April 19, 2007 6PM - 8PM Black Business Professional Network 3rd Thursday Networking Event
Come see, hear and experience some of the areas most successful health and fitness professionals on Health and Wellness for the Black Professional. Network with many of the areas top Black business owners, professionals and community leaders. The event will feature the following health and wellness professionals and organizations.
- Marybeth Spence, RN and Liscensed Massage Therapist - Swedish and Hot Stone Massage
- Dr. James McCloud, MD, Pres./CEO, Genesis Health Services - blood pressure and diabetes screenings
- Dr. Yusef C. Barnes, Chiropractor and Certified Personal Fitness instructor, Florida Accident and Injury Center - Back health, exercise physiology
- Eleanor Ball, MBA, The Newtown Wellness Program - Preventative care for breast health and diabetes
- Rev. Willie Shaw, Wellness Community - Health care within the Black Community
- Ned K. Burrell, President Sunrise Rehabilitation - Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of a state of the art Fitness Center at the Palms. The palms offers the best in location, amenities and interior finishes...best of all, it delivers these luxuries at an affordable price.
Event Sponsor: The Palms Condominium www.thepalms-sarasota.com
Date: April 19, 2007
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: The Palms Condominium (state of the art) Fitness Center
2725 Coconut Bay Lane, Sarasota, FL 34237
Cost: $10.00 per Person
TO RSVP: CLICK HERE
RSVP BY PHONE AT: 941.366.8403
Wednesday, April 11 5:30PM - 7:30PM Business Round Table Discussion Group
You are invited to attend the business round table discussion.The business round table discussion is an opportunity for like minded BBPN members to meet collaborate, disseminate, and gather information that will position them for financial success. Whether it is enlarging your customer data base, selling more products, building new vendor relationships, or just exploring business success strategies- bring it here, we'll discuss it.
Those who attend will gain insight on positioning their business' financial structure straight from banking experts.
Come and learn:
- How to use swept accounts
- Understanding how bankers view you when you apply for a loan
- Receive small business reference books with information about business plans, financial statements, buying and selling your businesses. Etc.
There will be banking professionals present to speak with participants and answer questions in a relaxed intimate setting. Refreshments will be served. There is no fee for this event.
Hosted by: Joyce Walden 592-1247
Where: Bank of America, Lakewood Ranch will host the meeting on When: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Address: 6311 Atrium Dr., Suite 101
Lakewood Ranch, Florida 34202
941.907.2340
Thursday, April 12, 2007 12-noon to 2PM Small Business Forum
Forum for small businesses and organizations that serve small businesses. Lunch provided North Sarasota Public Library 2801 Newtown Blvd. Facilitated by Representatives from the IRS and various with business organizations from Sarasota and Manatee county areas. Sponsored by Karen Magee and Associates, Inc. and GulfCoast Business Finance, Inc.
For more information and to RSVP (seating is limited) contact: Dru Jones at dru.jones@sarasotagov.com or call 941.373.7780. Check out the program flyer: CLICK HERE
April 13, 14, & 15, 2007 Bright House Networks Gulf Coast RibFest Manatee Fairgrounds Palmetto, FL
This three-day festival includes live musical performances by local, regional, and national recording artists, national award winning Ribmasters, and a children's entertainment area featuring Sponge Bob and Circus Sarasota. Visitors will be entertained by a multitude of family activities, and a great mix of Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Rock music all while enjoying mouth-watering, finger-licking Ribs from some of the Nation's BEST Ribmasters from Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Alabama and Virginia, some of which have won awards for "Best Ribs in America", "Best BBQ Sauce in America" etc. and have been featured on the Food Network and more... Please visit www.gulfcoastribfest.com for more information.
Gulf Coast RibFest is a major annual fundraising event benefiting United Community Centers, Inc. a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization and all proceeds of Ribfest will benefit the Centers. Sponsorship Opportunities are still available and any support is greatly appreciated. For more information please contact Patrick Carnegie at 941-746-7470.
April 13 - 22, 2007 Sarasota Film Festival Adds Afrocentric Based Films
The Sarasota Film Festival (SFF) is quickly rising to the top of festivals throughout the world. This year they are presenting an excellent slate of 200+ films. Included in its offer are a number of Afrocentric based films along with several Black Filmmakers participating in festival events.
Charles R. Stephens, Alltel Communications Business Solutions Representative and BBPN Member, will be working closely with Hans Wohlgefahrt, SFF Community Outreach Director to help generate an audience to support the Black Filmmakers.
