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Click here to find workshops and events going on todaySales Training for business owners. Build your Sales Skills!  -  September 19   1 pmWould you like your business to bring in more revenue? Would you like to become more valuable as an employee?This Sales Skills webinar is just the ticket. Learn to grow your revenue, increase…

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Sales Training for business owners. Build your Sales Skills!  –  September 19   1 pm
Would you like your business to bring in more revenue? Would you like to become more valuable as an employee?
This Sales Skills webinar is just the ticket. Learn to grow your revenue, increase your average sale, and “Close the sale”. Help customers choose your products and services.
You will learn these skills and more. This webinar is taught by a business professional with many years of coaching and sales experience. Most of the sales knowledge passed on in this webinar applies regardless of your products or services.
Sales Training for Business Owners – Build Your Sales Skills (ecenterdirect.com)

Show Me the Money: Financing Your Business   –  September 19    6 pm
Are you looking for money for your business? Are you considering a SBA loan? This seminar will help you zero in on the right funding choices for your business and avoid money scams. Our financing veteran will educate you on how to ask for a loan, get prepared for the bank and where to find money in a tight-fisted economy.
You’ll explore:
• SBA loans: when, where and how to apply
• How to plan your financing request to banks
• Which banks are making loan
• Angel investors and venture capitalists
• Six Cs of credit and how credit scores affect your business
• The fundamentals of royalties, licensing and supplier credit
• Busting the myths about small business grants
Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Use AI to Promote Your Business Presence Online   –   September 20   12 Noon
You may have played around with ChatGPT or heard about using Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. This webinar will showcase techniques to: Harness the potential of AI Writing Assistants  Seamlessly integrate them into your workflow Use them to achieve greater productivity Use AI to Promote Your Business Presence Online | SCORE

Managing Your People Resources – Legally   –  September 20   6 pm
Understanding the employer responsibility in the ever-changing federal employment law landscape is difficult and time consuming. This workshop focuses on educating business owners regarding current employment laws and how they impact business practices. Discussing the Immigration Reform & Control Act (IRCA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and many other Federal Regulations, this session provides insight regarding what employers need to do to ensure their business is in compliance with these regulations and many more.
Managing Your People Resources – Legally | SCORE


Creating your very own Business Model Canvas (BMC)  –  September 20    6 pm
This Webinar is the first in a series of three training sessions and will cover the fundamentals of a BMC and how it can be used as a strategic tool to visually display a business model’s viability in a one-page template.
Participants will learn what is:
1. A Business Model Canvas
2. The 9 Elements of a Business Model Canvas and how they are defined.
3. The process to build a BMC
Creating your very own Business Model Canvas (BMC) (sbanavigator.org)

SEO Strategies to Improve Your Google Rankings   –  September 21    10 am
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a major component of online marketing. This seminar will teach you how to develop an effective SEO strategy for your business.
More specifically, attendees will learn:
•    basic SEO terminology
•    how a website is indexed
•    how to conduct keyword research
•    on-page optimization strategies
•    developing quality content
Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Overview of SBA Programs and Services   –  September 21   12 Noon
This workshop covers the programs and services offered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help owners start and grow their small businesses. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this overview will go over the SBA Loan Programs, as well as the other programs and services including Counseling, Export Assistance, Government Contracting, Surety Bonds and Disaster Assistance.
Overview of SBA Programs and Services | SCORE

Digital Marketing 101   –  September 21   6 pm
During this presentation, we will be doing a high-level overview of the digital marketing space, opportunities for business owners, and highlighting upcoming trends in digital marketing on social media. With advancements in technology and changes in the digital marketing space happening every day, there are some amazing platforms and tools out there that can make any person or business a marketing expert. However, starting up can seem daunting without a good overview of the opportunity as a whole. Find out how you can take advantage of these digital marketing platforms to take your business to the next level and ultimately grow your bottom line.
Digital Marketing 101 | SCORE

Local Business SEO – Get More FREE Leads   –  September 23    9:30 am
Learn the SEO basics to get more leads. Join us to learn: What Is SEO Discuss On-Page SEO Provide Detailed On-Page Tips And Tricks Discuss Off-Page SEO Provide Tips And Tricks For Easy SERP JUICE Q&A’s Local SEO – Get More FREE Leads | SCORE

