BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaunchpad.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Launch Pad REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160304 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:847-1456963200-1457049599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:MIAMI BEACH SMALL BUSINESS EXPO DESCRIPTION:Small Business Expo is the most anticipated networking event of the year for business professionals to learn about products & services to help their business exceed its goals\, network with other industry professionals & attend informative and cutting-edge workshops & seminars. If you are a business owner\, entrepreneur or someone that works for a small business you should attend this trade show & conference. Join us March 3rd from 9:30-4:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 WHY ATTEND? Network with thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs & start-ups. Establish hundreds of new contacts and reconnect with old ones. Attend FREE business critical workshops & seminars. Learn about new products and services that will help your business grow. Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry. Discover new and innovative technologies. It’s FREE to attend! SHARK TANK CASTING TEAM WILL BE LIVE AT THE EVENT To receive your free badge\, make sure to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-beach-small-business-expo/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Dr\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160304 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:6311-1456963200-1457049599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:MIAMI BEACH SMALL BUSINESS EXPO DESCRIPTION:Small Business Expo is the most anticipated networking event of the year for business professionals to learn about products & services to help their business exceed its goals\, network with other industry professionals & attend informative and cutting-edge workshops & seminars. If you are a business owner\, entrepreneur or someone that works for a small business you should attend this trade show & conference. Join us March 3rd from 9:30-4:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 WHY ATTEND? Network with thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs & start-ups. Establish hundreds of new contacts and reconnect with old ones. Attend FREE business critical workshops & seminars. Learn about new products and services that will help your business grow. Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry. Discover new and innovative technologies. It’s FREE to attend! SHARK TANK CASTING TEAM WILL BE LIVE AT THE EVENT To receive your free badge\, make sure to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-beach-small-business-expo-2/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Dr\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:565-1456997400-1457020800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Small Business Expo 2016 - Miami DESCRIPTION:FREE TO ATTEND! Miami’s largest Business to Business Trade Show\, Conference & Networking Event. Hosted in 14 of the Nation’s largest small business cities\, Small Business Expo brings together thousands of business owners and decision-makers to network\, attend business critical workshops\, build new business relationships and shop from vendors that provide unique products & services to help grow their business. Start-up to a Fortune 500\, this is a highly anticipated annual event that every business must attend! • Get leads & new customers • Network with peers in your industry • Shop for new innovative products & services • Be in the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time • Why not? It’s FREE TO ATTEND! Want to Exhibit? Call us today at 212.404.2345 or visit us online at TheSmallBusinessExpo.com. Put your company in front of thousands of business owners & decision makers! If you would like to register\, please visit\, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=kb1234 Watch our promo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-CWKgxKmBI Social Media: Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/SmallBusinessExpo Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebizexpo Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Thesmallbusinessexpo/posts Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmallBusinessExpo LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/small-business-expo URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/small-business-expo-2016-miami/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Drive\, Miami\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:6271-1456997400-1457020800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Small Business Expo 2016 - Miami DESCRIPTION:FREE TO ATTEND! Miami’s largest Business to Business Trade Show\, Conference & Networking Event. Hosted in 14 of the Nation’s largest small business cities\, Small Business Expo brings together thousands of business owners and decision-makers to network\, attend business critical workshops\, build new business relationships and shop from vendors that provide unique products & services to help grow their business. Start-up to a Fortune 500\, this is a highly anticipated annual event that every business must attend! • Get leads & new customers • Network with peers in your industry • Shop for new innovative products & services • Be in the RIGHT place at the RIGHT time • Why not? It’s FREE TO ATTEND! Want to Exhibit? Call us today at 212.404.2345 or visit us online at TheSmallBusinessExpo.com. Put your company in front of thousands of business