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News of the business week to come
News of the business week to come
By Times Staff
Published March 10, 2008
Talk about teaching what you know: Holland & Knight, which closed or consolidated nine of its U.S. offices in 2006, hosts a breakfast seminar, "RIFs Done Right: Workforce Reduction Strategies and Methods." The event is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.March 19at the law firm's Tampa office, 100 N Tampa St., 41st floor, but you must RSVP by Thursday by calling toll-free 1-866-293-1921 or e-mailing hkevents@hklaw.com">href="mailto:hkevents@hklaw.com" mce_href="mailto:hkevents@hklaw.com">hkevents@hklaw.com Calling all startups: Florida Venture Forum is considering applications from early-stage, high-growth private companies looking for capital. The organization of private venture investors is holding its first conference targeting startups May 16at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando. About a dozen lucky entrepreneurs will be selected to make presentations to venture capitalists, angel investors and investment bankers. Spend this week prepping your applications, which are available at www.floridaventureforum.org and are due by March 17. Proud of your marketing items? Then display them atthe annual Logo Business Luncheon at East Bay Country Club, 702 Country Club Drive in Largo, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. There will be a contest for the most innovative entry. Guest speaker Dan Lewis, CEO of Profit Gate Inc., will offer tips on marketing business Web sites. It will include a look at ways to gain top positioning on the most-used search engines. Cost is $15 at the door. To register, call 727 584-2321 or e-mail events@largochamber.org. Build your business: Get tips at a free seminar called "How to Make Your Business Thrive, Not Just Survive" from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Jenkins Wing at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive. This workshop is intended for business owners in the first few years of operation. It contains tips for building a stronger business, management and marketing. Advance registration is required. Contact Charlie Cronk at (727) 584-2321 or ccronk@largochamber.org. Build your business ... in Spanish: The Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, or HBIF, will conduct a small-business workshop, "How to Start a Business," in Spanish from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdayat Town & Country Regional Public Library, Thompson Center, 5455 W Waters Ave., Suite 208. To register, visit www.hbiftampa.org or call (813) 980-2765.
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