Your Business – From Vision to Reality   –  September 25   6 pm
Answer the 8 questions that are at the heart of any entrepreneurial business plan.
Whether you have a fully established business or are just formulating your ideas, one of your biggest challenges is making your vision a reality. 
In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to clarify for yourself (and your team) Who you are (and what kind of people do you want to surround yourself with) Why do you do what you do (what ignites your passion, purpose or cause) What do you do better than everyone else What are your long and short-term goals and how will you get there You will come out of the session with a clear and actionable plan and tools to keep you accountable for executing your strategy.
Your Business – From Vision to Reality | SCORE

Mesa Redonda para Emprendedores Hispanos  –  September 26   8:30 am
Descubre la fuerza de construir una red sólida y cómo los empresarios hispanos están logrando más que nunca.
SCORE, HEI y la Cámara de Comercio de Boca Ratón se asocian para brindar un espacio para que los empresarios locales se conecten, compartan desafíos y experiencias, y se apoyen mutuamente en su viaje empresarial.
El registro en persona está limitado a los primeros 30 inscritos. Zoom estará abierto para todos. 
Regístrese para asistir en línea: 
https://score.zoom.us/j/97387272445?pwd=U2dKMWNEMTM1a1J0aXdFNFA4OUFCQT09
Regístrese para asistir en persona: 
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DIVAS IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY   –   September 26   9:30 am Help clients to understand the “industry” Identify profitability Determine how to get a “slice of the pie” Develop & manage successful businesses sept 26 Divas in the Trucking Industry (flwbc.org)

Miami Dade Business Navigator Community Connections Event  –  September 26   11 am
The Miami-Dade Business Navigator (MDBN) program is a group of community partners who connect with underserved local entrepreneurs in Miami-Dade County to launch, grow and revitalize their businesses.  As part of this program, the Community Connections Event will do just that – connect local small businesses with Federal officials, community resources, and key stakeholders to start and grow their businesses.  At the event, you will also hear from MDBN groups, partners, and successful businesses who have participated in the program.
Miami Dade Business Navigator Community Connections Event (sbanavigator.org)

Small Business Matchmaker / Networking Event  –  September 27   9am
IN PERSON EVENT – This event is designed to help local businesses and entrepreneurs grow their dreams and find their perfect match at the Small Business Matchmaker.
Attendees will learn about grant opportunities, connect with experts in business planning and marketing, and meet with local lenders.
Organizations and lenders in attendance will include: City of Homestead, U.S. Small Business Development Center at FIU (SBDC), South State Bank, Score Homestead, Miami Dade College Homestead Campus, Miami Bayside Foundation, Credit 360, Civic Consulting, South Dade Chamber of Commerce, Homestead Main Street, Inc., Startup FIU, Partners For Self-Employment, South Dade Connections, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc., and Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT)
Small Business Matchmaker Tickets, Wed, Sep 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Cyber Security 101 for Small Businesses   –  September 27    12 Noon
You had a great idea and now you’ve begun your journey to building a business. Could it all be washed away in a moment? Come learn the fundamental pieces of cyber security, including why disaster recovery is critical. Using free and inexpensive tools, learn how to begin protecting your dream with some basic best practices including password management, why you should use SSL on your website, and how to protect your business from hazards like ransomware and computer crashes.
Cyber Security 101 for Small Businesses | SCORE

Creating your own business Value Proposition Canvas (VPC)   –  September 27   6 pm
Will cover the fundamentals of a VPC and how it can be used as a strategic tool to visually display a business model’s solution to its market/customer problem in a one-page template.
Participants will learn what is:
1. The value Proposition Canvas and its benefits
2. The process by which they can produce a VPC for their business
3. The ways in which a VPC can be used and the best time to apply it
Creating your own business Value Proposition Canvas (VPC) (sbanavigator.org)