owners & decision makers! If you would like to register\, please visit\, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=kb1234 Watch our promo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-CWKgxKmBI Social Media: Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/SmallBusinessExpo Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebizexpo Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Thesmallbusinessexpo/posts Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SmallBusinessExpo LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/small-business-expo URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/small-business-expo-2016-miami-3/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Drive\, Miami\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160227T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T195746Z UID:858-1456997400-1457024400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Small Business Expo 2016 - Miami DESCRIPTION:Small Business Expo is the most anticipated networking event of the year for business professionals to learn about products & services to help their business exceed its goals\, network with other industry professionals & attend informative and cutting-edge workshops & seminars. If you are a business owner\, entrepreneur or someone that works for a small business you should attend this trade show & conference. Join us March 3rd from 9:30-4:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 WHY ATTEND? Network with thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs & start-ups. Establish hundreds of new contacts and reconnect with old ones. Attend FREE business critical workshops & seminars. Learn about new products and services that will help your business grow. Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry. Discover new and innovative technologies. It’s FREE to attend! SHARK TANK CASTING TEAM WILL BE LIVE AT THE EVENT To receive your free badge\, make sure to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/small-business-expo-2016-miami-2/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Dr\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160227T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T195746Z UID:6315-1456997400-1457024400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Small Business Expo 2016 - Miami DESCRIPTION:Small Business Expo is the most anticipated networking event of the year for business professionals to learn about products & services to help their business exceed its goals\, network with other industry professionals & attend informative and cutting-edge workshops & seminars. If you are a business owner\, entrepreneur or someone that works for a small business you should attend this trade show & conference. Join us March 3rd from 9:30-4:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 WHY ATTEND? Network with thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs & start-ups. Establish hundreds of new contacts and reconnect with old ones. Attend FREE business critical workshops & seminars. Learn about new products and services that will help your business grow. Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry. Discover new and innovative technologies. It’s FREE to attend! SHARK TANK CASTING TEAM WILL BE LIVE AT THE EVENT To receive your free badge\, make sure to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/small-business-expo-2016-miami-2-2/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Dr\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:867-1457017200-1457035200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The Job Flea DESCRIPTION:We’re tired of hearing there are no innovative\, exciting jobs in Miami—and we know you are\, too. That’s why Arts + Entertainment District\, The New Tropic\, and the Talent Development Network are teaming up to present the Job Flea: a job and internship fair alongside an inspiring evening on the future of our economy\, our workforce\, and our city. We’re turning the traditional job fair on its head\, with offerings from the most compelling companies in South Florida\, plus an evening of talks and discussion with leading luminaries on the future of our economy and workforce\, set in a changing downtown neighborhood with food\, drink\, and music. CONFIRMED COMPANIES: Alma Advertising/DDBLatina Barry University Center for Social Change City of Miami City of Miami Beach CodeFever ecoTech Visions FIU Florida Atlantic University Florida Memorial University History Miami Knight Foundation Live Modern School of Music LiveNinja LYFT Macias Made At The Citadel Miami Dade County Public Schools Miami Dolphins Miami Heat Miami Marlins Miami-Dade County Miami-dade Transit New World Symphony Refresh Miami Rokk3r Labs St Thomas University Talent Development Network The New Tropic The Recording Academy Uber University of Miami Vizcaya Wolfsonian Workshop yellow pepper URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-job-flea/ LOCATION:1440 North Miami Avenue Miami\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:6320-1457017200-1457035200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:The Job Flea DESCRIPTION:We’re tired of hearing there are no innovative\, exciting jobs in Miami—and we know you are\, too. That’s why Arts + Entertainment District\, The New Tropic\, and the Talent Development Network are teaming up to present the Job Flea: a job and internship fair alongside an inspiring evening on the future of our economy\, our workforce\, and our city. We’re turning the traditional job fair on its head\, with offerings from the most compelling companies in South Florida\, plus