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 transitioning to 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

March 22

COVID-19 Economic Aid Overview Webinar,

11 a.m. (in Spanish) and 1 p.m., presented by the Small Business Administration South Florida District Office. Explore the next steps in the PPP process. The webinar will also be presented at 1 p.m. Tuesday; at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Spanish; and at 1 p.m. Wednesday. eventbrite.com/e/

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March 23

Divas in the Trucking Industry, 9:3010:30 a.m., hosted by the Florida Women’s Business Center. 561-265-3790, ext. 114. flwbc.org/ business-events. Free.

March 24

Katzman Chandler Virtual “How to Protect the Property Values in your Community” course,

1-2 p.m. What can you do to protect the property values in your community? How to safeguard your community from potential financial and legal liabilities. Online via Zoom. Fort Lauderdale. 954-486-7774. katzmanchandler.com/events/protecting-property-values-3-24-2021. Free.

Cartoonist and illustrator Yao Xiao, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Presented by Stonewall National Museum and Archives. Yao will discuss her serialized comic Baopu and debut graphic novel. 954-763-8565. stonewall-museum.org/public-programming/. Free.

March 25

PPP Forgiveness Webinar, 1 p.m., presented by the Small Business Administration South Florida District Office. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, published a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act. Explore the next steps in the PPP process. eventbrite.com/e/paycheck-protection-program-ppp-forgiveness-process-webinar-326-tickets-146995251755?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery. Inside the Business of the NFL, virtual panel, 7:30-9 p.m. hosted by The University of Pennsylvania Wharton Alumni Club of South Florida, MLE Law and SportsEpreneur. Throughout the panel, Michael Lombardi, former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl-winning executive, and AJ Vaynerchuk, co-CEO of VaynerSports, will discuss how lessons from the National Football League apply to the modern business world. Michael Lombardi, former NFL general manager and threetime Super Bowl-winning executive, and AJ Vaynerchuk, co-CEO of VaynerSports, will discuss how lessons from the National Football League apply to the modern business world. whartonsouthfla.com/ business_ of_the_nfl.

March 26

PPP Forgiveness Webinar, 1 p.m., presented by the Small Business Administration South Florida District Office. The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, published a revised, borrower-friendly Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness application implementing the PPP Flexibility Act. Explore the next steps in the PPP process. sba.gov/southflorida

The Business of Laughter — Comedy and Cocktails, 2:30-4:30 p.m. The Business of ... Laughter Elevate your well-being through laughter and business networking. Have your 30-second elevator pitch ready. 561-265-3790, ext. 114. flwbc.org/ business-events. Free.

Book of the Month Online Webinar,

7 p.m., presented by Cannabiziac, a global, cannabis focused, member-based incubator, accelerator, and coworking community. Featuring special guest Lauren Wilson, author of The CBD Solution: Wellness. cannabiziac.com/events or call 561-6519565.

March 27

SKYWARN Storm Spotters training class,

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Virtual. Developed and taught by National Weather Service meteorologists for those with an interest in public safety and communications during extreme weather events. Trained local storm spotters can assist NWS in verifying tornadoes, hail, wind damage and heavy rainfall as they are occurring in the community. The training helps to improve forecasting and warning processes and the tools used to collect weather data. To register, and receive a meeting link, email your full name, address, email address and phone number to either of the instructors: Robert Molleda at Robert.Molleda@noaa.gov and/or Carol Sjursen at csjursen@bellsouth.net.

Looking ahead April 1

Trial School’s The Top Shelf, A Legal Literary Book Club, 6-7 p.m. For attorneys, hosted by Fort Lauderdale trial attorney John Uustal of Kelley | Uustal. Via Zoom. 954-522-6601. kelleyuustal.com/john-uustal-starts-the-top-shelf-book-club-to-helplawyers-sharpen-their-trial-skills/. Free.

April 2

New and Existing Member Orientation, 8-9:15 a.m. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce invites all current and new members to a complimentary Orientation and Best Practices session. members.npbchamber.com/

events/details/new-member-orientation-04-02-2021-25950. Free.

April 14

Northern Palm Beach chapter of the American Business Women’s Association, 6 p.m., Guest speaker Jacqueline LaRue Jimenez, owner of Newsworthy Stories and author of How to Get Television News Coverage. It’s Easier Than You Might Think. Call 561-317-3227 or email Loretta.spalady@ gmail.com abwa.npb@gmail.com or visit northernpalmbeach.abwa.org/

April 15

Escape the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle, 11 am, hosted by the YWCA of Palm Beach County. This seminar will give you tips to help you escape the paycheck-topaycheck cycle and live your best financial life. Presented by YWCA Palm Beach County Economic Empowerment Program & Guardian Credit Union for a one-hour interactive webinar, Q&A follows. Register

