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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Tampa Bay Women's Business Centre
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre and all of the wonderful services that we offer to female entrepreneurs to launch and grow successful businesses. Attendees who live in Hillsborough\, Pinellas\, Pasco\, Manatee\, Polk and Hernando counties will receive a free one-hour coaching session.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/introduction-to-the-tampa-bay-womens-business-centre-4/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210203T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210126T002636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T002636Z
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SUMMARY:Connect to Opportunity: How to Leverage LinkedIn
DESCRIPTION:Join The Centre for Women and Valley Bank on this Wise Women Wednesday discussion on how to promote yourself and your professional brand!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAs we know\, there are many social media platforms out there today that can help elevate your business and professional brand. \nMastering these platforms or even just starting to tackle one platform can definitely be overwhelming and time consuming. Currently\, LinkedIn is an incredible platform and if leveraged properly can help take your professional brand to new levels\, lead to powerful networking and even help capture lead generation opportunities. \nWhether you are a LinkedIn novice or a pro-user\, there are always new features that LinkedIn adds so in this webinar we will zero in on quick strategic tips and tricks to help anyone get the best out of this valuable career and business resource. \n\n\nKatherine joined Valley Bank three years ago to build out Valley Bank’s presence on social media. She launched Valley on LinkedIn\, Facebook\, Pinterest\, Instagram\, and YouTube and she is really enjoying seeing the evolution of Valley on social. \nPrior to joining Valley\, her experiences spanned across working in programming research\, creative services\, digital\, eCommerce\, performance affiliate marketing\, and ad sales in such companies as A&E Television Networks/History Channel\, The Estee Lauder Companies\, and BP/Castrol Oil. She launched award-winning eCommerce partner programs for Estee Lauder Companies and found a common thread in her career DNA- she has a passion to build programs and opportunities from the ground up. \nShe has also launched a few small side businesses such as a gifting company and an in-home catering experience business because she always has been an entrepreneur at heart. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/connect-to-opportunity-how-to-leverage-linkedin/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210204T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20201219T012427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201219T013018Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Financial Chaos Into Profits
DESCRIPTION:Turning financial chaos into profits with bookkeeping tools to keep your financial on track. If you’re a small business owner\, you’ll be familiar with juggling multiple tasks. As well as keeping things running you need to generate revenue\, keep customers happy\, and look after the financials. Tracking financials can be a chore though\, and one of the biggest questions you might have is where do I start? \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat bookkeeping is and how it can impact your business\,\nBookkeeping tools to help you keep track of your profitability\, and\nWays to improve the financial health of your business\n\n\nWebinar includes live discussion and Q & A session
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/turning-financial-chaos-into-profits-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210210T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20201115T025555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T030736Z
UID:1382-1612954800-1612958400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Goverment Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:How do I get started with Government Contracting? Is this right for me and my business? What is the difference between commercial contracting and government contracting? What is a contract? How are “set-aside” contracts and goals determined? In this course\, participants will learn the basic ins and outs about how the government buys goods and services. Participants will also be introduced to important websites\, and external agencies such as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC). Marketing to the government will also be discussed.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-goverment-contracting-101/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210206T000352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T000429Z
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SUMMARY:Boost Your Brand Identity: Ways to Connect with Clients
DESCRIPTION:On this Wise Women Wednesday series we talk about the importance of branding. How can you build your brand to connect with the client?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nLooking for different ways to boost your brand identity? Maybe you’re just starting up a new business. Perhaps you’re going through a rebrand. Whatever the case might be\, it’s important to establish a brand that your customers can relate with. \nThe more personable and transparent your brand\, the more customer loyalty you’ll build. If this is your first time building a brand\, then you have nothing to fear. There are several concrete steps you can take towards building a brand identity for your business. \n\n\nAs the former Sr. VP of marketing for Front Burner Brands\, Cindy was directly responsible for overseeing the full-service and fast-casual national restaurants\, Grillsmith\, Burger 21\, and The Melting Pot. Prior to joining Front Burner\, she was a Sr. VP for 22squared where she managed clients like Shoe Carnival and Publix Super Markets by developing branding\, traffic\, and sales-driving campaigns. Cindy has also managed accounts such as McDonald’s\, Dollar Rent-A-Car \,and Melitta Coffee by creating custom promotions and programs that translated national advertising into local store marketing. \nShe brings over 25 years of leadership across retail\, integrated advertising\, and marketing platforms. Cindy is a proud mommy of a beautiful little girl named Olivia. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/boost-your-brand-identity-ways-to-connect-with-clients/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210121T013806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T184251Z