an evening of talks and discussion with leading luminaries on the future of our economy and workforce\, set in a changing downtown neighborhood with food\, drink\, and music. CONFIRMED COMPANIES: Alma Advertising/DDBLatina Barry University Center for Social Change City of Miami City of Miami Beach CodeFever ecoTech Visions FIU Florida Atlantic University Florida Memorial University History Miami Knight Foundation Live Modern School of Music LiveNinja LYFT Macias Made At The Citadel Miami Dade County Public Schools Miami Dolphins Miami Heat Miami Marlins Miami-Dade County Miami-dade Transit New World Symphony Refresh Miami Rokk3r Labs St Thomas University Talent Development Network The New Tropic The Recording Academy Uber University of Miami Vizcaya Wolfsonian Workshop yellow pepper URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/the-job-flea-2/ LOCATION:1440 North Miami Avenue Miami\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:569-1457049600-1457168400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Inviting exhibitors to join us March 4th- 6th at the James L Knight Concention Center DESCRIPTION:Ticket Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-living-home-garden-expo-tickets-18918874864 Meet 100’s of Experts in the Home Remodeling & Garden Expo Shop\,Compare\, See \,Try and Buy. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/inviting-exhibitors-to-join-us-march-4th-6th-at-the-james-l-knight-concention-center/ LOCATION:400 SE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:6272-1457049600-1457168400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Inviting exhibitors to join us March 4th- 6th at the James L Knight Concention Center DESCRIPTION:Ticket Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/better-living-home-garden-expo-tickets-18918874864 Meet 100’s of Experts in the Home Remodeling & Garden Expo Shop\,Compare\, See \,Try and Buy. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/inviting-exhibitors-to-join-us-march-4th-6th-at-the-james-l-knight-concention-center-2/ LOCATION:400 SE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33131\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160202T170026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T170026Z UID:725-1457085600-1457096400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Shark Tank Open Casting Call! DESCRIPTION:EXCLUSIVELY FOR UM STUDENTS\, EMPLOYEES\, FACULTY\, AND DEGREE-HOLDING ALUMNI!\nShark Tank\, the critically acclaimed\, business-themed show is continuing the search for the best Entrepreneurs with the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Emmy-winning show features The Sharks – tough\, self-made\, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons who give budding entrepreneurs the chance to make their American dreams come true; potentially securing deals that could make them millionaires.\nIf you’re a student\, faculty member or alumnus and you’ve got a great product or business and need an investment to propel you forward\, the University of Miami is providing you the opportunity to meet the casting team of Shark Tank. Come by the Storer Auditorium in the School of Business Administration on Friday\, March 4th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to get information on the upcoming season and application process.\nPlease arrive ready to pitch to the producers. In order to participate\, you must complete the APPLICATION FORMS and submit them during the day of the casting call. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/shark-tank-open-casting-call/ LOCATION:University of Miami – School of Business Storer Auditorium\, 5250 University Dr. \, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33146\, US CATEGORIES:TLP Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaunchpad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/101317308-shark-tank-mezz_0.1910x1000.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Launch Pad":MAILTO:um@thelaunchpad.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160202T170026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T170026Z UID:6276-1457085600-1457096400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Shark Tank Open Casting Call! DESCRIPTION:EXCLUSIVELY FOR UM STUDENTS\, EMPLOYEES\, FACULTY\, AND DEGREE-HOLDING ALUMNI!\nShark Tank\, the critically acclaimed\, business-themed show is continuing the search for the best Entrepreneurs with the best businesses and products that America has to offer. The Emmy-winning show features The Sharks – tough\, self-made\, multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons who give budding entrepreneurs the chance to make their American dreams come true; potentially securing deals that could make them millionaires.\nIf you’re a student\, faculty member or alumnus and you’ve got a great product or business and need an investment to propel you forward\, the University of Miami is providing you the opportunity to meet the casting team of Shark Tank. Come by the Storer Auditorium in the School of Business Administration on Friday\, March 4th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. to get information on the upcoming season and application process.\nPlease arrive ready to pitch to the producers. In order to participate\, you must complete the APPLICATION FORMS and submit them during the day of the casting call. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/shark-tank-open-casting-call-2/ LOCATION:University of Miami – School of Business Storer Auditorium\, 5250 University Dr. \, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33146\, US CATEGORIES:TLP Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thelaunchpad.