The Planner

Network for your business at the 2018 Business Expo, or the governmental Projects and Contracting Opportunities session. Learn for your future at a workshop on how to buy a business. Develop career strategies at a presentation from a former AT&T executive, or at a meeting of the Association of Professional Businesswomen. Want more? Visit SunSentinel.com/BusinessCalendar to submit and view your business events.

This Week Oct. 9

MDC alumnus presentation, 9:50 a.m., Miami Dade College, North Campus, Room

3249, Building 3, Second Floor, 11380 NW 27th Ave., Miami. Miami Dade College’s School of Global Business hosts former AT&T CEO and MDC alumnus Ralph de la Vega. De la Vega, founder and chairman of the De La Vega Group, former vice chairman of AT&T Inc., and CEO of Business Solutions & International, will share his inspirational story, from being an Cuban immigrant to his rise as the CEO of several of the top business units at AT&T. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A session. The event is free and open to the public. rcarabal@mdc.edu.

Residential Options for People with Disabilities, 10:30 a.m., Volunteer Park, 12050 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation. Linda Angress, social work coordinator with Sunrise Communities, will explore the various residential choices available for people with disabilities, including independent living skills training, group homes, supported living, and assisted living and intermediate care facilities.

954-909-0822. sglassman@jfsbroward.org

2018 Business Expo, 4 p.m., PGA National Resort & Spa, 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens. Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce Small Business Advisory Council presents networking, presentations and expo.

$25. 561-746-7111. heather@pbnchamber.com

Buying a Business, Everything You Need To Know, 5:30 p.m., Fred Lippman Multi-Purpose Center, 2030 Polk St., Hollywood. SCORE Broward workshop. bit.ly/ bscoreoct2018

Oct. 10

Business Networking Luncheon at Piola, 11:30 a.m., 1950 NW 87th Ave, Doral. Doral Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Luncheon.

$15-$20. 305-477-7600. Association of Professional Businesswomen, 11:30 a.m., MCafeMidtown Club, 2300 Royal Palm Blvd., Weston.

$25. apbweston.com

954-557-4318. Transforming Your Business Through Branding, 6 p.m., Keiser University, 1500 NW 49th St., Fort Lauderdale. Broward SCORE workshop. conta.cc/2NTfxDt

Oct 11

Cybersecurity for Your Business: Lunch and Learn, 11:30 a.m.,

4601 Sheridan St., fourth floor, Hollywood. SCORE Broward workshop. bit.ly/ bscoreoct2018.

FY 2019 Capital Projects and Contracting Opportunities, 2 p.m., Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Room 422, Fort Lauderdale. Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development present representatives from county agencies including Aviation, Cultural, Parks and Recreation, Port Everglades, Public Works and Transportation are featured speakers. Free.

954-357-6400 or visit Broward.org/EconDev.

Careers in the Arts,

6:30 p.m., The Frank, Pembroke Pines. Careers in the Arts is a monthly lively lecture series that focuses on a wide range of professions including and beyond the practice of art, featuring David Y. Chang, Frost Professor of Art at Florida International University. Free.

954-392-2120.

Oct. 12

Hall of Fame Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., First Baptist FTL Global Grille, 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Presentation of the Publix Super Markets Charities 2018 Hall of Fame Breakfast recognizing Broward County Public Schools alumni Jeffrey R. Dion, Angeline H. Flowers, Barbara J. Myrick, Michael J. Ramirez, Christopher L. Smith and Bob Swindell, who will be honored during the breakfast. There will be a special tribute planned for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas 17 Fallen Eagles. Broward Education Foundation. $50.

754-321-2030.

Modern Woman Business Summit, 8:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn,

1450 Hotel Road, Miramar. Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of commerce presents keynote Alicia Booker, author/life coach; networking, breakout sessions, resources and business information, and creating a community of female professionals dedicated to helping one another build and enhance. bit.ly/2ItgTyS

Broward Coalition Community Association, 11 a.m., Broward Coalition, Sunrise Lakes Phase 4 Clubhouse, 10102 Sunrise Lakes Blvd., Sunrise. Monthly meeting for Condo Associations and HOA members to discuss issues effecting their communities.

954-336-3335. Luncheon: Embraer's Vision for the Future of Transportation, noon, Four Seasons Hotel, Miami. The Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce hosts Antonio Campello, president and chief executive officer of EmbraerX. 305-579-9030.

Oct. 13

Better Investing Southeast Florida chapter, 9:30 a.m., Jim Ward Community Center, 301 NW 46th Ave., Plantation. Volunteers teach individuals how to select stocks in growing corporations at reasonable prices. The chapter meets on the second Saturday of each month from September through April. A typical seminar consists of the review of a company during the first half of the meeting with the second half devoted to a topic that would be pertinent to helping individuals explore companies on their own. Q&A follows. BIsouthflorida.org or 888-901-0154.