September
9/24/2020 – SB2 Luncheon | Innovation in Philanthropy, panel discussion will explore how the challenges of the recent pandemic has catalyzed nonprofits to new innovative thinking—from programming to fundraising and from events to donor cultivation and engagement – 11:00AM @ Sarasota, FL, The Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd of the Arts.
October
10/12/20 – SMARTgirl Mentorship and Empowerment Summit – fostering “curated networking” and engaging 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders in a program designed to spark ideas on career imaginings, positive self-empowerment and professional and social emotional tools to succeed through mentorship, soft skills training and hands-on workshops. – 9:30AM -1:30-PM @ Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts
November
11/13/20 – The Women Who Roar “Hear Us Roar Leadership and Awards Luncheon” – Join us in recognizing and celebrating the passionate women in our region who are leading the way in their professional and philanthropic lives and to announce this year’s Trailblazer Recipient and Leadership Circle inductees. 10:30AM-2PM @ Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts
TBD – Where the Votes Are—Examining the Elections. Hosted by SRQ MEDIA Contributing Senior Editor Jacob Ogles – 7:30AM @ SRQ Studios, 331 S. Pineapple and Online.
December
12/4/2020– Call for Entries Deadline: Home of the Year Competition -COB @ hoty@srqme.com
12/11/20 – SB2 Luncheon | Philanthropic Agenda, panel discussion will explore the dynamic and ever changing world of non-profits with a focus on future trends. Luncheon culminates with the SRQ Good Hear Philanthropic Awards program where we honor individuals who have meaningfully impacted our community for good in the past year – 11:00AM @ Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts
February
2/18/21 – SRQ SB2 Symposium Luncheon—State of the Regional Economy – Engaging with local economic leaders from various industries to chart the path for the coming year, with a panel discussion on the diversification of the marketplace, workforce development and community partnerships – 11AM @ Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts
2/25/21– Home of the Year Awards Launch Party -5:30PM @ SRQ Studios, 331 S. Pineapple
March
TBD – WiB, SkillSHARE–Mentorship at the Speed of Life – 5:00PM @ SRQ Studios, 331 S. Pineapple
TBD – SMARTgirl Mentorship and Empowerment Summit, fostering “curated networking” and engaging 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders in a program designed to spark ideas on career imaginings, positive self-empowerment and professional and social emotional tools to succeed through mentorship, soft skills training and hands-on workshops. – 9:30AM -1:30-PM @ Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts
April
4/2/21 – Best of SRQ Local TGIF Party – 5:00PM @ Aloft Sarasota, 1401 Ringling Boulevard
The competition is open to multi-family, commercial or mixed use buildings, new home communities and public spaces. Your project does not have to be fully realized, but must have complete renderings to be considered.
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