THE PLANNER

Many South Florida business resources such as chambers of commerce, networking groups and professional organizations continue to host virtual presentations, conferences, and workshops online. However, some organizations are meeting on site and some events are being held in person. Call in advance to confirm location of the event and physical distancing rules that may apply.

This week Feb. 8

Workshop: Job Search Methods That Work, 11 a.m.-noon. Presented by CareerSource Broward. 954-677-5555. careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/events. Free.

Evolution: Change Over Time, 1-2:30 p.m. This lecture is part of the SPOTLIGHT: Science and Environment. Zoom. 561-8830999. iliretirement.org. Free

Video Interview Skills Workshop, Noon-1 p.m. Presented by CareerSource Broward, Online. 954-677-5555. careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/events. Free.

Feb. 9

Networking: The Power of People, 10-11 a.m. Presented by CareerSource Broward. 954-6775555. careersourcebroward.com/ career-seekers/events. Free.

Smart Money, Smart Moves, 11 a.m.-noon. Presented by CareerSource Broward, learn simple strategies on how to manage personal finances. Online. 954-6775555. careersourcebroward.com/ career-seekers/events. Free.

Noon-1 p.m. presented by Leadership Broward, with guest speaker Kenneth Stiles, chief executive officer of Stiles Corp. 954-7678866. leadershipbroward.org/ event/sul-ken-stiles/. Free.

Katzman Chandler Virtual Board Certification Course, noon-2 p.m. Learn the best practices associated with vendor negotiations, financial reporting and budget preparation, collection issues, meeting notices. Virtual. 954-486-7774. katzmanchandler. com/events/ board-certification-2-9-2021. Free.

Workshop: Social Networking Online, 2-3 p.m. Presented by CareerSource Broward. 954-6775555. careersourcebroward.com/ career-seekers/events. Free.

Meet the Writer — Women’s Book Series, 8 p.m., featuring Cristyle Wood Egitto, 111 Places in Palm Beach that You Must Not Miss, hosted by the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-832-7469. kravis.org/

111placesinpalmbeach. $15.

Feb. 10

11 a.m.-noon, presented by CREW Miami. The program will explore the lack of diversity in the industry, what can be done to change it, and how to face the challenges and benefits. Zoom. 305-938-0775. crewmiami.org/events/specialevents/2021-02-10-webinar. Free.

Navigating the Next Round of PPP Funding for Your LGBT Business, 2 p.m., A Special Edition of NGLCC Webinar Wednesdays, hosted by the GFLGLCC — Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce. us02web.zoom.us/ webinar/register/WN_3FRaAUTERfe3Ma5eIw2xSQ

Broward County Electrical Career Fair, 3—6 p.m., Ronald McNair Park basketball court, 951 NW 27th Ave., Pompano Beach. The City of Pompano Beach through Collective Community Initiative has teamed up with The Development Firm to present an electrical construction hiring event: The electrical contractor for the Broward County Convention Center Expansion and Hotel is looking to fill positions such as electrician, laborers, and foreman. calendly.com/thedf/power-design-electrical-trade-career-fairbccc-2?month=2021-02

He said, she said. Romance Writers Tell All, 6:30-8 p.m. So. Florida Women’s National Book association presents “He said, She said. Romance writers tell all.” Virtual, Zoom, Delray Beach. 206-992-7699. facebook.com/ events/454715672219186/. Free.

Feb. 11

SBA Presents: Mentor Protégé Program, 9 a.m. hosted by the Florida Women’s Business Center. 561-265-3790. flwbc.org/ business-events. Free.

Forming, Managing, and Resolving Disputes in a Florida Limited Liability Company, 11 a.m., presented by Haber Law Partner David Podein and Shareholder Roger Slade. Business owners in Florida with an LLC — or those thinking of creating one — are invited to attend. Registration required. regist e r. g o t owe b i n a r.c o m/ re g i s - ter/1681975026672438287 Free.

6—7 p.m., virtual presentation and live Q&A with artist Federico Uribe. As part of the organization’s Speaker Series. 954-940-5344. facebook.com/ events/391888225201183/. Free.

Feb. 12

Chamber Government Affairs Committee Meeting, 8-9 a.m. The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee Meeting. members.npbchamber.com/ events/details/chamber-government-affairs-committee-meeting-02-12-2021-25061.

Policing the Black Man — Online Symposium, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nova Southeastern University presents this two-day virtual symposium on “Policing the Black Man” — how the judicial system interacts with the African-American Community. Zoom, online, Fort Lauderdale. 954-262-8471. nova.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K2zXv98tQECqaeZCbev3Cw. Free.

Video Interview Skills Workshop, 11 a.m.-noon. Presented by CareerSource Broward, Online. 954-677-5555. careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/events. Free.

