Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance LWRBA EVENTS

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting (21 May 2012)

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The events committee was formed to create events and promotional opportunities to build awareness of the LWRBA the businesses in the community.

Committee responsibilities consist of scouting locations for socials, assist with event setup and tear down,negotiate rental and catering agreements and fundraising events. Special projects are also assigned when needed.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Meeting Location: Polo Grill & Bar - LWR Main Street

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting (22 May 2012)

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:30:00 GMT

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The purpose of the Governmental Affairs committee is to create a "Voice" for our members.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way in LWR from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email GAC Committee Chair, Craig Cerreta at craig.cerreta@sothebysrealty.com

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION (30 May 2012)

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT

New Member Orientation

Our membership has grown so rapidly we have scheduled our New Member Orientation.

We hope this event will offer a venue for our Board of Directors to welcome some of our newest additions to the family. We would also like to use this opportunity to update you on all of the added-value associated with their new LWRBA membership as well as upcoming events, website features, etc.

We hope you’ll be able to come out and meet some new faces, we’ll even supply the coffee and danishes.

There is no charge for this event and it is open to new members.

Date: May 30, 2012

Location: Keiser University Lakewood Ranch campus auditorium ~ 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, LWR

Time: 7:30 am ~ 9:00 am

Member meet and greet from 7:30 am ~ 8:00 am, program to start promptly at 8:00 am

Sponsored by:

Keiser University

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Directions from Interstate:
Take the

University Parkwayexit off I-75 - EXIT 213 (EAST)
Turn Right onto Lake Osprey Blvd. Turn Left into Keiser University Parking lot

Membership Committee Meeting (05 Jun 2012)

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The membership committee was formed to educate the businesses in and out of Lakewood Ranch on the benefits of an Alliance membership. The committee is also responsible for manning the check-in tables during luncheons and social events to greet all attendees. Delivering welcome kits to new members and helping with any Special projects as assigned.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way ~ Lakewood Ranch, Fl 34202.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email Membership chair Stephen Ackoury at Stephenackoury@synovusbankfl.com.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

JUNE NETWORKING SOCIAL- THE BROKEN EGG (06 Jun 2012)

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 21:00:00 GMT

The Broken Egg Lakewood Ranch

Join us for our June Networking Social at The Broken Egg in Lakewood Ranch.

Mark your calendars!! The Broken Egg in Lakewood Ranch is very excited to sponsor our monthly networking social from 5-7pm. Enjoy wonderful Food, Drinks and LIVE Music! Plus, there will be a fun twist that has “never been dared” at an event to allow our members to learn more about one another in a non-threatening way! More to come… Please dress as weather indicates. Event will be both indoors and outdoors on The Broken Egg’s beautiful patio. Advanced online registration is suggested as a courtesy to The Broken Egg who will be providing wonderful complimentary appetizers. A cash bar will be provided.

Members ~ FREE / Non Member ~ $20

Advance registration required!

Programming Committee Meeting (12 Jun 2012)

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT

PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The Education committee was formed to plan programming for the monthly Executive Briefing series and the Programming committee was formed to plan our bi-monthly luncheons and secure speakers.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Please RSVP to Marc Simms for the Education Committee Meeting at msimms@rpmba.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

Please RSVP to Mike Tullio for the Programming Committee Meeting at matullio@blueskyeloans.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open to MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

Public Relations Committee Meeting (13 Jun 2012)

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee Meetings are open to members only.

The Public Relations committee was formed to assist with marketing material content, management and distribution, coordination and content of the bi-monthly newsletter, website content, and LWRBA press releases. The committee also handles accurately communicating issues affecting the membership and researches opportunities for the Alliance to gain additional exposure. Special projects are also assigned when needed.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email Committee Chair, Brian Volner at BrianV@CommunityBankNow.com

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting (18 Jun 2012)

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The events committee was formed to create events and promotional opportunities to build awareness of the LWRBA the businesses in the community.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Meeting Location: Polo Grill & Bar - LWR Main Street

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

JUNE EXECUTIVE BRIEFING- “Impact & Influence” (20 Jun 2012)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:30:00 GMT

June Executive Briefing

“Impact and Influence”: Leveraging success through the conscious and unconscious ways we positively influence others

Our presenter Jules Price of SendOutCards. Jules not only has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and music, she performed professionally for 15 years in musicals and operettas throughout NYC and various regional theatres around the country. When Jules moved to Sarasota in 2006 it was there that she was first introduced to her current company, SendOutCards, in 2007 having received a birthday card and gift card from someone she’d never met, and she instantly saw the value of the tool and the exciting opportunity it presented. She quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a top income earner, author, and keynote speaker. Her best-selling book “Secrets from the SOC Drawer” was published by Eagle One Publishing in October of 2010. It is a compilation of motivational lessons and anecdotes, encouraging and helping people to get out of their own way. It weaves together her experiences in both life and business to hopefully provide a perspective that is entertaining, inspiring, and powerful, in order to guide others to reach their goals. It is available on Amazon.

