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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20210121T021550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T082619Z
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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:20210310T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201115T025920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T030308Z
UID:1385-1615374000-1615377600@thecentre.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210304T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20210105T045141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T021111Z
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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:20210303T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
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:20210225T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
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:20210217T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20210121T013806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T184251Z
UID:1836-1613563200-1613566800@thecentre.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20210206T000352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210206T000429Z
UID:1894-1613556000-1613559600@thecentre.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210210T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210204T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201219T012427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201219T013018Z
UID:1701-1612440000-1612443600@thecentre.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210203T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20210126T002636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T002636Z
UID:1853-1612346400-1612350000@thecentre.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210202T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201219T012851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201219T012851Z
UID:1704-1612278000-1612279800@thecentre.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210127T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201112T022225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T062608Z
UID:1352-1611745200-1611748800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Business Structure - Which Should I Choose?
DESCRIPTION:Thinking 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. \nPresenter: Joe Englander\, 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://thecentre.org/event/business-structure-which-should-i-choose/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210121T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20210105T044808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T225058Z
UID:1736-1611241200-1611244800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Excel
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/fundamentals-of-excel/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210120T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20210116T005715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T005715Z
UID:1820-1611165600-1611169200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Women Building Futures 2021 Kick Off
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Women is excited to launch Women Building Futures 2021! We are kicking it off with a live webinar featuring Robyn Donaldson.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nWith more construction jobs becoming available in the Tampa market\, Women Building Futures helps you become part of this growth! By learning the fundamentals of construction\, you are able to launch a career in the construction sector. \nWomen Building Futures is a 15-week curriculum-based program intended to teach participants the basics of carpentry\, drywall\, painting\, block masonry/finishing\, flooring\, and construction administration. Graduates will earn certification from The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and their OSHA 10 certification. \nThis webinar is our 2021 class kick-off! We are excited to start classes and give you the details\, meet the instructor\, and provide you with all the fun information about how you can use these certifications to launch or enhance your career. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/women-building-futures-2021-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201216T070728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T070902Z
UID:1671-1611057600-1611061200@thecentre.org
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-2/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210113T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201115T025312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T025406Z
UID:1379-1610535600-1610539200@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Overview of SBA Programs and Services
DESCRIPTION:This webinar covers programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA)in partnership with the Women’s Business Centre has to offer to help you start and grow your business.  \nAlthough the SBA is usually associated with loans\, this overview will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services including Counseling\, Export Assistance\, Government Contracting\, Surety Bonds\, Disaster Assistance\, and Advocacy Services.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/overview-of-sba-programs-and-services/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201216T070339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T043406Z
UID:1668-1610452800-1610456400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:How to use Zoom Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Video conferencing has become more important than ever\, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. As a small business owner is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the different tools available. In this webinar you will be introduced to the web-conferencing tool\, Zoom\, and learn the basics of how you can use it effectively and confidently when attending or hosting virtual meetings. You will learn how to set up your account\, schedule and start Zoom meetings\, screen sharing\, view controls\, recording session\, and accessing additional features.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/how-to-use-zoom-meetings/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210107T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201223T044041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T044041Z
UID:1721-1610017200-1610020800@thecentre.org
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.  Register online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-the-tampa-bay-womens-business-centre-tickets-133868057965
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/introduction-to-the-tampa-bay-womens-business-centre-5/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201222T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201112T025709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T065749Z
UID:1360-1608634800-1608636600@thecentre.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201105T093438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T031449Z
UID:1252-1608116400-1608120000@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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/federal-contracting-101-certification-woman-owned-small-business-wosb/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201216T071843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T071843Z
UID:1676-1608105600-1608138000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Turning Financial Chaos into Profits
DESCRIPTION: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/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201216T071053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T071242Z
UID:1674-1608105600-1608138000@thecentre.org
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-3/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201209T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201105T084745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T030824Z
UID:1240-1607515200-1607518800@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Beat the Holiday Blues
DESCRIPTION:As joyful as this time of year can be\, the extra expenses\, responsibilities\, and 2020’s isolation can really affect our state of being. As this year comes to a close and many of us are missing the traditional gatherings we normally plan for Christmas\, Hanukkah\, and other festive events\, we are also faced with the current state of the world between COVID\, elections\, and the economic shutdowns. Because of this\, the normal seasonal depression many people experience now has the potential to be much more widespread and more intense. However\, it doesn’t have to be. In “Beat The Holiday Blues\,” you will learn more about what you might be currently experiencing\, and what you can do to overcome the additional challenges this season brings.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/beat-the-holiday-blues/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201202T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201202T124500
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201105T075639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T090635Z
UID:1218-1606910400-1606913100@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Laugh It Off!
