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SUMMARY:Navigating the Entrepreneurial Legal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Starting a business can be an intimidating process. There are numerous legal considerations to take into account\, and its important to understand the different characteristics of a startup in order to successfully navigate the legal landscape. This webinar will show you an overview of the legal side of things to consider when starting a new venture\, including deciding on a business entity\, protecting your valuable intellectual property and how to do so\, and hiring employees.  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/680961081927 \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/navigating-the-entrepreneurial-legal-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230707T224535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T224535Z
UID:5651-1692277200-1692280800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Cómo mejorar el tráfico a tu sitio web a través del SEO
DESCRIPTION:Te ayudaremos a dar los primeros pasos para que puedas optimizar tu página web. \nSearch Engine Optimization (Optimización para motores de búsqueda). Se trata del conjunto de estrategias y técnicas de optimización que se hacen en una página web para que la información de su página web aparezca en diferentes buscadores de Internet. En esta sesión de 60 minutos usted podrá aprender y entender cómo funcionan los motores de búsqueda en el Internet Estaremos contestando preguntas para asegurarnos que el proceso de aprendizaje y entendimiento sea lo más efectivo posible. \n*Se harán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidades si se solicita con al menos dos semanas de antelación. Póngase en contacto con el Centro de Negocios para Mujeres de Tampa Bay para obtener más información: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegístrese aquí: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/673859119767
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/como-mejorar-el-trafico-a-tu-sitio-web-a-traves-del-seo/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230808T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230510T232911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T232911Z
UID:5374-1691492400-1691496000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Government Contracting 101
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, participants will learn the basic ins and outs about how the government buys goods and services. \nHow 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. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/630199613007 \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-government-contracting-101-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230801T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230510T220428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T225936Z
UID:5363-1690894800-1690898400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Five Steps to More Success in Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn the five skills you need to feel more focused and calm as you grow your business like never before. \nYour business keeps you busy. You’re proud of where you’ve gotten to but you know that you are capable of so much more. You want to earn more money. You want your business to feel calm and organized. You’re feeling overwhelmed and busy as it is and you’re wondering how much effort it will take to reach that next level of success. To get there\, you don’t need more hours in the day\, but you do need a new set of skills. In this workshop I will teach you five things that are getting in the way of your success (and your energy) and how to change that straight away so your business can be what you want it to be. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/634126378067 \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/five-steps-to-more-success-in-business/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230727T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230322T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T195331Z
UID:5128-1690462800-1690466400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:SEO Basics and Creating a Roadmap to Success
DESCRIPTION:How to get your SEO efforts moving in the right direction. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can seem like a foreign topic and feel overwhelming to tackle\, but it doesn’t have to be! During this webinar\, you will learn about the SEO basics\, best practices\, and how to stay on top of everything with ease. Many folks think SEO efforts begin and end with the website\, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Search engines operate with artificial intelligence (AI) which use many different data points to determine how\, when\, and what format your business information will show. If you are looking to grow your business in this digital world this is the perfect webinar for you. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/596887826557 \n***Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/seo-basics-and-creating-a-roadmap-to-success-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230720T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230629T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T232313Z
UID:5563-1689865200-1689868800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Podcasting
DESCRIPTION:Podcasting has been a very popular medium to share content with listeners around the globe. But how can it help entrepreneurs to grow their business? And how do you get started? Join us for this introductory webinar to learn the basics of podcasting. \n* Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-podcasting-tickets-668278899177?aff=oddtdtcreator
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230718T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20221110T221618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T221618Z
UID:4499-1689678000-1689681600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Show me the money – Financing Options for your Business
DESCRIPTION:Examine the multiple sources of capital for starting and growing a small business. This webinar 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. \nPresenter:\nLonnie Koyama\, Lead Economic Development Specialist\nSouth Florida District Office\nU.S. Small Business Administration \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/465746830307
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/show-me-the-money-financing-options-for-your-business-3/
CATEGORIES:Class,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230417T230738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T230738Z
