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SUMMARY:10 Ways Bookkeeping Can Contribute to the Success of your Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn the importance of bookkeeping and how it can advance your business to the next level. \nManaging your books is essential to your business growth and success. To manage your books\, you have to incorporate bookkeeping into your busy schedule. However\, many small businesses fail to implement this crucial process. In fact\, poor accounting is one of the common reasons why small businesses fail. Without bookkeeping or accounting\, you are blindly managing your business. Learn 10 ways on how bookkeeping can help your business succeed! \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/383082579307
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/10-ways-bookkeeping-can-contribute-to-the-success-of-your-business/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220915T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220915T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220712T205414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T230922Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Gourmet Feastival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Tastiest Event in Tampa Bay!\nThe Gourmet Feastival draws in more than 1\,100 hungry people each year who enjoy signature dishes from Tampa Bay’s finest restaurants and beverage purveyors. Our Gourmet Feastival is foodie heaven with fabulous live entertainment and an impressive silent auction filled with unique items!\nThis year we are excited to host The Actual Bank Robbers as our live entertainment and Java Ingram of Great Day Live as our Emcee!\n    \nYour contribution stays right here in our community and ensures help is available for those who need it most.\nClick Here To Get Your Tickets!
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/2022-gourmet-feastival/
LOCATION:Higgins Hall – Tampa\, 5225 N. Himes Ave.\, Tampa\, FL\, 33614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,In Person Event
ORGANIZER;CN="The Centre for Women":MAILTO:info@thecentre.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220913T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220713T233648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T233648Z
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SUMMARY:Process Improvement & Working Smarter
DESCRIPTION:This class discusses the multiple sources of capital for starting and growing a small business. \nHow do you improve the work processes in your office or small business?\nThis class focuses on applying “Lean” process improvement to add efficiencies to your business and improve your bottom line potential. Learn ideas about making your work processes flow better\, faster\, cheaper? We can show you how to apply “Lean” thinking to any business process\, regardless of your industry. In many cases\, this can result in improved customer service\, saved labor\, better inventory control\, and reduction of expenses. This is an introductory class that focuses on problem solving\, and identifying “value added” activities. We will discuss examples of improved processes from many different industries. crowd funding. \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/325968308987
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/process-improvement-working-smarter/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220825T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220713T232648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T234653Z
UID:3951-1661421600-1661425200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Reach Customers Online with Google
DESCRIPTION:Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns. \nIn this workshop you will learn how to:\n• Improve your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results\, on all devices\n• Maximize SEO strategies\n• Attract new prospects with low-cost advertising\nLed by Pamela Starr\, one of Google’s professional national trainers\, this is a can’t miss workshop for every small business owner. \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/355180342967
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/reach-customers-online-with-google-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220816T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220816T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220713T232145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T232145Z
UID:3948-1660647600-1660651200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:SEO Basics and Creating a Roadmap to Success
DESCRIPTION:How to get your SEO efforts moving in the right direction. \nSearch 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. \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/379885988217
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/seo-basics-and-creating-a-roadmap-to-success/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220809T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220713T231817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T231817Z
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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. \nThe 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. This 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. \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/325950375347
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-certification-woman-owned-small-business-wosb-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220804T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220713T231444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T231444Z
UID:3942-1659610800-1659614400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Your Financing Options with the SBA
DESCRIPTION:How to Best Finance Your Business During Economic Challenges. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) works with multiple banks to offer small business loans. A portion of the loan is guaranteed by the credit and full faith of the government of the United States. This program is designed to decrease the risk to lending institutions\, these loans allow business owners who might not otherwise be qualified to receive debt financing. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/359597274127 \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-your-financing-options-with-the-sba/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220803T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220803T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220629T234820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T234820Z
UID:3880-1659528000-1659531600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Creating Meditative Spaces
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Zoom\nPeace is possible and within reach at a moment’s notice! You hear\, “meditate daily” or “meditation is good for you\,” but may be left trying to figure out what that means or how to do it.\nMeditation can be simple\, fun and less serious than you thought and can be achieved easily every day in playful spaces.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/creating-meditative-spaces-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220728T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220728T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220615T232609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T232617Z
UID:3829-1659007800-1659015000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:How to Say NO!