Please help us get the word out by sharing this information with others and organizations you are affiliated with. For more information call Charles R. Stephens at 941.302.0404, charles.r.stephens@alltel.com or Hans Wohlgefahrt at 941.366.6200, hans@sarasotafilmfestival.com.Let's make a statement and support their efforts. Check out the films and send Charles and/or Hans your feedback!
For a NEW UP-TO-DATE LIST (including pictures) of Afrocentric Films at the festival CLICK HERE
For a full list of all festival events go to http://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com or call 941.366.6200 or toll free 866.575.FILM.
Saturday, April 14, 2007 Honors for Buck O'Neil, Former Negro Leagues Player, Manager, the Major Leagues' First Black Coach and Sarasota Native
Roy McBean, a longtime Sarasota friend of Buck O'Neil, whose idea it was to honor him is joined by the Sarasota Reds, other community organizations and organizers to honor Buck O'Neil. O’Neil, who died last October at age 94, grew up in Sarasota, where he worked in the celery fields east of town. He went on to become a standout in the Negro Leagues in the 1930s and 1940s. Later, when
Major League Baseball was integrated, he became the first black coach and one of the first black scouts. Among the players he scouted were Ernie Banks, Lou Brock and Joe Carter. Help celebrate the life and legacy of the baseball legend at a series of community events in Sarasota on April 14. For events of the day, times and details CLICK HERE
Let's show our support! For more information contact: Roy McBean 941.371.0584 or Charlie Huisking 941.365.5139
Saturday, April 14, 2007 6PM Robin Givens to Appear - Bradenton Prep Showtoppers
Robin Givens, TV actress will appear for a meet and greet reception at the Bradenton Prep Showstoppers performance of "Grease" at the Manatee Players Riverfront Theater, 102 Old Main St., Bradenton.
The reception will last until 6:30 p.m.; the musical will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Seats are limited. Tickets purchased will be entered into a drawing to win Robin Givens' autographed book: "Grace Will Lead Me Home", available June 2007.
Part of the proceeds from the meet and greet will go to the Grace Foundation Scholarship Fund to provide educational opportunities for young girls. For more information or to purchase tickets call Bradenton Prep at 941.792.7838
Saturday, April 14, 2007 9 AM-1PM 4th Afrocan American Health Summit
4th African American Health Summit with emphasis on Breast Health Sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Truvine Missionary Baptist Church, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota. The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact: Eleanor Ball 941.355.4417 (Church) or 941.3351.2139
Sunday, April 15, 2007 2:00PM SARASOTA AWARENESS: STOP DARFUR GENOCIDE RALLY:
Join honorary chairs Trevor D. Harvey, president of the Sarasota Chapter of the NAACP and the Most Reverend Frank Dewane, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Venice, at Island Park on Sarasota’s Bayfront for a community rally to stop the genocide in Darfur.
Volunteers are needed to help work on the Steering and other organizing committees. For more information on this local rally CLICK HERE
Sunday, April 15, 2007 12:45PM Meet Senator Barack Obama Tampa Area Kick Off Rally and Fundraiser
Meet candidate for President of the United States at the Tampa Area Kick Off Rally and Fundraiser at the Cuban Club Courtyard in Ybor City, Corner of Palm Avenue and 14th, Tampa, FL. Donations: $25 or $100 ($100 tickets for reserved seating section). Get your tickets before they sell out! Join the fun, entertainment and the historic opportunity.
Click here for Tickets: www.barackobama.com the click on "Tampa Area Kick-Off." Tickets can be picked up at the door. Please share this notice with your friends.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - Sarasota Area Sports Authority Announces College Tuition Grant Program
2007 Sarasota Area Sports Authority College Tuition Grant Program. A limited number of $1,000 grants are available for Fall 2007 to qualified applicants based on financial need and demonstrated athletic commitment.
Qualifications: Sarasota or Manatee County male or female senior athletes who can demonstrate financial need to attend college. Applicants must be planning to attend college in Fall 2007 and will be required to submit acceptance letter and college name to receive tuition grant. Grants will be submitted directly to the student athlete’s college of choice to be applied to that year’s tuition.