Looking ahead Feb. 16

Miami’s New Innovation Hub — launching in 2021, 10-11 a.m. Plug and Play together with Mana Tech, Miami-Dade County, the City of Miami and the Miami Downtown Development Authority are creating a landing pad for technology and innovations bringing together business, entrepreneurs and innovation enthusiasts to boost the best tech solutions. Agenda includes: Welcome Note by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Introduction of Plug and Play, and Mana Tech, Why Miami? Fireside Chat between City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Saeed Amidi, CEO of Plug and Play; Value Creation in Open Innovation — Panel Discussion with Startup and Corporate representatives and a look forward.2021plugandplay.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_7j_7d0jxSMehDUEyGctRWQ. Free.

Countywide Community Public Meeting:, 10 a.m., Cyndi Longley, Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service program manager, will talk about the First-Time Home Buyer course, a free, two-class program that explores the home-buying process from budgeting and calculating affordability to how to be a responsible homeowner. There will be an update on initiatives undertaken by the Office of Community Revitalization to assist the communities it serves. Virtual. Join the meeting at CCRT Webex Meeting, with the access code: 180 850 3238 and password: EThsQ3PJH88 Join by phone 1-844-621-3956.

Feb. 17

Katzman Chandler Virtual Checklist for Board Members Course, 1-2 p.m. Via Zoom. 954-486-7774. katzmanchandler. com/events/checklist-2-17-2021. Free.

FAU Presents “Democracy Going Forward: The State of

4 p.m., presented by Florida Atlantic University’s Department of History’s 2021 Alan B. and Charna Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency with David Gergen, CNN’s senior political analyst. Register at fauevents.com.

Feb. 18

SBA Presents: Navigating Grants.gov & SAM.gov, including FBO, 9- 10:30 a.m. Learn about navigating through government grants and how to become a government vendor. 561-265-3790. flwbc.org/business-events. Free.

10-11 a.m., Miami Dade College’s Mike Fernandez Global Business Leadership Series will host a virtual conversation with Ana Paula Assis, IBM Client Transition Leader. 305-237-3960. tinyurl. com/y24ocun5. Free.

noon-2 p.m. presented by Eisinger Law, on how to best manage your community association’s property manager. 954-894-8000. bit. ly/39qGo34. Free.

Do You Have Questions? Board Members Checklist Q&A Session with Katzman Chandler, 1-2 p.m. Via Zoom. 954-486-7774. katzmanchandler.com/events/ checklist-2-18-2021. Free.

Kaye Bender Rembaum’s Ask the Attorneys, 4-6 p.m. Town hall-style discussion about new legislation and other topics relating to community associations. 561-241-4462. kbrlegal.com/ event-calendar/. Free.

Feb. 19

Building Your Professional LinkedIn Profile, 1-2 p.m. Presented by CareerSource Broward, online. 954-677-5555. c a re e r s o u rc e b rowa rd .c o m/ career-seekers/events. Free.

COVID, Cities, and Climate: How the Next Technologies are Happening, 7 p.m., presented by Florida Atlantic University. Virtual. 561-297-3254. science.fau. edu/frontiers/. Free.

Upcoming deadlines Feb. 15

Advancing Women in Transportation, South Florida WTS chapter 2021 Mentor Program application is due by March 15. The program provides career support, knowledge sharing and engagement at the regional level by pairing seasoned professionals with up and coming professionals. Obtain the application here: files.constantcontact. com/87c30b86601/ bd8e0821223d-40bf-b510-0c40d7081c0b. pdf Email application by Feb. 15 to mentor chair Catalina Echeverri of Gannett Fleming, Inc. at cecheverri@gfnet.com and WTS

Mentor Program Vice Chair Thuha Nguyen, of Via Planning Inc. thuha.nguyen@viaplanning. com

Feb. 26

Palm Beach County Student, Emerging and Professional Artists are Invited to Transform Lake Region Traffic Signal Boxes, call for submissions by the Palm Beach County Art in Public Places. Applicants must be students, emerging and professional artists residing throughout Palm Beach County. The project, Outside the Box, is a community public art project that transforms up to 23 ordinary traffic signal boxes into vibrant artworks, in municipal and unincorporated Belle Glade, Pahokee and South Bay, to enhance streetscapes and foster a unique sense of place for residents and visitors to the Lake Region. Visit discover.pbcgov.org/ fdo/art/Pages/Calls-to-Artists. aspx.

March 2

Refuge Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Fees for Camping and Airboating, by March 2. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting written public comments on proposed fees for camping and airboating at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The 30-day public comment period ends March 2, 2021. Camping and airboat opportunities are two new recreational uses that were approved in the Refuge’s 2019 Visitor Services Plan. Also, the refuge proposes the following fees for campsites and airboating permits: $15 per night for a primitive campsite, $25 per night for a canoe trail platform campsite, $35 per night for a group campsite, and $100 per annual airboating permit. Submit comments to armloxahatchee@ fws.gov or by mail to A.R.M. Loxahatchee NWR, ATTN: Rec Fees, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33473.

Upcoming conferences March 19

2020 Community Inclusion Awards, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Celebration of people with special needs and those who provide services and support networks to enrich their lives. Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. 561-620-9377. unicornchildrensfoundation.org/2020cia. html. 50-$125.

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