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Wednesday, Nov. 24
iGood morning, Longboat Key!i o 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold its breakfast at the new Chamber office, 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key. The breakfast is sponsored by Longboat Limousine/Suncoast Sedans/Liquid Limousine, and is free. Benefits of Chamber membership will be discussed. Chamber members and prospective members are welcome to attend. For further information or reservations, call (941) 387-9519.
Tuesday, Nov. 30
workshop o 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will hold a business expansion workshop at the Manatee Community College Center for Innovation & Technology in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park. The workshop is designed for businesses planning to expand or professionals involved with expansion projects such as attorneys, accountants, architects and commercial real estate professionals. Topics will include permitting, construction, commercial real estate opportunities, construction and equipment financing, and various incentives to encourage business expansion. Seating is limited and registration is required. Cost: $10. For more information, call (941) 485-8400 or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, Dec. 2
celebrities in advertising o 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. luncheon presented by The Advertising Federation of the Suncoast. National advertiser Jimmy Siegel of BBDO New York will talk about how Bob Dole won after all, how Donald Trump ended up in the dumpster, how Kevin Bacon connected, how Charlie Sheen became his dad? Cost: $17 for members and $20 for others. For more information or to RSVP, call (941) 360-8444.
friday, dec. 3
Work Skills coaching class o 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Manatee Community College offers iTrain the Traineri for leaders, managers and others who want to be a successful work skills trainer. It covers a facilitatoris responsibilities, guidelines and skills, group process techniques, handling problem situations, selecting training methods and more. Fee: $70. For more information or to register, call (941) 408-1412.
Monday, dec. 6
breakfast meeting o 7:45 a.m. The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County will hold the meeting at the Hyatt Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. County Administrator Jim Ley will be the keynote speaker. Joe McKenna and Leif Bjaland of the Florida West Coast Symphony also will address the group. The sponsor is LandMark Bank of Florida. Cost: $20 for EDC investors and $25 for non-investors. For reservations, call (941) 955-2508, ext. 514 or send e-mail to [email protected]
Tuesday, dec. 9
customer service class o noon to 4 p.m. at Manatee Community College. Learn how to deliver consistent excellent customer service. The class is based on the book, iGive eem the Pickle,i and a copy is included in the $85 fee. For more information or to register, call (941) 408-1412.
Monday, dec. 13
Practical Ethical issues o 6 p.m. Suncoast Chapter, Paralegal Association of Florida Inc. holds its monthly dinner meeting at The Waterside Room, 216 Sarasota Quay. Attorney Gary H. Larsen will speak on practical ethical issues. For information or reservations, call Carollyn Kinneer at (941) 955-5100.
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