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SUMMARY:Providing that Polished and Professional look & feel in your Xamarin.Forms apps
DESCRIPTION:A clear benefit to using Xamarin.Forms is the ability to employ a single UI across multiple platforms. To enjoy the true benefit\, though\, our apps need to have a polished\, professional look to them. This month\, David Silverlight will be covering the tools\, techniques\, tips and tricks involved in taking your Xamarin UI to the next level. This includes discussion of Platform Themes\, the Effects API\, Renderers\, Styles\, navigation and more. Open discussion: If you have a favorite tool or tip that you would like to share\, demos and discussions are encouraged!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/providing-that-polished-and-professional-look-feel-in-your-xamarin-forms-apps/
LOCATION:6750 N Andrews Ave\, #400\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:7665-1507660200-1507667400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Providing that Polished and Professional look & feel in your Xamarin.Forms apps
DESCRIPTION:A clear benefit to using Xamarin.Forms is the ability to employ a single UI across multiple platforms. To enjoy the true benefit\, though\, our apps need to have a polished\, professional look to them. This month\, David Silverlight will be covering the tools\, techniques\, tips and tricks involved in taking your Xamarin UI to the next level. This includes discussion of Platform Themes\, the Effects API\, Renderers\, Styles\, navigation and more. Open discussion: If you have a favorite tool or tip that you would like to share\, demos and discussions are encouraged!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/providing-that-polished-and-professional-look-feel-in-your-xamarin-forms-apps-2/
LOCATION:6750 N Andrews Ave\, #400\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33309\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:4162-1507658400-1507665600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Code & Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Hello Nerdettes! \nJoin us for our monthly Code & Coffee! This is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills\, meet new friends\, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop\, your recent projects\, and your programming problems!\nIf you don’t have a project to work on or don’t know where to start\, check out dash.generalassemb.ly for quick coding lessons that you can complete during the event.\nAll are welcome regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner\, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed.\nCode & Coffee events are relaxed and informal\, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.\nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/code-coffee/
LOCATION:197 S Federal Hwy\, Miami\, FL\, 33432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:7663-1507658400-1507665600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Code & Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Hello Nerdettes! \nJoin us for our monthly Code & Coffee! This is a monthly opportunity for you to practice your skills\, meet new friends\, and get help if you need it. Bring your laptop\, your recent projects\, and your programming problems!\nIf you don’t have a project to work on or don’t know where to start\, check out dash.generalassemb.ly for quick coding lessons that you can complete during the event.\nAll are welcome regardless of skill level. If you’re a beginner\, we’ll be right there to help you work through your questions as needed.\nCode & Coffee events are relaxed and informal\, intended as a way for our community to work and play together while providing each other with ongoing support and feedback.\nLooking forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/code-coffee-2/
LOCATION:197 S Federal Hwy\, Miami\, FL\, 33432\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T134500
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171004T132559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T132559Z
UID:4207-1507637700-1507643100@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Startup Roundtable 10-10
DESCRIPTION:The Tuesday Startup Roundtable is targeted to the people who are interested in the Startup world. Whether you are an entrepreneur\, idea person\, want to get involved with startups or just curious. During the event\, we will discuss\, startups\, technology\, other events and opportunities within the community. The Launch Pad offers no judgment or requirement to attend. Our goal is to bring like-minded individuals into the room and create an impact!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tuesday-startup-roundtable-10-10/
LOCATION:The Launch Pad\, 1306 Stanford Drive\, Miami\, FL\, US
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Meetup,Seminar Or Talk,Startup,TLP Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T134500
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171004T132559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171004T132559Z
UID:7712-1507637700-1507643100@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Tuesday Startup Roundtable 10-10
DESCRIPTION:The Tuesday Startup Roundtable is targeted to the people who are interested in the Startup world. Whether you are an entrepreneur\, idea person\, want to get involved with startups or just curious. During the event\, we will discuss\, startups\, technology\, other events and opportunities within the community. The Launch Pad offers no judgment or requirement to attend. Our goal is to bring like-minded individuals into the room and create an impact!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tuesday-startup-roundtable-10-10-2/
LOCATION:The Launch Pad\, 1306 Stanford Drive\, Miami\, FL\, US
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Meetup,Seminar Or Talk,Startup,TLP Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:4160-1507629600-1507654800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours @ the MIC
