This Week’s Bay Area Business Datebook

The Business Week Ahead: August 22nd, 2016

As you might expect with a week left in the month of August there is a light but never-the-less there are a few items of interest.

Here is a look at what is going on business wise this week in the Bay Area.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23RD

10:00am
Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – New Home Sales (REPORT).

6:00pm – 8:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
Intellectual Property Anyone? (seminar)
Learn the fundamentals of copyrights, trademarks, patents, and industrial design rights that are critical to protecting your business venture.
If you own or manage a small business, you need to know the basics of copyrights, trademarks, patents, industrial design rights and trade secrets – not only to protect your venture but to also insure that you are not in violation of these complex laws. This workshop will show you how to protect the intellectual property in your business, and avoid infringing the intellectual property of others.
Price: Free

Location:  The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Click for INFORMATION (and to register).

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24TH

10:00am
The National Association of Realtors – Existing Home Sales (REPORT).

11:30am – 1:30pm
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce
Get Your Sales Back on Track!  (seminar)
This month’s event will focus on different techniques and behaviors you can use to get your sales back on track for 2016! Are your sales revenues falling behind? Are prospects shopping your proposal to competitors? These issues and more will be addressed and you’ll leave with answers that can bring you back on track!
Location:  Rocky Point Centre Training Facility, 3030 N. Rocky Point Drive, West – Suite 100, Tampa, Florida 33607; 727/796-1500
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6:00pm – 7:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
Employee vs Independent Contractor (seminar)
Avoid IRS violations and penalties by learning the rules and requirements concerning employees vs independent contractors.

Which one are you hiring?
The Internal Revenue Service clearly defines the requirements and status of employees vs. independent contractors.. Learn these important rules and conditions, before you do your hiring. This workshop can help you protect your business by sorting out the gray areas surrounding the status of employees and independent contractors to avoid IRS violations, penalties and interest.
Price: Free
Location:  The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Click for INFORMATION (and to register).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25TH

8:30am
The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor – Initial Claims (Unemployment) (REPORT).

8:30am
Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – Durable Goods Orders (REPORT).

11:30am – 1:30pm
2016 CIO of the Year (presentation/luncheon)
Tampa Bay Business Journal:  Please join us for our 2016 CIO of the Year Awards Luncheon where we will recognize the IT executives and emerging leaders in information technology.
Location:  David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N Macinnes Pl Tampa FL, 33602
Price:  Single ticket – $75
Click for INFORMATION (and to register).

6:00pm – 8:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
10 Tips for Advertising Your Business (seminar)
In tough economic times, is advertising a luxury – or a necessity?  Here are 10 tips for getting the most from your valuable advertising dollars.
According to a recent study, firms that advertised during a recession increased in value and got more marketing bang for their buck. Today you have an incredible opportunity to increase sales and build market share by following these 10 tips for advertising your business.
Price: Free
Location:  The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Click for INFORMATION (and to register).

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26TH

8:30am
Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce – Gross Domestic Product (GDP) (REPORT).

10:00am
The Conference Board – Consumer Confidence (REPORT

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27TH
(none)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28TH
(none)

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News Talk Radio does not necessarily endorse third party conferences, workshops, or seminars.  If you have any significant business related events planned, please e-mail it to Tim Bryce timb001@phmainstreet.com

Keep the Faith!