This Thursday! May 17, 2007 6PM - 8PM
3rd Thursday Networking Event
Creating Wealth
Creating Wealth is at the core of every business owner and professional's quest for success. Who best to help us gain this valuable insight than a person who has successfully done it herself. The May BBPN 3rd Thursday Event will feature one of Sarasota's successful Black business owners, Daisy Saunders. Born, one of nine children, to sharecroppers in Quincy, Florida, Daisy will share her personal and professional wealth building strategies based on the premise that "success is not a rare gift available to a few, but a gift that is within everyone's capacity to achieve".
Daisy Saunders' Big EYEDeas™ for achieving optimum success in business and in life is just one of many success stories of this award winning business owner, current author and National Speaker's Association member. Join us for this informative and interactive session. This is one you do not want to miss!
Learn more about Daisy Saunders at: www.BigEyesIntl.com
Event Topic: Creating Wealth
Date: May 17, 2007
Time: 6PM - 8PM
Location: Ringling College Exhibit Hall (Campus Map Building #7)
2700 N. Tamiami Trail
34234-5895
Cost: $10.00 per Person
RSVP via E-mail: info@blackbusinesspro.com
RSVP BY PHONE: 941.366.8403
Event Sponsors:
Ringling College
Jackie Woods, Realtor, GRI - ReMax Properties
John Colon, Sr. VP, Investment Financial Advisor, Wachovia Securities
Tuesday May 15, 2007 6:30PM Manatee County NAACP
All are invited to the NAACP Tuesday meeting at the Palmetto Youth Center, 501 17th West, Palmetto FL 34221. The guest speaker will be Mike Kennedy of the Bradenton DDA. So please make every opportunity to come out and here him speak. Contact: Edward Bailey, President Manatee County NAACP: 941.504.8421.
May 15, 2007 - June 16, 2007 Art Center Sarasota Presents:
Michael Ransdell's Exhibition
Art Center Sarasota is proud to announce an exhibition of Michael Ransdell’s mixed media constructions. Ranging in size from miniature to gigantic, his objects have an anatomical perspective that defies simple classification as sculpture or mixed media. Michael Ransdell describes his work as objects of mystery made from exotic woods, burls, and driftwood.
The Fine Art of Photography
The 4th Annual Florida Photography Juried Exhibition featuring over 100 exemplary photographs in black & white and color by Florida artists.
Art Center Sarasota is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Sundays and Mondays). Admissions to exhibitions and galleries are free and open to the public. (more)
Friday, May 25th, 2007 5PM-7PM – Art Exhibition-Opening Reception
Longtime Sarasota resident and highly acclaimed African-American artist Eleanor Merritt will feature many recent paintings of inspiration and celebration. Selby Gallery at the Ringling School of Art & Design. This Art Exhibition is free to the public and will run from May 25th to June 18th. (more)
May 1 - June 30, 2007 Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office- Photography Contest
Want to be a part of putting Sarasota County on the map as a hot spot for the entertainment industry? The Sarasota County Film and Entertainment Office is looking photographs of every possible"location" there is in Sarasota county for film, television and other media of all kinds. No professional photography skills required. Photos of all types of places, buildings, natural and wilderness environments, structures, etc. will be accepted. Get your cameras ready, set, focused...(more)
The Chamber's Leadership Sarasota County (LSC) Accepting Applications for the 2007-2008 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
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.
Saturday, May 26, 2007 8:00PM Total Elegance Hair Studio - A night of Glitz & Glamour
Featuring: High Fashion Hair Styles, A taste of Trendy Talent, Hot Fashions/Beautiful Models, Live Entertainment. Treat yourself to an evening of excitement and fun.
The event will be held at The Potter Building at the Sarasota Fair Grounds, 2896 Ringling Blvd. Purchase tickets at: Total Elegance Hair Studio, 1036 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota, Fl. For more information contact: Audrey and Cindy Moreland - 941.951.7800. or 941.726.5443. Cost $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door.
At percentage of all proceeds will go to help benefit the homeless.
Thursday, July 12, 2007 6:00PM Road Trip!!!! - Networking Nights with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Tickets ON SALE NOW! The BBPN Road Trip to Networking Nights with the Rays. Its a fun filled evening of networking Devil Rays style. This is a great networking opportunity for business owners, professionals in sales, marketing, or anyone interested in connecting with the greater Tampa area business community.
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 or send e-mail to info@blackbusinesspro.com
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Networking Nights with Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Come join BBPN at an exciting D-Rays v. s. Yankees game! Enjoy VIP treatment, with open bar, food and meet the executive staff of the Devil Rays. Meet other Tampa Bay networking groups! Take in a game all for the price of $25.00. Everyone is welcomed! Spread the word! Distribute the (Flyer)
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