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Technical evangelists will be available on site hosting office hours to help answer questions\, provide technical guidance on your engineering projects. Need help getting setup with Azure or perhaps developing that tricky SQL query? Come down to the open office hours and be part of the learning community dedicated to helping solve each others problems and growing new skills.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/office-hours-the-mic-51/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:7662-1507629600-1507654800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Office Hours @ the MIC
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Technical evangelists will be available on site hosting office hours to help answer questions\, provide technical guidance on your engineering projects. Need help getting setup with Azure or perhaps developing that tricky SQL query? Come down to the open office hours and be part of the learning community dedicated to helping solve each others problems and growing new skills.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/office-hours-the-mic-51-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:4159-1507621500-1507629600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Speed Networking at the Speed of Business Tuesday\, October 10th
DESCRIPTION:Speed Networking at the Speed of Business\nTuesday\, October 10th: 7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nMeet over 30-60 Professionals in just 2 hours!\nMake new business connections and new friends while having fun in a professional setting!\nCoffee and snacks will be available!\n    In this exciting Speed Networking event you are given 2 minutes to get to know the other professional across the table. The switch is then made and you get a chance to introduce yourself and your business to the other person. The bell rings then you move to the next position and meet another business professional!\n    It is practical\, real and a whole lot of fun Business Networking!\n    The DCC’s Speed Networking is a Doral Chamber of Commerce SIgnature event! Our primary goal is to help all of our members increase their business through effective networking\, while\, at the same time provide the communities we serve developmental leadership and developmental mentorship.\n    The Doral Chamber of Commerce operates on the philosophy that those who give business freely to others will benefit in return and get business as well.\nPlease feel free to invite any business associates interested in finding out how to generate more business.\nWhere:\nHilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall\n1695 NW 111th Ave\nDoral\, FL 33172\nWhen:\nOctober  10th\, 2017\n7:45AM – 10AM\nCost:\nRegister Now – $15.00\nAt the door – $20.00\nDoral Chamber Members Free (With Promo Code)\nRegister Now at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eegoxjzdaf62f0f1&llr=niazh9cab
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/speed-networking-at-the-speed-of-business-tuesday-october-10th/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171010T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:7661-1507621500-1507629600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Speed Networking at the Speed of Business Tuesday\, October 10th
DESCRIPTION:Speed Networking at the Speed of Business\nTuesday\, October 10th: 7:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\nMeet over 30-60 Professionals in just 2 hours!\nMake new business connections and new friends while having fun in a professional setting!\nCoffee and snacks will be available!\n    In this exciting Speed Networking event you are given 2 minutes to get to know the other professional across the table. The switch is then made and you get a chance to introduce yourself and your business to the other person. The bell rings then you move to the next position and meet another business professional!\n    It is practical\, real and a whole lot of fun Business Networking!\n    The DCC’s Speed Networking is a Doral Chamber of Commerce SIgnature event! Our primary goal is to help all of our members increase their business through effective networking\, while\, at the same time provide the communities we serve developmental leadership and developmental mentorship.\n    The Doral Chamber of Commerce operates on the philosophy that those who give business freely to others will benefit in return and get business as well.\nPlease feel free to invite any business associates interested in finding out how to generate more business.\nWhere:\nHilton Garden Inn Miami Dolphin Mall\n1695 NW 111th Ave\nDoral\, FL 33172\nWhen:\nOctober  10th\, 2017\n7:45AM – 10AM\nCost:\nRegister Now – $15.00\nAt the door – $20.00\nDoral Chamber Members Free (With Promo Code)\nRegister Now at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eegoxjzdaf62f0f1&llr=niazh9cab
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/speed-networking-at-the-speed-of-business-tuesday-october-10th-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:4158-1507575600-1507582800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Open Hack Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly civic hack sessions @ Cambridge Innovation Center. Anyone interested in civic hacking and engagement is welcome.\nYou can contribute to an existing Code for Miami Project (see our projects at https://codefor.miami/projects) or come share your idea\, and maybe start a new collaboration.\nAs always\, bring a laptop; beginners are always welcome!\nWe ask that participants at Code for Miami events follow our Code of Conduct to ensure that our group is a safe and welcoming space.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/weekly-open-hack-night-41/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Avenue\, 1st Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Code for Miami":MAILTO:danielleungermann@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171009T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:7660-1507575600-1507582800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Open Hack Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our weekly civic hack sessions @ Cambridge Innovation Center. Anyone interested in civic hacking and engagement is welcome.\nYou can contribute to an existing Code for Miami Project (see our projects at https://codefor.miami/projects) or come share your idea\, and maybe start a new collaboration.\nAs always\, bring a laptop; beginners are always welcome!