Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

monday, may 16

how to start and manage your own business - 6-9 p.m. Learn basic information to start and build your own business. Readiness, a business plan, marketing, accounting, hiring, insurance, etc., are covered in this eight-week open-ended class. Cost: $35. For more information, call the Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County at (941) 366-1700.

tuesday, may 17

tec program - 7:30-9:30 a.m. TEC (The Executive Committee) will have a breakfast meeting to provide information about the TEC program. TEC is a worldwide organization that brings CEOs, presidents and business owners together in local groups to discuss the challenges and opportunities they face in their business lives. For reservations and information, call Larry Face at (941) 953-7737.

wednesday, may 18

litigation and trial preparation in federal court - 6-8:30 p.m. The Southwest Florida Paralegal Association Inc. presents speaker Pamela A. Linquist, CLA. For more information, please visit www.swfloridaparalegals.com or contact Vicky Baker at (941) 364-2489.

thursdays, may 19

front page - 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Michael Saunders & Co. will be one of the sponsors for the first annual luncheon to honor Louise Bruderle and her publication, Westcoast Women. At this special event, the "She's Back Award" will be presented to the alumnae who has surpassed her own previous achievements as a leader. For reservations or more information, call David Wilson at (941) 955-8200.

fixer-upper and foreclosure class - 7-9 p.m. The class will focus on how to buy and turn around distressed properties. The class is free and pre-registration is required. To register call 800-8610, extension 7179.

thursdays, may 19 through june 2

the business plan class - 6-9 p.m. Presented by the Manatee Community College's Center for Corporate and Community Development, business owners or prospective owners can learn how to make a blueprint by getting business loans and building a profitable business through creation of a clear, concise, written plan that accurately assesses assets, liabilities, competition, location and product. The fee is $105. For more information or to register, call (941) 752-5203.

friday, may 20

hiring to separation: soup to nuts guide in florida - 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seminar for human resource and payroll

professionals, business owners and managers covers topics from developing more effective leaders to an overview of employment law. Cost: $309 for one person and $299 for two or more. For information or reservations, call (888) 678-5565.

winning at work business etiquette; what you don't know can hurt you -

Noon. The Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County presents Virginia Edwards, a certified corporate etiquette consultant. There is no fee. For more information, call (941) 366-1700.

managing people seminar - 12:30- 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Manatee Community College's Center for Corporate and Community Development, an effective manager knows how to eliminate negative behavior, motivate employees and build trust. Those skills and other will be honed in during the seminar. The fee is $65. For more information or to register, call (941) 363-7000.

monday, may 23

life, health and variable annuities course - The Manatee Community College's Center for Corporate and Community Development will offer a state-approved class for insurance professionals. The first 36 hours is offered online via the Internet. The final four hours are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Upon receipt of a certificate of completion, a state insurance examination may be scheduled. The fee is $150. For more information or to register, call (941) 752-5203.

wednesday, may 25

construction estimating training course - 6 p.m. KCC Estimating and Construction Services Inc. presents a class for commercial and residential building construction trainee-junior-regular-senior-chief- estimators, quantity surveyors, etc. For more information, call Eric Kuusela at (941) 966-7047.

friday, may 27

construction estimating training course -12:30-4:30 p.m. Presented by the Manatee Community College's Center for Corporate and Community Development, great customer service is the topics. Managers and others will learn how to treat customers like important people and make them want to come back time and again. The fee is $75. For more information or to register, call (941) 363-7000.

Monday, june 2

breakfast meeting - 7:45 a.m. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County presents Melody Trimble, CEO of Venice Regional Medical Center, and Norbert Donelly, president of Tervis Tumbler. Cost: $20 for EDC investors, $25 for non-investors. For reservations, call (941) 309-1200, extension 400.