Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Jan. 20

Lunch with SunTrust Bank CEO Margaret Callihan: The Women's Leadership Council will hold a networking luncheon with guest speaker Margaret Callihan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of SunTrust Bank Southwest Florida. The meeting will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Michael's on East, 1212 East Ave., Sarasota. Reservations are required by Jan. 13. Cost is $35 per person. For more information call Bonita Echstenkamper at 941-953-5269, ext. 121,.

Jan. 21

Economic forecast: The Economic Development Council of Manatee County will host a forecast breakfast with Orlando economist Henry "Hank" Fishkind from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the Bradenton Auditorium, 1005 Barcarrota Boulevard in Bradenton. Cost is $40 for EDC members and $50 for others. For reservations, contact Debbie Scott at [email protected] or call 941-748-4842, ext. 126.

Jan. 22

Get on the fast track: The Pinellas County Business Development Center is offering a training and mentoring program designed to help bring technology products and services to market. The meeting will run from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 13805 58th St. N., Clearwater, and will feature a special presentation by Jim Cheatham, author of "Just One More." The meeting is open to all technology entrepreneurs and related business experts. For more details, contact the Pinellas County Business Development Center at 727-453-7200 or e-mail [email protected].

Market forecasts: The Certified Financial Analyst Society of Naples will host its fifth annual forecast dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Sunset Terrace, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples. Speakers include Standard & Poor's Senior Economist Beth Ann Bovino and Merrill Lynch Chief U.S. Market Analyst Mary Ann Bartels. Cost is $75 per person. RSVP by January 15th. For more information call 239-261-2222.

Jan. 23

Economic outlook: The Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County will host a luncheon to discuss the economic forecast from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Michael's on East, 1212 S. East St., Sarasota. Cost is $65 per person. The event will feature a panel discussion with Gregory Miller, chief economist of SunTrust Banks; Michael Martella, president of Boar's Head Provisions Co. Inc.; and James Abrams, president and chief executive officer of Clockwork Home Services Inc. Cost is $35 per person. For more information e-mail [email protected] or visit edcsarasotacounty.com and click on the event calendar.

Jan. 28

Construction forecast 2009: McGraw-Hill Construction and Kraft Construction Co. will hold a construction outlook conference from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Club at Grandezza, 11471 Grande Oak Blvd., Estero. The meeting will feature Cliff Brewis of McGraw-Hill Construction/Dodge. Cost is $50 per person. For more information call 954-267-9241 or e-mail [email protected].

Southwest Florida legislative luncheon: The Chamber of Southwest Florida will hold a legislative issues luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Room 364 at Hodges University, 4501 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. Cost is $30 for members and $40 for non-members. For more information call 239-278-4001.

Commercial real estate outlook conference: The CCIM Southwest District is hosting a commercial real estate outlook conference at Harborside Event Center in Fort Myers from 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Featured speakers include Randy Anderson, real estate chair at of the University of Central Florida, and Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp. Cost is $40 for CCIM members; $50 for nonmembers. Register at swflccim.com.

Jan. 29

Business of biotech: Firms involved in biotechnology are invited to learn more about the future of the industry. The program begins with a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m. and continues until 12:30 p.m. at the Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa. For more information e-mail [email protected].

Real estate and economic trends: The Urban Land Institute's Southwest Florida chapter will hold its annual Winter Institute in Naples. Speakers include Greg Miller, chief economist for SunTrust Bank, and Alex Sink, chief financial officer for the state of Florida. The program will last from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Naples Hilton, 5111 Tamiami Trail N. in Naples. Cost is $85 for members; $100 for non-members. For reservations, call 800-321-5011 and mention code 8118-0908.