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Wednesday, September 27, 2017Networking Mixer

Poker Party Networking Mixer

Poker Party Networking Mixer

It's our annual Poker Party Networking Mixer with our friends at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. Enjoy a generous buffet, drinks, and tournament play in Ultimate Texas Hold'em and 3-Card Poker (lessons included!). This is one of our most popular mixers, so please register early. You'll have an opportunity to network, meet our board members, and experience just what makes our chamber of business women so dynamic. 

 

Bring plenty of business cards!

 

Thank you to our Sponsor

 

  

When:
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 5:30 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
The Poker Room at the Palm Beach Kennel Club
1111 N. Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Parking Options: Terrace Valet ($5), Preferred ($2), and Free Parking
Registration:
$15.00 - Members
$20.00 - Future Members
$25.00 - Day of Event

EVENT REGISTRATION

Contact:
Chamber Office
(561) 659-0285
admin@womenschamber.biz

Wednesday, September 27, 2017Business

Writing a Winning Business Plan

A step-by-step 2.5 hour workshop that arms each participant with the fundamentals on how to write an effective and winning business plan. This is useful for anyone in the process of starting a new business or for someone who started a new business in the past couple years. It also discusses the importance of the Business Plan, how to tailor it to the audience it's being presented to, and how SCORE will assist you as you develop your plan through free one-on-one mentoring.

This workshop will be interactive, and each participant will perform a number of exercises that will assist him or her to develop their own winning business plan. The workshop content will include the following:

Why do you need a business plan
What your business plan needs to include
The importance of the Executive Summary & what must be included
Making the plan shorter & more dynamic
Suggestions on developing the required financial projections & making them realistic
Critiquing a fictional business plan
Reviewing a modified successful business plan
The real truth about who reads business plans & how they evaluate them
Review available templates to assist in preparation of your Business Plan
Participate in an exercise to prepare a Business Plan using a suggested model proven to be successful with banks, investors, and business managers.  
Owning your own business is one of the classic American dreams; if you are committed to taking your new or existing venture to the next level, then having a winning Business Plan is essential, and this workshop will send you on your way to having a Plan tailored to your individual needs, and not one based on some generic template.

When:
Wednesday, September 27, 2017 5:30 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
Keiser University 
2085 Vista Parkway
Room 105
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Thursday, September 28, 2017Business

Introduction To Business Ownership

Are you thinking about starting your own business?

Do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful business owner?

This workshop will help you decide if you are ready to take the plunge to become a business owner or if you may be better off keeping your day job.

Have all of your questions answered by

SCORE District Director: Jerry Steinberg

When:
Thursday, September 28, 2017 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
 Palm Beach SCORE Office
500 South Australian Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Tuesday, October 03, 2017Business

Grow Your Business With People

You will be encouraged to take a close look at your company to evaluate where your business might be weak. Topics include: hiring practices, employee training, development,  motivation, attaining peak performance, using outside resources and retention.

When:
Tuesday, October 3, 2017 9:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 
12794 West Forest Hill Boulevard,
Suite 19,
Wellington, FL 33414
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Wednesday, October 04, 2017Business

Creating The Financial Projections for Your Business Plan

As a business owner, you know that your financial projections are an important part of your business plan – yet projections are challenging to create.

When you attend this workshop and learn from instructor Tim Thompson, you will leave with an understanding of how to accomplish your task as well as a blueprint and structured method to develop accurate projections for an outstanding business plan.

When:
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 5:30 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
Keiser University 
2085 Vista Parkway
Room 105
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Thursday, October 05, 2017Charity

Cocktails for Heroes

Interested in learning more about Forgotten Soldiers Outreach?
Join us for a fabulous cocktail hour at the Paul Fischer Gallery in West Palm Beach. This event, to benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, is private and by invitation only. Contact us at 561-369-2933 for your personal invitation.

 

About Forgotten Soldiers Outreach

Established in 2003, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach is a 501(c)3 organization that sends monthly care packages to our deployed military service members. Our packages contain donated hygiene items, toiletries, snacks and other requested items to provide that "little bit of home" to our troops. 