Six Creative Ways to Use Automation   –  September 27    6 pm
Business automation is everywhere. It’s the “sorry I missed you” email from a salesperson who just left you a voicemail. The birthday coupon from a restaurant. The reminder from a retailer that you added a product to your shopping cart but never clicked “buy.” Across every industry, automation has become a key to success. But automation isn’t just reserved for big corporations. Small businesses, too, can incorporate automation in some very simple, effective, and creative ways.
In this session, you’ll learn how to: Increase email signups with dynamic forms Engage new subscribers with a simple two-part automated series Use click segmentation and automation to send more timely and relevant emails Join certified email marketing expert Ken Countess, a professional coach for business owners and entrepreneurs, to learn how to use automation effectively.
This is a presentation all small business owners should attend.
Six Creative Ways to Use Automation | SCORE

Women, Minority & Veteran Certification   –  September 28   10 am
It’s no myth…women, minority and veteran certification could present opportunities for your business. But there is a process to becoming certified. In this class, you will learn how to complete the State of Florida certification application and discover how you can use it to seek business with the private sector and government.
Registration (gotowebinar.com)

Advisors For Your Biz – Talk to a Lawyer, Accountant, Banker & Business Consultant  –  September 28   12 pm
Learn more about how to build a strong team of business advisors to strengthen business financial and succession planning options. Join a Lawyer, Accountant, Banker & Business Consultant in this workshop. Who are the counselors and professionals you need on your team to manage the business successfully? This workshop includes a question and answer session with these professionals.
What are their roles and why are they so important. A major role of small business advisory services is to keep up with current business strategies, trends, methodologies, and technologies.
Advisors For Your Biz – Hear from an Attorney, Banker, and Accountant Tickets, Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite

Getting Your Message Out: Easily Create Content and Repurpose It  –  September 28   12 Noon
Digital marketing and maintaining an online presence are time-consuming, and it can be overwhelming to create new content for your various channels. This presentation helps simplify content creation to help you effortlessly keep in touch with your valued customers.
You will learn: How to craft content that resonates with your audience  Ways your content can become an asset for your brand. Practical strategies to help you effectively repurpose content. During this webinar, Jennifer will share practical strategies and techniques to effortlessly keep in touch with your valued constituents. Leave behind the days of one-time use content and begin to repurpose your content with great results!
Getting Your Message Out: Easily Create Content and Repurpose it | SCORE

Simple Steps for Starting a Business: Revenue & Profit Projections   –  September 28   6 pm
This is a 4 module workshop series that will take you through the basics of starting up a business. If you are willing to roll up your sleeves & work with the instructors, you’ll come away with a good understanding of the specific challenges & opportunities you will face. You will have a financial plan, a marketing plan, and an estimation of the funding you will need to get started.
Workshop #4: Revenue & Profit Projections
In this workshop, you will learn: Financial Planning – Why you need it – How to forecast your sales, costs, profits and assets Understanding and using financial statements- 3 primary financial statements you need to know about Finding financing Simple Steps for Starting a Business: Revenue & Profit Projections | SCORE

Women’s Roundtable   –  September 29   10 am
Please join us and discover the strength behind building a strong network, and see how today’s businesswomen are accomplishing more than ever before.
Through our open discussion you will have the opportunity to: Convert leads into cash Align with and support your goals through connections and strategic alliances Set up a process that guarantees results Help create community partners by leveraging your time and money Initiate action instead of being caught like a “deer in the headlights” Never quit believing in your product/service or yourself Women’s Roundtable | SCORE

Canva For Your Business – Stunning Drag and Drop Design   –  September 30   9:30 am
Canva is a free graphic design tool that will help you create virtually anything creative for your business. This free web-based application will help you create quickly: Instagram/Facebook posts LinkedIn Banners Pinterest infographics, pins, boards Printed materials like Flyers, Postcards, brochures Business cards and logos Lead Magnets  Videos Intros and more! At the end of this presentation, you will be able to dive into Canva.com and let your imagination create and promote your business with your marketing objectives in mind.
Canva For Your Business – Stunning Drag and Drop Design | SCORE

Principios Basicos Para el Lanzamiento De Su Negocio   –   September 30    9:30 am
¿ESTÁ LISTO PARA SER SU PROPIO JEFE?
Este taller, organizado por Hispanic Unity y SCORE Broward, le ayudará a preparar un plan de negocios para convertir su sueño en realidad.
Comenzar su propio negocio es una decisión difícil. Usted no tiene que hacerlo solo.
Puede aplicar a sesiones de consultaría gratuitas las veces que sea necesario. Esta clase incluye los siguientes puntos: ¿Listo para comenzar? Mitos y realidades del espíritu empresarial ¿Tiene lo que se necesita? Conozca sus opciones. Aprenda los aspectos prácticos y legales de emprender un nuevo negocio Conceptos básicos del plan de negocios Principios Basicos Para el Lanzamiento De Su Negocio | SCORE

