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Learn how your small business can become a vendor with the BB&T Center by attending this vendor outreach event on Friday, June 3, from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. This event will include key department leaders discussing BB&T Center’s diverse purchasing needs and buying process. To register or learn more about this free event, click here for more info.

Deepak Aujla, Analytics Program Manager at Google, will share how to use Google Analytics to get the best return for every dollar spent on digital marketing. Come learn how to use Google Analytics educational material to generate sustainable growth for your company and clients on Thursday, June 9 from 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. at the The Idea Center at Miami Dade College, 315 Northeast 2nd Avenue in Miami. Click here for more info or to register for this free event.

The Idea Center at Miami Dade College (MDC) and LaunchCode are now offering CS50x Miami, the in-person version of Harvard University’s flagship introduction to computer science course. The 20-week class will provide students with a foundation in computer programming and web development that puts them on a path to launch a career in technology. All applicants must register and complete a skills assessment test prior to enrolling. It is free and open to the public. To register or for more information, please visit CS50xMiami.com. Classes begin Monday, June 13.

Miami Dade College is accepting applications for Cohort 9 of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program scheduled to begin Sept. 14 at the Wolfson Campus. It is a free classroom-based practical business education program that offers entrepreneurs skills for growing their businesses, the opportunity to access financial capital and networking opportunities. Applicant businesses should be at least two years old, have generated at least $150,000 in revenue in the most recent fiscal year and have a minimum of four employees, including the owner. To learn more, RSVP for an upcoming webinar here. Apply for the program here: http://www.10KSBapply.com. The deadline to apply for Cohort 9 is June 16.

Calendar of Events

Tuesday May 24, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Free and Low Cost Publicity for Your Business
Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33314
Fee: $30 for online pre-registration; $40 at the door.
Public relations and publicity are low cost ways to get the word out about your business. Reporters and writers are always looking for content. Learn how to get them to write about you. Press releases are easy to do. You can do them. See how. Click here for more info.

Thursday, May 26, 6:30 p.m.
Revamp Your Online Video Strategy
The Screening Room, 2626 North West 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127
Fee: $49 or view live stream for $10
Learn how to step up your game with best practices and actionable tips on how to create a winning online video strategy for business impact. Click here for more info.

Wednesday June 1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Intellectual Property - Patents, Trademarks, & Copyright Law
Keiser University, 1500 NW 49th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Fee: $30 for online pre-registration; $40 at the door.
What should a business owner know about protecting their intellectual property to help build the value of a company? For example, your company name or logo means more the longer that you are in business. Protect it so others cannot use it and so it becomes a business asset when/if you sell your business. Click here for more info.

Thursday, June 2, 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m.
National Sales Network of South Florida Professional Summer Mixer
Two Georges at The Cove Restaurants & Marina
1754 SE 3rd Ct, Deerfield Beach
Happy Hour drink specials and complimentary appetizers until 7 p.m. Click here to register or for more info.

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