In addition to building her SOC business, she currently still sings with the New York City Ballet in West Side Story Suites and travels with them all over the world, most recently Tokyo, Paris, New York, London, Saratoga Springs, Hong Kong and Washington, DC.

Jules is now a SendOutCards national and certified trainer, Top 15 Income Earner, and is passionate about helping others to “listen to life with SendOutCards ears” and achieve all the success they desire.

You will be excited to learn:

· Growing your network and referrals through an attitude of gratitude

· Being a connector of people

· The conscious and unconscious ways we influence others

· The power of giving to give, not to get and going the extra mile

· Appreciation Marketing in a "Thank You Economy"

· Nourishing "top-of-mind" awareness

· Likeability as your lifeline

· Making a positive impact on those around you.

· Leveraging successful leadership through influence

· (We will do a brief interactive exercise as well)

$15 for LWRBA Members / $25 for Non-Members

Sponsored By:

Directions from Interstate:
Take the University Parkway exit off I-75 - EXIT 213 (EAST)
Turn Right onto Lake Osprey Blvd. Turn Left into Keiser University Parking lot

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting (26 Jun 2012)

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:30:00 GMT

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The purpose of the Governmental Affairs committee is to create a "Voice" for our members.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way in LWR from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email GAC Committee Chair, Craig Cerreta at craig.cerreta@sothebysrealty.com

Membership Committee Meeting (03 Jul 2012)

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way ~ Lakewood Ranch, Fl 34202.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email Membership chair Stephen Ackoury at Stephenackoury@synovusbankfl.com.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

Programming Committee Meeting (10 Jul 2012)

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The Education committee was formed to plan programming for the monthly Executive Briefing series and the Programming committee was formed to plan our bi-monthly luncheons and secure speakers.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Please RSVP to Marc Simms for the Education Committee Meeting at msimms@rpmba.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

Please RSVP to Mike Tullio for the Programming Committee Meeting at matullio@blueskyeloans.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open to MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

Public Relations Committee Meeting (11 Jul 2012)

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee Meetings are open to members only.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email Committee Chair, Brian Volner at BrianV@CommunityBankNow.com

JULY NETWORKING SOCIAL- GOLD COAST EAGLE (11 Jul 2012)

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 21:00:00 GMT

July Networking Social

THIS WILL BE A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT.

Members ~ FREE

Advance registration required!

Thank you to our Food Sponsor:

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting (16 Jul 2012)

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The events committee was formed to create events and promotional opportunities to build awareness of the LWRBA the businesses in the community.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Meeting Location: Polo Grill & Bar - LWR Main Street

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

JULY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON - Florida Public Relations Association Workshop (18 Jul 2012)

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:30:00 GMT

JULY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Thank You To Event Sponsors:

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting (24 Jul 2012)

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 20:30:00 GMT

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The purpose of the Governmental Affairs committee is to create a "Voice" for our members.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way in LWR from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email GAC Committee Chair, Craig Cerreta at craig.cerreta@sothebysrealty.com

JULY EXECUTIVE BRIEFING - "Is Your Future in the Cloud?" (25 Jul 2012)

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:30:00 GMT

July Executive Briefing

"Is Your Future in the Cloud"

Paul Hoffman, President, SouthTech Solutions, Inc.

Paul Hoffman, SouthTech Solutions, Inc. Paul is the President of SouthTech Solutions, Inc, a technology solutions firm servicing the Florida Suncoast since 1994. Mr. Hoffman has an extensive background in the accounting and technology industries. Mr. Hoffman authored and published a series of software selection and comparison books. Currently, he is President of the Board for the Suncoast Technology Forum. Paul is also a member of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council, Manatee County Economic Development Council Advisory Board, and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) Business Technology Committee

What you can expect to learn:

* Definition of Cloud Computing

* Differences in Cloud Offerings

* Advantages of Cloud Computing

* Disadvantages of Cloud Computing

* Critical Key Factors in Deciding to Move to the Cloud

Where: Keiser University (Auditorium)

Time: 7:30 am -8:00 am Continental Breakfast provided by the Culinary Institute of Keiser University

Program: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

$15 for LWRBA Members

$25 for Non-Members

Sponsored By:

Directions from Interstate:
Take the University Parkway exit off I-75 - EXIT 213 (EAST)
Turn Right onto Lake Osprey Blvd. Turn Left into Keiser University Parking lot

SPEED NETWORKING (01 Aug 2012)

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:00:00 GMT

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!!... SPEED NETWORKING!!!!

