A schedule of major business events in the Tampa Bay area.
MONDAY, AUGUST 8TH
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 9TH
8:30am
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor – Productivity and Costs (REPORT).
10:00am
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – Wholesale Trade (REPORT).
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Pinellas County
SBA Disaster Recovery Loan & Preparedness (seminar)
Learn about Disaster Preparedness by developing a plan to mitigate your risk. Educate yourself on preparedness as well as learning about the SBA Disaster Recovery Loan: when and where disaster loans are made, eligibility requirements, and the process to apply.
Price: Free
Location: Epi-Center, 13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200, Clearwater, Florida 33760, 727/464-7332
For information: 727/453-7200
Click to REGISTER.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10TH
2:00pm
U.S. Treasury Department – Treasury Budget (REPORT).
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Pinellas County
How To Research & Write Your Business Plan (seminar)
This 2-part workshop provides insight and access to business databases available through the City library services, including premium business databases for industry, market and demographic information critical to your business plan. Next, discover the importance of a business plan, including fundamental concepts and the process of writing your plan.
Price: Free
Location: The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
To Register: 727/453-7200
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11TH
8:30am
The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor – Initial Claims (Unemployment) (REPORT).
8:30am
The Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce – International Trade (REPORT).
6:00pm – 8:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
Legal Structures (seminar)
Do you understand the various legal structures available to you as a small business owner?
If you are doing your homework to start a business, you will definitely want to explore the different legal structures that are available to you. Common legal structures include Sole Proprietor, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, or Corporation. Your decision will affect what kinds of taxes you pay and who can be legally liable for a business dispute. In this workshop you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of each type so you can decide which structure best suits your needs.
Price: Free
Location: The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
For Information: 727/893-7146, ondria.mcdonald@stpete.org
Click to REGISTER.
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Senior Executive Women’s Network Power Dinner
Speaker: Karen Mertes – “TRIUMPH THROUGH TRAGEDY: Becoming A Champion of Your Life.”
Price: $50 for early birds, $65 at the door
Location: Jackson’s Bistro, 601 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Tampa
Information: Loretta Peters – Loretta.Peters@sewn.us – 888/944-3676
Click for more INFO.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH
8:30am
Bureau of Labor statistics, U.S. Department of Labor – PPI Producer Price Index (REPORT).
8:30am
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – Retail Sales (REPORT).
10:00am
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – Business Inventories (REPORT).
10:00am – 3:00pm
Commercial Real Estate Conference – I-4 Corridor
The I-4 Commercial Corridor is the fastest growing economic area in Florida! Learn all about the exciting economic development happening across Central and West Florida.
This event is hosted by Florida CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member), the West Coast and Central Florida Chapters of CCIM, along with the Florida Chapters of SIOR and RLI. The featured speaker for this event is Brian Bailey, CCIM, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Location: Florida Polytechnic University, 4700 Research Way, Lakeland, FL (I-4 Exit 41)
Price: $35
Click to REGISTER.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH
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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
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