The Planner

Networking is the buzzword in this week’s The Planner as events have been booked for women in real estate, lawyers, public relations professionals and entrepreneurs. Among the highlights: Ann McNeill, president and chief executive officer of MCO Construction, and founder of The National Association of Black Women in Construction, is the guest speaker at the TEA with the TOP – Mastermind Your Own Destiny, hosted by the Florida Women’s Business Center, Thursday, in Delray Beach. Want more? Submit and view networking, business seminars, trade shows and workshops at SunSentinel.com/BusinessCalendar.

Tuesday

What You Need to Know About Websites, 8:30 a.m., Palm Beach SCORE Office, 500 S. Australian Ave., West Palm Beach. How websites benefit your company, including building credibility among prospects, communicating your menu of services, allowing prospects to begin a dialog by signing up for your newsletter, and helping them find your websites. Admission: $30. Phone: 561-833-1672. Introduction to Commercial Eviction Law, 9 a.m., Hosted by the Miami Association of Realtors, 700 S. Royal Poinciana Blvd. #400, Miami Springs. Litigation attorney Roy L. Weinfeld will discuss evictions. Phone: 786-423-6898 or rlw@weinfeldlaw.com. Women’s Leadership Initiative Networking, 5:30 p.m., III Forks Prime Steakhouse, Gulfstream Park, 501 Silks Run #1130, Hallandale Beach. For women and supporters of women in real estate and development, hosted by the Women’s Leadership Initiative Southeast Florida/Caribbean, a program within the global Urban Land Institute (ULI). Free. Phone: 954-916-7329. Networking Mixer, 5:30 p.m., Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, 1111 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood. Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. goo.gl/hR3npZ. Creation Station Business networking, 5:45 p.m., Main Library, Fort Lauderdale. Meet-andgreet at the main library’s free co-working space. Chat with other entrepreneurs and hear presentations from tech and business experts. Free. creationstationbusiness@broward.org. Phone: 954-357-7418. Condominium Board Member Certification Course, 6:30 p.m., Kaye Bender Rembaum, 1200 Park Central Blvd. South, Pompano Beach. Free. Phone: 954-928-0680.

Wednesday

Material Alterations and Architectural Standards, 12 p.m., South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach. Presented by Katzman Chandler. Free. Phone: 954 486-7774.

Thursday

Public Relations Society of America, 11:30 a.m., JM Family Enterprises Inc., 111 Jim Moran Blvd., Deerfield Beach. The Fort Lauderdale chapter hosts the South Florida Business Journal: A Chat with Managing Editor Judy Miller. bit.ly/2uke4HN TEA with the TOP – Mastermind Your Own Destiny, 2:30 p.m., Florida Women’s Business Center, 401 W. Atlantic Ave., Suite 09, Delray Beach. Featuring Ann McNeill, president and chief executive officer of MCO Construction, and founder of The Natonal Association of Black Women in Construction. Admission: $30. FLWBC.org. Phone: 561-265-3790.

Friday

Attorney Marketing Annex Networking Breakfast, 7:45 a.m., Icebox Cafe Doral, 8300 NW 36th St., Doral. Hosted by the Doral Chamber of Commerce. Admission: Free. Phone: 305-477-7600.

Saturday

Wordpress Hands On Classes, 8:30 a.m., Doral Chamber of Commerce, Training Center, 2900 NW 112th Ave., Doral. Presented by the Doral Chamber of Commerce. Admission: $197. Phone: 305-477-7600. Business Expo: Shop Local, Buy Local, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, 9600 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach. Presented by the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Phone: 561-732-9501.

Aug. 24

Business Course Series, 6:30 - 9:20 p.m., Locations to be announced. Florida Atlantic University’s Adams Center for Entrepreneurship presents a series of business courses open to the FAU community and public on a variety of topics, including social media, entrepreneurship and family-run/owned business. fauf.fau.edu/SpecialTopicsSeries.

Aug. 29

Introduction to Commercial Eviction Law, 9:30 a.m., Miami Association of Realtors, North Broward offices, 6451 N. Federal Highway, Suite 116, Fort Lauderdale. Litigation Attorney Roy L. Weinfeld will discuss evictions. Phone: 786-423-6898 or rlw@weinfeldlaw.com. ckent@sunsentinel.com, 954-356-4662 or twitter @mindingyourbiz