June 23 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.

THIS WEEK June 21

Monday Morning Magic-Opportunities for the Week, 8:309:30 a.m. Business Opportunities for Palm Beach & Broward Counties. Deputy district director from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Jonel Hein, featured at the Delray Beach event. 561-2653790. flwbc.org/ business-events. Free.

National Weather Service beach hazard safety messaging, 11 a.m.-noon, featuring Dr. Greg Dusek, an National Ocean Service Senior Scientist, and a panel of experts providing scientifically based hazard information and concise safety messages for beachgoers. The webinar will cover national and regional beach hazards and provide tools for safety messaging. Registration URL: attendee.gotowebinar.com/

register/3529868146371086093 Webinar ID: 484-414-459

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 Riviera Beach. register.

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June 24

The Science of Color and

Light, 10 a.m., Design Center of the Americas, Atrium C, 1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach. Presentation for professional designers and design students, who will investigate the interplay of color and light, and explore the design impact of lighting, color temperature, color rending index and light reluctance value.

eventbrite.com/e/dcota-ceu-presentation-with-benjamin-mooreand-asid-florida-south-chaptertickets-155640323397.

LOOKI NGA HEAD 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 3

Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Suellen H. Fardelmann Cooper City Sports Complex, 10300 Stirling Road, Cooper City. Bring unused or un-wanted and expired medications for safe disposal. Shred a limit of two boxes per vehicle of documents. Presented by the Broward Sheriff ’s Office. 954-831-8902.

July 17

Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Fire Rescue Station 66,

590 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach. Bring unused or un-wanted and expired medications for safe disposal. Shred a limit of two boxes per vehicle, of documents. Presented by the Broward Sheriff ’s Office.954-8318902.

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 21

Social Media Explosion, 1-2 p.m., Presented by The Broward County Library, part of the Lifting & Advancing Black Business series. Learn the latest tricks and tools to build your business on social media. This course is made possible by the African American Research Library and Cultural Center. http:// broward.libnet. info/event/4882237

July 30

Divas 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 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.

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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

Sept. 30

Career Online High School, a program free to eligible adults for the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate simultaneously, is presented by the Broward County Library through a Library Services and Technology Act grant. A limited number of scholarships are available until Sept. 30. The COHS program enables qualified students to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry or further their education. Applicants must complete a brief online self—assessment on the library’s COHS webpage, a prerequisite course and an in-person interview. For additional information on the COHS program, email COHS@broward.org or call the library at 954-357-6230.

BUSINESS AND WORK RESOURCES: JOB FAIRS 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/.

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.

Job Fair at the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 4-8 p.m. The Shops at Pembroke Gardens is hosting a center-wide job fair on June 23 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Shops at Pembroke Gardens,

527 SW 145th Terrace, Pembroke Pines. 954-450-1580. pembrokegardens.com. Free.

June 23-24

RN Hiring Event (all specialties), Palm Beach Health Network, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet with hiring leaders and learn more about the Palm Beach Health Network, 901 45th St., West Palm Beach. 561-323-8771.

indeed.com/job/registerednursern-hiring-event-all-specialties-623-624-48612594d7b05f29. Free.

June 24

South Florida Job Fair,

10 a.m.-2 p.m. BB&T Center,

1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise.

954-252-6640. jobnewsusa.com/events/607486fba77e4b6708000000/

jobnewsusa-dot-com-southflorida-job-fair-june-24tth-jun24-2021?utm_source=cityspark&utm_medium=cpc. Free.

A Summer Refresh, noon, Design Center of the Americas, Atrium C , 1855 Griffin Road, 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 :W ORKSHOPS

CareerSource Broward.

Job seekers and employers can participate in informational, educational and professional workshops, job fairs, meetings and more. careersourcebroward. com/career-seekers/events

ENTREPRENEURS, BUSINE SSO WNERS

Jim Moran Institute’s Nonprofit Executive Program, of The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, fall 2021 Nonprofit Executive Program in Palm Beach. 954-5462735. jimmoraninstitute.fsu.edu/ programs. Free.

Find Your Place in the Sun campaign. NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale initiative to help Realtors and developers to assist in attracting and serving their clients. The NSU Art Museum collaborates with Realtors and developers to customize museum memberships and other welcoming programs for new clients and current residents. For more information, contact Bonnie Clearwater at bclearwater@ moafl.org.

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