Thursday, April 19, 2007 6PM - 8PM Black Business Professional Network 3rd Thursday Networking Event
Thanks to all who participated in the 3rd Thursday Black Business Professional Network event on April 19th. The event showcased some of the areas' most gifted and talented Black professionals in the health and wellness arena- all right here in the Sarasota, Manatee area.
So the next time you are looking for health and wellness support start your search within the membership of BBPN.
Member Comments:
" Just a quick note to thank you for the health fair and the chance to meet health care professionals here in Sarasota. What a great idea! I met another physician, new in town she and I will be talking about some of the ideas floated about Thursday. Keep up the good work." Dr. Cheryl Smith (BBPN Member)
"I tell you I was a bit reluctant to come tonight- but this was the best $10.00 I've spent all week. I received a lot of ideas. It's good to be in the company of all these Black professionals. It was supportive." Kevin Mayes (First time networker)
"I was surprised to find that many networkers didn't realize there were so many Black health and wellness professionals in the area." Barbara Laidlaw, RN, BSN, MPH, Sarasota County Health and Human Services executive nursing director, and Event Presenter
Next 3rd Thursday Networking Event (Creating Wealth)- May 17th (Location to be Announced)
Saturday, April 28, 2007 8:30PM Moonlight Movie on the Bay
Embracing Our Differences & the Sarasota Film Festival proudly presents Pursuit of Happyness starring Academy Award Nominee Will Smith. The event, located at Island Park on Sarasota's Bayfront is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Hans Wolfgefahrt at 364-9514 or hans@sarasotafilmfestival.com.
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 musicsceneandbeseen@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.
The Chamber's Leadership Sarasota County (LSC) Accepting Applications for the 2007-2008 Adult Program now through May 25th, 2007.
You'll gain knowledge and new insight about "how things work" in our community. More than 300 people have accepted the challenge to make our community even better through this program, which is part of a nationwide network of programs developed to provide continuity in the stewardship and oversight of the community. Join Sarasota's finest - turn in your applications today. Leadership Sarasota Application
May 10, 2007 11AM - 2:00PM Second Chance Last Opportunity - Celebration Open House
Join us in celebrating 12 years of SCLO helping those who wish to help themselves, and looking to the future. Help us celebrate our services so many have benefited from including budgeting, communication, parenting,
and health skills gained from the Life Management Training offered by Second Chance-Last Opportunity. Here’s to another 12 years giving the disadvantaged a second chance in Sarasota and Manatee Counties! There’s still work to be done! For more information: Event Flyer
Friday, May 25, 2007 9AM - 4PM Get On Board - Leadership Engagement Training
Using your talents to serve on a non-profit organization's board of directors can be an incredibly rewarding experience. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Nonprofit Resource Center, the Young Professionals Group (YPG) and Leadership Sarasota County (LSC) programs to present "Get on Board! Leadership Engagement Training," an interactive, fast-paced workshop for young professionals and others who are currently serving on boards of directors or who want to serve on boards.
National governance expert Dr. Sandra Hughes will share the roles and responsibilities of board members, best practices, financial and legal issues, board structure and governance, effective fundraising, planning and evaluation techniques, and committee structures. Local volunteer leadership opportunities to serve will also be discussed.
The workshop will take place on Friday, May 25, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County (2635 Fruitville Road). Cost is $75 for paid YPG members and LSC alumni; $100 for others. To register, e-mail ingrid@cfsarasota.org. Call Susie at 941.556.7104 for more information.
Thursday, July 12, 2007 6:00PM Road Trip!!!! - Networking Nights with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Tickets going on sale soon for the BBPN Road Trip to Networking Nights with the Rays. Its a fun filled evening of networking Devil Rays style.
6:00PM - Fast Pitch Networking with Rays Executives
7:00PM - Two Hour Open Bar begins in Tampa Bay Times Party Deck
7:10PM - First Pitch of the Devil Rays vs. Yankees game
ALL THAT FOR $25.00 PER PERSON!!
JULY 12, 2007 - 6:00PM
Win special prizes, seats in newly designed Tampa Bay Times Deck, meet and network with other networking groups from around the Tampa Bay area. For more information and ticket reservations contact: Tim Soeder at 941.366.8404
NOTICE: This event will serve as the July BBPN 3rd Thursday Event for July.
Spread The Word
FRIENDS * FAMILY * NEIGHBORS * CHURCH MEMBERS * ORGANIZATIONS
Federal Government Need Air Traffic Controllers
The Federal Aviation Association is taking applications for air traffic controller school. Persons in the age group (under 31), prior military personnel, previous air traffic controllers could qualify. salaries for these positions could reach over $100,000 with benefits in about 3 years. You need only a high school diploma to apply and credit is given for college on the exam. They need to go to http://www.faa.gov/jobs/job_opportunities/airtraffic_controllers/ for details and to fill out the application immediately - whether you can attend immediately or not - the federal government may take several months to call. The key is to apply NOW.
Community Foundation Names Unsung Hero - Eleanor Ball
Congratulations, Eleanor Ball of Sarasota, a retired manager of hospitality services for Sarasota Memorial Hospital was one of three outstanding community volunteers recognized by the Community Foundation and the Wilson-Wood Foundation for their unselfish service to a variety of charitable causes. Eleanor currently serves as the volunteer director of church ministries for the Truvine Baptist Church in Newtown. Eleanor is a cancer prevention educator, health and wellness advocate and disaster relief volunteer who educates and inspires teens and adults throughout the Newtown community.
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!
SRQ Career Opportunities SRQ Career Opportunities
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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Coordinator of Evaluator Registry and Research
Coordinator of Institutional Support
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SIGN UP TO JOIN THE BBPN VOLUNTEER TEAM TODAY - e-mail us at info@BlackBusinessPro.com. Place "Volunteer Team" in the Subject line.
Privacy Policy - Resumes: BBPN will not send your private information to anyone outside BBPN for profit. We will not publish your email address, your physical address or any additional data without your consent. By sending your resume into the resume database you are however allowing that information to be forwarded to prospective employers. Information you do not want disclosed via resume should not be included in information sent to the database. Employers posting job openings; it is your responsibility to notify BBPN of posting dates or when a position has been filled.
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empowered quote: "I don't know what the future may hold, but I know who holds the future." -- Ralph Abernathy
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