Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

tuesday, march 29

e-filing workshops - 3:30-5 p.m. The Sarasota County Bar Association will hold a free e-filing class. Learn how to create a PDF file, integrate Adobe distiller, word processor and scanner and insert a signature on word-processed documents. For more information,e-mail [email protected].

developing a business plan - 6-9 p.m. This workshop is presented by SCORE, Counselors to American Business. A successful business happens by design. In this workshop, the need for a written business plan is emphasized. Each major segment of the business plan is discussed, from the executive summary to the operatiional plan. The workshop will be at the Sarasota Airport. Cost: $25. To register, call (941) 955-1029 or e-mail [email protected].

wednesday, march 30

workshop - 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Hosted by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and the Economic Development Council/Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Business owners, managers and technical professionals can learn about free services related to financing, exporting and engineering assistance. The event will be at Keiser College, 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $15. For reservations, call (941) 309-1200, ext. 205; in Manatee, call (941) 748-4842, ext. 125.

thursday, march 31

advanced presentation skills for the entrepreneur - 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Women's Resource Center, Andy Fox will talk about putting the polish on presentations. Cost: $5. For more information or for reservations, call (941) 366-1700.

"how do family lawyers improve the quality of their client base through internet marketing?" - noon. The Sarasota County Bar Association presents Mark Weinstock of Martindale Hubbell. Cost: $5. For more information or reservations e-mail [email protected].

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 all 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].

friday, april 15

industrial symposium - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The symposium is co-sponsored by the Sarasota Manatee Manufacturers' Association and is aimed 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 will present 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.