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 Tuesday

Divas in the Trucking Industry, 9:30-10:30 a.m., hosted by the Florida Women’s Business Center.

Develop and manage a successful business. 561-265-3790, ext. 114. flwbc.org/ business-events. Free.

Wednesday

Vaccines and the Theatre Industry, noon, presented by the Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union. The webinar, in partnership with the Adult Vaccine Access Coalition, is open to members, non-members and anyone working in the arts. Kate Shindle, president of the organization, will moderate a panel discussion. analytics.clickdimensions.com/P.aspx?accountKey=aMA5By LIG06W5mpZvHCDww&PageId=1f6445d98d8deb11a835002248202b63 Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals What’s the Difference? Noon-1:30 p.m. Webinar presented by Eisinger Law, for anyone living in a community association, such as a condominium, HOA or co-op.954-894-8000. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_afF_0xguQsOwX2dN JFu-GQ. Free.

Thursday

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/

Ocean Expert Exchange: Underwater Archaeology, 1:30-2 p.m. You’re invited to a live Ocean Expert Exchange with Dr. Fritz Hanselmann of the University of Miami. Online, 515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite P-300, West Palm Beach. 561-370-7370. angari. org/underwater-archaeol ogy. Free.

Tamarac Medical Marijuana Summit, 6-7 p.m. Virtual panel presentation hosted by Marlon Bolton, the City of Tamarac’s District 1 Commissioner. Attendees will gain knowledge of medical marijuana dispensary operations, financial components, and business zoning; industry-specific state and local regulations. Panel of experts and special guests includes Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried; Maxine Calloway, the City of Tamarac’s Director of Community Development; David McPherson, District Leader of Primerica Financial Services; and Daniel Sparks, Director of Compliance at Trulieve. Free. Register at city-tamarac-medical-marijuana-summit-2021.eventbrite. com. View in real time at tamarac.org/tv or facebook. com/tamarac.florida. Call

954-597-3648.

LOOKING AHEAD April 13

Countywide Community Revitalization Team Virtual Public Meeting, 10 a.m., James Green, director of the Palm Beach County Community Services Department, will talk about the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Meeting access code:

160 964 6467; password:

W33iMkmN6MU and link pbc-gov.webex.com/ webappng/sites/pbc-gov/meeting/download/f19c6aa03059450f92b9b5fdc9295992?siteurl=pbc-gov&MTID=m91461c1237845304eb8394e928d001de

April 14

Free webinar: Code Red RX: How to Survive Financial Stress, 1-2 p.m. Consolidated Credit is hosting a Free Code Red RX: How to Survive Financial Stress Webinar on April 14; online, Consolidated Credit, Fort Lauderdale. 954-377-9219. consolidatedcredit.org/ webinars-and-seminars/ code-red-rx-how-to-survive-financial-stress/. Free.

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/

Behind the Scenes of the Novel, 6:30-8 p.m. Virtual, Zoom, Delray Beach. 561-569-2625. southflorida.wnba-books.org/events/. Free.

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 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/

escape-the-paycheck-topaycheck-cycle-ft-guardian-credit-union-tickets-146428458461 Elevating your career in

2021, 6—7 p.m., presented by the Young Professional Network of the MiamiDade Gay& Lesbian

Chamber of Commerce. gaybizmiami.com/events/

details/the-young-professional-network-ypn-presents-elevating-your-career-in-2021-26415

April 19

Florida Climate WeekSM, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Florida Climate WeekSM is an event focused on climate action and solutions in Florida. Virtual event, Florida City. 561-212-8160. floridaclimateweek.org/. Free.

April 20

Newsmax: Inside look at a cable network ,4 p.m., Zoom meeting and networking, hosted by the Gold Coast PR Council. Featuring Brian Peterson, senior vice president, communications, for Newsmax. zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpfuGoqjotH9SRR9vqRFvzwePJZFXQENWwRichard Blancon on American Boundaries, 6-7 p.m. Join Richard Blanco, Inaugural Poet in 2013 and Lambda Literary Award Recipient, as he discusses issues of race and immigration in America. 954-3577444. broward.libnet.info/event/4946270. Free

April 22

Caregiving Youth Institute Virtual Conference,

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Keeping Connected to Caregiving Youth. 561-391-7401. aacy. org. Free.

