Schedule of Events: UPDATED!!
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Monday, January 25th
Kickoff Luncheon Speaker:
Donna Long
author of "Jukebox Journey to Success"
Spartan Manor
6121 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey, 34652
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
RSVPÂ (727) 842-7651
Social Networking Websites to Promote Your Business
Facebook, Linked In, Twitter
Marcy Kielar, Mike Smith, Pat Patterson, Mary Ann Balbo
New Port Richey Library
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26th
Making the Most of Your Chamber Memberbership
PHCC West Campus - Conference Center
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Marketing Yourself in Today's Tough Job Market
Tim McClain
PHCC West Campus - Conference Center
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion / Box Lunch
Saving Time & Money Using Modern Technology
Skype, Surveying and Blogging
Karen Michalak, Steve Zoni, Scott Fore
PHCC West Campus - Conference Center
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost - $6.00
Networking for RESULTS - Developing Relationships & Referrals
Tom Fleming - Author of "Who Can Pass You Business All Day Every Day"
PHCC West Campus - Conference Center
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Social Networking Websites to Promote Your Business
Facebook, Linked In, Twitter
PART II
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 27th
SCORE WORKSHOPS
Intro to Quickbooks
Mike Kouremetis & George Motran
Marchman Technical Center
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Advanced Record-Keeping & Quickbooks
Mike Kouremetis & George Motran
Marchman Technical Center
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
High School Sessions
Luncheon with the New Port Richey Rotary Club
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m
Cost- $12.00 per person
Speaker: Charley Belcher - Fox 13 News
SCORE WORKSHOPS CONTINUED
Learn How to Create a Successful Business Model
Dick Hall
Marchman Technical Center
1:45 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.
How to Successfully Obtain a Business Loan
Hap Fairman
Marchman Technical Center
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Business Card Exchange / Mixer
Timber Greens Country Club
6333 Timber Greens Boulevard
New Port Richey, FL 34655
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 28th
Success Stories Breakfast with Seven Springs Rotary Club
Seven Springs Golf and Country Club
3535 Trophy Boulevard, New Port Richey 34655
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Cost- $7.00 per person
Success Stories by:
Gary Gann - Creative Institute of Dental Arts, Inc.
Tom Maki - Beacon Woods Florist
Steve Thompson - Master Mechanics, Inc.
Marketing Your Business Today
Bill Thompson
PHCC West Campus - Conference Center
10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Successful Business Women of Tampa Bay
PHCC - Conference Center
Box Lunch - RSVPÂ (727) 842-7651
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $6.00 per person
Successful Business Women Panel:
Jeanne T. Tate - Managing Partner/Jeanne T. Tate, P.A. & President/Heart of Adoptions, Inc.
Susan Jacobs - Founder & CEO/ WHEELS OF SUCCESS
Christine Cooper - President / Cooper Financial Services
What your Attorney, CPA and Banker want you to know about Wage & Hour
Alfred W. Torrence, P.A.
Chuck Hollweg
Richard G. Buschart, CPA, J.D.
PHCC West Campus - Conference Center
1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Retirement Plans for Small Businesses & Saving Your Tax Dollars Using Retirement Plans
Margie Pagano
Linda Hawkins
PHCC West Campus - Conference Center
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
District School Board of Pasco County - Community Night
High Schools will be providing information and breakout sessions for area business and community members along with the local middle and elementary schools that feed into them.
Locations and times can be obtained by contacting your local high school or visit the District website at
www.pasco.k12.fl.us
Friday, January 29th
SCORE WORKSHOPS in EAST PASCO @ Hyundai Dealership
How to Really Start Your Own Business
Jim Waters
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Marketing Your Business for Success
Bill Brydia
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Using the Internet In Your Business
Jim Karam
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
PEDC Luncheon
Presented by: Pasco Economic Development Council
@Tampa Bay Golf and Country Club
11500 Old Tampa Bay Drive, San Antonio 33576
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 per person
RSVPÂ 888-60PASCO
Advanced Registration Required - Limited Seating
Speaker: Jim McGraw - KMKÂ Consulting and Stuart Rogel of Tampa Bay Partnership
Topic: Tampa Bay's Economic Blueprint - Where Does Pasco Fit?
Saturday, January 30th
Business Expo
Gulf View Square Mall
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM