Business courses at SCF Lakewood Ranch
SCF Lakewood Ranch offers a multitude of classes for those individuals who are interesting in expanding their services and their skills. Coming up this summer, business courses include:
Going Global 2010- for those exploring global markets 5:30-8:00 July 22-Aug 26
Using Social Networking 1:00-3:00 August 4
Writing the Ultimate Business Plan 1:00-3:30 August 26
Chart of Accounts 9:00-11:00 August 12
Quickbooks 8:30-5:00 August 16 & 18
Women/Minority Certification 1:00-3:00 August 26
For more information on these classes contact 941-363-7000 or visit www.scf.edu/sbdc
3rd Annual Summer Food Drive – Summer Harvest 2010
Date: Beginning Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 through September 7th, 2010
Drop off Locations: 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 and
6150 53rd Avenue E. (State Road 70), Bradenton, FL 34203
Sponsored by: TechHouse
With the prolonged economic downturn, local agencies are in need of food, now more than ever. TechHouse is sponsoring its 3rd Annual Summer Food Drive – Summer Harvest 2010 to support the Manatee County Food Bank and All Faith’s Food Bank (which services Sarasota County). Please join us in helping the needy of our community by donating canned and non-perishable food items.
The Food Drive will be kicked off on Tuesday, July 13th and will be completed on Tuesday, September 7th. Donation bins are located at TechHouse offices (located in ComCenter building(s) - lobby area) with locations at 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch and at 6150 S.R. 70 East in Bradenton.
If you would like to join us in this effort and have a donation bin dropped off at your business, please contact Stephanie Nolan at (941) 328-8601 (email: Stephanie.nolan@tech-house.com) for arrangements.
We ask for you to please take a moment and support this effort to feed those in need.
Thank you for your assistance.
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Launch Event
Date: Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM (morning session) 4:30 PM (afternoon session)
Location: 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton), FL 34202 and via web live telecast.
Presented by: TechHouse, your Gold-Certified Microsoft Partner
Cost: Free
To Register: Contact Stephanie Nolan at (941) 328-8601
The new release of Microsoft SharePoint 2010 offers innovative capabilities that enhance communication, productivity and collaboration within the business environment. At our launch event, TechHouse will cover the newest features as well as the best practices for using SharePoint 2010. Exploration of its use of communication, collaboration, functionality and control over internal systems will be discussed
Come and discover how SharePoint 2010 can help your organization utilize the latest technologies and tools available to enable business collaboration across multiple systems and teams. Learn how SharePoint 2010 can increase your business productivity, provide efficient teamwork and real-time data analysis. Explore new tools and resources that will help you plan by evaluating your current infrastructure and optimize desktop deployment
Join TechHouse as we launch Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Our team will explain the new features and how it can benefit your organization. The event is FREE and open to the general public. Registration is required.
To register (or for more information) please contact Stephanie Nolan 941-328-8601 or email Stephanie.nolan@tech-house.com. Sessions are (1) hour in duration, coffee service will be provided. Visit www.tech-house.com (click on News & Events) for more information
Midsummer Night’s Rock & Roll Party
Benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee
Where: Lake Osprey Cabaret
6265 Lake Osprey Drive (See the map below)
www.lakeospreycabaret.com
941.907.9252
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010
7 – 10 p.m.
Admission: $10/Person or $10/Person in Non-perishable Food
All proceeds go to The Food Bank of Manatee
Entertainment: Michael Mac Band, including the 10 year old boy wonder drummer!
Contests: * Best Dance Couple: The Twist
* Name That “Rock & Roll” Tune
Prizes: Prizes donated by:
* Lake Osprey Cabaret
* 20 Minutes to Fitness
* GolfTEC
* Yellow Strawberry
* Lucky Pelican
Limited Seating: RSVP to 941.907.9252
Attention:
Manatee County Business Community
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners wants to hear from you!
“We are Listening, Part II”
A forum designed to hear from local businesses on current economic challenges and ideas for improvement.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Manatee Civic Center
Longboat Key Room
One Haben Boulevard
Palmetto, Florida
Facilitated by Barry Banther
To R.S.V.P., contact Linda Means
Neighborhood Services Department
Via email: linda.means@mymanatee.org
Via phone: (941) 749-3029
By July 30, 2010
Political Advertisement paid for and approved by the Julie Aranibar Campaign, non-partisan, for Manatee County School Board, District 3. The purchase of a ticket for, or a contribution to, the campaign fundraiser is a contribution to the campaign of Julie Aranibar. Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Ken Kaufman has invited you to attend the following meeting:
Ergonomics Webinar
Thursday, August 19, 2010
1:00 PM - (Eastern Time) Add to Calendar
Please click here to register and receive your login instructions.
Personal message from Ken Kaufman:
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We invite you to join us for this informative webinar that will help your organization prevent injuries, save money and increase productivity.
Please feel free to forward this invitation.
Yours in health, Dr. Ken Kaufman |

Dazzle, Glamour, Dine, & Glitter
The Women’s Council of Realtors will be holding their Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon
Wednesday, September 15 at 11 am.
Join us at Polo Grill’s Fete Ballroom
Lakewood Ranch
Fashions will be provided by Dillard’s and there will be vendor tables from various boutiques, Chinese auctions and much more fun in store for you.
Fashion Show Committee Co-Chairs Gail Shane (Neal Communities) and Melia Favorite (Iberia Bank Mortgage) tell us “This year’s show promises to be the best ever”
This is the perfect opportunity to participate and promote your business. Tickets will be limited and Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Proceeds benefit Women’s Council of Realtors Education Fund and Forty Carrots Family Center, an organization dedicated to strengthening families through educational programs.
Reserve your seats today!!!!
$45 per person and Tables of Ten are still available !!
Contact Tina Johns tina@tinajohns.com
941.323.4775
Sponsorship opportunities
Contact Carrie Rummery carrie@starrtitle.net
941.365.7827


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