South Florida Seniors & Boomers Health Fair and Trade Show, 10:30

a.m.-3 p.m., The Big Apple Shopping Bazaar, 5283 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Featuring health, wellness, medical, lifestyle, financial, entertainment and home. Register at events.

r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehq1dskt8e6b3b9f&llr=w999lpoab Free. Areas of Focus & Development in Miami: Affordable Housing,

3-4 p.m., presented by the The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. gaybiz miami. com/events/details/ mdglcc-u-webinar-se ries-areas-of-focus-devel opment-in-miami-afford able-housing-26414

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, Labor Forum, 7 p.m., Zoom presentation by The Labor Community Alliance. Topic addressed will be, “What Must Labor Unions Do to Fulfill Promises Made?” The purpose of the Forum is to discuss and listen to different perspectives of labor leaders in South Florida. Panelists include: Karla Hernandez-Mats, president United Teachers of Dade, Richard Quinconces, vice president of South Florida AFL-CIO, Mark Schaunaman, president of South Florida Building & Trades Council, Nucleus Shelton, SEIU Healthcare, Phyllis Talley, president of AFSCME Local 1184 and Curtis Hierro, CWA Legislative Team. Register at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZEtcOivrjwrE9c 21Q3kr-QhoaxQj_j0BvO6

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.

May 6

Sun Sentinel Celebrating Nurses, 1-2 p.m. A Special Event to Celebrate Nurses: The Heart and Soul of Our Community. Online, 333 SW 12th Ave., Deerfield Beach. 754-7577526. sunsentinel-celebrat ing-nurses.eventbrite.com. Free.

Ocean Expert Exchange: Lionfish Invasion, 1:30-2 p.m. You’re invited to a live Ocean Expert Exchange with Dr. Katherine Galloway of Nicholls State University. Online, 515 N. Flagler Drive, Suite P-300, West Palm Beach. 561-370-7370. angari. org/lionfish-invasion. Free.

BUSINESS AND WORK RESOURCES: JOB FAIR Tuesday

RN Hiring Event — Taco ‘Bout You! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Mary’s Medical Center & Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, 901 45th St., West Palm Beach. 561-323-8771. indeed.com/job/rn-hiringevent-taco-bout-you-tues

day-46-275f757a7c481f2b. Free.

RN and Tech — Cath Lab and Operating Room Hiring Event, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Florida Medical Center,

5000 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. For RNs and Techs. 786-877-6991. jobs.healthcareercenter. com/jobs/14609353. Free.

Wednesday

Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals What’s the Difference?, Noon-1:30 p.m. Eisinger Law virtual webinar for anyone living in a community association, namely a condominium, HOA or co-op. Virtual, Hollywood. 954-894-8000. us02web.zoom.us/webi nar/register/ WN_afF_0xguQsOwX2dNJFu-GQ. Free.

Thursday

Experienced RN ICU, Telemetry, and Emergency Room Hiring Event,

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Florida Medical Center, 5000 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 469-694-9858. indeed. com/job/experienced-rnicu-telemetry-and-emer

gency-room-hiring-event48-421bfcd364227867. Free.

Experienced RN ICU, Emergency Room, Telemetry, Step-Down Hiring

Event,10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hialeah Hospital, 651 E. 25th St., Hialeah. Nurse hiring event where you will have the chance to meet with hiring leaders. 469-6949858. indeed.com/job/ experienced-rn-icu-emergency-room-telemetrystep-down-hiring-event48-f792c5995755cabe. Free.

Friday

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

UPCOMING DEADLINES Friday

YMCA of Palm Beach County’s Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award call for nominations must be submitted by 4 p.m. 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/c507c141-1322-4487-b3fcb76757b73d0d.pdf SPONSORED CONTENT

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/ wealthmanagementcomindustry-awards/categ ories-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. Want more? Visit sunsentinel.com/events to view and submit workshops, nonprofit business events, meetings, conferences and more. Follow on Twitter @ mindingyourbiz.