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Business briefcase

Calendar

By Times Staff Writer
Published May 2, 2005


"Business Resource Center" sessions, featuring personal computers with Internet access, business software, graphic workstations, CD-ROM technology, interactive videos and an extensive business reference library for research and planning, are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Friday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Assessments" by the Service Corps of Retired Executives, or SCORE, analyzes how well a business is planned, financed, structured, organized, controlled and managed. Businesses will receive reports on 16 areas with recommendations for improvements. To schedule an assessment at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Mentoring" by SCORE, provides long-term one-on-one assistance to business owners at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Counseling" sessions, by SCORE, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Counseling" sessions, by the University of South Florida's Small Business Development Center, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. To schedule an appointment or for information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Business Counseling" sessions, by SCORE, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Wednesday and Friday at the Pasco-Hernando SCORE office in the Bank of America building, 6014 U.S. 19 N, New Port Richey. For information, call (727) 842-4638.

"Confidential Custom Business Counseling" sessions, by SCORE, will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday at the Clearwater Airport Business Center, 4707 140th Ave. N, Suite 311. For information or appointments, call SCORE at (727) 532-6800.

"Confidential Extended Mentoring and Custom Business Counseling" sessions, by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Thursday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Staples Business Resource Center, 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater. For appointments or information, call the chamber at 727 461-0011 or visit www.clearwaterflorida.org under Business Assistance, E-mail Business Counseling.

"Customized Business Plans" sessions, by the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Thursday at the Staples Business Resource Center, 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater. For appointments or information, call the chamber at 727 461-0011 or e-mail brc@clearwaterflorida.org

"Financial Resource Center" in the Staples Business Resource Center at the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1130 Cleveland St., Clearwater, offers research materials, computer facilities and counseling for businesses seeking financial information and/or assistance. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Tuesday and Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. For appointments or information, call 727 461-0011 or e-mail brc@clearwaterflorida.org

"Effective Business Use of Your Computer" workshop, by SCORE, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For appointments or information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Sales Tax Workshop" by the Florida Department of Revenue will be from 10 a.m. to noon today and from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the Clearwater Service Center, 19337 U.S. 19 N, Suite 200. For information, call Larry Fast at (727) 538-7155.

"Business Loan Counseling and Assistance" sessions, by the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corp., will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For appointments or information, call (727) 826-5785.

"How to Do Business with the City of St. Petersburg" workshop by the City of St. Petersburg Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and the Purchasing Department, will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For appointments or information, call (727) 893-7146.

"Introduction to Business Startup" workshop, by the Florida Small Business Development Center at USF, will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center, 33 Sixth St. S, Suite 301. For information, call (727) 893-7146.

"19th Annual Small Business Trade Conference" by the USF Small Business Development Center, the Florida Procurement Technical Assistance Center and the Defense Economic Transition Assistance, will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Dr. Blaise F. Alfano Conference & Banquet Center, 11606 N McKinley Drive, Tampa. Cost is $75. For registration or information, visit http://tradeconference.coba.usf.edu or call 813 905-5818.

"Entrepreneurship - Is It for You" seminar, by the Pinellas County Business Development Center, will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the center, 14010 Roosevelt Blvd., Suite 704, Clearwater. For registration or information, call 727 453-7200 or e-mail businesshelp@siliconbay.org

[Last modified April 29, 2005, 19:07:02]


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