June 21, 2007 6-8PM 3rd Thursday Networking Event RSVP (Limited Seating)
Topic: Marketing Your Business On a Shoe String Budget
Keynote Speaker: Marc Williams (doc.)
Panelists: Pedro Perez (pdf), Christopher Calloway (pdf.)
When: June 21, 2007 6PM-8PM
Where: Herald Tribune Conference Center, 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236
Cost: $10.00 per person (food and drink)
RSVP: Phone: 941.366.8403 / E-Mail: info@Blackbusinesspro.com
Event Sponsors: Herald Tribune, Cravats' Custom Clothiers www.CravatsCustomClothier.com
TICKETS FOR THE JULY 12TH DEVIL RAYS VS YANKEES NETWORKING NIGHT WILL BE ON SALE AT THIS EVENT - $25.00/PERSON (JUNE 29TH DEADLINE)
9:30PM Saturday Nights, Comcast Channel 21, MelEcho Productions' Center Stage Television Show
Watch MelEcho's Center Stage Television Show, Saturday Nights at 9:30pm on Comcast 21. This month continues to spotlight exciting highlights from the 2007 Black Enterprise Conference held at Disney World, last month. The show features special guest interviews with Billionaire and Founder of BET, Robert Johnson, NBA legend and Entrepreneur, Magic Johnson, Black Enterprise Publisher, Earl Graves, Lynn Whitfield, Robert Townsend, Hill Harper, J. Anthony Brown, Ed Gordon and the list goes on.
Thursday, June 14 - 23, 2007 TOPDOG/UNDERDOG - A Nate Jacobs Production at The Backlot Theatre
Pulitzer Prize-winning drama that has at its core a story about family. Sibling rivalry is the unavoidable subtext of the play's wickedly ironic dialogue. Thursday through Saturday, 8:00PM. Saturday and Sunday, 2:00PM. Tickets: $18.00. For more information call 941.363.9300. (more)
Saturday, June 23, 2007 10:00AM - 2:00PM Juneteenth Celebration - Sarasota and Manatee County NAACP's
Sarasota and Manatee County NAACP join together to sponsor a Restoration of Rights Workshop and Celebration on Saturday, June 23, 2007 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center (Newtown Recreation Center) located at: 1845 34th St. Sarasota, 34234.
Saturday, June 23, 2007 7:00PM - 11:30PM "Get Hot for UNCF" Fundraising Event
“Get Hot for UNCF”
Come out and support the United Negro College Fund. The event promises to be and evening to remember starting with an invited special appearance by Governor Charlie Crist add a bit of music featuring, The Reunion Band and what event would be complete without an replete with auctioneer, Pat Glass. Food & Beverages. It's all happening at the Sarasota University Club, 1605 Main Street, Sarasota, Florida. Sponsored in part by Bradenton Surgery Center - SouthPointe BMW, 1-800-ASK-GARY, and the Bradenton Herald. $100 donation. For more information and to RSVP... (Invitation doc.) (RSVP Card doc.)
UNCF is a registered 501 (c)(3) Organization - IRS Tax ID#13-162-424IN
Friday, June 29, 2007 Deadline for Devil Rays vs Yankees Ticket Purchases
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 and food. Meet the front office staff and greater Tampa Bay area networking groups! All for $25.00. Everyone is welcomed! Spread the word! Distribute the flyer to your friends and co-workers (PDF).
For more information and ticket reservations contact: Phone: Tim Soeder 941.366.8404 or send e-mail to info@blackbusinesspro.com
Saturday, July 7, 2007 7:30PM - 9:30PM MelEcho Productions Entertainment "The Spoken Word Cafe"
It's another MelEcho Productions Entertainment . . . The Spoken Word Cafe . . "Seven Chapters of Poetry." Come vibe with some of Tampa Bay's hottest poets and singers, all flowing at the mic. It's a night of soulful music, poetic rhymes, live DJ, good people and delectable hors d'oeuvres. The event takes place at Primo's Ristorante located at 8076 N. Tamiami Trail on US 41 across from the Sarasota -Bradenton Airport. Tickets are $20 . To purchase tickets call MelEcho at 359-3763, 993-5423 or 993-5422. (doc.)
August 27 & 28, 2007 Tallahassee Area Chapter of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (TACNIGP) 15th Annual Florida Governmental Purchasing Conference and Products Exposition
This year, vendors are invited to attend the conference sessions, including sessions on how to do business with government and Steve Gilliland, the "Speakerman", author of "Enjoy the Ride" and other personal and professional development books.
Vendor Representatives will be able to network with Purchasing Professionals from State, County, City and Educational Institutions during breakfast and lunch each day, as well as the many networking sessions throughout the two day event. The event will be held at the Tallahassee/Leon County Civic Center. Please go to www.TACNIGP.com for more information and on-line registration. Steven K. Updike, CPPB, 2007 President TACNIGP, P.O. Box 922, Tallahassee, FL 32302
Monday, October 29, 2007 Get Your Tickets Now! 6th Annual Junior Achievement Invitational
The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club will host this annual event. Junior Achievement serves over 2,000 students in Sarasota County through after-school and classroom based programs in k-12, teaching business and economics to our future leaders…and inspiring investment. For more information and to find out how you can support this great event go to:www.jasarasota.org (more)
Central Community Redevelopment Agency Offers QuickBooks Classes
The City of Bradenton – Central Community Redevelopment Agency (CCRA); Sherod A. Halliburton, Executive Director; and the CCRA Board of Directors, are pleased to announce that the agency is offering a series of QuickBooks classes for small business owners throughout this summer. (more)
8th Annual National Small/Diversity Business Awards Program Announced
SOUTHPORT, CT, June 1, 2007/ -- DiversityBusiness.com, which is the nation's most prestigious and leading small business Internet portal will be conducting it's 8th annual "Top Small Businesses in America" survey. This year's survey will determine the Top 500 Small Businesses, Top 500 Women Owned Businesses and Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the United States. Also, for each State, the Top 50 Small Businesses, Top 50 Women Owned Businesses and Top 50 Diversity Owned Businesses. (More doc.)
Sarasota County Economic Development Corporation, Call for Nominations - Hall Of Fame Awards 2007
The EDC is accepting nominations for it's Hall of Fame Awards. Award Categories: Manufacturer of the year, Service Company of the year, Technology Company of the Year.
Company should demonstrate, corporate citizenship and community involvement, corporate responsibility through employee programs, company growth, innovation achievements and market expansion. Other: company must be located in Sarasota County, must pay average wage of at least $34,849 (local, average wage, including CEO), companies of all sizes are eligible. Must be for profit entity. For more information please contact: Joan McGill, VP Business Development Phone: 941-309-1200 Ext. 207 Fax: 941-309-1209 E-Mail: jmcgill@edcsarasotacounty.com
In the News...
(This section will feature weekly, BBPN members who are making headlines in business, community, and the world.)
DeWanda Smith Soeder, Founder, President, Black Business Professional Network - Featured on the cover of the July issue, Biz 941 (Sarasota/Manatee Business) 25 People to Watch in 2007.
Trevor Harvey, President, Sarasota NAACP - June issue, Sarasota Downtown and Beyond Magazine. (more) July issue, Sarasota Magazine, 100 Most Powerful People in Town.
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Sarasota NAACP Awards Scholarships
Sarasota Branch, NAACP Awards Scholarships - Congratulations to the recipients of this year's NAACP scholarships. Yvelle Corrielus, Booker High,
. Reva Marie Kates, Booker High School,
. Kevin Reardon, Sarasota High,
Christopher Tunstall, Sarasota Military Academy.
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