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Artistic Tastings
Organization: Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
Date: June 3
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, 301 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach
Cost: $125 per person
Contact: scallahan@clearwaterflorida.org, (727) 461-0011 ext 223, www.clearwaterflorida.org to register

Pinellas Park Kiwanis Club Children’s Fishing Derby
Organization: City of Pinellas Park
Date: June 4
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Freedom Lake Park, 9990 46th St. N., Pinellas Park
Cost: Free to children ages 12 and under
Contact: (727) 541-0744 or visit http://www.pinellas-park.com/events/kcfd.asp

TECH Talk – “Networking Secrets from a Start-Up Entrepreneur”
Organization: Tampa Bay Innovation Center (formerly STAR TEC)
Date: June 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Microsoft, 7th floor, Suite 700, 5426 Bay Center Dr., Tampa, 33607
Cost: Free
Contact: http://techtalk2011.eventbrite.com; (727) 547-7340,
gortm@tbinnovates.com

Adult Fishing Tournament
Organization: City of Oldsmar, Leisure Services
Date: June 11
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Mobbly Bayou Wilderness Preserve, 423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar
Cost: Free
Contact: Oldsmar Leisure Services, (813) 749-1273, www.myoldsmar.com

Mid-Pinellas Business Showcase Exposition
Organization: Largo/Mid-Pinellas Chamber of Commerce
Date: June 15
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Largo Community Center, 400 Alternate Keene Road, Largo
Cost: free
Contact: Tom Morrissette, www.largochamber.org, (727) 584-2321, tom@largochamber.org

Solutions in 30: Green Living Resolutions
Organization: Pinellas Park/Gateway Chamber of Commerce
Date: June 15
Time: 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Location: your computer
Cost: free
Contact: Register online at
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/510622035

Acoustic Alchemy
Organization: Largo Cultural Center / City of Largo
Date: June 18
Time: 8:00 p.m. show / optional dinner available with seating at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Dr., Largo 33771
Cost: $32 advance , $37 Preferred Seating , $37 Day of Show
$25  Additional for Dinner and Meet and Greet Ticket
Contact: Rob Mondora, rmondora@largo.com, www.largoarts.com, Box Office (727) 587-6793
H.O.P.E. Expo (Home Ownership for People Everywhere)
Organization: Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County
Date: June 25
Time: 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Raymond James Financial Center, 880 Carillon Parkway, Tower 4, St. Petersburg, 33716
Cost: Free
Contact: Daphne Johnson, (727) 464-8210, www.hopeexpo.org

 
Taking the Next Step, Business and Education Summit
Organization: WorkNet Pinellas, Inc.
Date: Sept. 16
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: EpiCenter, 13805 58 St. N., Clearwater 33760
Cost: Free
Contact: mbrowne@worknetpinellas.org, https://www.worknetpinellas.org/wn/worknet_pinellas.php?f_page_id=21&f_main_page_id=9&f_sub_page_id=86
Building the Ultimate Business Plan

June 21
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A business plan is the foundation to starting a new venture, raising funds, or growing your business. Receive the tools necessary to complete a practical business plan, including a copy of the Ultimate Business Planner software. Our expert advice simplifies conducting necessary research to make decisions and develop financial projections.  Cost: $70 includes software and materials.