UID:5237-1689253200-1689256800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness Leap: Taking the Voyage to Manage Stress
DESCRIPTION:Fill Your Cup and Put Down Your Cap- Finding Your Calm in a Fast-Pace World. In this webinar\, Mindfulness Leap: Taking the Voyage to Manage Stress\, we will dive deeper into personal empowerment principles and VIA Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues. By the end of the webinar\, participants will better understand personal empowerment principles in conjunction with character strengths aligning with one’s thoughts\, feelings\, and behaviors and gain strategies to augment their talents\, skills\, resources\, and interest. \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/617710267037 \n* Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/mindfulness-leap-taking-the-voyage-to-manage-stress/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230502T175038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230502T175038Z
UID:5286-1688036400-1688040000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Demystifying Taxes for Freelancers and Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Business taxes shouldn’t be a mystery. Learn how to plan and organize your finances and (hopefully!) keep more money in your pocket. \nTaxes shouldn’t be a mystery. If you struggled to understand your 2022 business taxes\, or are starting a business in 2023\, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn how to plan and organize your finances and (hopefully!) keep more money in your pocket. \n1. Learn how to maximize business deductions and the easiest way to track them. \n2. Understand self-employment taxes and federal income tax. \n3. Learn how to estimate your 2023 taxes now\, so you can plan ahead. \nThis webinar is led by Pamela Starr\, who’s not an accountant\, but a small business owner\, just like you. She’ll even give you the questions you need to ask your accountant now\, before it’s too late. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/628623940127 \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/demystifying-taxes-for-freelancers-and-small-business-owners/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20221110T220931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T161917Z
UID:4495-1687258800-1687262400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Contracting Certification: HUBZONE
DESCRIPTION:The Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone) program helps small businesses in urban and rural communities gain preferential access to federal procurement opportunities. The Hubzone Certification program is a means of “setting aside” Federal Contracts for firms that can be certified by the Small Business Administration. This class will review the criteria and eligibility for this program and the Small Business program. The Federal Government has a goal of setting aside 3% of the $450 billion in contracts every year for Hubzone contracts. An overview of the new rules introduced in 2020 to benefit Hubzone companies will also be covered. \nRegister here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/465739006907
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-certification-hubzone-2/
CATEGORIES:Class,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230417T225824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T225824Z
UID:5233-1686834000-1686837600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Estrategias de Precios Para Crecer tu Negocio
DESCRIPTION:El precio está directamente relacionado con las ganancias de tu negocio. Aprende estrategias de precios y cómo aplicarlas en tu negocio. \nCómo puedes comunicar tu estrategia de precios de manera efectiva? El precio de tu producto o servicio está directamente relacionado con las ganancias de tu negocio. El precio es la herramienta más flexible que tienes a tu disposición para impactar positivamente o negativamente tu negocio. Aprende estrategias de precios específicas para negocios nuevos o pequeños y cuales son las áreas más importante para tener en cuenta cuando estés creando o modificando tu estrategia de precios. Registrate para esta clase y aprende: \n– 3 tipos de objetivos de precios \n– Factores que determinan el precio \n– Estrategias de precios para negocios pequeños  \nRegístrese aquí: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/619260313267 \n*Se harán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidades si se solicita con al menos dos semanas de antelación. Póngase en contacto con el Centro de Negocios para Mujeres de Tampa Bay para obtener más información: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/estrategias-de-precios-para-crecer-tu-negocio/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230613T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230303T201710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T201711Z
UID:5068-1686654000-1686657600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business On Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n* Create or claim your Google Business Profile \n* Manage your business info across Google Search and Maps \n* Use your Business Profile to connect with potential customers \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/570735373867 \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230524T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230417T232441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T232441Z
UID:5241-1684933200-1684936800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Tampa Bay WBC Virtual Networking - May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us to network with other entrepreneurs and share information about your business. \nEnjoy this wonderful virtual opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs in the comfort of your office or home! Zoom break-out rooms are a great way to easily connect with other business owners.  \nFacilitator: Dr. Kerry Szymanski \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/619310944707 \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/tampa-bay-wbc-virtual-networking-may-2023/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Virtual,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230518T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230417T225030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T225031Z
UID:5229-1684407600-1684411200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Don’t Overpay for Business Insurance