SBA Cyber Summit – each Wednesday in October 2023. This is your chance to immerse yourself in a world of opportunities, insights, and inspiration that will shape your cybersecurity journey for years to come.  Register today at
SBA CYBER SUMMIT 2023 (each Wednesday in October) Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite
 and be a part of the cybersecurity revolution!

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office – Multiple Dates in September & October
Part I of the Intellectual Property Basics series will focus on an introduction to the different types of IP including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.  The discussion will also cover how to determine whether your invention is novel and illustrate the difference between provisional and non-provisional patent applications.
Intellectual Property Basics and Helpful Resources Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Resources for Veterans from SBA and other Agencies  –  November 14   12 Noon
This class covers the programs and services the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to help veterans start and grow a business. Although the SBA is usually associated with loans, this over view will run through the SBA Loan Programs as well as our other programs and services for veterans including Counseling, Export Assistance, Government Contracting, Surety Bonds, and Disaster Assistance.  In addition, other veterans support programs will be covered.
Resources for Veterans Starting a Business | SCORE

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Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida Receives Platinum Corporate Sponsorship from O'Donnell Landscapes Inc.

Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida Receives Platinum Corporate Sponsorship from O'Donnell Landscapes Inc. $50,000 in funds aid 450 local students facing food insecurity FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2023) –  Blessings in a Backpack SWFL has a generous new donor, O'Donnell Landscapes Inc., a prominent name in the local business community. O'Donnell Landscapes…

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Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida Receives Platinum Corporate Sponsorship from O’Donnell Landscapes Inc.

$50,000 in funds aid 450 local students facing food insecurity

FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2023) –  Blessings in a Backpack SWFL has a generous new donor, O’Donnell Landscapes Inc., a prominent name in the local business community. O’Donnell Landscapes Inc. has proudly announced its decision to become a Platinum Corporate Sponsor for Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida. This noteworthy partnership reflects O’Donnell Landscapes Inc.’s unwavering commitment to the community’s well-being, particularly the children and families in Glades and Hendry Counties.

Through their generous sponsorship, O’Donnell Landscapes Inc. is making a substantial contribution of $50,000 to alleviating food insecurity and promoting the health and education of young students. Their support will ensure that over 450 children at Moore Haven Elementary and Central Elementary in Clewiston receive weekend meals, creating a positive impact on the lives of these children and their families.

Kristin O’Donnell of O’Donnell Landscapes shared her personal connection to the cause, stating, “I taught inner-city elementary school children, and I saw the effects firsthand of how nourishment and learning play hand in hand.” This heartfelt commitment to the cause underscores the O’Donnell family’s dedication to making a meaningful difference in their community.

Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida is a reputable nonprofit organization dedicated to providing weekend meals to food-insecure children, ensuring they have the nutrition they need to thrive. The O’Donnell’s decision to become a Platinum Corporate Sponsor demonstrates their recognition of the critical role organizations like Blessings in a Backpack play in fostering a brighter future for young students.

“We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of O’Donnell Landscapes Inc.,” said Cecilia St. Arnold, Executive Director of Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida. “Their Platinum Corporate Sponsorship will significantly impact the lives of the children by allowing our program to emerge into new areas in the state of Florida. This partnership allows us to provide more Florida students with access to vital nutrition.”

This collaboration between O’Donnell Landscapes Inc. and Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida stands as a testament to the power of local businesses to effect positive change within the community. By joining forces to address the pressing issue of food insecurity among children, they are setting an inspiring example for others to follow. O’Donnell Landscapes Inc. is looking for an additional $25,000 match to reach a total donation of $100,000 that will help feed even more students in Clewiston and beyond. Match the O’Donnell’s donation at https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/donate and help feed even more Southwest Florida children.

Blessings in a Backpack of Southwest Florida

Blessings in a Backpack SWFL serves over 7,800 students through 33 school-based programs located throughout Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades and Charlotte Counties. In these schools, test scores, reading skills, positive behavior, general health, and school attendance have improved dramatically due in part to students receiving the nourishment they need throughout the week and the weekends.

