THE PLANNER

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

Feb. 22

Divas in the Trucking Industry, 9:30-10:30 a.m. virtually hosted by the Florida Women’s Business Center. 561-265-3790, ext. 111. flwbc. org/workshop-training/events. Free.

From Page to Stage, six-week workshop, Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36th Ave., Pompano Beach. Presented by the City of Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation. Led by industry professionals, discover what goes into a theatrical production including scripts, acting, directing and more. Space is limited and registration is required. pompanobeachfl.gov

Feb. 24

Public Relations Society of America Fort Lauderdale, 4:30-6 p.m., business networking. Preston’s Wine & Martini Lounge, Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

Broward County Latin Entrepreneurs Professional Networking Mixer, 6-8 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Broward County Mayor Michael Udine. The View At Colony West Golf Club, 6850 NW 88th Ave., Tamarac. 786-255-6425. bcle. biz. Free.

WTS, South Florida chapter meeting 6-7:30 p.m., online. Advancing Women in Transportation will host its annual meeting and highlight South Florida Commuter Services programs and initiatives SFCS is a program of the Florida Department of Transportation, FDOT, which provides

financial and technical assistance to promote alternatives to commuters driving alone. Network and learn how to get involved. bit.ly/3BxUsUL MDGLCC Spotlight Mega-Mixer and YPN Networking Event, 6—9 p.m., location to be announced. Hosted by the The Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. bit.ly/3HGkKXl

Feb. 25

Women’s Roundta

ble, 10 a.m., via Zoom, presented by SCORE Palm Beach County. Businesswomen networking. bit. ly/3or7JJp

March 1

JWF Money Mavens Monthly Workshop: How Marital Law impacts Finances and Assets

in Florida, 5:30-7 p.m. Educating women about the financial and legal implications of marriage in the State of Florida, and the fallout of those matters during a divorce process. Discussing some of the “precautions” women can take before & during marriage and, educate women Virtual in South Palm Beach. https:// bit. ly/3JzNgKu. Free

Young Profession

als Luncheon, noon-1:30 p.m., the Palm Beach North Chamber’s Young Professionals hosts former Major League Baseball player Rick Ankiel: Pressure, the Yips and How One Pitch Changed His Life. Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens. 561-7467111. https:// bit.ly/34NnBiX. $40-$50.

March 3

Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards, 11 a.m., Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 11th annual event, presented by by 211 Broward and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. 211-broward.org/non-profit-awards

March 12

Agent Kick-Off Picnic 2022, noon-5 p.m., Networking, food, music, and entertainment for those in the Health and Life Insurance Industry. Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, 11395 SW 79th St., Miami. 305-4206616. eventbrite.com/e/ agentindependent-broker-2022-kick- off-picnic-tickets-261415208927. Free.

March 15

Gold Coast PR Council, 4 p.m., via Zoom, featuring staff at Florida Trend. Email gary@pr-bs.net

March 24-25

Emerging Technologies towards Smart and Sustainable Cities: The Future of Transporta

tion and Logistics, Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 2000 NW 19th St., Boca Raton. WTS South Florida chapter presents this two-day conference hosted by hosted by Florida Atlantic University’s Freight Mobility Research Institute focused on recent transportation research innovations and how emerging technologies play a role on the smart city concept and how to advance its development even more. bit. ly/357yn3u.

April 9

Career Fair, 10 a.m.2 p.m., Broward College, 1930 SW 145th Ave., Miramar. Hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists, NABJ, South Florida chapter. Geared toward job seekers of all career levels in the media industry, from students to executive-level hires. Gabriel. juand@gmail.com.

April 22

Leaders, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, 1111 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood. Presented by the Leadership Broward Foundation. Call Andrew Zullo at 954-767-8866 or andrew@ leadershipbroward.org

April 27-28

Marine Refit Expo, Pompano Civic Center, Pompano Beach. Minitrade 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, Ga. 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 800-8055385.

Deadlines Feb. 28

The Florida Commission on the Status of Women has extended the deadline for the 2022 Women’s History Essay and Video Contests to Feb. 28. The organization is seeking entries for the