A schedule of major business events in the Tampa Bay area.
MONDAY, JUNE 6TH
72nd Anniversary of D-Day – the invasion of Europe in WWII.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7TH
Last Day of School – Pinellas County
8:30am
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor – Prductivity and Costs (report).
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8TH
6:00pm – 8:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
Franchising 101: Exploring the Myths and Facts in Franchising
Are you thinking of buying a franchise? Start by taking a workshop on the basics. Do you love the idea of being your own boss and controlling your own destiny? If so, this workshop is the first step if you are thinking about going into a franchise business for yourself. During this session you will learn about franchise business ownership and the numerous options available in the franchise world.
Location: The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue N 440 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Cost: Free
For info: ondria.mcdonald@stpete.org – 727/893-7146
Click to REGISTER.
THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH
8:30am
The Employment and Training Administration of the Department of Labor – Initial Claims (Unemployment) (report).
10:00am
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – Wholesale Trade (report).
11:15am – 1:30pm
2016 Nonprofit of the Year Awards
Honoring the best Nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay Area!
Location: Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Avenue, Tampa FL 33604
Contact: Maria Krueger – mkrueger@bizjournals.com – 813/342-2490.
Click to REGISTER.
6:00pm – 8:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
Sales 101: How to Close Deals and Make Money
Do you feel that you can improve your sales processes and results? Becoming a master at selling your product or service and getting clients to buy can be a challenging task for many small business owners. This workshop is focused on how to sell your product or service. Learn how to determine distribution channels, evaluate your sales process, build a sales team and motivate them, using sales tools and much more!
Location: The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue N 440 2nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Cost: Free
For info: ondria.mcdonald@stpete.org – 727/893-7146
Click to REGISTER.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10TH
Last Day of School – Hillsborough County
2:00pm
U.S. Treasury Department – Budget (report).
SATURDAY, JUNE 11TH
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Pinellas County
Introduction to Florida-Friendly Landscaping: This overview class will familiarize participants with the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping. The class will be taught by Brian Niemann, Florida-Friendly Landscaping Extension Agent. Attendees will receive a copy of The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Handbook, a 50-page guide providing detailed information about designing and maintaining a Florida-Friendly Landscape.
All ages are welcome, but recommended age is 10 and over.
Cost: Free; advance registration required.
Register online at http://www.weedonislandpreserve.eventbrite.com/ or call Weedon Island Preserve, 727/453-6500
Location: 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg
148th Running of the Belmont Stakes
SUNDAY, JUNE 12TH
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If you have any significant business related events planned, please e-mail it to Tim Bryce timb001@phmainstreet.com
Keep the Faith!