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SUMMARY:From Retail to E-Commerce—Scaling Your Business Like a Startup
DESCRIPTION:We will share a foundational framework for how retail small businesses can begin to think and scale like a high-growth startup. Is your product loved locally\, but hasn’t yet broadened its customer base nationally? During this discussion with Allie Felix\, VP Platform at Tampa Bay startup hub Embarc Collective\, we will share a foundational framework for how retail companies can scale like a startup through e-commerce\, including: \n* How to put yourself into the “startup mindset” \n* Considering if launching an e-commerce platform is right for you \n* Funding opportunities to scale your startup \n* Plus\, examples of how prominent women-led companies have scaled from small brick and mortar businesses to nationally scalable online companies \nPresenter:  Allie Felix\, VP Platform at Tampa Bay startup hub Embarc Collective. Embarc Collective helps Tampa Bay’s startup talent build bold\, scalable\, thriving companies. Our staff of executive advisors and function-specific experts deliver individualized support to startups inside of Embarc Collective’s state of the art 32\,000 square-foot collaboration facility.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/from-retail-to-e-commerce-scaling-your-business-like-a-startup/
CATEGORIES:Program,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210105T052659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T231244Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of PowerPoint
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, 60-minute\, hands-on workshop for PowerPoint. Engaging powerful and easy-to create presentations have never been easier. During this workshop you will learn how to: \n\n•Design effective presentations for work or home\n•Add visual elements for aesthetic appeal\n•Incorporate data\, charts and graphs\n•Make an impact by using all of the key\, new features that PowerPoint has to offer
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/fundamentals-of-powerpoint/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210303T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210227T011049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T011049Z
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SUMMARY:Interviewing: Building Your Dream Team
DESCRIPTION:This Wise Women Wednesday we will be giving you guidance on how to build your dream team\, going over interviewing techniques and more!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nHiring the best candidates is a goal all employers share\, and one of the most critical steps to achieving that goal is the job interview. While there is much to be learned about the candidate through the hiring process\, interviewers must be cautious that they do not ask questions that could be considered illegal or discriminatory. This presentation provides basic guidance for interviewing techniques and how to select the best candidates to build your dream team. \n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nBrandy Polkinghorn graduated from St. Petersburg College with a bachelor’s degree in Management and Organizational Leadership and holds both the PHR and SHRM-CP professional certifications. Born and raised in Florida\, Brandy has worked in the Human Resources field for 19 years in a variety of industries and joined the Valley Bank team through the acquisition of USAmeriBank in 2018. Brandy is currently a Vice President\, HR Business Partner supporting over 100 managers in various business lines to help recruit\, align and sustain the talent Valley needs to succeed as an attractive and competitive employer. Brandy is a wife and mother of two young children\, and enjoys spending time with her family\, and attending sporting events or concerts in her personal time. \n  \n\n\n\nJanet Gwynn is a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and has been with Valley National Bank for the last five years recruiting Retail and Corporate positions for Alabama\, Florida and New Jersey. \nShe has worked in the Human Resources field for thirty years specializing in payroll\, benefits\, employee relations\, and the last five years recruiting which is her true passion. \nShe is eight of nine children and is considered an “army brat”. She resided in Germany and South Korea in her early childhood. She’s been a St Petersburg resident for 52 years. She has a grown son who recently became engaged and resides in Virginia. She enjoys her weekends gardening\, refinishing furniture\, and catching up with family and friends. \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/interviewing-building-your-dream-team/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210304T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210105T045141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T021111Z
UID:1739-1614852000-1614855600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Reach Customers Online with Google
DESCRIPTION:In this session you’ll learn how to:  \n• Create or claim your Business Profile on Google  \n• Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps  \n• Use Google My Business to connect with potential customers  \n• Create a free website using the info from your Business Profile  \nLet by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a presentation all small business owners should attend.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/reach-customers-online-with-google/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210310T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20201115T025920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T030308Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Training for Business Owners - Build your Sales Skills!