DESCRIPTION:Do you have the right insurance for your business? Let’s dive into what you need (and don’t need) to cover your business assets. \nThe purchase of Business Insurance can be complex and confusing. Have you overpaid for insurance? Do you have it at all? Do you know what’s needed to adequately cover your business? Does the thought of buying insurance scare you to the point that you’ve not even protected your business\, employees or business property? During this virtual workshop\, we will focus on teaching the different types of commercial insurance. From general liability to workers compensation and everything in between\, you will leave feeling confident to make an informed decision about your business insurance needs. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/615215384777 \n* Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/dont-overpay-for-business-insurance/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20221110T220647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T220648Z
UID:4491-1683630000-1683633600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Contracting for Veterans and Service Disabled VeteransEdit Reports Email More
DESCRIPTION:This class provides an overview of the SDVOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as Veteran Owned Small Business eligibility requirements. The government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the SDVOSB program. Joining the disabled veterans’ business program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for. The Federal Government spent $20.6 billion on SDVOSB contracts in 2018. \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/465728545617
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-for-veterans-and-service-disabled-veteransedit-reports-email-more/
CATEGORIES:Class,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230417T224335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T224336Z
UID:5225-1683205200-1683208800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Learn about Free Business Resources
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will share free resources that will help your business grow. Learn about some wonderful free business resources that will help you launch and expand your business. Information will be shared about where to find information about grants\, loans\, business mentoring\, free online courses\, e-learning platforms and business templates. Resources provided by the Tampa Bay WBC\, the SBA and the Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness platform.  \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/615161573827 \n* Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/learn-about-free-business-resources/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230502T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230303T201401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T201401Z
UID:5064-1683025200-1683028800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Make Your Website Work For You
DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, you will discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports your goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one\, this workshop will help you. \nIn 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. We will also introduce you to free Google tools that can all help you improve the likelihood that your ideal customer will find your website on Google. \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/569946313767
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/make-your-website-work-for-you/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230131T010821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T010822Z
UID:4892-1682593200-1682596800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Como Hacer negocios con el condado de Hillsborough\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Beneficios de la certificación para hacer negocios con el condado de Hillsborough. \n Este taller cubrirá la elegibilidad y los requisitos para recibir la certificación del condado de Hillsborough. Aprenderá cómo las empresas certificadas maximizan sus oportunidades de subcontratación en proyectos del condado de Hillsborough. También aprenderá a navegar por el sitio web del condado para encontrar información sobre proyectos y los pasos a seguir para conectarse con los contratistas principales. \n*Se harán adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidades si se solicita con al menos dos semanas de antelación. Póngase en contacto con el Centro de Negocios para Mujeres de Tampa Bay para obtener más información: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegístrese aquí: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/528539023447
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/como-hacer-negocios-con-el-condado-de-hillsborough-fl/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230320T190043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T183309Z
UID:4739-1682002800-1682006400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Increase Your Confidence Through Networking
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will share tips to help you to become more confident when introducing yourself at networking events. \nNetworking events can be scary. Do you freeze up and not know what to say or how to explain your business? Or do you keep talking non-stop about yourself and your business because of a nervous energy or not knowing any better? You may have heard about the elevator pitch – being able to succinctly speak about your business within 30 seconds to two minutes. During the first part of this virtual workshop\, we will review the steps to help you become more confident at networking and how to create a powerful elevator pitch. We will also review conversation topics and questions to ask to improve your networking experience to help build relationships to collaboratively grow your business. In addition\, learn some tips and tricks to improve your overall confidence. The second part of the workshop will give participants time to practice networking skills in virtual breakout rooms.  \n* Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/607678732447
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/increase-your-confidence-through-networking/
CATEGORIES:Networking,Virtual,Women's Business Centre,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230411T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20221110T220354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T220355Z
UID:4487-1681210800-1681214400@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• Which NAICS codes and how many should you use• What is a good “Capability Statement”• What is most important to a Contracting Officer and Selecting Official• How to improve your website\nPresenter:\nLonnie Koyama\, Lead Economic Development SpecialistSouth Florida District Office\, U.S. Small Business Administration \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister Here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/465721454407
