Business Byte - May/June 2019

MAY / JUNE 2019

BUSINESS BYTE

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

Find what's happening at your local library GIVING BACK

Nonprofit resources and eco-friendly businesses HCPLC.ORG

TAMPA BAY'S UPCOMING

EVENTS Prospera workshops Homebrew Hillsborough Women's Business Centre 1 Million Cups - Tampa Entrepreneur Collaborative Center FSBDC's Innovation and Technology Event Florida Business Analytic Forum

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Business Workshops AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY

UNDERSTANDING PERSONAL AND BUSINESS CREDIT Riverview Branch Library Friday, May 3 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

EMPLOYER TAXES

Brandon Regional Library Wednesday, May 8 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

AUDIO RECORDING WITH AUDACITY

INTRO TO SILHOUETTE CAMEO

Town N' Country Regional Public Library Friday, May 3 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

THE SHARING ECONOMY

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library Tuesday, May 7 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

WEBSITE BUILDERS

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library Tuesday, May 14 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library Wednesday, May 15 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

CROWDFUNDING YOUR BUSINESS

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Tuesday, May 21 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

SMART START YOUR BUSINESS

Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library Tuesday, May 21 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

BUSINESS PLAN IN A DAY

Temple Terrace Public Library Thursday, May 30 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

STARTING A NONPROFIT OR

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center Wednesday, May 1 at 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

OR John F. Germany Public Library Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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STORYTELLING FOR IMPACT Entrepreneur Collaborative Center

Wednesday, June 5 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

HOW TO ROCK SOCIAL MEDIA SouthShore Regional Library

Thursday, June 13 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Temple Terrace Public Library

Tuesday, June 25 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

SBA AND HOW IT WORKS

FOOD INDUSTRY BASICS

New Tampa Regional Library

Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library

Wednesday, June 5 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

BOOKKEEPING BASICS Brandon Regional Library

Wednesday, June 19 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

3D PRINTING Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library

Tuesday, June 25 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 11 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

GETTING STARTED WITHÂ SOCIAL MEDIA Riverview Branch Library

Friday, June 21 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

KINDLE DIRECT PUBLISHING Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Wednesday, June 26 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

10 STEPS TO BECOMING FINANCIALLY FIT Bruton Memorial Library

Thursday, June 27 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

New Tampa Regional Library

Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

OR

Town N' Country Regional Library

Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

OR

Bloomingdale Regional Public Library

Tuesday, June 18 at 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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HOW TO START A NONPROFIT West Tampa Branch Library

Saturday, June 29 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

LIBRARY RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT

This research tool helps nonprofits find the grantmakers most likely to fund their projects. It provides information and funding history for foundations, corporations, and federal agencies. View the history of awarded grants to keep your organization operating at peak effectiveness!

14 million grants 140,000+ foundations 700,000+ recipient profiles 500,000+ key decision makers Searchable 990 and 990-PF tax forms Maps and charts

FOUNDATION DIRECTORY ONLINE PROFESSIONAL Accessible in the John F. Germany Public Library 900 N. Ashley Drive Tampa, FL 33602

New to grantseeking?

Learn how to find and write grants at GrantSpace.org!

SHOWING RESULTS FOR "Environmental justice, Florida (United States)"

Environmental justice X

Florida (United States) X

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LIBRARY PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

ECO-FRIENDLY ENTREPRENEURSHIP Danielle Ferrari opened up Valhalla Resale, a used clothing store with an optional monthly subscription service, in response to the amount of waste and pollution brought about by the fashion industry every year. Danielle subscribes to the belief that “a healthy environment is essential for the future of our planet. Sustainable options don't mean you have to be satisfied with less, we want you to have more.� In this presentation, Danielle will discuss entrepreneurship and ways to make your business more eco-friendly.

join us for this special program on one of the following dates: June 6, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the North Tampa Branch Library June 20, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Brandon Regional Library

Computer and Electronics Shredding Event June 4, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Town N' Country Regional Library June 11, 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library June 14, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library June 19, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library June 21, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Bloomingdale Regional Public Library June 28, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Tampa Regional Library

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READING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STARTING A NONPROFIT

Lessons for Nonprofits and Start-up Leaders Gain valuable takeaways from these stories on a start-up managing finances, hiring staff, overcoming barriers, and adapting to changing business models.

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation A practical guide to creating a tax-exempt nonprofit, with examples of forms and information you need to gather. It offers step-by-step instructions for specific tax forms applicable in all U.S. states.

Building Your Brand A user-friendly guide for nonprofit leaders and marketing staff to build a strong brand that communicates a cohesive message to stakeholders and the public.

The Mission-driven Venture Clearly and succinctly describes different types of nonprofit organizations and investment interests. Lane provides historical case studies for readers to feel motivated to resolve challenges.

Effective Fundraising for Nonprofits Features examples from over 50 experienced fundraisers and journalists. Learn how to work with donors, solicit grants, and improve media coverage.

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