DESCRIPTION:Would you like your business to bring in more revenue? Would you like to become more valuable as an employee? This Sales Skills class is just the ticket. Learn to grow your revenue\, increase your average sale\, “Close the sale”\, and help an irate customer. Help customers choose your products and services. You will learn these skills and more.  \nThis class is taught by a business professional with many years of coaching and sales experience. Most of the sales knowledge passed on in this class applies regardless of your products or services.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/sales-training-for-business-owners-build-your-sales-skills/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210121T021550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T082619Z
UID:1842-1615888800-1615892400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Ideas to Start a Fashion Business Online
DESCRIPTION:Learn about ideas to launch a fashion business online such as an online boutique\, wholesale fashion products\, fashion styling and more! \nThinking about starting your own business? Do you love anything related to fashion? Join this webinar to learn more about various fashion business ideas that you can launch online. Perfect for entrepreneurs who make jewelry\, clothing or accessories. Excellent information for participants who want to open an online boutique and purchase brands wholesale to re-sell. – no sewing involved! Social media provides a wealth of small business opportunities in blogging\, Youtube channels\, podcasts\, selling through IG and FB. Maybe you’ve dreamed about becoming a virtual stylist for people or pets! \nWe will talk about what it takes to launch fashion business online such as an online boutique\, wholesale fashion products\, fashion styling\, Youtube Channel\, Etsy store\, Podcast\, Blogger and more! Dr. Szymanski brings over 15 years of experience as the Lead Fashion Merchandising Professor at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. She also had a brick-and-mortar boutique\, e-commerce platform and consulted with a variety of fashion entrepreneurs launch and manage their businesses online. \n\nSponsored by Hancock Whitney Bank\nHancock Whitney Bank combines a commitment to gracious hospitality with extensive expertise in all aspects of banking\, financial planning and wealth management to help make your dreams a reality. Helping your small business with expert guidance and a full range of financial solutions to achieve your goals and protect your business’s future. \n\nLearn more: https://www.hancockwhitney.com/
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/ideas-to-start-a-fashion-business-online-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Program,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210306T031251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T031251Z
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SUMMARY:Business Loans: What is the Best Loan to Apply for and How to Prepare?
DESCRIPTION:During this Wise Women Wednesday topic\, our experts will walk you through an overview of business loans and provide guidance on credit!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you an entrepreneur and have questions about which type of loan to apply for? Thinking about starting a business but don’t know what banks to use for approval? This presentation will assist you in setting a plan and making some choices! \nSome topics include; \n• What are the different types of business loans available? \n• How to choose the best loan. \n• Where to go for loans. \n• Preparing to apply for business loans. \n• How do banks look at personal and business returns to determine credit worthiness? \n• As a business owner\, what is the best way to pay myself? \n• Ways to ensure I can qualify for a business loan. \n• How to establish credit \n• How personal credit works \n• How to increase your credit score\, what is a credit score and the different types of scores. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\nVeronica Suarez \nVeronica has 20 years of commercial credit experience. She started her career in St. Louis\, Missouri and moved to Florida just over 5 years ago. Veronica has worked for different size banks in a variety of positions mostly all related to credit. Her focus in the last 10 years has been creating and growing commercial credit departments and mentoring junior underwriters. Currently\, Veronica is a First Vice President and Credit Officer at Valley Bank. Veronica is a graduate of Lindenwood University in Missouri\, obtained her MBA at Webster University in Missouri and most recently completed a Valley Leadership program in association with the Wharton Leadership Program. \nVeronica is married to Hugo and they have two children\, a 12-year daughter Isabel and an 8-year old boy Victor. \n  \n\n\n\nAngelie H. Spurling \nAngelie has 20 years of commercial and small business banking experience. She’s held positions at a variety of financial institutions and is now a Senior Vice President and Commercial Banker at Valley Bank. Angelie is a graduate of the University of South Florida\, Florida School of Banking\, Stonier Graduate School of Banking and Wharton Leadership Program. She is also a member of The Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay Corporate Board\, University of Southern Florida Women’s Leadership Program and University of Southern Florida Alumni Association. \nAs a woman in business\, Angelie finds inspiration when she masters a challenge or overcomes a difficult situation. She loves taking on challenges that help her grow. She’s proud to help small business owners succeed and maximize business opportunities in the Tampa Bay community. \n  \nAngelie and her husband Craig live in South Tampa with their Yorkie named Salma. \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/business-loans-what-is-the-best-loan-to-apply-for-and-how-to-prepare/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210322T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210121T003209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T184100Z