CRITERIA: Demonstrated commitment to sports and athletic advancement this person has portrayed. Demonstrated financial need and explaining the student/family financial situation and education goals of the athlete. This can be done on the application form or in a letter accompanying the application form and can be submitted by the athlete, a parent, legal guardian, coach or other close family member or friend on the athlete’s behalf. Letter of support for the athlete from their coach or high school counselor. Name and address of the college or university that the athlete is planning to attend. Maintained 2.5 GPA or higher
APPLICATION FORMS: To apply, an athlete can submit or have an application form submitted on his or her behalf. Application forms can be obtained at Sarasota Sports Authority by emailing a request to SASA Nominations, or calling Judy Athari at 941-358-1468, ext 402. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: APRIL 17, 2007
Tuesday, April 24, 2007 9AM - 9PM 8th Annual Randy Rankin Classic Golf
Tournament, Sponsored by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc., Manasota Branch
ASALH (Founders of Black History Month) is sponsoring the Randy Rankin Classic Tournament in its 8th year. This is an annual fund raising event to provide scholarship monies for youth. Tee-Ads are available for purchase in the amount of $100. Your name will be placed at one of the 18 Tees on the golf course as a supporter of the event. This is an excellent way to participate in the event, especially if you are not a golfer. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards scholarship funds.
The event will be held at the Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, Fl. Enjoy Golf, lunch & dinner - $100, Tennis & Dinner - $60, Card Games & Dinner - $60, Dinner Only - $50. Cash bar. For sponsorships, ticket purchases or more information, contact: Otis M. Jones, 941.918.1951
Tuesday, May 1, 2007 Independent Black Filmmaker Teams with "The gg Monologues" to Produce Television Series
Independent Black Filmmaker has secured an option to the play "The gg Monologues" to turn it into an episodic TV series. Terry "Tbone" Rhodes is looking for serious investors to support the production of the first five episodes. The shows will be broadcast on cable and internet outlets.
On May 1st at McCurdy's comedy club the play will be performed. Investors are encouraged to attend. For more information contact: Terry "Tbone" Rhodes 941.724.0095 or musicsceneandbesen@yahoo.com.
Thursday, May 3 - 19, 2007 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Presents "Once Upon This Island"
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, The Little Mermaid. Set in Haiti this bittersweet romance tells in Calypso rhythms with soaring melodies and sultry dances the story of Ti Moune, a poor orphan girl and her search for romance and happiness.
This folk tale, which will delight both young and old, opened on Broadway in 1990 and was nominated for 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. The WBTT production is directed by Reggie Kelly (who directed the sell-out production of DREAMGIRLS) and will have in its cast company members Whitney Reshard and Porter Anderson.
At the HISTORIC ASOLO Theatre , 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota (located inside the Visitors' Center of the John and Mable Ringling Museum), 5/3- 5/19, 2007 (TH, FRI, SAT,) at 8:00 PM, 5/5, 5/12 and 5/19 (SAT) at 2:00 PM. Tickets: Evenings $28 each, Matinee: $22. For Tickets and Information call 941.360.7399. Student rate and group rates available all credit cards accepted.
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Sarasota Actress Gets Broadway Call!
Congratulations to Sarasota's own Teresa Stanley who recently completed a run in "Dreamgirls" at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Teresa will soon be on Broadway performing roles in the sensational hit "The Color Purple." Check out the rest of the story in the Florida West section of the April, 9, 2007 Sarasota Herald Tribune or at www.heraldtribune.com/features.
EMPLOYMENT CORNER
This is a new feature we are trying out on the newsletter- Let us know how you like it! The Black Business Professional Network has recently experienced a surge in requests from employers across the region inquiring about our highly talented, competent, and much sought after diverse networkers. Soooo... We decided to support them in their efforts.
If your business or place of employment has positions available please send us the job descriptions and we will place them in the newsletter-Free. We are also in the process if creating a resume database for our future BBPN Job Bank, coming soon. If you would like you resume included in this database (that employers can search for potential hires) please forward your resume as an attachment to info@blackbusinesspro.com.
See a position that interests you? Just click on the Job Description link and make contact with your future!
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SRQ: Sarasota's Premier Magazine is a growing publishing company and recognized market leader serving the active readership of the Sarasota-Bradenton area with influential, content-focused media. SRQ is seeking professionals who want to grow with a dynamic company.
1) Position Available: Office and Communications Manager
2) Position Available: Account Executive
Interested applicants are asked to send a cover letter and resume to editor@srqmagazine.com or fax to 941.365.0853
May click on the following clink for up-to-date information http://www.srqmagazine.com/contact/contactUs.cfm
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