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April 23

Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing! 6—7:30 p.m, features an informal meet-and-greet and networking. Through April 25, in-person event at VFW Post 1966, SW 25th St., Fort Lauderdale. Hosted by the nonprofit organization, the “No Yelling School of Fishing” offers Saturday classroom presentations, networking, hands-on skill practice and an optional Sunday charter fishing trip. Presentations beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday include Fishing Basics by Capt. Lee Lavery, Offshore Fishing by Jeanne Towne, and Conservation by Betty Bauman. Hands-on skill practice follows, until 4:30 pm. An optional charter fishing trip takes place on Sunday. Call 954-475-9068, email: fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com, or visit ladiesletsgofishing.com,

April 30

Stand Against Racism Luncheon, 12:30—1 p.m., virtual presentation of the YWCA of Palm Beach County’s eighth annual event. Addressing racism as a public health crisis: How Systemic Racism Leads to Widespread Disparities for People of Color. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Cheryl Anderson, professor and dean of the University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. The event also will include the presentation of the annual Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award, honoring an individual, group, business, or program, for their work in addressing racial injustice in Palm Beach County. Call 561-640-0050 or email Richard Parrillo at rparrillo@ywcapbc.org.

Job fairs, hiring events March 23

RN Hiring Event — Taco ‘Bout You! Tuesday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. RN Hiring Event at North Shore Medical Center, 1100 NW

95th St., Miami. 786-877-6991. indeed.com/

job/rn-hiring-event-taco-bout-you-tuesday323-8cf7ddbeeaa38e56. Free.

Workshops

CareeSource Broward. Job seekers and employers can participate in informational, educational, and professional workshops, job fairs, meetings and more. careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/events

Entrepreneurs, business owners

Florida Women’s Business Center. Networking, workshops and training, workshops and business counseling for women in business. flwbc.org/

U.S. Small Business Administration, South Florida District Office. Webinars, workshops, information and updates to assist the business community. sba.gov/ southflorida

Computers

Laptop computers, internet hotspots available for checkout. The Broward County Library Workforce Ready program will lend 14 Chromebooks and Internet hotspots at no charge to qualifying residents. There are 25 devices available for check-out at each of the five participating locations and customers can request to be notified when the item becomes available. The check-out period is for 30 days with one renewable 30-day extension allowed. A valid Broward County Library card in good

standing must be presented. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Proof of residency is required in one of the six qualifying Broward ZIP codes: 33069, 33023, 33309, 33311, 33313 or 33319. Participating branches include Carver Ranches Branch Library, Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, Lauderhill Central Park Branch Library, Lauderdale Lakes Branch Library and Tyrone Bryant Branch Library. Individuals must complete the borrower application which will include signing a statement of financial responsibility. Contact Roslyn Dean, community engagement manager for Broward County Libraries at RDEAN@broward.org or

Upcoming deadlines March 26

Entrepreneurship Program. The Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development is accepting applications online for its 2021 session of FastTrac® NewVenture™, the free program designed to guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs on the path to success. Deadline to apply for the chance to be selected for the Spring 2021 cohort is March 26. surveymonkey. com/r/5R37N7T

March 31

Jim Moran Institute Small Business &

Nonprofit Executive Programs:

Apply Now for Palm Beach & Broward county fall 2021 sessions. For Palm Beach Small Business visit jimmoraninstitute.fsu. edu/programs/small-business-executive-program/ palm-beach-county. For Palm Beach nonprofits visit jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu/ programs/nonprofit-executive-program/palm-beachcounty. For the Broward Small Business program visit jimmoraninstitute.fsu. edu/programs/small-business-executive-program/ broward-county Deadline to apply is March 31.

April 9

YMCA of Palm Beach County’s Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award

call for nominations must be submitted by 4 p.m. on April 9. Each year at the Stand Against Racism Luncheon YWCA of Palm Beach County honors an individual, group, business, or program with the Dorothy Height Award. Recipients are nominated for their work in addressing racial injustice in Palm Beach County. Find the nomination form at files.constantcontact.com/0b7bfc64301/

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April 15

WealthManagement. com has announced the call for nominations for the 2021 Industry Awards. In its seventh year, the “Wealthies” celebrates the companies, individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding achievement in support of financial adviser success. Nominations due April 15. informaconnect.com/ wealthmanagementcom-industry-awards/categories-and-criteria/

July 10

Women in Agribusiness

has announced its call for award nominations. Nomination forms for the Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence are being accepted through July

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Upcoming conferences April 23

Third Annual Climate CorrectionTM Conference, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Climate CorrectionTM is a premier conference dedicated to climate change solutions. Virtual, Miami. 561-2128160. floridaclimateweek. org. Free.

May 28

The Home Design and Remodeling Show,

11 a.m.7:30 p.m. Bringing together industry-leading professionals from the entire spectrum of home renovation products and services in South Florida and featuring the Palm Beach Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach.

305-667-9299. homeshows. net/show-dates-palmbeach/#. Free.

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