Where: Polo Grill / Fete Ballroom ~ 10670 Boardwalk Loop LWR Main Street

When: August 1, 2012

Time: 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm

Speed networking spots will be sold for $10 each and will be limited to 80 participants. Each member will be introduced to 20 members. Each pairing will have 3 minutes to talk about who they are and what they do then you'll have 30 seconds to move to the next member. This is a great way to practice your 30 second elevator speech! If you meet anyone you would like to get to know better there will be an open networking opportunity after the event.

Don’t feel like participating…come out and watch.General networking will be going during the event if you don’t feel like jumping in.Complimentary Hor D' eouvers and Cash Bar will be provided.

Space is limited and RSVP is required. Don't miss this opportunity. We have increased the number of participants for those of you that were not able to participate in January.

Payment must be received in advance in order to participate!

Only members can participate in this event. If you are a non-member you can only come out and watch and network.

Members are $10 to participate

General admission for members is FREE

General Admission for Non members is $20.

HURRY...THIS EVENT WILL FILL UP QUICKLY!!!

SPONSORED BY:

Cancellations made after 2 days prior to the event will be invoiced since guarantees have been made on your behalf.

Membership Committee Meeting (07 Aug 2012)

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMT

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way ~ Lakewood Ranch, Fl 34202.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email Membership chair Stephen Ackoury at Stephenackoury@synovusbankfl.com.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

AUGUST BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS (08 Aug 2012)

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:30:00 GMT

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

A networking opportunity will be available from 7:30 AM -8:00 AM Program will run from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

MEMBERS: $20.00/ NON-MEMBERS: $30.00

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Cancellations made after 2 days prior to the event will be invoiced since guarantees have been made on your behalf.

Public Relations Committee Meeting (08 Aug 2012)

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMT

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee Meetings are open to members only.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email Committee Chair, Brian Volner at BrianV@CommunityBankNow.com

Education & Programming Committee Meeting (14 Aug 2012)

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMT

EDUCATION & PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The Education committee was formed to plan programming for the monthly Executive Briefing series and the Programming committee was formed to plan our bi-monthly luncheons and secure speakers.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Please RSVP to Marc Simms for the Education Committee Meeting at msimms@rpmba.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

Please RSVP to Mike Tullio for the Programming Committee Meeting at matullio@blueskyeloans.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open to MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

EXECUTIVE BRIEFING (15 Aug 2012)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:30:00 GMT

Cancellations made after 2 days prior to the event will be invoiced since guarantees have been made on your behalf.

Where: Executive Briefing hosted by Keiser University (Auditorium)

Time: 7:30 am -8:00 am Continental Breakfast provided by the Culinary Institute of Keiser University

Program: 8:00 am - 9:00 am

$15 for LWRBA Members

$25 for non-members

Sponsored By:

Directions from Interstate:
Take the University Parkway exit off I-75 - EXIT 213 (EAST)
Turn Right onto Lake Osprey Blvd. Turn Left into Keiser University Parking lot

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting (20 Aug 2012)

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Events & Fundraising Committee Meeting

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The events committee was formed to create events and promotional opportunities to build awareness of the LWRBA the businesses in the community.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Meeting Location: Polo Grill & Bar - LWR Main Street

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting (28 Aug 2012)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:30:00 GMT

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The purpose of the Governmental Affairs committee is to create a "Voice" for our members.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way in LWR from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email GAC Committee Chair, Craig Cerreta at craig.cerreta@sothebysrealty.com

Membership Committee Meeting (04 Sep 2012)

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMT

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Our next membership meeting will be held at the SMR Headquarters located at 14400 Covenant Way ~ Lakewood Ranch, Fl 34202.

If you would like to attend this meeting please email Membership chair Stephen Ackoury at Stephenackoury@synovusbankfl.com.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open ot MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

EAST MEETS WEST IV EXPO (05 Sep 2012)

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:00:00 GMT

EAST MEETS WEST IV EXPO

Join us for the 4th Annual East Meets West Business Expo featuring table tops from four area organization.

Presenting Sponsor:

Bag Sponsor:

Sold Booths

Education & Programming Committee Meeting (11 Sep 2012)

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMT

EDUCATION & PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE MEETING

Committee meetings are open to members only.

The Education committee was formed to plan programming for the monthly Executive Briefing series and the Programming committee was formed to plan our bi-monthly luncheons and secure speakers.

Committee participation is limited to members of the Alliance and offers an additional opportunity to meet other members. Committees also help to guide the future direction of the Alliance.

Please RSVP to Marc Simms for the Education Committee Meeting at msimms@rpmba.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

Please RSVP to Mike Tullio for the Programming Committee Meeting at matullio@blueskyeloans.com if you plan to confirm your ability to attend the meeting.

There is no fee to attend this meeting but it is open to MEMBERS ONLY. Non-Members are not allowed to attend committee meetings.

SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON (12 Sep 2012)

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:30:00 GMT

SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Members are $25 and Non-Members are $35.

Thank you to our Event Sponsor:

Cancellations made after 2 days prior to the event will be invoiced since guarantees have been made on your behalf.