\nWe ask that participants at Code for Miami events follow our Code of Conduct to ensure that our group is a safe and welcoming space.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/weekly-open-hack-night-41-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Avenue\, 1st Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Code for Miami":MAILTO:danielleungermann@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:4157-1507366800-1507377600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:PR/Media Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Miami Herald’s Nancy Dahlberg & Agency Byrnes Communications’ Brian Byrnes\nBeing proactive in public relations efforts and in cultivating strong relationships with the media are vital for any business — particularly startups. Whether raising funding\, launching a product\, expanding into new markets or scaling\, a solid communications strategy is key to reaching journalists\, investors\, and customers alike. Everyone and everything has a story\, but identifying these stories — and the angles and anecdotes that will appeal to both the press and the public — is often a harrowing task for entrepreneurs.\nIn this Refresh Miami workshop\, two experts from the world of PR and media\, Brian Byrnes — director of Miami-based Agency Byrnes Communications — and Nancy Dahlberg — entrepreneurship and tech beat writer for The Miami Herald — will provide insightful tips and lead hands-on exercises aimed at preparing startups to make more informed communications decisions.\nTopics to be covered include:\nCreating the perfect media “pitch”\n“Earned” vs. “Paid” media\nPlanning and budgeting for a PR campaign\nSetting realistic media objectives\nPress release creation and distribution\nMedia Training\nSocial media strategy\n \nAbout Nancy:\nNancy Dahlberg is an award-winning Miami Herald business writer and former editor with a passion for startups\, technology and what makes entrepreneurs tick.   Currently\, Nancy covers startups\, local tech companies\, entrepreneurship and small business. She also founded and hosts the Starting Gate blog on Miamiherald.com/business\, the go-to place for news and views about startups and entrepreneurship in South Florida\, as well as helpful resources. \nSince 2009\, she has also coordinated the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge\, an annual contest for entrepreneurs in South Florida\, and has grown it from a contest that attracted 58 entries in 2008 to a three-track competition that attracted 248 qualified business plan entries this year. In addition\, she launched and hosts an annual Business Plan Bootcamp\, a free evening event featuring marquee local investors and startup advisors that attracted 250 people this year\, and has produced pitch competitions. She also organizes an annual winners’ luncheon for 60.\nAlthough her passion is writing\, Nancy also spent many years as an editor and reporters’ supervisor\, including several years as editor of Business Monday\, the Miami Herald’s weekly business magazine\, and stints as daily business editor.\nNancy has been a journalist for more than 30 years\, at the Miami Herald\, San Jose Mercury News and the Orlando Sentinel. Raised in St. Petersburg\, Fla.\, she graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in journalism.\n@ndahlberg\nAbout Brian\nBrian Byrnes is the founder and director of Agency Byrnes Communications\, a Miami-based boutique consultancy offering PR strategy services to clients worldwide\, with a focus on emerging technology companies and artists in the U.S. and Latin America.\nCurrent and past clients of Agency Byrnes include Fortune 500 businesses\, venture capital-backed tech startups\, Grammy-winning musicians\, authors\, artists\, non-profits and others.\nPreviously\, Brian spent fifteen years as a journalist\, reporting for the world’s most recognized media outlets. From 2001 to 2013\, he lived in Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, covering news throughout Latin America\, including five years as on-air correspondent and producer for CNN International. He was also a contributing correspondent for NPR\, CBS News\, Newsweek\, The Washington Post and The Hollywood Reporter and co-author of seven editions of Fodor’s Argentina travel guide.\nBrian has interviewed presidents\, diplomats\, executives\, athletes\, academics\, Oscar\, Grammy\, Tony & Emmy winners\, tech visionaries\, environmentalists and many others. He covered numerous U.S. presidential visits to Latin America and has reported live from the frontlines of bloody social uprisings\, raucous political elections\, and deadly natural disasters.\nBrian graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Vermont.\nwww.agencybyrnes.com\n@AgencyByrnes\n \nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.\n \nSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/prmedia-training-workshop-2/
LOCATION:1951 Northwest 7th Avenue\, 6th FL\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Refresh Miami,Slider Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195337Z
UID:7659-1507366800-1507377600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:PR/Media Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The Miami Herald’s Nancy Dahlberg & Agency Byrnes Communications’ Brian Byrnes\nBeing proactive in public relations efforts and in cultivating strong relationships with the media are vital for any business — particularly startups. Whether raising funding\, launching a product\, expanding into new markets or scaling\, a solid communications strategy is key to reaching journalists\, investors\, and customers alike. Everyone and everything has a story\, but identifying these stories — and the angles and anecdotes that will appeal to both the press and the public — is often a harrowing task for entrepreneurs.\nIn this Refresh Miami workshop\, two experts from the world of PR and media\, Brian Byrnes — director of Miami-based Agency Byrnes Communications — and Nancy Dahlberg — entrepreneurship and tech beat writer for The Miami Herald — will provide insightful tips and lead hands-on exercises aimed at preparing startups to make more informed communications decisions.