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/marketing-your-business-to-the-federal-government-3/
CATEGORIES:Class,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230406T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230406T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230310T231349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T232015Z
UID:5096-1680778800-1680782400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Free Business Resources
DESCRIPTION:Learn about some wonderful free business resources that will help you launch and expand your business. Information will be shared about where to find information about grants\, loans\, business mentoring\, free online courses\, e-learning platforms and business templates. Resources provided by the Tampa Bay WBC\, the SBA and the Verizon Small Business Digital Readiness platform. \n* Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-about-free-business-resources-tickets-579533569507
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/free-business-resources/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230330T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230210T210143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T210144Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Business STAND OUT from the Crowd
DESCRIPTION:Identify your unique coordinates (selling points)Learn how to visually represent how your customers perceive your business from the competition. \nStand out from the crowd. Learn how to identify how your customers and prospects perceive your business in relation to the competition. Identify your unique coordinates (aka selling points) to get a clear idea of your marketing strategy to reach your final destination (aka your business goals). During this session\, you will learn about two key marketing concepts – positioning and perceptual mapping – that iconic brands like Coca-Cola\, Nike\, and Apple have used to get them to where they’re today. \nRegister Here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/539622464317 \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/make-your-business-stand-out-from-the-crowd/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230227T225504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T225504Z
UID:4994-1679572800-1679576400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Stay Calm in the Midst of Chaos
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Mindset\nA Women’s Wellness Webinar\nStay Calm in the Midst of Chaos\n\n\nFacilitated by Lynne Couchara \n\nMs. Couchara started her career in the fast-paced corporate world as a systems engineer and later as an IT project manager\, where she was often subject to tight deadlines and unattainable expectations.  To stay centered\, she practiced yoga and meditation\, and eventually brought these practices into her workplace to help her colleagues relieve stress.   Ms. Couchara went on to study various wellness methods and attained certifications in Yoga\, Meditation\, Hypnotherapy\, and Sports Psychology Coaching. She is also currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree. \nToday Ms. Couchara helps people overcome mental obstacles\, improve performance\, relieve stress\, and create the lives they want. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/stay-calm-in-the-midst-of-chaos/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Counseling & Wellness,Counseling & Wellness,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230131T005755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T005756Z
UID:4888-1679569200-1679572800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Doing Business with Hillsborough County
DESCRIPTION:Benefits of certification for doing business with Hillsborough County. \nThis workshop will cover eligibility and requirements to receive certification with Hillsborough County. You will learn how certified businesses maximize their opportunities for subcontracting in Hillsborough County projects. You will also learn about navigating the County’s website to find information on projects\, and steps to follow to make the connection with prime contractors. \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/528589073147
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/doing-business-with-hillsborough-county/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230225T014925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T205850Z
UID:5034-1679500800-1679513400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:TogetHER with Hyde Park Village
DESCRIPTION:TogetHER with Hyde Park Village\n\nTogetHER with Hyde Park Village\, a Women’s History Month event\, is a celebration of the Hyde Park Village businesses owned and operated by female entrepreneurs as well as the larger Tampa community of businesswomen.\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion featuring a group of businesswomen in Village Circle. After the panel\, join us for networking\, complimentary headshots with Capital One Cafe and special in-store events.\nFor every attendee\, Hyde Park Village will donate $10 to the Centre for Women up to $1000.\n\n\n\nTHE SCHEDULE\n\nRECEPTION | 4:00pm-4:30 PM\n\nCENTRE FOR WOMEN WITH DR. SZYMANSKI | 4:30pm-4:45PM\n\nFEMALE-LED PANEL DISCUSSION | 4:45PM-6:30pm\n\nMelanie Roller | Managing Vice President Channels Strategy & Experience with Capital One\nLindsey Cronk\, MSN\, APRN-BS | Co-owner of Elan Aesthetics\nDanielle Bayard Jackson | Female Friendship Coach and Educator\nAbbigayle Warner | CEO & Creative Director of Abbicreates Studio LLC\, A local Tampa Artist originally from the UKSharmila Seth | Co-Founder of Children Across Borders\, a 501c 3 charitable organization\, with a global platform for giving that positively impacts disadvantaged children around the world.Shawna Wiggs | Editor Tampa Magazine\n\nCLOSING REMARKS WITH MAYOR JANE CASTOR | 6:30pm-6:45PM\nNETWORKING AND MORE | 6:45PM-7:30PM\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/together-with-hyde-park-village/
LOCATION:Hyde Park Village\, 742 South Village Circle\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230322T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230225T003537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T003538Z
UID:5030-1679482800-1679486400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training At Your Fingertips: Planning for Success
