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. 24

Southeast Florida Regional Prosperity Institute and South Florida Regional Planning Council, 10:30 a.m., MiamiDade County Commission Chambers, 111 NW First St., 2nd Floor, Miami. The meeting is in-person as well as virtual. sfadmin@sfrpc.com. 954-924-3653. Via Zoom: bit.ly/3rf3CRn. Meeting ID: 971 8602 4526; Passcode: 238604.

PBC Cooperative Extension Workshop for First-Time Homebuyers, 5-9 p.m., Jan. 24 and Jan. 25, via Zoom, HUD-approved 8-hour, pre-purchase, homebuyer workshop that meets the homebuyer education requirement for workforce housing and down payment assistance programs. Participants must attend two 4-hour sessions or one 8-hour session for successful completion of the 8-hour program. The sessions are offered online via Zoom in English and Spanish. bit.ly/3FwhQCI. 561-233-1744.

Jan. 25

State of the Market, 10 a.m., virtual, presented by Douglas Elliman and The Real Deal, featuring panel with Katherine Kallergis of The Real Deal; Howard M. Lorber and Jay Phillip Parker of Douglas Elliman; Jonathan Miller of Miller Samuel Inc.; and Danielle Clermont of the Miami Association of Realtors. https://bit.ly/3rGaOGf Successfully start your business, 12 p.m., presented by SCORE Palm Beach County. Free. bit.ly/33XmNXL 561-9815180. Email Tegan.mckim@scorevolunteer.org Condominium and HOA Board Certification Class, 5:30-7:30 p.m. via Zoom, presented by Eisinger Law. 954-894-8000, ext. 281. bit.ly/3nLbtW5 Free.

Jan. 26

Building your first website, 12 p.m., presented by SCORE Palm Beach County. bit.ly/3qMzgXh Business After Hours at Nautilus 220, 5-7 p.m., Nautilus 220, 220 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Park. Hosted by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. bit.ly/33EOgxF 561-746-7111. $35-$45.

Ignite Broward: Downtown Fort Lauderdale, 6-10 p.m., Jan. 26-30.Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-6023. artscalendar.com/event/ignite-broward/. Free.

Women in the Workforce, 6:30-8 p.m., presented by the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. Evening of inspiration and motivation exploring worklife balance with local restaurant owner, Arlene K. Kline, Esq., who will share tips for prioritizing schedules and delegating tasks to avoid burnout and maintaining whole, in-the-moment presence. Registration is required. For information or to register, go to wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7760.

Jan. 27

Get That Job workshop, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., presented by the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. Workshop that covers resumes, job markets, interviewing skills, and more with career consultant Angela Wing-Allen. Registration is required. Attendees receive a lunch voucher and a flash drive. For information or to register, go to wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-8687760.

10th annual “State of Our Community,” EXPOsure Luncheon, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., hosted by the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Speakers, including mayors and municipal leaders, will discuss their 2022 plans and impact on the LGBT community. bit.ly/3fIebXX

Aging Infrastructure — Knowing What’s at Stake, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom, presented by Kaye Bender Rembaum, bit.ly/3tSwxxL 954-928-0680. Free.

Jan. 28

Florida Women’s Business Center — 2022 Kickoff Event Stronger Together, 1-6:30 p.m., South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach. 561-2653790, ext. 111. flwbc.org/workshop-training/events. $10-$20.

Jan. 29

25th annual Innovative Teacher IDEA EXPO, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., virtual, hosted by the Presented by Broward Teachers Union. 754-321-2032. browardedfoundation.org/ expo/. Free.

Stay Fly Black Travel Summit Event, 2-6 p.m. Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami, 1102 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami. Luxury-themed travel affair connecting travelers and travel professionals of color. Network with Black creatives, entrepreneurs and businesses. 786-322-8153. blacktravelsummit.com/ stay-fly/.

TEDxBocaRaton, 7-10 p.m., Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Featuring innovators in fields such as science, technology, space travel and solar. conta.cc/3wEgPpl

Feb. 1

Mental Health Seminar, 12-2 p.m., via Facebook. Panel presented by the Moderate Palm Beach County Bar Association. The course has been approved by The Florida Bar to receive 3.0 General CLE Credits and 3.0 CLE Credits in Mental Illness. $15 government attorneys; $45 PBCBA members and $85 nonmembers. fb.me/e/28OEYrL4K

April 27-28

Marine Refit Expo, Pompano Civic Center, Pompano Beach. Mini-trade show with products, equipment, services and refit upgrades for the boating and superyacht market in South Florida. Featuring vendors, seminars, plus free admission, parking and refreshments. Designed to stimulate business at the end of the boating season. Open to trade only. MarineSuppliersExpo.com 754-246-0546.

June 30-July 1

DigiMarCon Southeast 2022 — Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition, 9 a.m., The Westin Peachtree Plaza Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta. Hear from thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. Network, reunite with your peers, and build your professional network. Presented by DigiMarCon Southeast. Visit digimarconsoutheast.com. Email events@digimarconsoutheast.com Call 800-805-5385.

Deadlines Jan. 31

Society for Human Resource

Management is accepting applications for its second annual Better Workplaces Challenge Cup, a competition to highlight the most innovative workplace technology solutions from companies around the world. The competition aims to bridge the gap between companies that are creating workplace technologies and end-users: HR professionals and their workforces. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 31. betterworkplaceschallengecup.com/

Business, career resources

Culinary training, Feeding South Florida’s Community Kitchen presents its 12-week course designed by James Beard nominated Chef Lindsay Autry. The program teaches the skills necessary to start a culinary career. bit.ly/3EXLNeC

CareerSource Broward. Job seekers and employers can participate in informational, educational and professional workshops, job fairs, meetings and more. careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/events Florida Women’s Business Center.

Networking, workshops and training; 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