When:
Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:30 PM thru 07:30 PM
Where:
Paul Fischer Gallery
433 Flamingo Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Saturday, October 07, 2017Networking

Women Empower Expo Fort Lauderdale

Women Empower Expo - October 7, 2017

WEX mission is to empower, educate and equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools and community to create and grow successful businesses

Be amongst some of the most powerful and influential women in South Florida, network with like-minded people, learn from top speakers and entrepreneurs, and feel equipped with the knowledge, tools, and resources to turn your idea into a reality.


Grab your ticket TODAY and receive 10% off with my code below!

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WEX FTL is a one-day event from 10am to 5pm featuring:

  • 30+ Speakers hosting concurrent workshops, panels, and keynotes

  • Yoga and meditation classes taught by world renowned teachers

  • A 30,000 Sq Ft Marketplace of local and woman-owned businesses

  • Networking Lounge

  • Female Pitch Competition

  • Author Book Signings

  • Photo Opportunity and meet & greets

  • And more!

     

     



When:
Saturday, October 7, 2017 10:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

Greater Fort lauderdale Convention Center

1950 Eisenhower Blvd Fort Lauderdale FL, 33316

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Saturday, October 07, 2017Business

Introduction to Business Ownership

Introduction to Business Ownership is a workshop that will help you decide if you are ready to start your own business.

If you have already started your small business you'll find out what it will take to be successful, the risks, rewards, obstacles, and myths about business ownership and much more.

Have all of your questions answered by a great instructor: Larry Ornstein

When:
Saturday, October 7, 2017 10:30 AM thru 12:30 PM
Where:
Palm Beach Gardens Library
11303 Campus Dr
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017Business

Marketing Your Business

Learn to maximize your customer reach and retention. Learn about setting your marketing goals, social media and online marketing, public relations and advertising strategies, event marketing, cause marketing, creating “Raving Fans,” and evaluating your business and teams.

When:
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 9:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 
12794 West Forest Hill Boulevard,
Suite 19,
Wellington, FL 33414
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017Business

Legal & Tax Implications When Setting Up Your Florida Busine

This workshop will show you how to set up your business the right way, minimize taxes and personal liability, and protect your hard earned assets. Many new business owners do not spend enough time to ensure that they choose the right legal entity when formally setting up their business.  Don’t push off legal and tax issues if you see them as boring and confusing!  The tax system and tax law can be used as an avenue to potential success for your business.  You should understand the legal and tax issues that affect your business and become empowered to discover the path to success in business. Join us for an interactive workshop that will provide you with a wealth of information necessary to start or formalize your young or evolving business.

During the workshop, you will:

See step-by-step how to register your business in the state of Florida
Learn which business entity may help you avoid personal liability in your business
Discover which business entity may save you taxes
Determine which business entity may protect your assets
Understand how your choice in business affects management structure
Find out where to seek business law and tax advice
Create corporate and business forms that protect you and your business
Gather information concerning necessary licenses, state and local taxes, minimum wage, and other regulations.
This workshop will add clarity to what is a confusing subject for many people.  Learn the difference between sole proprietorship, LLC, “S” or “C” corporations, partnerships, and much more.

When:
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
Palm Beach SCORE Office
500 S. Australian Ave
Suite 115
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Wednesday, October 11, 2017Business

All You Want to Know About Contracts!

Each of us deal with contracts in our professional and personal lives nearly every day (purchase orders; commercial/residential lease agreements; equipment lease agreements; service contracts; partnership agreements; non-compete agreements; vendor agreements; vehicle lease agreements, etc.).

Since Florida law generally provides that parties are charged with knowledge of all agreements that they sign (regardless of whether they actually understood the agreement), it's important to have an understanding of contracts. It's also imperative to have an understanding of detrimental contract provisions which should be avoided when signing a contract, and crucial terms which you should insist are included in your contracts.

When:
Wednesday, October 11, 2017 6:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
Keiser University 2085 Vista Parkway, Room 105, WPB FL 33411
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Thursday, October 12, 2017Educational

Turn on the Light National Conference

Turn on the Light National Conference

On Thursday, October 12, 2017, more than 400 professionals and child advocates from the tri-county area will attend The Children’s Healing Institute’s 14th Annual “Turn on the Light” National Conference on the Wellbeing of Children and Families .   

