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A schedule of major business events in the Tampa Bay area.

By – Tim Bryce – Columnist News Talk Florida

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
Labor Day – National Holiday – Schools and many businesses closed.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Pinellas County Economic Development
Starting a Business (seminar)
The best way to get started! Receive information on the necessary licenses, permits, legal documents and requirements to do business in the State of Florida. Learn to refine your ideas into a plan for success.
Price:  $10.00
Location:  Epi-Center, 13805 58th Street North, Suite 1-200, Clearwater, Florida 33760, 727/464-7332
Click to REGISTER or call 727/453-7200.

6:00pm – 8:00pm
SCORE – St. Petersburg
QuickBooks: Online & Beyond (seminar)
Running your small business from a tablet or smart phone is now possible. This course will provide an overview of QuickBooks Online, cloud accounting and useful apps for small businesses.
**Please note that this is not a hands-on class. An overview of the applications will be presented.
Location:  The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL  33701, 727/893-7146
To register:  727/893-7146
Click for INFO.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH

4:30pm – 7:00pm
East Meets West Regional Business Expo
Sponsored by The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance
Location:  Robarts Arena, Sarasota, FL
Admission is $5 in advance, $10 at the door.
Click for INFO.

6:00pm – 8:00pm
Pinellas County Economic Development
Introduction to Business Startup at The Greenhouse (seminar)
Are you thinking about living your dream of owning your own business? Are you in the planning stages of business start-up? Having the best information helps you make the best decisions when starting your business. This class addresses legalities, business plans, financing, marketing and the realities of being a business owner.
Location: The Greenhouse, 440 2nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Price:  Free
To register:  727/893-7146

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH

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

3:00pm
Federal Reserve – Consumer Credit (REPORT).

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH

9:00am – 1:00pm
Pinellas County
Master Gardener Lawn and Garden Help Desk
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Master Gardeners provide solutions for all types of questions concerning garden, lawn and landscape care.
Price:  Free
Location:  Weedon Island Preserve, 727/453-6500; 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg.
Register:  http://www.weedonislandpreserve.eventbrite.com/

10:00am
The Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce – Wholesale Trade (REPORT).

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH

9/11 Remembrance – 15th anniversary

GOOD READ

News Talk Florida – HOW DO WE BUILD GREAT MANAGERS? – Let’s start by investing more in people skills as opposed to technology. – Aug 29th

GALLUP:  Few Millennials Are Engaged at Work – Aug 31st

News Talk Florida – RENTAL PROPERTIES – It’s like a boat; the best two days are when you buy one, and when you sell it. – Sep 2nd

News Talk Florida 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!