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SUMMARY:Mid-day Mindfulness Moment & Stretch
DESCRIPTION:Mid-day Mindfulness Moment & Stretch is a 30-minute gentle yoga practice that you can do right at your office desk and in your workday clothes. Danielle\, from Jai Dee Yoga & Wellness\, will lead you through breath work and gentle yoga poses that will allow you to connect to the body and mind in the present moment. Gentle stretches and movement will help release tension in the body and bring balance to the mind. You’ll return to the rest of your day feeling restored and ready for whatever comes next. No special props or clothes needed.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/mid-day-mindfulness-moment-stretch/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210324T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210306T081047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T081917Z
UID:1969-1616580000-1616585400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship Empowerment for Women
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women’s History Month\, we are excited to share with you some inspirational topics that will help empower you through your journey of entrepreneurship. Our roundtable presenters have in-depth experience helping entrepreneurs launch and grow successful businesses. Join us for topics that will encourage\, enlighten and uplift you through these challenging times. The topics will include: \n– Entrepreneurship Through Comedy – What Stand Up Comedy can teach you about the secrets of entrepreneurship –Dr. Kerry Szymanski \n– The Secrets of Emotional Intelligence –Kathleen Culhane \n– How to juggle Entreprenurship and Life –Binie Klein \n– Encouragement for Entrepreneurs\, –Althea Harris \n– Financial Literacy for Women\, Understanding the Numbers and Gaining the Knowledge –Debra Salas
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/1969/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210301T225905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T184057Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Tampa Bay Women's Centre
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre and all of the wonderful services that we offer to female entrepreneurs to launch and grow successful businesses. Attendees who live in Hillsborough\, Pinellas\, Pasco\, Manatee\, Polk and Hernando counties will receive a free one-hour coaching session.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/introduction-to-the-tampa-bay-womens-centre/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210331T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210325T010349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T221408Z
UID:2045-1617184800-1617188400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Budgeting: Maintaining Your Financial Health
DESCRIPTION:During this Wise Women\, Wednesday learn how to budget while maintaining your financial health!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAs a woman currently in business or aspiring to be\, you may find that your personal finances take a backseat to your business. \nHowever\, the financial health of your business can be impacted if it’s not addressed in your personal life. Join us as we discuss personal finance—including tips on how to manage your bills\, prioritize saving over spending\, budgeting your personal cash flow\, and the bank accounts and products that can help you manage it all. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\nKathy Wright \nKathy Wright’s 42-year career in banking has included positions at Bank of America in the Premier Banking division\, USAmeribank as the Market Manager\, opening the 4th Street location\, and Valley Bank where her office is in the Top 5 across the Bank’s footprint. She served on the board of the Northeast Exchange Club of St. Petersburg for 11 years before becoming President in 2018. Kathy also has experience on the board of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and served on the Executive Committee as Membership Chair. \n\n\n\nJennifer Lee \nJennifer Lee\, AIF®\, AWMA® is the founder of Modern-Wealth; a Sarasota based financial firm with a focus on helping individuals experiencing transition. Originally from Maryland\, Jennifer brought her over 26 years (44 years if you count going into the office with her father as a child) of expertise in the financial services industry to Florida. Jennifer has found that a relationship with an advisor is most critical at the intersections in life where emotions collide with financial events. \nShe enjoys facilitating her clients through challenges as they experience life’s upsets such as divorce\, the loss of a spouse\, or business to retirement transition. Whether you are experiencing divorce\, a business client expanding or selling your operation\, or a couple wanting to make sure they have provided for their family\, Modern-Wealth may be a good fit. Jennifer provides a fresh perspective to the financial planning process by digging deep to understand what drives her clients. \nAt Modern-Wealth\, they build long-lasting relationships. As part of their process\, they encourage clients to communicate their values to the most important people in their lives by writing a family love letter. This led her to write “Squeeze the Juice: Live With Purpose\, then Leave a Legacy.” This is Jennifer’s first book
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/budgeting-maintaining-your-financial-health/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210407T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20201115T032116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T032116Z