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/101317308-shark-tank-mezz_0.1910x1000.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Launch Pad":MAILTO:um@thelaunchpad.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:850-1457116200-1457127000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Ironhack Miami Hackshow DESCRIPTION:On March 4\, our students from all corners of the world will present the fully functioning web apps they built on 400+ hours of learning Ruby on Rails\, Javascript\, HTML/CSS and lots of coffee. Our Hackshow will exhibit the top 5 web apps\, as chosen by a panel jury\, and you get to vote for the first place winner! You’ll also get to meet the rest of our students as they showcase their own apps on interactive project displays. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ironhack-miami-hackshow/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:6312-1457116200-1457127000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Ironhack Miami Hackshow DESCRIPTION:On March 4\, our students from all corners of the world will present the fully functioning web apps they built on 400+ hours of learning Ruby on Rails\, Javascript\, HTML/CSS and lots of coffee. Our Hackshow will exhibit the top 5 web apps\, as chosen by a panel jury\, and you get to vote for the first place winner! You’ll also get to meet the rest of our students as they showcase their own apps on interactive project displays. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ironhack-miami-hackshow-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160211T144049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T144049Z UID:779-1457118000-1457287200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 Hack-For-Good DESCRIPTION:Miami Tech\, it’s time to do some good for your community!  Refresh Miami is teaming up with Wyncode Academy and Code for Miami to host Hack-For-Good. Hack-For-Good pairs local nonprofits with the top tech talent in Miami to come up with solutions to their biggest challenges. Taking place in the heart of Wynwood\, the hackathon is all about building real tools that can help charities and nonprofits in our local community do more with what they have and make an even bigger impact on the lives of Miami residents. Coinciding with CodeAcross and International Open Data Day\, this hackathon is open to coders\, marketers\, designers\, and Miami tech enthusiasts. Agenda: Friday\, March 4\, 2016 (evening): Kickoff Party! Nonprofit Presentations and Formation of Teams Saturday\, March 5\, 2016 (all day): Hacking and Q&A sessions with nonprofit representatives Sunday\, March 6\, 2016 (all day): First round of judging\, Pitch refinements\, Final Presentations and Award Ceremony Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-hack-for-good/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160211T144049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T144049Z UID:6283-1457118000-1457287200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 Hack-For-Good DESCRIPTION:Miami Tech\, it’s time to do some good for your community!  Refresh Miami is teaming up with Wyncode Academy and Code for Miami to host Hack-For-Good. Hack-For-Good pairs local nonprofits with the top tech talent in Miami to come up with solutions to their biggest challenges. Taking place in the heart of Wynwood\, the hackathon is all about building real tools that can help charities and nonprofits in our local community do more with what they have and make an even bigger impact on the lives of Miami residents. Coinciding with CodeAcross and International Open Data Day\, this hackathon is open to coders\, marketers\, designers\, and Miami tech enthusiasts. Agenda: Friday\, March 4\, 2016 (evening): Kickoff Party! Nonprofit Presentations and Formation of Teams Saturday\, March 5\, 2016 (all day): Hacking and Q&A sessions with nonprofit representatives Sunday\, March 6\, 2016 (all day): First round of judging\, Pitch refinements\, Final Presentations and Award Ceremony Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-hack-for-good-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:5991-1457272800-1457272800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:GOOGLE 2 – CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR EQUALITY: WHEN WOMEN CALL THE SHOTS DESCRIPTION:GOOGLE SEMINAR SERIES ON GENDER & RACIAL GAPS IN FILM & TECH Prominent women filmmakers discussing their perspectives on calling-the-artistic-shots. When women are in the director’s chair\, how does the atmosphere in pre-production\, on a set\, or in the editing and sound mixing suites change? How are decisions on hiring creative collaborators approached? These and other potentially explosive issues are brought to the foreground by some of the woman who have helmed feature films at this year’s Festival. Panelists include Rebecca Miller(Maggie’s Plan)\, Dawn Porter (Trapped) and Lorene Scafaria (The Meddler). URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/google-2-cultivating-an-environment-for-equality-when-women-call-the-shots/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Building 8th – 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181626 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:6322-1457272800-1457272800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:GOOGLE 2 – CULTIVATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR EQUALITY: WHEN WOMEN CALL THE SHOTS DESCRIPTION:GOOGLE SEMINAR SERIES ON GENDER & RACIAL GAPS IN FILM & TECH Prominent women filmmakers discussing their perspectives on