Kids are our future; you can help secure theirs. A $130 donation will feed a child for one full school year. Gifts of all sizes are welcome through the donation portal at https://swfl.blessingsinabackpack.org/ or via mail at P.O. Box 61402 Fort Myers, FL 33906. All contributions are tax-deductible.

Heatherwood Construction Company hires Krizen as project manager

Fort Myers, FL (Sept. 18, 2023) – Heatherwood Construction Company has hired Sean Krizen as a project manager. He has over 18 years of construction and contracting experience throughout Southwest Florida. Prior to joining Heatherwood Construction, Krizen was SWFL Division Manager for Southwest Electrical Contracting Services in Fort Myers where he took a leading role…

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Fort Myers, FL (Sept. 18, 2023) – Heatherwood Construction Company has hired Sean Krizen as a project manager. He has over 18 years of construction and contracting experience throughout Southwest Florida.

Prior to joining Heatherwood Construction, Krizen was SWFL Division Manager for Southwest Electrical Contracting Services in Fort Myers where he took a leading role in planning projects with other project managers and superintendents. From 2019-2021, he was director of JS Held in Naples, working as an owner’s representative and project manager.

Krizen was owner of HK Construction Group in Venice for 10 years, managing various retail, office, government and residential projects. He also served as project manager for Halfacre Construction Company in Sarasota from 2005-2009.

“We are pleased Sean has joined our team as a project manager,” said Walter Crawford, owner and CEO of Heatherwood Construction Company. “His experience and expertise will no doubt be a major asset as we move forward with several important projects.”

Krizen loves sports and spent 18 years as a high school and youth baseball coach.

About Heatherwood Construction Company

Heatherwood Construction Company is a full-service, commercial general contractor serving the west coast of Florida from Marco Island to the Panhandle. Since 1980, the premier firm has provided complete construction services, including site search and selection, feasibility analysis, site development, value engineering, vertical construction, LEED certification, and more. Recent projects include schools, multi-family, retail, restaurants and community amenities.

8th Annual Golf Tournament Raises $41,400 for The Heights Foundation’s Programs

Dave Beers, David Garratt, Doug Daniel, Patrick Brugger Kathryn Kelly and Javier Salazar Willy McClinton, Warren Berner, Eric Gutridge, Walter Mitchell III Bill Martin, Brad Dohack, Patrick Halvarson, Tom Lytton John Henshaw, Roger Grogman, Bill Harkey, Jim McHale Megan Clipse, Jan-Erik Hustrulid, Dana Hume, Bob Kramer Chris Dwyer, John Dwyer, Jim Dwyer, Tiernan Dwyer John…

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Dave Beers, David Garratt, Doug Daniel, Patrick Brugger

Kathryn Kelly and Javier Salazar

Willy McClinton, Warren Berner, Eric Gutridge, Walter Mitchell III

Bill Martin, Brad Dohack, Patrick Halvarson, Tom Lytton

John Henshaw, Roger Grogman, Bill Harkey, Jim McHale

Megan Clipse, Jan-Erik Hustrulid, Dana Hume, Bob Kramer

Chris Dwyer, John Dwyer, Jim Dwyer, Tiernan Dwyer

John Muni, Pastor Russ Hurst, Scott Cray, Jay Wade

Taylor Sawatzky, Alex Hussey, Mario Gonzalez, Nick Tanner

The Heights Foundation’s eighth annual benefit golf tournament, “Swing For The Kids,” raised $41,400 to support The Heights Center’s programs that work to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood of Fort Myers. The tournament was held at The Plantation Golf and Country Club.

“The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average,” said Kathryn Kelly, Founder and CEO of The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center. “This tournament supports programs at The Heights Center, including School Success and our enriching Summer Camp. We are appreciative of our tournament sponsors, players, committee and volunteers.”

The first-place team was iThink Financial Credit Union. The second-place team was Russ Berner Construction. The third-place team was Thomas & Swartz Wealth Management. Craig Stevens of Thomas & Swartz hit the longest drive, and Giovanni Indellecati with Aztec Irrigation & Landscaping was closest to the pin.

