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. 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.

THIS WEEK June 13

The Palm Beach Baby Expo,

12:30-4 p.m. Participants will receive goodies & info for their growing family, including dental kits from LIBERTY Dental Plan. The Hilton PBI, 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach. 561-3070998. thepalmbeachbabyexpo. com/. $10.

June 17

Caribbean Virtual Travel Expo, sessions for the trade from 8 a.m.—5 p.m. and sessions geared to consumers 5 p.m.—8 p.m., presented by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States and hosted by the Travel Advisors Selling the Caribbean, a travel professionals’ organization. The event will showcase a range of tourism partners including: destinations, resorts, attractions, airlines and cruise lines under the theme of From Survival to Sustainability — Charting the Future Course of Caribbean Tourism. caribbeantravelexpo. vfairs.com/en/

LOOKING AHEAD June 22

PRIDE Networking Luncheon,

11 a.m., Thasos Greek Taverna,

3330 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Broward Health Imperial Point presents the GFLGLCC — Greater Fort Lauderdale LGBT Chamber of Commerce. $40-$45. Email keith@gflglcc.org.

June 23

The South Florida Institute on Aging, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., How

We Age Matters, virtual presentation. Explore avenues to close the digital divide and help older adults to embrace technology as a tool for building interpersonal relationships, address mental health concerns for caregivers, offer resources to help older adults achieve economic stability and explore new research being done to better the lives of older adults. The event will be a forum to encourage conversation and collaborative problem solving, while providing information on community efforts and resources. thesofia.org/events

First Steps to Home Ownership, 2 p.m., hosted by Rivieria Beach. register.gotowebinar.com/register/5819799023816426763

July 2

New and Existing Member Orientation, 8-9:15 a.m. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce invites all current and new members to a complimentary Orientation and Best Practices session. members. npbchamber.com/events/

details/new-member-orientation-07-02-2021-25953. Free.

July 20

Bernays Awards, 4 p.m., via Zoom, presented by the Gold Coast PR Council, recognizing work done between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2020. Email gary@pr-bs. net or call 561-756-4298.

July 30

Diva’s Don’t Do Drama: We Do Business, 6:30-10 p.m. Women’s Empowerment Business Summit, Hollywood Beach Resort, 1111 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood. 404-7545011. sharezajwilkerson.org/ dddd-summit. $1,099-$3,095.

Aug. 6

New and Existing Member Orientation, 8-9:15 a.m. The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce invites all current and new members to a complimentary Orientation and Best Practices session. members. npbchamber.com/events/

details/new-member-orientation-08-06-2021-25954. Free.

Aug. 11

Community Associations Institute SE-FL Expo & Day of Education, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. Community association services with trade show floor, courses for managers & board members, networking, raffles, lunch and more. 954-8160661. cai-seflorida.org/chapter-expo/. Free.

Sept. 17

The 211 Broward’s Kip Hunter Marketing “Making REAL Connections” Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., Global Grille at First Baptist Church Fort Lauderdale, 301 E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Presented by Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, the breakfast event will include local individuals and organizations that have contributed to the community and that have helped 211 Broward provide vital services to those they serve. To register, email tschuldiner@211-broward.org or visit

211-broward.org.

UPCOMING DEADLINES June 18

The Artist Support Grant application deadline is June 18. The program is designed to be flexible and accessible to encourage career advancement through creativity, innovation, and sustained commitment to artistic work. Visit broward.org/Arts/ Funding/Pages/artists.aspx

July 10

Women in Agribusiness

announced its call for award nominations. Nomination forms for the Women in Agribusiness Demeter Award of Excellence are being accepted through July 10. wia.highquestevents.

com/esurvey/index.php?surveyid=92819

Aug. 1

2021 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

award application deadline is Aug. 1. Presented by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the award program recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture, honoring them with the “Woman of the Year in Agriculture” award. This award, in conjunction with the Florida State Fair Authority, is presented to the recipient during the Florida State Fair in Tampa. For more information visit fdacs. gov/Agriculture-Industry/Agricultural-Awards-and-Honors/ Woman-of-the-Year-in-Agriculture-Award

BUSINESS AND WORK RESOURCES: JOB FAIRS June 15-17 and June 21-22

Security professionals,

10

a.m.-3 p.m., Allied Universal,

6301 NW Fifth Way, Suite 5500, Fort Lauderdale. The company is hosting open house hiring events to hire 300 security professionals for access control and screening work at the Port for Cruises. Allied Universal offers careers and long-term growth in the security industry. View its national job listings at: jobs.aus. com/.

June 15

Health and Human Services Career Fair,

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Riviera Beach Marina Event Center, 190 E. 13th St., Riviera Beach. Job seekers looking to work in the nonprofit sector can attend this event, which is being sponsored by The Riviera Beach CRA and City of Riviera Beach. rivierabch.

com/feed/?FeedID=989

June 23

Hialeah Cares: Community Job Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5—8 p.m., Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus, student services commons lobby and room 5101, 1780 W 49th St., Hialeah. Job fair attendees will have the opportunity to apply and interview for part-time and full-time positions with 50 participating employers, including Sonesta Miami Airport, Amigos for Kids, Subway, U.S. Army, Miami Marlins, Univision, Publix Super Markets, Inc., The Miami Foundation, City of Hialeah, Miami Dade College and Citrus Health Network, among many others. For more information email jbrid@mdc.edu.

June 24

A Summer Refresh , noon, Design Center of the Americas, Atrium C , 1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach. An insightful conversation on the intersection of design, presented for professional designers, architects, home builders and real estate professionals by DCOTA and luxe Interiors

+ Design. eventbrite.com/e/

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June 25

Job Fair at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 4-8 p.m. The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines. pembrokegardens.com. Free.

BUSINESS AND WORK RESOURCES: JOB TRAINING

Feeding South Florida’s Culinary Training Program and Warehouse Training Program is accepting applications. The

10-week curriculum, created by James Beard-nominated Chef Lindsay Autry, will provide participants with hands-on experience while learning about meats, poultry, fish, sauces, menu planning, knife skills, and more. During the five-week Warehouse Training Program, students will learn about food safety, material handling equipment, inventory, picking, receiving, shipping and inventory. The programs will take place at Feeding South Florida’s

5,000-square-foot Community Kitchen, located at its Feeding Palm Beach County headquarters in Boynton Beach. The programs provide job placement upon graduation. To apply to participate in the Culinary Training Program, visit form.jotform.com/FeedingSouthFlorida/culinarytraining. To apply to participate in the Warehouse Training Program , visit form.jotform.com/FeedingSouthFlorida/warehouse-training-program-applicat.

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