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur\, community activist\, mom\, advocate for women and children\, Yvonne Fry does it all.\nFry started Fryed Egg Productions\, a boutique marketing and creative agency. Also based in Plant City\, the company\, where Fry is principal\, works with clients in the Tampa Bay area and nationally\, offering services tied to branding\, creative content\, marketing\, event management\, digital media\, strategic development\, and consulting and coaching.\nFry’s awards and honors include Florida International University’s Top 25 Women Entrepreneurs in Florida for 2011\, the Plant City Chamber Chairman’s Award in 2014\, and the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida’s Women of Distinction in 2016. Fry received Plant City’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award in 2019 from the Improvement League of Plant City.\nJoin us in our next Leadership Luncheon: How to Say NO! to learn how to plan strategically in your life from a woman who has done it all! These are skills that can be developed to create more effective leaders. \n\nLeague Members: Please contact Zoey Butler at zbutler@thecentre.org if you do not have a promo code.\nSponsorships are available. Please select “tickets” to see our sponsorship options.\nFor additional information please email info@thecentre.org\n\nNote: Tickets are not refundable.\nMade possible by:
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/how-to-say-no/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220603T031505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T031518Z
UID:3804-1658926800-1658930400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Tampa Bay WBC Virtual Networking - July 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs via our new monthly virtual networking series by the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre. Zoom break-out rooms are a great way to easily connect with other business owners. The Tampa Bay WBC virtual networking series will take place the last Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Dr. Kerry Szymanski
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/325173070407
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220727T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220727T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220629T234716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T234716Z
UID:3878-1658923200-1658926800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Creating Meditative Spaces
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Zoom\nPeace is possible and within reach at a moment’s notice! You hear\, “meditate daily” or “meditation is good for you\,” but may be left trying to figure out what that means or how to do it.\nMeditation can be simple\, fun and less serious than you thought and can be achieved easily every day in playful spaces.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/creating-meditative-spaces-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220721T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220721T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220513T181037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T230133Z
UID:3747-1658408400-1658412000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Microsoft Excel
DESCRIPTION:Take a dive into the intermediate features of Excel formatting\, functions\, and accessibility. 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 \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/337305879967
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/deep-dive-into-microsoft-excel-3/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220720T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220629T234621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T234621Z
UID:3876-1658318400-1658322000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Creating Meditative Spaces
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Zoom\nPeace is possible and within reach at a moment’s notice! You hear\, “meditate daily” or “meditation is good for you\,” but may be left trying to figure out what that means or how to do it.\nMeditation can be simple\, fun and less serious than you thought and can be achieved easily every day in playful spaces.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/creating-meditative-spaces-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220719T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220719T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220713T230733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T230805Z
UID:3938-1658228400-1658232000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Crédito Personal y Crédito Comercial
DESCRIPTION:Descubra cómo sus puntajes crediticios personales y comerciales pueden afectar las oportunidades de financiamiento. \nLa Administración Para Pequeños Negocios de los Estados Unidos con sus oficinas en el Sur de Florida (SBA – South Florida District office) y el Centro de Negocios para las Mujeres de la Bahia de Tampa (TBWBC) ofrecerán una presentación de asesoramiento crediticio para ayudar a los propietarios de pequeñas empresas a entender la importancia de porqué se debe tener un buen crédito y cómo el mismo puede afectar directamente el éxito de su negocio. \nEn esta sesión\, usted recibirá información acerca de: \n\nComprender el crédito personal y los pasos para mejorarlo\nCómo establecer su negocio y crear crédito a lo largo del tiempo\nCómo el crédito comercial y personal puede afectar la capacidad de pedir prestado capital y administrar su flujo de dinero\n\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. \nRegistrese en el siguiente link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367780971787
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/3938/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220714T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220603T030805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T030858Z
UID:3798-1657796400-1657800000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Business Structure - Which Should I Choose?
DESCRIPTION:Learn the difference between Sole Proprietorship\, LLC\, S-Corp as well as the importance of copyrights\, trademarks and patents. \nThinking about starting a business but you don’t know where to start? Join this informational webinar to learn about the different types of business structures such as Sole Proprietorship\, Partnership\, LLC\, S-Corp as well as the importance of copyrights\, trademarks and patents. \n  \nAbout the presenter: \nJoe Englander\, JD\, is a Shareholder and lead attorney with Fowler White Burnett\, P.A.. He has expertise in international intellectual property issues and compliance with electrical standards. He has managed extensive trademark and patent portfolios for several domestic and international businesses. Worked with executive management for portfolio optimization and monetization. Assisted marketing teams\, research and development divisions and mergers and acquisition teams develop and ensure rights to intellectual property. Coordinated with IT divisions regarding domain name issues and transfers. Represented international brand owners\, manufacturers\, and software developers in Florida\, the United States and around the world.
