A schedule of major business events in the Tampa Bay area.
MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH
Hillsborough County Public Schools – Early Release Day – students released 1 hour early
3:00pm
Federal Reserve – Consumer Credit (REPORT).
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH
10:00am
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – Wholesale Trade (REPORT).
6:00pm – 8:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
Elements of the Marketing Plan (seminar)
Finding the right customers, and crafting the right strategies to attract them to your product or service, are the essential elements to a successful marketing plan.
Defining your target market, understanding your competition, and communicating what makes your product or service unique are the foundation for your marketing plan. In this workshop, you will learn how to write a marketing plan that will drive your business success.
Price: Free
Location: Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705
Click to REGISTER.
7:45am – 9:00am
Clearwater Chamber of Commerce
Government Affairs Meeting
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce coordinates government affairs efforts on behalf of its members and the Clearwater business community. The Chamber’s member driven Government Affairs Committee includes establishing positions on issues that impact our members and the economic advancement of the region, educating elected officials about these issues and encouraging membership involvement in the Chamber’s advocacy efforts.
Location: Clearwater Regional Chamber, 600 Cleveland Street Suite 200, Clearwater, FL 33755
For Info: 727/461-0011
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11TH
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Pinellas County Economic Development
How To Research & Write Your Business Plan (workshop)
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
For info or to register: 727/893-7146
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12TH
8:30am
The Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis of the Department of Commerce – International Trade (REPORT).
8:30am
The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor – Initial Claims (Unemployment) (REPORT).
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Pinellas County Economic Development
Accounting & Tax Procedures (seminar)
An overview of tax requirements needed satisfy IRS regulations and the generally accepted accounting procedures your business needs to manage your growth. Guest presenter John Gordos, Enrolled Agent.
Price: $20
Location: The EpiCenter, 13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200, Clearwater, Florida 33760; 727/464-7332
For info: 727/453-7200
Click to REGISTER.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH
Friday the 13th
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).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH
(none)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH
(none)
GOOD READ
Gallup – Strengths-Based Cultures Attract Top Talent – Jan 3rd
Gallup – The Best Business Articles of 2016 on the Workplace – Dec 27th
OUT WITH THE OLD… – Time to clean house as we start 2017. – Jan 4th
Project Management requires a Roadmap – Project Smart (UK) Jan 5th
News Talk Florida – A NEW TWIST ON COMPANY VACATIONS – Are unlimited vacations practical?
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!
