On 3/9/11, John Fleming of Biztegra will be presenting a workshop at Florida International University called “Marketing Strategy and Social Media for Entrepreneurs.” The workshop will run from 9 am to 4 pm. Learning objectives include:

How to develop a “go to market” strategy for your business.

How to incorporate social media into your marketing plan.

How to develop [...]

The Broward Home Show is taking place on Saturday, 2/9/11, at the Coral Ridge Mall (US-1 and Oakland Park) from 10 am to 9 pm. The event will feature a wide range of displays for homeowners, ranging from furniture, kitchens, and baths, to pools, spas, and landscaping. According to a flyer for the event, attendees can [...]

The Coral Springs Chamber Expo will take place on Tuesday, 3/8/11, at the Marriott Heron Bay in Coral Springs. The event will run from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, and there will be door prizes, free food, and a cash bar. Guests are asked to donate $5 at the door to benefit the Coral Springs [...]

New York Times columnist Paul Krugman is coming to Florida Atlantic University on Friday, 2/4/11, to deliver a 2:00 lecture called “State of the Slump.” According to the South Florida Business Journal, the lecture will give an update on the global financial crisis and what is being done to resolve it.

According to the New York [...]

On January 28, 2011, Women’s Executive Leadership (WEL) will be hosting a 2011 Corporate Salute during which they will award the first WEL Breakthrough Awards to companies who for the first time have selected female board directors. The event will also feature a discussion between journalist Cindy Krischer Goodman and the following executives:

Judy Schmeling, EVP & [...]

In a twist on the popular concept of speed dating, speed networking is a fun opportunity to quickly connect with everyone in the room and learn about each other’s businesses. Here are two speed networking events coming up over the next couple of weeks:

Tonight at the Quality Inn Sawgrass Conference Center, a speed networking event [...]

On Tuesday evening, 1/18/11, take advantage of the free business expo that will be held in Fort Lauderdale. From 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, attendees will receive free admission to the expo in the Empire Ballroom of the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Port Hotel,  including a free lecture by Internet Marketing Consultant George [...]

Global companies such as Franklin Templeton have business processes that “follow the sun” from Asia to Europe to California, so it makes sense for their business to continue 24/7. Other organizations such as hospitals require continuous coverage of patients, so third shifts are necessary for patients’ overall health and well-being.

Recently, however, management teams seem to be [...]

There’s still time to register for the full program of the South Florida Economic Summit at a discounted rate of $175 per person if you register before Friday, 12/31/10. Taking place on 1/11/11 at Jungle Island, the full program will include an opening session and panel discussions with experts in banking, healthcare, real estate, technology, [...]

Sponsored by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the South Florida Good to Great Awards luncheon will be held on 6/4/11, and the nomination process is currently underway. More than 1000 business leaders are expected to attend the event, where recognition will be given to one outstanding South Florida-based company in each of four categories: [...]