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-structure-which-should-i-choose-tickets-355152730377
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220713T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220713T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220629T234521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T234521Z
UID:3874-1657713600-1657717200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Creating Meditative Spaces
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Zoom\nPeace is possible and within reach at a moment’s notice! You hear\, “meditate daily” or “meditation is good for you\,” but may be left trying to figure out what that means or how to do it.\nMeditation can be simple\, fun and less serious than you thought and can be achieved easily every day in playful spaces.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/creating-meditative-spaces-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220712T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20211202T065220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T065231Z
UID:3105-1657623600-1657627200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Marketing your Business to the Federal Government
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on improving your probability of being “found” by Federal contracting offices and large Federal Prime Contractors. The discussion includes:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 \nPresenter: \nLonnie Koyama\, Lead Economic Development Specialist\nSouth Florida District Office\nU.S. Small Business Administration \n\n\n\n\n  \nRegister on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/220073885917
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/marketing-your-business-to-the-federal-government-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220706T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220629T234105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220629T234105Z
UID:3866-1657108800-1657112400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Creating Meditative Spaces
DESCRIPTION:12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Zoom\nPeace is possible and within reach at a moment’s notice! You hear\, “meditate daily” or “meditation is good for you\,” but may be left trying to figure out what that means or how to do it.\nMeditation can be simple\, fun and less serious than you thought and can be achieved easily every day in playful spaces.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/creating-meditative-spaces/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220629T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220603T031324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T031324Z
UID:3801-1656507600-1656511200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Tampa Bay WBC Virtual Networking - June 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this wonderful opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs via our new monthly virtual networking series by the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre. Zoom break-out rooms are a great way to easily connect with other business owners. The Tampa Bay WBC virtual networking series will take place the last Wednesday of each month. \n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: Dr. Kerry Szymanski
URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tampa-bay-wbc-virtual-networking-june-2022-tickets-325164885927
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220628T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220414T172036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T172036Z
UID:3665-1656414000-1656417600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:BUSINESS FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS: PROJECTING INTO THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to do financial projections for your business. It is a skill that will be useful in many ways. \nThere is not much more confusing to a start up business than having to do financial projections\, and so much is riding on this. There is a way to do this\, and a right way. The most difficult part is getting started when you are launching your business\, but even through the course of time\, this is hard. Business conditions change\, products are launched\, and economics adapt. Know how to project where your business should be.  \nRegistration link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/320775908377 \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/business-financial-projections-projecting-into-the-future-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220621T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220616T172935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T172935Z
UID:3821-1655814600-1655820000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate PRIDE With SBA & Florida WBC's
DESCRIPTION:Join the SBA North & South Florida District Office and Jacksonville and Tampa WBC’s as we recognize and celebrate Pride month. \nLeveraging Your Business Support System\nJoin the SBA North & South Florida District Office and Jacksonville and Tampa WBC’s as we recognize and celebrate Pride Month\, by delivering key information that will benefit future and existing small business owners at no cost!\nThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) network for LGBTQ+ Businesses aims to bring focus on economic empowerment in the LGBTQ+ business community by providing access to SBA’s programs and services and recognizes the importance of greater inclusion at all levels and in all communities.\nDiscussions will include local business owners from the LGBTQ+ business community and resources available to launch and take your business to the next level through the SBA\, SCORE Jacksonville Chapter and & Tampa and Jacksonville Women’s Business Centers. There will also be resources that support LGBTQ+ communities available to connect with. \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. \nRegistration link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/367141679647
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/celebrate-pride-with-sba-florida-wbcs/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220614T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20211202T065707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T065911Z
UID:3108-1655204400-1655208000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Show me the money – Financing Options for your Business
DESCRIPTION: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\n\n\n\n\n\n\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. \n  \nPresenter: \nLonnie Koyama\, Lead Economic Development Specialist\nSouth Florida District Office\nU.S. Small Business Administration \nRegister on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/220068971217 \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\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/show-me-the-money-financing-options-for-your-business-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220609T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220428T232844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T232844Z
UID:3718-1654801200-1654804800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Atlas of the Heart\, Brené Brown: Book Reflection Group