UID:1395-1617793200-1617796800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Your Business to the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:This class focuses on improving your probability of being “found” by Federal contracting offices and large Federal Prime Contractors. The discussion includes: \n• Which website is used by contracting entities to source contractors  \n• Which NAICS codes and how many should you use  \n• What is a good “Capability Statement” \n • What is most important to a Contracting Officer and Selecting Official \n • How to improve your website  \n\nPresenter:  \nLonnie Koyama\, Lead Economic Development Specialist  \nSouth Florida District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/marketing-your-business-to-the-federal-government/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210415T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210324T231529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T003407Z
UID:2029-1618491600-1618495200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Starting Your Own Business in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join attorneys Grant Dearborn and Jessica West as they discuss the essentials of starting a healthcare company\, including licensing and regulatory compliance. This will include a short discussion relating to federal and state requirements\, including Medicare and Medicaid. They will take questions regarding the challenges and some best practices for starting a healthcare company at the end.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/starting-your-own-business-in-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210421T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210324T232908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T235214Z
UID:2031-1619010000-1619013600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Mastering Motivation: Change Your Mind\, Change Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Are you feeling stuck or unmotivated? Perhaps you lack a sense of clarity or purpose? If so\, this workshop is for you. Participants will learn the power of mental conditioning\, and the specifics of how to unleash their sense of purpose and motivation\, including: \n• The mental formula behind motivation \n• How our beliefs form our perceptions \n• How to identify our own mental blueprints \n• Techniques for shifting our mindset to get the results we want
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/mastering-motivation-change-your-mind-change-your-life/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210324T233423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T003248Z
UID:2033-1619103600-1619107200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Microsoft Excel
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Office presents this webinar guiding you through the intermediate features of Excel formatting\, functions\, and accessibility. Attendees taking this course should have a strong understanding of Excel’s basic features\, navigation\, functions\, and custom formulas. \nObjectives: \n• Expand knowledge of notable functions in Excel  \n• Understand a wide variety of cell formatting to manipulate and interpret data  \n• Learn to create Pivot tables for data analyzation  \n• Understand options to restrict and protect data in Excel  \n• Utilize accessibility options in Excel using the Check Accessibility tool and how to add alternative text
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/deep-dive-into-microsoft-excel/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210423T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210423T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210401T222106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T221318Z
UID:2058-1619175600-1619179200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:High Skill\, High Wages : An Introduction to HCC's Training Center
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Women and HCC is hosting a webinar on certifications and workforce training. Learn about high wage jobs and skills!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nAre you curious about alternative workforce opportunities but not sure what trainings are offered or how long you need training for? Join our discussion to get the information you need to enter the workforce. We have experts from HCC here to answer your questions on how to gain skills and get hired. \nSteve Conti is the Post-Secondary Adult Vocational Enrollment Development Coordinator at Hillsborough Community College’s Workforce Training Center which includes the Automotive Collision\, Automotive Services\, Welding\, Heavy Equipment\, Diesel\, Law Enforcement\, and Fire programs. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nSteve has worked for HCC for 8 years and has 12 years’ experience as an automotive shop teacher. He has been in the automotive services field for a total of 45 years. Steve hopes to recruit more people to the trades as the trades can be high skill\, high wage jobs.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/high-skill-high-wages-an-introduction-to-hccs-training-center/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210330T204038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T221150Z