DESCRIPTION:As an entrepreneur\, there is a lot to juggle on daily basis trying to market the business\, pay the bills and stay positive! The stress from the COVID crisis has increased the number of people who are struggling with depression and anxiety. Laughter is a wonderful tool to help lift our spirits and look at the world with a new perspective. Learn how stand-up comedy teaches all of us the importance of laughter\, support and resiliency.  “Dr. Kerry” is a stand-up comedian and Director of the Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre. There are many skills in stand-up comedy that are helpful to entrepreneurs. Dr. Kerry will share how the fundamentals of performing stand-up comedy can be helpful to entrepreneurs. Laughter as a wonderful tool that can change the way we view the world. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/1218/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201120T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201120T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201120T160014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201115T031640Z
UID:1072-1605870000-1605874500@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:WBC Webinar: Rebuild a Remote Workforce with Microsoft Teams
DESCRIPTION:Work Better Together With Microsoft Teams Register  \nThe Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre will host a webinar focused on Microsoft Teams\, a cloud-based\, cross-platform hub for teamwork that combines tasks such as chat\, meetings\, calls\, and sharing files into one app\, thereby making it easier to get work done and succeed in business. This one-hour training will highlight key features of Microsoft Teams\, and live demos will show attendees how to communicate\, collaborate\, and customize Teams so they can meet their business needs. \n 
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/wbc-webinar-rebuild-a-remote-workforce-with-microsoft-teams/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201120T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201115T024357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201118T005543Z
UID:1377-1605870000-1605873600@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Rebuild a Remote Workforce with Microsoft Teams
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Teams is the cloud-based\, cross-platform hub for teamwork that combines tasks such as chat\, meetings\, calls\, and sharing files into one app\, thereby making it easier to get work done and succeed in business. This one-hour training will highlight key features of Microsoft Teams\, and live demos will show attendees how to communicate\, collaborate\, and customize Teams so they can meet their business needs. \nAttendees will leave knowing: \n\nHow to communicate through calls\, chat\, and meetings in Microsoft Teams.\nHow to collaborate in Teams using integrated Microsoft 365 apps.\nHow to customize their Teams experience with Microsoft and third-party apps.\nHow to enhance their work experience and boost their business with Microsoft Teams.\nTo optimize the experience of this training\, please use Edge or Chrome Internet browsers to join the Teams live event.\n\nPRESENTER \nRyan Candler\, Microsoft Community Development Specialist
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/rebuild-a-remote-workforce-with-microsoft-teams/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201105T073445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T091218Z
UID:1206-1605700800-1605704400@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:The Grateful Entrepreneur
DESCRIPTION:This past year has been a stressful year and gratitude is a wonderful tool that can help shift our mindset. If we start to view the world with a grateful heart\, our perspective of the world starts to change. This can translate into our businesses by saying thank you to our loyal customers and our reliable employees. Presenter Gaia Calcaterra is the founder of the Gratitude Project and will share her insights about gratitude and the positive effect that it has for entrepreneurs. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/the-grateful-entrepreneur/
CATEGORIES:Event,Virtual,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201106T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201106T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201015T212936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201120T234254Z
UID:1164-1604667600-1604673000@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Event: How to Become Self-Made through the Crisis of Your Life with Nely Galán
DESCRIPTION:Join Us\nJoin us Friday\, November 6th\, 2020 at 1pm for a unique opportunity to see Nely Galan speak live.  \nThis virtual workshop is presented by The Centre for Women and The Tampa Bay Women’s Business Centre. Tune in to hear Nely Galan explain how she became self-made and how you can triumph and persist through life’s crises.  \nThere are many crises in our lives\, some “force majeure” crisis like a Pandemic that could\, an earthquake\, a fire\, a hurricane\, a death\, etc… and some that you might bring on…. A divorce\, being fired\, health issues. These things have happened many times in history but how do we continually think and act with an entrepreneurial\, hopeful mindset when it seems we are losing everything? How can we be our best selves when real fear shows up and we are becoming unhinged? \nNely Galan will share her insight on how to maintain your entrepreneurial spirit when all else feels unstable.  \nHave questions for her? Be sure to purchase VIP tickets so that you can participate in the Q&A immediately after the event. \nGeneral Admission (no Q&A) – $25 \nVIP (with Q&A) – $40 \nMake sure you don’t miss out on this opportunity!  \nClick Here to Buy Tickets
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/virtual-event-how-to-become-self-made-through-the-crisis-of-your-life-with-nely-galan/
LOCATION:Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women\, 305 S. Hyde Park\, Tampa\, FL\, 33606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201028T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201028T121500
DTSTAMP:20260502T095651
CREATED:20201001T223403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T002354Z
UID:1046-1603882800-1603887300@thecentre.org
SUMMARY:WBC Webinar: How Your Business Can Recover From COVID-19 Business Disruption[
DESCRIPTION:How Your Business Can Recover From COVID-19 Business Disruption[button link=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-your-business-can-recover-from-covid-19-business-disruption-tickets-123399614569″ type=”big” color=”silver”] Register[/button]\nThis webinar will act as a “Rebound Playbook” for businesses impacted by COVID-19 with an overview of business & strategy on cash flow management\, relief funding\, communication & action plans\, brand pivots & positioning\, and budgeting & executing revenue-generating ad campaigns. Learn more here \nPresenter: Jon Keating\, Regional Sales Manager for MyArea Network.
URL:https://thecentre.org/event/wbc-virtual-workshop-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual,Webinar
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