Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

June 17

Mayor meets developers: Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio will meet with commercial real estate executives who belong to the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks, Tampa Bay Chapter, at 7 a.m. at the law offices of Fowler White, 501 E. Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa. Cost is $50 for nonmembers; free for members.

June 17

Employee retention: The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County will hold a free workshop for manufacturers on retaining key employees from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Teleflex Electrical Systems, 6980 Professional Parkway E., Lakewood Ranch. The workshop will include a presentation by Scott Habermehl, director of human resources for Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc. Advance registration is required. To register, visit edcsarasotacounty.com and click on the events calendar or call 941-309-1200, ext. 204.

June 18

Prosper in a tough market: The Real Estate Investment Society will hold a half-day commercial real estate investment forum starting at 8 a.m. in the Magnolia Room at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers. Speakers will include Michael Timmerman of Fishkind & Associates, Ned Hale of Hale Law Group and commercial real estate experts David Douglas and Stan Stouder. Cost is $45 for REIS members and $75 for guests. Register at www.reis-swfl.org.

June 18

Legislative Breakfast: The Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce will hold a legislative breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, at 12600 Roosevelt Boulevard, St. Petersburg. Six state legislators will summarize the most recent legislative session and forecast the 2009 legislative session. RSVPs are required. To register visit chambermaster.com and click on the events calendar or call Donna Lofgren at 727-544-4777.

June 25

Economic outlook: The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce will hold a breakfast meeting with Bob Allsbrook, chief economist for Regions Bank. The meeting will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Westin Tampa Harbour Island Hotel, 725 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. Online registration is open until June 19. For reservations or more information visit tampachamber.com and click on the event calendar.