calling-the-artistic-shots. When women are in the director’s chair\, how does the atmosphere in pre-production\, on a set\, or in the editing and sound mixing suites change? How are decisions on hiring creative collaborators approached? These and other potentially explosive issues are brought to the foreground by some of the woman who have helmed feature films at this year’s Festival. Panelists include Rebecca Miller(Maggie’s Plan)\, Dawn Porter (Trapped) and Lorene Scafaria (The Meddler). URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/google-2-cultivating-an-environment-for-equality-when-women-call-the-shots-2/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Building 8th – 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160215T144057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160215T144057Z UID:795-1457373600-1457380800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Herald Business Plan Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Join us March 7 for a lively discussion and Q&A with our panel of experts sharing advice on launching your business\, formulating a winning short business summary and pitching to investors. Also hear from a couple of previous Business Plan Challenge winners about their entrepreneurial experiences. You don’t have to enter the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge to attend our Bootcamp\, but of course we hope you will. Our discussion will be led by: * Melissa Krinzman\, the Managing Partner of Krillion Ventures\, a $50 million Miami-based early stage venture capital firm that actively invests in financial services\, transportation\, logistics\, real estate and health startups. Her fund has invested in 17 early-stage companies\, nine of which have South Florida roots. She is also a veteran Business Plan Challenge judge. * Mark Kingdon\, a three-time tech CEO (Organic\, SecondLife and NiftyThrifty) and an investor in two dozen early stage companies. His portfolio includes Twitter\, TheRealReal\, OfferUp\, Refinery20 and three Miami-based companies (EveryPost\, Sktchy and HYP3R). This event will be at 6 p.m. March 7 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium\, Room 1261 in Building 1. The Bootcamp is free but registration is required. When you register\, the form will allow you to tell us the questions you would most like our panel to answer. Don’t be shy – this way we can tailor the program as much as possible to our audience. Register here: https://businessplanbootcamp.bpt.me Questions: ndahlberg@miamiherald.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-herald-business-plan-bootcamp/ LOCATION:inner-4 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160215T144057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160215T144057Z UID:6286-1457373600-1457380800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Herald Business Plan Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Join us March 7 for a lively discussion and Q&A with our panel of experts sharing advice on launching your business\, formulating a winning short business summary and pitching to investors. Also hear from a couple of previous Business Plan Challenge winners about their entrepreneurial experiences. You don’t have to enter the Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge to attend our Bootcamp\, but of course we hope you will. Our discussion will be led by: * Melissa Krinzman\, the Managing Partner of Krillion Ventures\, a $50 million Miami-based early stage venture capital firm that actively invests in financial services\, transportation\, logistics\, real estate and health startups. Her fund has invested in 17 early-stage companies\, nine of which have South Florida roots. She is also a veteran Business Plan Challenge judge. * Mark Kingdon\, a three-time tech CEO (Organic\, SecondLife and NiftyThrifty) and an investor in two dozen early stage companies. His portfolio includes Twitter\, TheRealReal\, OfferUp\, Refinery20 and three Miami-based companies (EveryPost\, Sktchy and HYP3R). This event will be at 6 p.m. March 7 at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus Auditorium\, Room 1261 in Building 1. The Bootcamp is free but registration is required. When you register\, the form will allow you to tell us the questions you would most like our panel to answer. Don’t be shy – this way we can tailor the program as much as possible to our audience. Register here: https://businessplanbootcamp.bpt.me Questions: ndahlberg@miamiherald.com URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-herald-business-plan-bootcamp-2/ LOCATION:inner-4 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:853-1457373600-1457380800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:UDINE: The Viral Phenomenon DESCRIPTION:What does it take to make a YouTube video go viral? Join us for an interactive\, intimate session with Fabio Zaffagnini – an expert in social innovation\, crowd funding\, crowd sourcing campaigns and product design; only @ UDINE. The iPic Ultimate Digital Industry Networking Event is a grassroots ultimate networking experience series and think-thank where urban creatives\, digital gurus\, tech-hackers\, hipsters\, digital & IT executives and entrepreneurs gather to get inspired\, learn and connect the old school way – “IN PERSON”. Hosted by Fabio Zaffagnini\, the creator of the “www.rockin1000.com”\, a crowd-funded event where 1000 musicians played a Foo Fighters’ song\, whose video went viral on the web with more than 30 million views. TICKETS on sale now! $30 – includes admission to the event\, two cocktails\, and passed appetizers. In three locations: March 7th – North Miami