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 30-April 1

EMERGE Virtual Cannabis Conference, presented by Cannabis and Tech Today, with a focus on cultivation and sustainability, featuring tracks covering cultivation and manufacturing, science and technology, as well as business and retail. Attendees will experience an interactive, immersive virtual platform. Personalized avatars walk the event floor and have the ability to visit industry related manufacturers, watch keynote speakers, attend more than 30 educational webinars and panel discussions, network with industry experts. The conference is hosted in partnership with the National Cannabis Industry Association, the National Association of Cannabis Businesses, Regennabis, Leafwire, and the US Hemp Building Association. Visit emergecanna. com.

March 30

Virtual Speed Networking, 5:30 p.m., presented by ChamberSOUTH and the South Dade Chamber of Commerce. Register at chambersouth.com

Junior Achievement of South Florida to Host “Girls Rule — Ignite Your Super Power,” 3-5 p.m. Junior Achievement of South Florida will host Girls Rule — Ignite Your Super Power. Taking place March

31, from 3-5 p.m. Virtual Event, Coconut Creek.

954-723-9350. jasouthflorida.org/GirlsRule. Free.

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. 954-5226601. kelleyuustal.com/ john-uustal-starts-the-topshelf-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.

Looking ahead April 8

Beast From Within: The Link Between Animal Cruelty & Human Cruelty, Webinar 7:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m., As Part of the Broward County Crime Commission Building Bridges Mental Health Conference Series. Critical Thinking Solutions in Crime. Continuing education hours available. browardcrime.org/

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 a.m., hosted by the YWCA of Palm Beach County. This seminar will give you tips to help you escape the paycheckto-paycheck 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 eventbrite.com/e/escapethe-paycheck-to-paycheckcycle-ft-guardian-credit

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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.

Business and Work Resources Job fair April 9

Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Job Fair, 9 a.m.-noon, hosted by Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar. Represented will be employers from the Miami-Dade County area, including Reef Technology, City of Miami, Edgewater Construction, Team Concepts, SLS South Beach, Career Source, Bryant Security, SMI Security, Home Depot, Leon Medical and Fairfield by Marriott, among others. On site at the MDC Kendall campus Building

2 Breezeway, 11011 SW 104 St., Miami. For more information email Michelle.gil@ mail.house.gov, 305-6682285.

Workshops CareerSource 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

Find Your Place in the Sun campaign. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale initiative to help realtors and developers to assist in attracting and serving their clients. The NSU Art Museum collaborates with realtors and developers to customize museum memberships and other welcoming programs for their new clients and current residents. For more information about the program contact Bonnie Clearwater at bclearwater@moafl.org.

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 hot spots 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 954-357-7496.

Upcoming deadlines 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

10. wia.highquestevents.

com/esurvey/index.php?surveyid=92819

Upcoming conferences, expos 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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