Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
The Planner
Though Hurricane Irma is behind us, there is still a lot of rebuilding and regrouping ahead, so stay alert for business events that were canceled and will be returning to the Planner with new dates. In addition, with the holiday spending season around the corner, a local mall is hosting a job fair Oct. 3 in Miami. And the trade show, Auto Glass Week 2017, is still scheduled for Oct. 4-6 in West Palm Beach. Want more? Submit and view networking, business seminars, trade shows and workshops at SunSentinel.com/BusinessCalendar.
Monday
Economic Outlook Presentation, 6:15 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave., Miami. BNY Mellon Wealth Management hosts Director of Investment Strategy Jeffrey Mortimer for an interactive discussion on the economic outlook and its anticipated impact on investors. Email: lmuscarella@elevatecom.com. 617-312-6411.
Tuesday
How to Win More Sales with LinkedIn, 6:15 p.m., Florida Women’s Business Center, 401 W. Atlantic Ave., Suite 09, Delray Beach. Monthly Webinar Series: Attend in person or online. Registration required to receive access code. $10. Visit: FLWBC.org. 561-265-3790. Creation Station Business – Business by the Numbers, 7 p.m., Main Library, 7th Floor, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free. Visit broward.org/library/csb. 954-357-7418.
Thursday
S.H.E. Summit Bacardi, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Second annual event celebrating and cultivating female and male leaders from Bacardi, partner corporations, firms, and companies based in South Florida. Visit: bacardi-women-in -leadership.com. 305-573-8511. PAC Cocktail Reception & Membership Drive, 5:30 p.m., Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton. Hosted by the Foundation’s PAC. Phone: 561-852-3114.Visit: jewish boca.org/packickoff. LPBC Lunch & Learn: Lunch & Learn, 11:30 p.m., Leadership Palm Beach County; 2751 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Cultural Council CEO Rena Blades illustrates the economic impact of Palm Beach County’s cultural sector. $30. 561-232-3922.
Saturday
#TRAILBLAZING2017: Conference on Meaningful Employment, 8 a.m., Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Fort Lauderdale. B2B conference unites corporations recruiting adults with developmental disabilities, enterprising micro-businesses, self-employed individuals, angel investors, corporate-based accessibility teams, assistive technology developers and disability jobs portal agencies. $50. 954-399-6199.
Oct. 2
Medical Waiver 101, 10:30 a.m., West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities and the Family Care Council will provide a comprehensive overview of the Medicaid waivers available in Florida, eligibility criteria, the application process, what to do while on the waiting list, and what services are covered once you receive funding. Free. 954-370-2140.
Oct. 3
Job Fair, 12-8 p.m., Dolphin Mall, 1401 NW 12th St., Miami. In preparation for the holiday retail season, stores and restaurants are looking to fill part-time, full-time and seasonal positions. Visit: shopdolphinmall.com/employment.
Oct. 4
Auto Glass Week 2017, through Oct. 6, Palm Beach County Convention Center and Hilton West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach. Annual industry golf tournament, pub crawl, sightseeing tour and auto glass repair and replacement technician competitions; speakers, panelists and keynoters, and exhibition floor. Visit: autoglassweek.com.
Oct. 5
Sixth annual Entrepreneur Summit 2017, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nova Southeastern University, Carl DeSantis Building, 3301 College Ave., Davie. A special business recovery workshop has been added to the agenda, presented by Hispanic Unity of Florida. Presentations and discussions connect existing and emerging entrepreneurs with opportunities to network. Free. bit.ly/2tWdRua.