Beach\, FL March 8th – Houston\, TX March 9th – Westwood\, CA MEET & GREET COCKTAIL RECEPTION / 6PM INTRODUCTION / 6:45 PM FABIO ZAFFAGNINI + PANEL DISCUSSION / 7PM INTERACTIVE Q&A / 7:30 PM CLOSING RECEPTION / 8PM URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/udine-the-viral-phenomenon/ LOCATION:3701 NE 163rd Street\, North Miami Beach\, FL\, 33160\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:6313-1457373600-1457380800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:UDINE: The Viral Phenomenon DESCRIPTION:What does it take to make a YouTube video go viral? Join us for an interactive\, intimate session with Fabio Zaffagnini – an expert in social innovation\, crowd funding\, crowd sourcing campaigns and product design; only @ UDINE. The iPic Ultimate Digital Industry Networking Event is a grassroots ultimate networking experience series and think-thank where urban creatives\, digital gurus\, tech-hackers\, hipsters\, digital & IT executives and entrepreneurs gather to get inspired\, learn and connect the old school way – “IN PERSON”. Hosted by Fabio Zaffagnini\, the creator of the “www.rockin1000.com”\, a crowd-funded event where 1000 musicians played a Foo Fighters’ song\, whose video went viral on the web with more than 30 million views. TICKETS on sale now! $30 – includes admission to the event\, two cocktails\, and passed appetizers. In three locations: March 7th – North Miami Beach\, FL March 8th – Houston\, TX March 9th – Westwood\, CA MEET & GREET COCKTAIL RECEPTION / 6PM INTRODUCTION / 6:45 PM FABIO ZAFFAGNINI + PANEL DISCUSSION / 7PM INTERACTIVE Q&A / 7:30 PM CLOSING RECEPTION / 8PM URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/udine-the-viral-phenomenon-2/ LOCATION:3701 NE 163rd Street\, North Miami Beach\, FL\, 33160\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160227T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T195746Z UID:859-1457460000-1457467200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:LaunchCode Presents: South Florida Speaks JavaScript DESCRIPTION:One of South Florida’s great strengths is our incredible diversity– cultural\, intellectual\, and linguistic. We speak languages from across the globe\, English\, Spanish\, Creole… But do you speak code? Or more specifically\, do you speak JavaScript or want to learn? Come join us for the second in a series of South Florida Speaks LaunchCode events which will highlight some of the most popular software development languages and technologies being used today. Our panel of experienced JavaScript developers will discuss the many ways in which “the language of the web” is continually increasing in developer popularity and commercial application through technologies like NodeJS\, Angular\, Meteor\, and more. Additionally\, LaunchCode team members will be on hand to discuss how you can translate your interest and JavaScript skills into your dream job in development through the LaunchCode Apprenticeship Program. You can APPLY to the LaunchCode Apprenticeship Program here! Many voices. One language. South Florida speaks LaunchCode. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/launchcode-presents-south-florida-speaks-javascript/ LOCATION:315 N.E. 2nd Ave Bldg 8\, 5th Fl\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160227T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160227T195746Z UID:6316-1457460000-1457467200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:LaunchCode Presents: South Florida Speaks JavaScript DESCRIPTION:One of South Florida’s great strengths is our incredible diversity– cultural\, intellectual\, and linguistic. We speak languages from across the globe\, English\, Spanish\, Creole… But do you speak code? Or more specifically\, do you speak JavaScript or want to learn? Come join us for the second in a series of South Florida Speaks LaunchCode events which will highlight some of the most popular software development languages and technologies being used today. Our panel of experienced JavaScript developers will discuss the many ways in which “the language of the web” is continually increasing in developer popularity and commercial application through technologies like NodeJS\, Angular\, Meteor\, and more. Additionally\, LaunchCode team members will be on hand to discuss how you can translate your interest and JavaScript skills into your dream job in development through the LaunchCode Apprenticeship Program. You can APPLY to the LaunchCode Apprenticeship Program here! Many voices. One language. South Florida speaks LaunchCode. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/launchcode-presents-south-florida-speaks-javascript-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. 2nd Ave Bldg 8\, 5th Fl\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:5992-1457460000-1457470800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:STARTUP GRIND HOSTS XAVIER GONZALEZ (EMERGE AMERICAS) DESCRIPTION:Xavier Gonzalez serves as the CEO of eMerge Americas\, helping lead the effort to establish Miami as the technology hub of the Americas. In this Fireside Chat we’ll learn how under Gonzalez’s leadership eMerge Americas has grown to attract more than 10\,000 attendees from over 50 countries\, more than 500 participating companies\, 125 innovative startups\, and 1 billion media impressions worldwide. Let’s explore how companies from around the world connect\, collaborate\, get funded and advance together beginning with a spark at eMerge Americas! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-grind-hosts-xavier-gonzalez-emerge-americas/ LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160308T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:6323-1457460000-1457470800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:STARTUP GRIND HOSTS XAVIER GONZALEZ (EMERGE AMERICAS) DESCRIPTION:Xavier Gonzalez serves as the CEO of eMerge Americas\, helping lead the effort to establish Miami as the technology hub of the Americas. In this Fireside Chat we’ll learn how under Gonzalez’s leadership eMerge Americas has grown to attract more than 10\,000 attendees from over 50 countries\, more than 500 participating companies\, 125 innovative startups\, and 1 billion media impressions worldwide. Let’s explore how companies from around the world connect\, collaborate\, get funded and advance together beginning with a spark at eMerge Americas! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-grind-hosts-xavier-gonzalez-emerge-americas-2/ LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160309T195341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T195341Z UID:918-1457546400-1457553600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Whatsapp Marketing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The first WhatsappMarketing workshop to learn about whatsapp marketing Strategies and Cases Studies. You’ve probably heard of Facebook Advertising\, Twitter Ads\, Google Adwords\, and Whatsapp but are you using it to your advantage? Expert Mobile strategist\, Gonzalo Gómez Rufino of WhatsappMarketing\, will be leading this workshop to help you learn and create your whatsapp marketing campaigns. How to use WhatsappAlertas.com to attract more customers as contests\, handle databases\, generate buzz whatsapp\, and create your whatsapp marketing loyalty campaigns with WhatsappMarketing.es plataform. Find out about the best practices & Cases Studies for Whatsapp Marketing.  Walk away knowing more about how to strategically use WhatsappMarketing and boost your bottom line. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/whatsapp-marketing-workshop/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160309T195341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T195341Z UID:6340-1457546400-1457553600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Whatsapp Marketing Workshop DESCRIPTION:The first WhatsappMarketing workshop to learn about whatsapp marketing Strategies and Cases Studies. You’ve probably heard of Facebook Advertising\, Twitter Ads\, Google Adwords\, and Whatsapp but are you using it to your advantage? Expert Mobile strategist\, Gonzalo Gómez Rufino of WhatsappMarketing\, will be leading this workshop to help you learn and create your whatsapp marketing campaigns. How to use WhatsappAlertas.com to attract more customers as contests\, handle databases\, generate buzz whatsapp\, and create your whatsapp marketing loyalty campaigns with WhatsappMarketing.es plataform. Find out about the best practices & Cases Studies for Whatsapp Marketing.  Walk away knowing more about how to strategically use WhatsappMarketing and boost your bottom line. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/whatsapp-marketing-workshop-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160308T195337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T195337Z UID:913-1457550000-1457560800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Adobe Creative Jam - Miami DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A #CREATIVEJAM Please join us on March 9th for a Creative Jam\, an inspiring two-part design experience that demonstrates and celebrates creativity. The Adobe Creative Cloud team will host the Creative Jam presentations. This one-hour design showcase highlights the work of 3 local creative leaders. At the same time\, in the next room\, Designers will be competing in the Creative Jam tournament\, a 3-hour design charrette showdown. This event will have two categories: Visual Design and Motion Design. Once the Creative Jam presentations wrap\, tournament participants will take the stage to share their creations with you. As part of the audience\, you’ll vote on each submission and select the People’s Choice winner. There will also be Grand Prize winners decided by a group of Judges! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/adobe-creative-jam-miami/ LOCATION:4040 NE 2nd Avenue \, Miami Design District \, FL\, 33137\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160309T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T181627 CREATED:20160308T195337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160308T195337Z UID:6339-1457550000-1457560800@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Adobe Creative Jam - Miami DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A #CREATIVEJAM Please join us on March 9th for a Creative Jam\, an inspiring two-part design experience that demonstrates and celebrates creativity. The Adobe Creative Cloud team will host the Creative Jam presentations. This one-hour design showcase highlights the work of 3 local creative leaders. At the same time\, in the next room\, Designers will be competing in the Creative Jam tournament\, a 3-hour design charrette showdown. This event will have two categories: Visual Design and Motion Design. Once the Creative Jam presentations wrap\, tournament participants will take the stage to share their creations with you. As part of the audience\, you’ll vote on each submission and select the People’s Choice winner. There will also be Grand Prize winners decided by a group of Judges! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/adobe-creative-jam-miami-2/ LOCATION:4040 NE 2nd Avenue \, Miami Design District \, FL\, 33137\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR