solid business plan for expansion. The transcript provides no personal names or titles beyond these role labels; the article therefore attributes quotes to the role "Staff member."