DESCRIPTION:Planning for Success\n \nDr. Kerry Szymanski is the Director of the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre (WBC). \nShe has a wealth of knowledge and experience in consulting\, entrepreneurship\, higher education\, and corporate marketing. Her entrepreneurial experience includes Kerry Communications consulting\, Groovy Face Masks and SassyBB retail boutique. Corporate marketing experience includes working with Bally Total Fitness\, Harry and David and Duty-Free Americas. Dr. Szymanski has more than 17 years of experience teaching undergraduate and MBA courses in marketing\, strategy\, branding\, leadership and entrepreneurship at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and American Business & Technology University. She holds her DBA from Argosy University\, MBA from the University of Oregon\, and BA in International Relations from Syracuse University. \nDr. Szymanski is the author of\, Seduce Your Customers\, a professional speaker and stand-up comedian. \nWhat participants will gain from this:\n\nUncovering your competitive advantage\nEmploys a consistent Image\nCreating a powerful vision statement\nImplementing SMART goals
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/leadership-training-at-your-fingertips-planning-for-success/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230321T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230213T234015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T234015Z
UID:4907-1679398200-1679405400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:When the Chick Hits the Fan
DESCRIPTION:When the Chick Hits the Fan\nLeveraging Levity for a Lighter Life\n\nJoin us Tuesday\, March 21st at The Centre Club with special guest Tami Evans!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust when you think you have the work/life balance thing all figured out\, along comes career chaos\, motherhood madness\, and skinny jeans. How the Hello Fresh are we supposed to keep it all together?\nDon’t crawl under the covers! Instead\, slap on some lippy and a pair of snazzy shoes and join us as Tami Evans shares stories and insights to help know when to hold ‘em\, know when to fold ‘em\, and know when to break out the triangle drinks. Walk out knowing how to activate optimism\, lead with levity\, and other hard-core soft-skills. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/when-the-chick-hits-the-fan/
LOCATION:The Centre Club\, 123 S West Shore Blvd\, 8th Floor 123 South West Shore Boulevard\, Tampa\, 33609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In Person Event,Luncheon,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230315T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230225T002941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T002942Z
UID:5026-1678878000-1678881600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Training At Your Fingertips: How to Assert Yourself and Influence Others
DESCRIPTION:How to Assert Yourself and Influence Others\n \nDr. Mary Key is an international consultant\, author\, speaker\, and executive coach. She is President of Key Associates\, Inc.\, an organizational transformation consulting firm committed to helping leaders and organizations grow. \nMary has worked with Fortune 500 companies\, Inc. 500 winners and government entities. and many not for profit and government agencies and boards. She helped Inc. Magazine set up CEO Roundtables around the country. \nKey recently authored Seizing Success: A Woman’s Guide to Transformational Leadership and has written numerous blogs other books including CEO Road Rules: Right Focus\, Right People\, Right Execution and The Entrepreneurial Cat: 13 Ways to Transform Your Work Life. \nWhat participants will gain from this:\n\nUse powerful non-verbal assertiveness\nMonitor and change your internal dialogue\nImprove how you assert yourself through AFFIRM\, ASSERT\, AND AIM
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/leadership-training-at-your-fingertips-how-to-assert-yourself-and-influence-others/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20221110T220040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T220041Z
UID:4482-1678791600-1678795200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Federal Contracting Certification: Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)
DESCRIPTION:The Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) program is designed to help more women owned small businesses to win federal contracts by providing a level playing field for WOSBs to compete.\nThis class provides an overview of the WOSB and EDWOSB Federal Contracting Program as well as eligibility requirements. All small businesses that are interested in submitting an offer on a solicitation that has been set aside for WOSBs under the WOSB Program must complete this certification prior to submitting the offer. This class also covers recent regulatory changes regarding sole source authority and self-certification. \nPresenter:\nLonnie Koyama\, Lead Economic Development Specialist\nSouth Florida District Office\nU.S. Small Business Administration \n*Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org. \nREGISTER TODAY https://www.eventbrite.com/e/465705717337 \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-certification-woman-owned-small-business-wosb-4/
CATEGORIES:Class,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230309T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230309T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T142219
CREATED:20230210T210842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230221T220024Z
UID:4903-1678359600-1678363200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Financial Statements & Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Every business has profitability as a key goal. Financial statements provide business owners with key information for successfully managing. \nThis workshop will give you with insight on factors that can impact your profit levels by focusing on cash flow management. You will learn what to look for on your financial statements and how to use them as a management information tool. Business owners will learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets\, profit and loss statements\, and cash flow statements. At the end of the workshop\, business owners will have a better understanding of financial documents and how to forecast operating cash flow and determine the need for additional capital. This event is sponsored by TD Bank. \nRegister Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/530796956987 \n* Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre for more information: tbwbc@thecentre.org.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/financial-statements-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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