\nTopics to be covered include:\nCreating the perfect media “pitch”\n“Earned” vs. “Paid” media\nPlanning and budgeting for a PR campaign\nSetting realistic media objectives\nPress release creation and distribution\nMedia Training\nSocial media strategy\n \nAbout Nancy:\nNancy Dahlberg is an award-winning Miami Herald business writer and former editor with a passion for startups\, technology and what makes entrepreneurs tick.   Currently\, Nancy covers startups\, local tech companies\, entrepreneurship and small business. She also founded and hosts the Starting Gate blog on Miamiherald.com/business\, the go-to place for news and views about startups and entrepreneurship in South Florida\, as well as helpful resources. \nSince 2009\, she has also coordinated the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge\, an annual contest for entrepreneurs in South Florida\, and has grown it from a contest that attracted 58 entries in 2008 to a three-track competition that attracted 248 qualified business plan entries this year. In addition\, she launched and hosts an annual Business Plan Bootcamp\, a free evening event featuring marquee local investors and startup advisors that attracted 250 people this year\, and has produced pitch competitions. She also organizes an annual winners’ luncheon for 60.\nAlthough her passion is writing\, Nancy also spent many years as an editor and reporters’ supervisor\, including several years as editor of Business Monday\, the Miami Herald’s weekly business magazine\, and stints as daily business editor.\nNancy has been a journalist for more than 30 years\, at the Miami Herald\, San Jose Mercury News and the Orlando Sentinel. Raised in St. Petersburg\, Fla.\, she graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s in journalism.\n@ndahlberg\nAbout Brian\nBrian Byrnes is the founder and director of Agency Byrnes Communications\, a Miami-based boutique consultancy offering PR strategy services to clients worldwide\, with a focus on emerging technology companies and artists in the U.S. and Latin America.\nCurrent and past clients of Agency Byrnes include Fortune 500 businesses\, venture capital-backed tech startups\, Grammy-winning musicians\, authors\, artists\, non-profits and others.\nPreviously\, Brian spent fifteen years as a journalist\, reporting for the world’s most recognized media outlets. From 2001 to 2013\, he lived in Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, covering news throughout Latin America\, including five years as on-air correspondent and producer for CNN International. He was also a contributing correspondent for NPR\, CBS News\, Newsweek\, The Washington Post and The Hollywood Reporter and co-author of seven editions of Fodor’s Argentina travel guide.\nBrian has interviewed presidents\, diplomats\, executives\, athletes\, academics\, Oscar\, Grammy\, Tony & Emmy winners\, tech visionaries\, environmentalists and many others. He covered numerous U.S. presidential visits to Latin America and has reported live from the frontlines of bloody social uprisings\, raucous political elections\, and deadly natural disasters.\nBrian graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Vermont.\nwww.agencybyrnes.com\n@AgencyByrnes\n \nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above. By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner.\n \nSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/prmedia-training-workshop-2-2/
LOCATION:1951 Northwest 7th Avenue\, 6th FL\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Refresh Miami,Slider Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:4156-1507363200-1507395600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course | Oct. 7
DESCRIPTION:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course | Oct. 7\n8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Beginner Quickbooks\n2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Intermediate Quickbooks –\nCourse Fee: $147.00\nAttendees will receive a Free Edition of Quickbooks Simple Start.\nSeminar Presented by a Certified QuickBooks Instructor.\nOur goal is to prepare you with the tools and understanding you need to take advantage of the power QuickBooks offers.\nThese are some of the topics covered in this workshop:\nGENERAL: Upgrade vs Update\, Navigating through QuickBooks: Home Screen / Menu Bars / Modules Navigaton\, Cash vs Accrual method of accounting\nQUICKBOOKS LISTS: Organize and Simplify\, Same name not allowed by QuickBooks\, Chart of Accounts\, Items = Services and/or Products\, Customers = Clients \, Vendors = Suppliers and Contractors\, Employees = Payroll\, vs Contractors\nACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & ACCOUNTS: PAYABLE: Create new Customer (Client)\, Create an Invoice\, Receive Payment\, Deposit Payment: Undeposited Funds account Create new Vendor (Supplier / Contractor)\, Enter a new Hill\, Pay Bill\nCHECKING ACCOUNTS & REPORTING: Open Register\, Reconcile Bank account(s)\, Imperative for Business Decision Making\, Preset Reports\, Daily / Weekly Review of most common Reports\nREGISTER AT:  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee7dpf4b545ba103&llr=niazh9cab\nLocation:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Center\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nMiami\, FL 33172
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/quickbooks-for-business-course-oct-7/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:7658-1507363200-1507395600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course | Oct. 7
DESCRIPTION:QUICKBOOKS for Business Course | Oct. 7\n8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Beginner Quickbooks\n2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Intermediate Quickbooks –\nCourse Fee: $147.00\nAttendees will receive a Free Edition of Quickbooks Simple Start.\nSeminar Presented by a Certified QuickBooks Instructor.\nOur goal is to prepare you with the tools and understanding you need to take advantage of the power QuickBooks offers.\nThese are some of the topics covered in this workshop:\nGENERAL: Upgrade vs Update\, Navigating through QuickBooks: Home Screen / Menu Bars / Modules Navigaton\, Cash vs Accrual method of accounting\nQUICKBOOKS LISTS: Organize and Simplify\, Same name not allowed by QuickBooks\, Chart of Accounts\, Items = Services and/or Products\, Customers = Clients \, Vendors = Suppliers and Contractors\, Employees = Payroll\, vs Contractors\nACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & ACCOUNTS: PAYABLE: Create new Customer (Client)\, Create an Invoice\, Receive Payment\, Deposit Payment: Undeposited Funds account Create new Vendor (Supplier / Contractor)\, Enter a new Hill\, Pay Bill\nCHECKING ACCOUNTS & REPORTING: Open Register\, Reconcile Bank account(s)\, Imperative for Business Decision Making\, Preset Reports\, Daily / Weekly Review of most common Reports\nREGISTER AT:  https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee7dpf4b545ba103&llr=niazh9cab\nLocation:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Center\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nMiami\, FL 33172
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/quickbooks-for-business-course-oct-7-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171003T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T195331Z
UID:4201-1507228200-1507228200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Beginner's Q&A + Why PHP Versions Matter + Top 9
DESCRIPTION:We are planning on having two presentations plus an open Q&A on any beginner or related WordPress topic. We have an OPEN SLOT right now for someone if they want to talk about something related to WordPress. \nTopic 1: What is PHP? What Version Are You Running On Your Site? Why Does It Matter?\nTopic 2: Top 9 (latest random things about WordPress)\nWe also have our first “Discussion Topic”: Top WordPress Plugins You Would Use\, Recommend\, And Why\nWe will also make announcements regarding the next WordCamp Miami. We are still looking for volunteers!\nWOULD YOU LIKE TO RELATE A STORY OR WHAT YOU LEARNED IN WORDPRESS RECENTLY? PLEASE SHARE WITH US!\nRoom Numbers: Knight Auditorium #1124 in the Carl DeSantis Bldg\nParking Pass: Check Back – Should Have It Soon\nMAP TO DeSANTIS BUILDING:  \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Carl+DeSantis+Bldg\,+Nova+Southeastern+University\,+Davie\,+FL+33314/@26.0806116\,-80.2421017\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88d9a82f6b1a6fdf:0x51d70ab0d7de5f \nIf anyone has any WordPress questions to throw at us\, please bring them… list them in the comments section on meetup.com so we can be prepared. \nFOOD: \nMight be pizza\, might not be. We’ll see 🙂
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/beginners-qa-why-php-versions-matter-top-9/
LOCATION:3301 College Avenue\, Davie\, FL\, 33314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171003T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T195331Z
UID:7707-1507228200-1507228200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Beginner's Q&A + Why PHP Versions Matter + Top 9
DESCRIPTION:We are planning on having two presentations plus an open Q&A on any beginner or related WordPress topic. We have an OPEN SLOT right now for someone if they want to talk about something related to WordPress. \nTopic 1: What is PHP? What Version Are You Running On Your Site? Why Does It Matter?\nTopic 2: Top 9 (latest random things about WordPress)\nWe also have our first “Discussion Topic”: Top WordPress Plugins You Would Use\, Recommend\, And Why\nWe will also make announcements regarding the next WordCamp Miami. We are still looking for volunteers!\nWOULD YOU LIKE TO RELATE A STORY OR WHAT YOU LEARNED IN WORDPRESS RECENTLY? PLEASE SHARE WITH US!\nRoom Numbers: Knight Auditorium #1124 in the Carl DeSantis Bldg\nParking Pass: Check Back – Should Have It Soon\nMAP TO DeSANTIS BUILDING:  \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Carl+DeSantis+Bldg\,+Nova+Southeastern+University\,+Davie\,+FL+33314/@26.0806116\,-80.2421017\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x88d9a82f6b1a6fdf:0x51d70ab0d7de5f \nIf anyone has any WordPress questions to throw at us\, please bring them… list them in the comments section on meetup.com so we can be prepared. \nFOOD: \nMight be pizza\, might not be. We’ll see 🙂
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/beginners-qa-why-php-versions-matter-top-9-2/
LOCATION:3301 College Avenue\, Davie\, FL\, 33314\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171003T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T195331Z
UID:4200-1507219200-1507237200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Jet to the Future of Augmented and Virtual Reality Technology at Venture Cafe Miami #ThursdayTakeover I Miami Dade College MAGIC
DESCRIPTION:Join Venture Cafe Miami for a night of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Fun! Test out uber cool holo lenses and experience different simulations in AR and VR with Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College. Have an interest in coding for AR/VR and Video Games? Learn how to code video games and create storytelling for animation videos! Interested to learn more about intellectual property and AR/VR? Stop by our IP Law session and see how real world intellectual property applies to the world of AR/VR! Want to see what innovation looks like in media and broadcasting? Get a glimpse into the media giant\, Univision Communications\, through the eyes of Joni Fernandez\, Senior Vice President\, Univision Agency at Univision Communications and Jennifer Rogers\, Vice President Creative and Operations\, Innovation and Marketing at Univision Communications. Join MAGIC and Univision Communications\, Inc. on a discussion about advancing broadcast technology and cultivating new media opportunities. And if you now want to learn how all of this works – stop by and chat with MAGIC Department Chairperson\, Mauricio Ferrazza\, about the Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies Certificate Program\,  an introductory course intended to give students insight into the Virtual and Augmented Reality industries. Besides offering quality instruction and knowledge\, this course also includes real life practical projects\, interviews with industry leaders and segments discussing the business aspect of the industry – specifically pertaining to business growth and opportunities within virtual reality for developers\, content creators and other entrepreneurs. #ThursdayTakeover AR/VR Night takes innovation to a new level!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/jet-to-the-future-of-augmented-and-virtual-reality-technology-at-venture-cafe-miami-thursdaytakeover-i-miami-dade-college-magic/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\,  Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171003T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T195331Z
UID:7706-1507219200-1507237200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Jet to the Future of Augmented and Virtual Reality Technology at Venture Cafe Miami #ThursdayTakeover I Miami Dade College MAGIC
DESCRIPTION:Join Venture Cafe Miami for a night of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Fun! Test out uber cool holo lenses and experience different simulations in AR and VR with Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) at Miami-Dade College. Have an interest in coding for AR/VR and Video Games? Learn how to code video games and create storytelling for animation videos! Interested to learn more about intellectual property and AR/VR? Stop by our IP Law session and see how real world intellectual property applies to the world of AR/VR! Want to see what innovation looks like in media and broadcasting? Get a glimpse into the media giant\, Univision Communications\, through the eyes of Joni Fernandez\, Senior Vice President\, Univision Agency at Univision Communications and Jennifer Rogers\, Vice President Creative and Operations\, Innovation and Marketing at Univision Communications. Join MAGIC and Univision Communications\, Inc. on a discussion about advancing broadcast technology and cultivating new media opportunities. And if you now want to learn how all of this works – stop by and chat with MAGIC Department Chairperson\, Mauricio Ferrazza\, about the Virtual and Augmented Reality Technologies Certificate Program\,  an introductory course intended to give students insight into the Virtual and Augmented Reality industries. Besides offering quality instruction and knowledge\, this course also includes real life practical projects\, interviews with industry leaders and segments discussing the business aspect of the industry – specifically pertaining to business growth and opportunities within virtual reality for developers\, content creators and other entrepreneurs. #ThursdayTakeover AR/VR Night takes innovation to a new level!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/jet-to-the-future-of-augmented-and-virtual-reality-technology-at-venture-cafe-miami-thursdaytakeover-i-miami-dade-college-magic-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\,  Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:4155-1507219200-1507237200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
DESCRIPTION:Connect with hundreds of Miami’s amazing innovation and startup community every week. Gather to enjoy\, engage and learn from each other at our free Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café.\nThe Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering serves as a physical nexus for helping innovators and entrepreneurs find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality.  Through connections and scheduled programming\, Venture Cafe Miami is working to strengthen the growth of our innovation community. Please check our calendar for more information on weekly programs.\nNo need to RSVP\, and parking is free!\n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/thursday-gathering-venture-cafe-miami-73/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Hackathon,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Party Or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:7657-1507219200-1507237200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
DESCRIPTION:Connect with hundreds of Miami’s amazing innovation and startup community every week. Gather to enjoy\, engage and learn from each other at our free Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café.\nThe Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering serves as a physical nexus for helping innovators and entrepreneurs find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality.  Through connections and scheduled programming\, Venture Cafe Miami is working to strengthen the growth of our innovation community. Please check our calendar for more information on weekly programs.\nNo need to RSVP\, and parking is free!\n \n \n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/thursday-gathering-venture-cafe-miami-73-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Hackathon,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other,Party Or Social Gathering,Pitch Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Venture Cafe Miami":MAILTO:info@venturecafemiami.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:4154-1507199400-1507199400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Machine Learning Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:David Crook will be on site to answer questions\, provide technical guidance\, debug code or even business assistance for all things intelligent services\, data science and machine learning. Don’t even know what it is; thats ok\, drop by to find out. Organizations to individuals are all welcome to take advantage of this free time.\nDavid Crook is a Microsoft Technical Evangelist focused on Machine Learning\, Data Science and Intelligent Applications. He is previously from Microsoft Consulting Services where he focused on development operations. To see more information about David\, check out his blog: www.DaCrook.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/machine-learning-office-hours-71/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:7656-1507199400-1507199400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Machine Learning Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:David Crook will be on site to answer questions\, provide technical guidance\, debug code or even business assistance for all things intelligent services\, data science and machine learning. Don’t even know what it is; thats ok\, drop by to find out. Organizations to individuals are all welcome to take advantage of this free time.\nDavid Crook is a Microsoft Technical Evangelist focused on Machine Learning\, Data Science and Intelligent Applications. He is previously from Microsoft Consulting Services where he focused on development operations. To see more information about David\, check out his blog: www.DaCrook.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/machine-learning-office-hours-71-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115753
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:4153-1507194000-1507201200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Start-Up Doral Series City of Doral & Doral Chamber
DESCRIPTION:Start-Up Doral Series City of Doral & Doral Chamber\n“How to Start and Run a Successful Business in Doral”\n1st Thursday of Each Month 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | FREE Admission\n9:00 am – 10:00: Networking and City of Doral Staff “How to Start a Business in Doral”\n10:00 am – 11:00 am: Workshop Presentation\nToday’s Workshop:\n10:00 am – 11:00 am: “The real issues faced by real business owners!”\nIf you are like most business owners\, you spend the majority of your time working in your business instead of on your business. That means important planning issues can go unaddressed. realBUSINESS is an interactive\, video–based seminar that tackles these issues head on; no actors\, no scripts – only real stories about real concerns told by real business owners. The realBUSINESS seminar addresses these important questions: • What is the plan for my business when I retire?\nCan my business continue in the event of my or my partner’s untimely death or disability?\nHave I done everything I can to attract and retain my key employees?\nHave I given sufficient thought to who is the right successor to my business?\nDo I understand the importance of knowing what my business is worth?\nPlease RSVP by\nOctober 4th\, 2017\nPlease feel free to bring a guest\nSpeakers:\nJoe Arbolaez\njarbolaez@hotmail.com\nAlbert Chavez\nalbertchavez51@gmail.com\nAttention Doral Business Owners\nIf you have a business in Doral and you’d like to host one of our workshops\nplease email us at info@doralchamber.com\nThe “Start-Up Doral” workshops are offered free of charge through a partnership between the Doral Chamber of Commerce\, the City of Doral and local area businesses\, on the first Thursday of the month\, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Workshops are to be held at the Doral Government Center (3rd Floor Training Room)\, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace 33166.\nFee: Free\nRegister Now!\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeltb3tp762a6c26&llr=niazh9cab\nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nThe Doral Chamber of Commerce\n(305) 477-7600 / carmen@doralchamber.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/start-up-doral-series-city-of-doral-doral-chamber-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115758
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:7655-1507194000-1507201200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Start-Up Doral Series City of Doral & Doral Chamber
DESCRIPTION:Start-Up Doral Series City of Doral & Doral Chamber\n“How to Start and Run a Successful Business in Doral”\n1st Thursday of Each Month 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | FREE Admission\n9:00 am – 10:00: Networking and City of Doral Staff “How to Start a Business in Doral”\n10:00 am – 11:00 am: Workshop Presentation\nToday’s Workshop:\n10:00 am – 11:00 am: “The real issues faced by real business owners!”\nIf you are like most business owners\, you spend the majority of your time working in your business instead of on your business. That means important planning issues can go unaddressed. realBUSINESS is an interactive\, video–based seminar that tackles these issues head on; no actors\, no scripts – only real stories about real concerns told by real business owners. The realBUSINESS seminar addresses these important questions: • What is the plan for my business when I retire?\nCan my business continue in the event of my or my partner’s untimely death or disability?\nHave I done everything I can to attract and retain my key employees?\nHave I given sufficient thought to who is the right successor to my business?\nDo I understand the importance of knowing what my business is worth?\nPlease RSVP by\nOctober 4th\, 2017\nPlease feel free to bring a guest\nSpeakers:\nJoe Arbolaez\njarbolaez@hotmail.com\nAlbert Chavez\nalbertchavez51@gmail.com\nAttention Doral Business Owners\nIf you have a business in Doral and you’d like to host one of our workshops\nplease email us at info@doralchamber.com\nThe “Start-Up Doral” workshops are offered free of charge through a partnership between the Doral Chamber of Commerce\, the City of Doral and local area businesses\, on the first Thursday of the month\, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Workshops are to be held at the Doral Government Center (3rd Floor Training Room)\, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace 33166.\nFee: Free\nRegister Now!\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeltb3tp762a6c26&llr=niazh9cab\nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nThe Doral Chamber of Commerce\n(305) 477-7600 / carmen@doralchamber.com
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/start-up-doral-series-city-of-doral-doral-chamber-2-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115758
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:4152-1507141800-1507149000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Wyncode & Vetpreneur - Vets Who Code
DESCRIPTION:Wyncode is one of only a handful of code schools in the nation that accepts GI Bill. We have some incredible developers who transitioned from military life to tech life in 10 weeks. Come hear their incredible journeys on October 4th at Wynbase\nWe are proud to have Arturo Polanco\, Shannan Muench\, and Carlos Ramos speak about their journey into learning to code\, and how new opportunities have resulted from learning such a valuable skill set. This event is proudly co-hosted with Vetpreneur.\nArturo Polanco\nSoftware Engineer at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.\nCarlos Ramos\nCloud Associate Apprentice at Amazon Web Services\nShannan Muench\nEntrepreneur at Lasting Impressions Marketing\, Inc.\nThis event is proudly co-hosted with Vetpreneur.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wyncode-vetpreneur-vets-who-code/
LOCATION:400 NW 26th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115758
CREATED:20171001T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T195336Z
UID:7654-1507141800-1507149000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Wyncode & Vetpreneur - Vets Who Code
DESCRIPTION:Wyncode is one of only a handful of code schools in the nation that accepts GI Bill. We have some incredible developers who transitioned from military life to tech life in 10 weeks. Come hear their incredible journeys on October 4th at Wynbase\nWe are proud to have Arturo Polanco\, Shannan Muench\, and Carlos Ramos speak about their journey into learning to code\, and how new opportunities have resulted from learning such a valuable skill set. This event is proudly co-hosted with Vetpreneur.\nArturo Polanco\nSoftware Engineer at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.\nCarlos Ramos\nCloud Associate Apprentice at Amazon Web Services\nShannan Muench\nEntrepreneur at Lasting Impressions Marketing\, Inc.\nThis event is proudly co-hosted with Vetpreneur.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/wyncode-vetpreneur-vets-who-code-2/
LOCATION:400 NW 26th St\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115758
CREATED:20171003T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T195331Z
UID:4199-1507140000-1507140000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:StartUP FIU: Welcome to The Future
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to try Virtual Reality? Create objects with 3D printers? Meet FIU’s tech community? This is the event for you!\nWelcome to the Future. Join us and learn from over ten companies and and FIU organizations who will be showcasing their products in these emerging technologies. Experience virtual reality in first hand and have the opportunity to ask questions to founders and the makers of these projects themselves.\nThe event will be a very relaxed atmosphere with workshops on Virtually Reality\, Machine Learning\, and 3D printing for you to check out.\nFood and refreshments will be provided too!\n \nWho is this event for?\nThis event is ideal for individuals who are curious about these emerging technologies\, their application\, development and are interested in seeing first hand what are current ways they are being implemnted. If you are someone who wishes to network and meet other’s in your same wavelengths we encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and pass by! Welcome to the Future is open to everyone – from students and faculty to all residents of our South Florida community no matter your age. (We do ask\, that if you are 16 years or younger you please bring a legal guardian with you).\nWhat is StartUP FIU WEST KENDALL?\nStartUP FIU WEST KENDALL is a community space which aims to promote innovation and education within technology in the West Kendall community. Launching on the 25th of October\, our West Kendall space will be open to the community\, who will have access to events\, workshops and co-working space all free of charge.\nDirections to StartUP FIU and Parking:\nWe know FIU can be pretty confusing to get around! If you are visiting us from outside the university\, we highly suggest you Google Map: StartUP FIU to have the exact location. StartUP FIU is located in the MARC building on the third floor (circled in blue) . For community members there will be available parking in PG 1 and PG 2 (orange in the map below) on the lower levels with the Pay by Phone app. If there is no available parking spaces in PG 1 or PG 2 there will be spaces within P5 (labeled in green). If you have any troubling finding the building please call 305-348-7156.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-fiu-welcome-to-the-future/
LOCATION:11200 Southwest 8th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T115758
CREATED:20171003T195331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T195331Z
UID:7705-1507140000-1507140000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:StartUP FIU: Welcome to The Future
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to try Virtual Reality? Create objects with 3D printers? Meet FIU’s tech community? This is the event for you!\nWelcome to the Future. Join us and learn from over ten companies and and FIU organizations who will be showcasing their products in these emerging technologies. Experience virtual reality in first hand and have the opportunity to ask questions to founders and the makers of these projects themselves.\nThe event will be a very relaxed atmosphere with workshops on Virtually Reality\, Machine Learning\, and 3D printing for you to check out.\nFood and refreshments will be provided too!\n \nWho is this event for?\nThis event is ideal for individuals who are curious about these emerging technologies\, their application\, development and are interested in seeing first hand what are current ways they are being implemnted. If you are someone who wishes to network and meet other’s in your same wavelengths we encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and pass by! Welcome to the Future is open to everyone – from students and faculty to all residents of our South Florida community no matter your age. (We do ask\, that if you are 16 years or younger you please bring a legal guardian with you).\nWhat is StartUP FIU WEST KENDALL?\nStartUP FIU WEST KENDALL is a community space which aims to promote innovation and education within technology in the West Kendall community. Launching on the 25th of October\, our West Kendall space will be open to the community\, who will have access to events\, workshops and co-working space all free of charge.\nDirections to StartUP FIU and Parking:\nWe know FIU can be pretty confusing to get around! If you are visiting us from outside the university\, we highly suggest you Google Map: StartUP FIU to have the exact location. StartUP FIU is located in the MARC building on the third floor (circled in blue) . For community members there will be available parking in PG 1 and PG 2 (orange in the map below) on the lower levels with the Pay by Phone app. If there is no available parking spaces in PG 1 or PG 2 there will be spaces within P5 (labeled in green). If you have any troubling finding the building please call 305-348-7156.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-fiu-welcome-to-the-future-2/
LOCATION:11200 Southwest 8th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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