Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

tuesday, April 5

a discussion and presentation of smartvent under division 10 specialties - 5:30 p.m. Presented by the Construction Specifications Institute Suncoast Chapter, Bob Hewitt of Kimal Lumber is the speaker. Cost: $15. For more information or reservations, call Tammy Overgaard at (941) 359-2479.

Monday, April 11

evidentiary considerations for paralegals - 6 p.m. The Suncoast Chapter, Paralegal Association of Florida Inc. will hold its monthly dinner meeting at The Waterside Room, 216 Sarasota Quay. Attorney Peter Branning will speak on "Evidentiary Considerations for Paralegals: Anticipating Evidentiary Issues at Trial." For information or reservations, call Carollyn Kinneer at (941) 955-5100.

marketing - 6-8 p.m. Presented by SCORE, Counselors to American Business. Topics include the marketing concept, defining the competition and finding and retaining customers. The workshop will be at the Sarasota Airport. Cost: $25. To register, call (941) 955-1029 or e-mail [email protected].

wednesday, april 13

how to succeed in business - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The small-business roundtable is presented by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. The 2004 Small Business of the Year award winners will share secrets of their success. Cost: $15 for chamber members and $25 for others. For more information, call Lisa Reeder at (941) 748-4842, ext. 123.

starting/buying a business - 1-4 p.m. SCORE, Counselors to American Business, presents an overview of the steps to getting started. The workshop will be at the Bank of America building in Bradenton. Cost: $25. To register, call (941) 955-1029 or e-mail [email protected].

april 14 through april 17

the society of industrial and office realtors (sior) spring convention - For more information on the Boca Raton event, call (202) 449-8200 or visit: http://www.sior.com/bocaraton/index.html.

friday, april 15

industrial symposium - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The symposium, co-sponsored by the Sarasota Manatee Manufacturers' Association, is for senior, mid-level and new managers. Topics include "Managing People;" "Leading and Coaching;" and "Dealing with Difficult People." Idelia Phillips, Manatee Community College's director of career and technical education, will make a luncheon presentation about the need for a skilled workforce and the college's role in providing training. Cost: $55 and includes lunch. For more information, call Tom Davenport at (941) 363-7212.

monday, april 18

lunch with janine m. benyus - 11:30 a.m. The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County presents a luncheon featuring Janine M. Benyus, author of "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature," at the Hyatt Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. Benyus will introduce the audience to a new science that analyzes nature's best ideas and adapts them for human use. Cost: $65. Copies of her book will be available for purchase. For more information or reservations, call (941) 309-1200, ext. 203.

wednesday, april 20

finding a job - 6-8:30 p.m. The Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc. will hold its monthly dinner meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Mike Cogswell, director of administration for Icard Merrill, will discuss, "Marketing Your Skills, Finding the Job for You." For more information, visit www.swfloridaparalegals.com or contact Vicky Baker at (941) 364-2489.