Attendees of this premier, full day conference will have the opportunity to attend 3 of the 18 workshops being offered.  Topics range from opioid epidemic and other substance abuse issues, normal expressions of sexuality in children and suicidality- the social trends, mainstream media and prevention.  (For a complete listing of workshops, go to www.turnonthelight.org ) Attendees will share educational information, resources, develop collaborative efforts and create a productive foundation for successful networking to ensure the protection of the children in our community.


When:
Thursday, October 12, 2017 8:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:

Palm Beach County Convention Center

 650 Okeechobee Blvd

West Palm Beach, FL 33041 

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Tuesday, October 17, 2017Business

Growing Your Sales

Learn to maximize your customer reach and retention. Learn about setting your marketing goals, social media and online marketing, public relations and advertising strategies, event marketing, cause marketing, creating “Raving Fans,” and evaluating your business and teams.

When:
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 
12794 West Forest Hill Boulevard,
Suite 19,
Wellington, FL 33414
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Tuesday, October 17, 2017Business

Preparing Your Communication and Marketing Strategy

Learn why a business plan and a marketing strategy are critical to your business success. Are you just not sure where you are going with marketing your business?  Learn how developing a marketing plan will bring organization and focus to developing your key marketing strategies.

Topics will include:

* Basic steps to starting your business plan including why your business vision and mission are important

* What does a  marketing plan include?

* Where do I start? Will anyone buy my product? Who is my competition?

* Social Media? Website? Advertising?

* Strategies and Tactics and putting it together.

When:
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:00 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:
Palm Beach SCORE Office 
500 S. Australian Ave
Suite 115
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Wednesday, October 18, 2017Business

Product Pricing and Your Bottom Line

This Palm Beach SCORE workshop will take you through the process of pricing and will you with a methodology and tools that will give you the confidence to price your products and services in order to maximize your profits while still providing a fair value. Attend and learn how to put structure into your pricing processes.

When:
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 6:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:
Keiser University 
2085 Vista Parkway
Room 105
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
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Friday, October 20, 2017Business

Elements of A Good Business Plan

A step-by-step workshop that arms participants with the fundamentals on writing
a good business plan, perhaps the most important thing you can do to help understand your business.
Owning your own business is one of the classic American dreams; if you are committed to taking your new or existing venture to the next level, then having
a good business plan is essential, and this workshop will help you on your way to developing a plan tailored to your individual requirements.

When:
Friday, October 20, 2017 10:30 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
Fifth Third Bank 
515 N Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Tuesday, October 24, 2017Business

Financial Management

Get a better understanding of financial concepts to help make better decisions. We will cover working with trusted advisers, using financial statements to manage your business, understanding and using financial ratios, managing risk, using cash flow forecasts, and funding your business’ growth.

When:
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:00 AM thru 11:30 AM
Where:
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce 
12794 West Forest Hill Boulevard,
Suite 19,
Wellington, FL 33414
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017Business

Creating Financial Projections for Your Business Plan

As a business owner, you know that your financial projections are an important part of your business plan – yet projections are challenging to create.

When you attend this workshop and learn from instructor Tim Thompson, you will leave with an understanding of how to accomplish this task as well as a blueprint and structured method to develop realistic projections for a good business plan.

When:
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 11:30 AM thru 12:30 PM
Where:
Fifth Third Bank 
515 N Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017Business

Using Financial Statements to Manage Your Business

In addition to having a good business plan and realistic financial projections, you will need to understand and use key financial statements on a regualr basis.
Richard Calcote, CPA, will instruct you on the meaning and interpretaion of critical financial statements such as Income, Cash flow and Balance sheet.

When:
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 1:00 PM thru 02:00 PM
Where:
Fifth Third Bank 
515 N Flagler Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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Thursday, October 26, 2017Business

Introduction To Business Ownership

Are you thinking about starting your own business?

Do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful business owner?

This workshop will help you decide if you are ready to take the plunge to become a business owner or if you may be better off keeping your day job.

Have all of your questions answered by

SCORE District Director: Jerry Steinberg

When:
Thursday, October 26, 2017 10:00 AM thru 12:00 PM
Where:
Palm Beach SCORE Office
500 South Australian Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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