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday we will reflect on the emotions Brené covers in her best selling book Atlas of the Heart. Each week we will cover a new chapter. Read along and join us in this reflection and group discussion. \nThursday evenings 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm\, Zoom: May 12\, 19\, 26\, June 2 and 9 covering Chapters 9-13 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/atlas-of-the-heart-brene-brown-book-reflection-group-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220607T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220329T195100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T195100Z
UID:3568-1654596000-1654599600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Learn the Basics of Google Analytics
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to set up and start to use Google Analytics to understand how people engage with your website. \nIn this session\, you will learn how to:\n• Set goals for your website\n• Set up Google Analytics and connect it to your website\n• Understand what types of reports are available in Google Analytics\nLed by Pamela Starr\, a professional trainer for Grow with Google\, this is a session perfect for people new to Google Analytics. \nRegistration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/304795650997 \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/learn-the-basics-of-google-analytics/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220602T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220428T232743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T232743Z
UID:3716-1654196400-1654200000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Atlas of the Heart\, Brené Brown: Book Reflection Group
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday we will reflect on the emotions Brené covers in her best selling book Atlas of the Heart. Each week we will cover a new chapter. Read along and join us in this reflection and group discussion. \nThursday evenings 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm\, Zoom: May 12\, 19\, 26\, June 2 and 9 covering Chapters 9-13 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/atlas-of-the-heart-brene-brown-book-reflection-group-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220602T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220602T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220513T180610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T180610Z
UID:3744-1654174800-1654178400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Microsoft Excel
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of Excel from the experts at Microsoft. Join us for a free\, 60-minute\, hands-on workshop for a hands-on\, interactive experience with Excel. During this workshop you will learn how to:\n•Use Excel to create tables and organize your data\n•Use Excel to perform mathematical calculations for both home and work applications\n•Creatively employ key new features of this latest version of Excel \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/337279551217
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/fundamentals-of-microsoft-excel-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220428T232633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T232633Z
UID:3714-1653591600-1653595200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Atlas of the Heart\, Brené Brown: Book Reflection Group
DESCRIPTION:Each Thursday we will reflect on the emotions Brené covers in her best selling book Atlas of the Heart. Each week we will cover a new chapter. Read along and join us in this reflection and group discussion. \nThursday evenings 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm\, Zoom: May 12\, 19\, 26\, June 2 and 9 covering Chapters 9-13 \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/atlas-of-the-heart-brene-brown-book-reflection-group-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Class,Counseling & Wellness,Program,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220401T221038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T230757Z
UID:3627-1653564600-1653571800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Leading with Laughter
DESCRIPTION:Great leaders understand the importance of pivoting and resiliency. These are skills that can be developed to create more effective leaders. Learn how stand-up comedy teaches all of us the importance of laughter and resiliency. \n“Dr. Kerry” is a stand-up comedian and Director of the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre. She will share how comedy changed her life as a tool to find joy and positivity in any situation. There are many skills in stand-up comedy that are helpful in life. We have all heard\, “Laughter is the best medicine”. Dr. Kerry will share how the fundamentals of stand-up comedy can help you be a resilient leader.\nLeague Members: Please contact Zoey Butler at zbutler@thecentre.org if you do not have a promo code.\nSponsorships are available. Please select “tickets” to see our sponsorship options.\nFor additional information please email info@thecentre.org\n\nNote: Tickets are not refundable.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/leading-with-laughter/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220513T175751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T180206Z
UID:3739-1653562800-1653568200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Plan de Negocios\, el Ancla de Todo Empresario
DESCRIPTION:Plan de Negocios: El A\, B\, C para estructurar\, crecer y posicionar tu empresa. Conozca la importancia y los pasos para desarrollar un plan de negocios\, que le sirva como instrumento de guía y le permita generar estratégias altamente productivas y rentables para crecer su negocio. \n**Se podrán hacer modificaciones durante el seminario virtual para personas con impedimentos si se solicita con al menos dos semanas de anticipación. Póngase en contacto con el Centro de Negocios para Mujeres de la Bahía de Tampa para obtener más información: tbwbc@thecentre.org ó llame al 813-251-8437. \nRegístrese aquí: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/314615733127
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/plan-de-negocios-el-ancla-de-todo-empresario/
CATEGORIES:Class,Virtual,Webinar,Women's Business Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220526T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T115252
CREATED:20220125T021624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T021624Z
UID:3305-1653555600-1653566400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Women Building Futures is a 14-week program that contains more than 80 hours of classes to learn carpentry\, drywall\, painting\, block masonry/finishing\, flooring\, and construction administration. Graduates who successfully complete all requirements will earn certifications from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and OSHA 10.\n\nClasses are for registered students only. To register for upcoming class dates please contact us at 813-210-9720.\n\nClasses are subject to change
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/graduation-2/
LOCATION:Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women\, 305 S. Hyde Park\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class
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