Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
The Planner
Broward College presents Reboots for Veterans at its Davie Campus Thursday. Additionally, people can get an idea of what business ownership is all about at a free Broward SCORE presentation in Hollywood on Saturday. Want more? Visit SunSentinel.com/BusinessCalendar to submit and view your business events.
This week
Tuesday
Drones 101, 8:30-11 a.m., Doral Chamber of Commerce Training Center, 2900 NW 112 Ave., Doral. Drone uses and applications; getting licensed as a drone pilot; FAA regulations and rules; how to purchase the right drone devices for your needs, and more, presented by Tree Visual Concepts. 786-314-4224. How to Set Prices for Your Business, 5:30 p.m., Nova Southeastern University, Carl de Santis Building — 3301 College Ave., Davie. Broward SCORE workshop: Too often owners and managers treat pricing as a tactical marketing challenge or worse an accountant’s financial problem. In reality it is a key business decision that affects your ability to grow and be successful. It affects profit, losses and survival more quickly than any other strategic decision. 954-356-7264. browardscorementors@gmail.com
Wednesday
Social Security — Not for Retirement Only, 10:30 a.m., Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Learn about the Social Security benefits that are available for individuals with disabilities, such as Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), how to qualify for benefits, the application and interview process, and what the requirements are in order to continue collecting benefits. Presented by Joshua’s Path at Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward. Free. 954-370-2140. Two Broward SCORE workshops, 6 p.m., Keiser University — Spectrum Building, 1500 NW 49th St., Fort Lauderdale. Thinking Outside of the Box: 12 Steps to a Successful Marketing Strategy, or, Transforming Your Business through Branding. 954-356-7264. Writing a Winning Business Plan, 6 p.m., Keiser University — 2085 Vista Parkway, Room 105, West Palm Beach. Palm Beach SCORE workshop. $30. 561-833-1672 .
Thursday
Reboots for Veterans, 9 a.m., Broward College, Hugh Adams Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie. Boots to Business classes are typically conducted on installation for active duty service members and their spouses as part of TAP. bit.ly/2nlO5PM Human Resource Association of Broward County, 5:30 p.m., The Casino @ Dania Beach, second floor, 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. HR Connect — Networking. hospitality@hrabc.org
Saturday
Thinking of Owning a Business? 10:15 a.m., Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., Hollywood. Broward SCORE workshop: An Introduction about what you really need. Free. 954-356-7264.
Looking ahead
Feb. 20
Gold Coast PR Council, 11:30 a.m., NCCI Holdings, 91 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Boca Raton. Meet society editors from the Sun Sentinel and the Palm Beach Post. Business networking and luncheon. goldcoastprcouncil.com/category/luncheons/
Feb. 21
Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, 11:30 a.m., Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce hosts Marlins Chief Executive Officer Derek Jeter as keynote speaker. Attendees will also learn of new initiatives that will be spearheaded by incoming chair of the board, Juliet Roulhac, of Florida Power & Light Co. Networking, awards presentation and luncheon. Member tickets $85; Guest tickets are $100. ftlchamber.com/annualmeeting. 954-462-5380. Effective Employee Selection, Interviewing & Hiring, 5:30 p.m., Keiser University, Spectrum Building, 1500 NNW 49th St., Fort Lauderdale. Broward SCORE workshop. 954-356-7264.
Next month
March 1
StartUp Doral Presentation Series, 9-11 a.m., Doral Government Center, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace, Doral. The ”StartUp Doral Series” workshops are offered free of charge through a partnership between the Doral Chamber of Commerce, the city of Doral and local area businesses, on the first Thursday of the month. Featured speakers, presentations and more. Free. 305-477-7600 carmen@doralchamber.com.
March 2
Women of Worth Award Luncheon, 11 a.m., Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Central Palm Beach County Community Foundation highlighting women making a difference in Palm Beach County. Guest Speaker is Ellen Latham, partner and founder of Orangetheory Fitness. cpbchamber.com 561-790-6200.