The Masiello Family Foundation was the Presenting Sponsor. Lake Michigan Credit Union was the Dinner Sponsor. Ace Sponsors were Owen-Ames-Kimball and RG Architects. Baja Electric, FineMark National Bank & Trust, Green Schoenfeld and Kyle Attorneys at Law, Bill and Laurie Harkey, in honor of our veterans, Hightower Fort Myers/Thomas & Swartz Wealth Management, and Skanska were Birdie Sponsors. Axis Contracting was the Hole in One Sponsor.

The tournament chair was Jay Wade, and the committee included Jim Dwyer, Bryan Filson, and Terri Wade.

For more information about The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center, visit www.heightsfoundation.org or call Annie Campbell at (239) 482-7706 or email annie@heightsfoundation.org

About The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center

The Heights Foundation works to build strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood.   Our mission is to support education and wellness, promote family and community development, and provide the benefits of enrichment and the arts.    The Heights Center, supported by The Heights Foundation, is a place for Education, Opportunity, and Enrichment.   Heights Early Learning serves more than 80 babies through 4 years old.   The Heights Center serves 150 children in AfterSchool and SummerCamp.    The Harlem Heights Community Charter School serves 200 children from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Harlem Heights was originally settled as a rural agricultural community.   Approximately 780 children live in a mixture of single-family homes and multi-family apartments.    Demographically, the population is approximately 70% Hispanic, 20% African-American, and 8% Caucasian.    The poverty rate for children in Harlem Heights is more than twice the county average, with family income 40% below the county average.  As a result, families cannot easily access family support services in downtown Fort Myers and benefit greatly from programs within the neighborhood.

SBA Business Train the Trainer - Lee County Businesses Owners

Hello, We are excited to introduce the Small Business Administration, Business Train-the-Trainer events, designed to empower community leaders with the essential knowledge and tools required to effectively champion disaster recovery and resilience programs. Our mission is to equip local leaders with invaluable information, enabling them to address the complex challenges associated with delivering disaster recovery…

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Hello,

We are excited to introduce the Small Business Administration, Business Train-the-Trainer events, designed to empower community leaders with the essential knowledge and tools required to effectively champion disaster recovery and resilience programs. Our mission is to equip local leaders with invaluable information, enabling them to address the complex challenges associated with delivering disaster recovery assistance during future emergencies.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you. Should you wish to engage with us either in person or virtually to explore this initiative further, we are more than willing to arrange a suitable meeting time.

Sincerely

Rafael Arturo Linero Rivera

Recovery Cordination Specialist/ Attorney Advisor

Field Operations Center East

Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience

rafael.linerorivera@sba.gov

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FWC to anglers: Remember these TrophyCatch dates to win! 

(Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) Sept. 18, 2023 Suggested Tweet: Anglers! This season of #TrophyCatch is ending, submit catches to qualify for awesome prizes: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/370fe36 @MyFWC #Florida #fishing  FWC to anglers: Remember these TrophyCatch dates to win!  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding anglers of…

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FWC to anglers: Remember these TrophyCatch dates to win! 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding anglers of the upcoming
deadlines for the TrophyCatch program’s Season 11. Freshwater anglers are encouraged to take note of
these important dates for a chance to win awesome prizes and contribute to the conservation of Florida’s
largemouth bass fisheries. 

Sept. 30 is the last day to: 

-Catch a trophy bass 8 poounds or larger for Trophy-Catch Season 11.
-Catch a bass for the Battle of the Lakes contest, Orange Lake versus Fellsmere (Headwaters).
Register for TrophyCatch to be included in the annual boat drawing. If you have not already registered,
don’t miss your chance to win a brand-new boat! Register for TrophyCatch before Sept. 30 for a shot at
this incredible prize via a random drawing in December. 

Mark your calendars for Oct. 15, which is the last day to: 

-Submit any Season 11 bass to qualify for prizing: Make sure your TrophyCatch entries are submitted by
this date to be eligible for prizes and recognition!
-Submit any Season 11 Battle of the Lakes bass to be included in the competition and see how your catches
measure up against others. 

TrophyCatch is a largemouth bass conservation program designed to promote the responsible catch, document
and release of trophy-size bass while rewarding anglers for their contributions to fisheries research and manage-
ment. Your participation in TrophyCatch helps the FWC better understand and conserve Florida’s freshwater
fisheries. 

For more information about TrophyCatch and these upcoming deadlines, visit the TrophyCatch website at
TrophyCatch.com.

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Limited space remaining for CMON Single Day Camps

      Single Day Camps are Now Available!           BRAND NEW to CMON: Single Day Camps   CMON is excited to invite students in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade to attend our new one-day camps on the following out-of-school dates:   -Tuesday, September 26, 2023-Wednesday, November 1, 2023-Friday, March 22, 2024…

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Single Day Camps are Now Available!

         

BRAND NEW to CMON: Single Day Camps  

CMON is excited to invite students in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade to attend our new one-day
camps on the following out-of-school dates:  

-Tuesday, September 26, 2023
-Wednesday, November 1, 2023
-Friday, March 22, 2024  

Select one, two, or all three! Camp at CMON promotes discovery and experiential learning through
daily STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities. Campers imagine, design,
and connect to the world around them. Ignite your child’s curiosity and fuel their learning!

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Upcoming SFWMD Public Meetings

  Meeting Notice Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings and events in the next three weeks. For a list of all upcoming meetings, check out our Meeting Calendar. Meeting agendas are available at least seven days in advance. Meeting format varies for each meeting, and some meetings may be in-person only, virtual…

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Meeting Notice Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming
public meetings and events in the next three weeks. For a list of all upcoming meetings, check
out our Meeting Calendar. Meeting agendas are available at least seven days in advance. 

Meeting format varies for each meeting, and some meetings may be in-person only, virtual
only, or a hybrid of both formats. Take note of upcoming SFWMD public meetings

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What: Loxahatchee River Management Coordinating Council Meeting
When: September 18 at 2:00 p.m.

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What: Quarterly Meeting of the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee
When: September 21 at 10:00 a.m.

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What: Progress Update on the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection
Program (NEEPP)
When: September 22 at 9:00 a.m.

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What: Recreational Public Forum
When: September 25 at 5:00 p.m.

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What: Audit and Finance Committee Meeting
When: September 26 at 4:00 p.m.

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What: Final Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Final Millage Rates and Final Budget
When: September 26 at 5:15 p.m.

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Many SFWMD meetings are conducted via Zoom, a free online meeting tool. You can
learn more about attending a Zoom meeting and even run a test on your computer, tablet or
smart phone. Please note, you must have the latest version of Zoom to attend SFWMD meetings
conducted on Zoom.

The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages
the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state’s five
water management districts. Our mission is to safeguard and restore South Florida’s water
resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region’s water
needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.

Fashion Night at the Museum: The Oscars

      Join us for Fashion Night at the Museum on October 18 at CMON!       Get your glam squad ready for our October 2023  Fashion Night At The Museum: The Oscars! Wear your red-carpet fashion and join us for an unforgettable parent-and-child #FashionPlay workshop at the Children’s Museum of Naples! Create a fashionable hard-case box purse and adorable cat-eye…

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Join us for Fashion Night at the Museum on October 18 at CMON!      

Get your glam squad ready for our October 2023  Fashion Night At The Museum:
The Oscars! Wear your red-carpet fashion and join us for an unforgettable parent-
and-child #FashionPlay workshop at the Children’s Museum of Naples! Create a 
fashionable hard-case box purse and adorable cat-eye sunglasses and strike a pose
as you walk down the runway – for all to see!  

Hosted by Chelsea Provenzano, Founder & Designer at The Designer’s Accomplice,
this unique workshop is built for children ages 5 – 10 and their parents. During the
workshop, children in their glamorous looks participate in what Chelsea calls
#FashionPlay by creating their own fashion accessories using high-quality materials.
Once finished with their one-of-a-kind accessory, the children strut down the runway
with their designs. Light refreshments will be provided. Parents interact with their
children throughout the session. Every #FashionPlay product comes packaged in a
branded box.      

Register Now!    

When:  Wednesday, October 18, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.  

Where: Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples
(15080 Livingston Rd, Naples, FL)  

Who: Children ages 5 – 10 and their parents  

What: Fashion-play workshop where children dress up,
create handbags, and walk the runway

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