THE PLANNER

Stay connected to professionals, industry leaders and the business community through online and in-person networking, workshops, conferences and more, in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Note: Inquire ahead of attending in-person, on-site events, as some organizations and hosts continue to require various physical distancing and vaccine protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan. 10

Simple Steps for Start

ing a Business: Ready to

Start? 6 p.m., presented by the Small Business Administration. Work with instructors for a solid understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities including a financial plan, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started. bit. ly/3q20mcS

Jan. 11

State of American Busi

ness, 11 a.m., presented online by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This year’s theme: Competition for the Future will feature guest

speakers on a deep-dive of what will confront business and opportunities for 2022. bit.ly/33aeaJh

How to Increase Sales

During a Pandemic, 6 p.m., presented by SCORE. Hear how to get existing customers to buy. Replace customers that disappeared. Start up a pipeline of prospects. bit. ly/3eWKqSF

Jan. 12

SBA Workshop: SBA Legislative Changes

Update, 1 p.m., SBA regulations are modified by a myriad of legislative changes; this presenta

tion will address the most significant proposals for NDAA 2022. bit.ly/3yPjsFI

Young Professionals

Networking, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Calaveras Cantina, 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter. Hosted by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. bit.ly/3sJXjaO 561-746-7111. $20-$30.

Jan. 13

Effectively Using LinkedIn to Grow Your

Business, 8:30-10 a.m., via Zoom, hosted by the Broward Coalition on Aging. Networking & training for elder care professionals who want to learn

how to grow their network and career, presented by Sue Gresham. Fort Lauderdale. 954-525-1050. bcoafl. org. Free.

Restaurant Recovery

Webinar, 1 p.m., Hear from an industry expert how to cope with the everchanging hospitality environment. Panelists include Drew McLeod, senior consultant in the hospitality industry, and owner of Savour Restaurant in Tallahassee; Attorney Kelly Swartz, Widerman Malek PL; and Kathy Knowles, HR adviser, Intuitive Strategies. 321-674-7007. bit. ly/3JK4ztj

Seeding, Equity & Entrepreneurship, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 6-9:30 p.m., Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, 3000 NE 151 St., North Miami Beach. Network and mingle among diverse hospitality leaders and organization. Featuring and hosted by Brian Barker M.A., CHE, Ph.D. Candidate, Tracy Prigmore founder of She Has a Deal., and Samella Watson founder & CEO of Sebiya. Panel discussion, dinner, fireside chat and showcase. bit.ly/3sTkcsl