UID:2051-1619604000-1619607600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Treasury Management: Increasing Productivity & Optimizing Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to optimize cash flow and drive profitability on this Wise Women Wednesday in order to create a successful business.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nIncreasing productivity\, optimizing cash flow\, and driving profitability are all keys to a successful business. Treasury management provides the tools necessary to unlock your treasure chest of solutions to help get you there. This presentation provides a basic overview of services accessible to businesses\, that may be useful in your day-to-day operations. \n\n\nAmber Fetterman helps business clients increase productivity\, optimize cash flow and drive profitability with innovative and convenient cash management services\, identifies new revenue streams through relationship building and cross-sell opportunities\, gains insight on how clients wish to manage and grow their business and protects businesses and the bank by reducing loses against fraud. She has worked in banking industry\, and in the Tampa Bay area\, since 2006. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\nAmber also serves as the Chair of Frameworks of Tampa Bay\, Inc. Board of Directors and has been a part of the Board since 2016\, also held positions of Secretary\, Treasurer and Vice Chair. Frameworks is a Tampa based nonprofit that empowers educators\, youth services professionals\, and parents/guardians with training\, coaching\, and research-based resources to equip students with social and emotional skills (SEL). Her guidance and leadership have led to the successful introduction\, management and resulting expansion of virtual workshops to reach families during COVID-19. Amber Fetterman likes to think of herself as a change agent and is committed to our community. \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/treasury-management-increasing-productivity-optimizing-cash-flow/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210429T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210306T081749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210406T195134Z
UID:1976-1619694000-1619697600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:How to Build an Ecommerce Website
DESCRIPTION:Join Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero to walk you through how to build an online shopping page for your retail business using Square Online and Weebly. Leaving the webinar you’ll be able to create a fully functional website that will be ready to sell products\, process credit cards\, select shipping capabilities and market your website.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/how-to-build-an-ecommerce-website/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210505T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20201115T032346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T192847Z
UID:1398-1620212400-1620216000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Show me the money – Leverage SBA Loans For Success
DESCRIPTION:This class discusses the multiple sources of capital for starting and growing a small business. The pros and cons of the funding sources are also reviewed. Topics to be discussed include familiar options such as self-financing\, funding from friends & family\, and partnerships. Other sources are reviewed such as:  \n• Small Business Loans  \n• SBA Loan Guaranty Program  \n• Microloans  \nSome less conventional financing sources along with their pros and cons are also discussed\, including selling equity (shares)\, venture capital\, angel investors\, and crowd funding.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/show-me-the-money-financing-options-for-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210506T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210421T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002504Z
UID:2209-1620298800-1620302400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Building Your Brand as a Founder and as a Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on building yourself up along with your company or brand. As you grow and build your brand or business\, keeping yourself whole and well is equally as important to your overall growth and success as an entrepreneur.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/building-your-brand-as-a-founder-and-as-a-business/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210512T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210330T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210409T221117Z
UID:2054-1620813600-1620817200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:How to Protect your Small Business from Internal and External Fraud
DESCRIPTION:Learn from two experts how to protect yourself and your business from fraud on this special Wise Women Wednesday!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nFraud schemes and scams are on the rise and the increased use of digital communications makes businesses more vulnerable than ever. Learn how to protect your business and clients from being victimized. This presentation will provide an overview of common fraud schemes\, red flags you can use to identify those schemes and some quick tips to help you and your clients from falling victim. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\nJen Yager is the Director of Financial Crimes Compliance and has been with Valley for the last 15 years. In her current role\, Jen is responsible for the oversight of the bank’s anti-money laundering and fraud risk management programs. Prior to joining Valley\, Jen worked as an Intelligence Research Specialist for a multi-agency federal task for that specialized in money laundering and terrorist financing investigations. \nJen is a NJ resident with three kids\, who enjoys reminiscing about her days as a college soccer player. \n  \n\n\n\nDana Marsalisi is a Senior Vice President and Valley National Bank’s Director of Corporate Fraud Investigations and Security. Dana brings over twenty- six (26) years of financial crimes investigation experience to her position. Dana joined Valley in 2002 where she oversees a team of fraud analysts and financial crimes investigators. \nDana currently serves as chair for the New Jersey Security Association and serves as a member of various working groups including\, but not limited to; FBI Domestic Alliance Security Council\, FBI Infra-Gard Public and Private Alliance\, United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force\, and ABA Best Practices Working Group\, and New Jersey Banker’s Association Security Committee.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/how-to-protect-your-small-business-from-internal-and-external-fraud/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210513T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210324T234049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002419Z
UID:2036-1620903600-1620907200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Increase your presence and followers on Instagram
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about: \n– How often you should post to maximize engagement with your followers. \n– How to properly use hashtags to increase the visibility of your posts. \n– How storytelling on social media helps you to increase brand awareness\, reach and attract new followers. \n– Instagram captions and how the captions can help you appear in search results.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/increase-your-presence-and-followers-on-instagram/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210305T170027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T002325Z
UID:1973-1621339200-1621342800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Website Work for You - Google
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. In this webinar we’ll cover: what type of design works best for your organization\, how to create a website that drives toward your business goals\, how to make your website more search-friendly on Google\, and more.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/make-your-website-work-for-you-google/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210527T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210527T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20210511T002110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T002110Z
UID:2343-1622115000-1622118600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Wellness Break: You Can Cultivate Mental Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Take a wellness break with The Centre for Women leadership staff & learn to cultivate mindfulness in this mental health awarenes webinar!\n\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nMany people struggle with mental health issues which are both preventable and treatable. Mental wellness has become an important theme as we now recognize the role it plays in our day- to- day lives. We each possess the ability to practice daily skills that will enhance our quality of life. \nDuring May’s mental health month\, join us to discuss what traits and tools you can use to foster a healthy frame of mind. \n\n\nSusan McIntyre is a licensed clinical social worker who has been in the human services field for over thirty years. With a passion to support those in need\, Susan is the current director of Counseling and Wellness at a local not- for- profit organization\, The Centre for Women\, Inc. \nAdditionally\, she is a supervisor for clinical internships and a professor in the Counseling and Human Services program at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa\, Florida. Susan and her staff provide counseling services to a wide variety of vulnerable and diverse populations. \n\n\n\nSuzie Schneer is the program manager for Tampa Bay Works for Women at The Helen Gordon Davis Center for Women in Tampa\, FL. Tampa Bay Works for Women is the premier employment services program at the Centre\, which includes personalized job coaching\, employability skills training and services\, the Women Building Futures program\, and the Centering on Girls initiative. She holds a Master’s in Education from the University of Florida in Gainesville.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/wellness-break-you-can-cultivate-mental-well-being/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210602T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210602T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223515
CREATED:20201115T032708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T204244Z
UID:1402-1622631600-1622635200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Contracting Certification: 8(a)
DESCRIPTION:How do I get started with Government Contracting?  \nI Participants will also be introduced to important websites\, and external agencies such as the Procurement Technical Assistance Center(PTAC). Marketing to the government will also be discussed. \n\nWhat is the difference between commercial contracting and government contracting? What is a contract?\nIs this right for me and my business? \nHow are “set-aside” contracts and goals determined? \n\nThis webinar will also dive into Federal Contracting Certification: 8(a)  \nLearn how the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program helps small\, disadvantaged businesses compete in the marketplace. This class focuses on the benefits of this program. It also covers the eligibility requirements necessary to participate. \n• The 8(a) Business Development Program is a business assistance program for small disadvantaged businesses. The 8(a) Program offers a broad scope of assistance to firms that are owned and controlled at least 51% by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. \n• There are substantial benefits of partaking in the program\,such as the consideration and preference for government procurement. \n• The 8(a) Program is an essential instrument for helping socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs gain access to the economic mainstream of American society. The program helps thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs to gain a foothold in government contracting.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-certification-8a/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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