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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-49/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T103000
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CREATED:20170501T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195244Z
UID:7206-1493893800-1493893800@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-49-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195244Z
UID:3623-1493888400-1493895600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:City of Doral & Doral Chamber of Commerce: StartUp Doral ™  Thursday\, May 4th
DESCRIPTION:City of Doral & Doral Chamber of Commerce:\nStartUp Doral ™\nThursday\, May 4th\, 2017\nStart-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:\n“Get Found on Google Search and Maps”\nWant to get found on Google Search and Maps? This presentation introduces Google My Business\, a free tool to manage your business information across Google. It’s the easiest way to help your business be found online.\nFUTURE WORKSHOPS: First Thursday of Every Month\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 at:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee0v5ins0eb2724b&llr=niazh9cab\nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nThe Doral Chamber of Commerce\n(305) 477-7600 / carmen@doralchamber.com\nWhere\nDoral Government Center\n8401 NW 53rd Terr\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/city-of-doral-doral-chamber-of-commerce-startup-doral-thursday-may-4th/
LOCATION:8401 NW 53rd Terr\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170504T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195244Z
UID:7205-1493888400-1493895600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:City of Doral & Doral Chamber of Commerce: StartUp Doral ™  Thursday\, May 4th
DESCRIPTION:City of Doral & Doral Chamber of Commerce:\nStartUp Doral ™\nThursday\, May 4th\, 2017\nStart-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:\n“Get Found on Google Search and Maps”\nWant to get found on Google Search and Maps? This presentation introduces Google My Business\, a free tool to manage your business information across Google. It’s the easiest way to help your business be found online.\nFUTURE WORKSHOPS: First Thursday of Every Month\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 at:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee0v5ins0eb2724b&llr=niazh9cab\nContact:\nCarmen Lopez\nThe Doral Chamber of Commerce\n(305) 477-7600 / carmen@doralchamber.com\nWhere\nDoral Government Center\n8401 NW 53rd Terr\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/city-of-doral-doral-chamber-of-commerce-startup-doral-thursday-may-4th-2/
LOCATION:8401 NW 53rd Terr\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195244Z
UID:3622-1493836200-1493843400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Spark Miami Freelancers Meetup: Public Speaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Freelancers Union SPARK!\nWe host meetups for freelancers by freelancers: we invite you to bring your expertise\, questions\, and elevator pitches to the table to workshop and discuss.\nJoin us on the first Wednesday of every month (and our Facebook group for in-between events) to meet other entrepreneurs in the area\, get inspired\, and talk about stuff like…\nMAY’S SPARK:\nPublic speaking skills are the bedrock of a dynamic presentation\, pitch\, or even just day-to-day communications.\nAt May’s SPARK workshop\, we’ll cover the following aspects of Public Speaking:\n– Prioritizing preparation\n– Strategies to relieve anxiety\n– Embracing the short and sweet\n– Fine-tuning body language cues\nThere will also be time to network with other freelancers who may be able to offer tips and tricks you hadn’t considered before.\n****\nParking – Proceed into the Parking Garage Next to Home Goods\, turn left and park on L2.\nWe are located in Suite #230\n3401-118 N. Miami Ave.\,\nMiami\, FL 33127\nParking Prices\n1 Hours = $2.00\n2 Hours = $3.00\n3 Hours = $4.00\nIf you get lost please call 347-918-4483\nRSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spark-miami-freelancers-meetup-public-speaking-workshop-tickets-33459832259?aff=refresh\nSPARK is built on the premise that we’re stronger together than we are on our own.\nCheck out our Miami Facebook group to swap jobs\, resources\, and meet other people who love their “boss!”\nThe national conversation is live at #FreelanceSPARK. Join us in a whole bunch of cities cities across the country!\nQuick tips:\nYes\, this event is for freelancers of all industries. We’re all connected by our efforts to succeed in the gig economy.\nNo\, this event will not be taped- it’s a meetup!\nSometimes we do bring in an expert speaker- we’ll announce that above.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/spark-miami-freelancers-meetup-public-speaking-workshop/
LOCATION:3401 N. Miami Ave #230\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Spark Miami Freelancers":MAILTO:spark305leaders@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195244Z
UID:7204-1493836200-1493843400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Spark Miami Freelancers Meetup: Public Speaking Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Freelancers Union SPARK!\nWe host meetups for freelancers by freelancers: we invite you to bring your expertise\, questions\, and elevator pitches to the table to workshop and discuss.\nJoin us on the first Wednesday of every month (and our Facebook group for in-between events) to meet other entrepreneurs in the area\, get inspired\, and talk about stuff like…\nMAY’S SPARK:\nPublic speaking skills are the bedrock of a dynamic presentation\, pitch\, or even just day-to-day communications.\nAt May’s SPARK workshop\, we’ll cover the following aspects of Public Speaking:\n– Prioritizing preparation\n– Strategies to relieve anxiety\n– Embracing the short and sweet\n– Fine-tuning body language cues\nThere will also be time to network with other freelancers who may be able to offer tips and tricks you hadn’t considered before.\n****\nParking – Proceed into the Parking Garage Next to Home Goods\, turn left and park on L2.\nWe are located in Suite #230\n3401-118 N. Miami Ave.\,\nMiami\, FL 33127\nParking Prices\n1 Hours = $2.00\n2 Hours = $3.00\n3 Hours = $4.00\nIf you get lost please call 347-918-4483\nRSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spark-miami-freelancers-meetup-public-speaking-workshop-tickets-33459832259?aff=refresh\nSPARK is built on the premise that we’re stronger together than we are on our own.\nCheck out our Miami Facebook group to swap jobs\, resources\, and meet other people who love their “boss!”\nThe national conversation is live at #FreelanceSPARK. Join us in a whole bunch of cities cities across the country!\nQuick tips:\nYes\, this event is for freelancers of all industries. We’re all connected by our efforts to succeed in the gig economy.\nNo\, this event will not be taped- it’s a meetup!\nSometimes we do bring in an expert speaker- we’ll announce that above.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/spark-miami-freelancers-meetup-public-speaking-workshop-2/
LOCATION:3401 N. Miami Ave #230\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Spark Miami Freelancers":MAILTO:spark305leaders@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3619-1493834400-1493845200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:TechWalk – When Fashion Meets Technology
DESCRIPTION:The fashion industry offers numerous runways to choose the way one wants to dress for work or leisure\, an opportunity to showcase a desired image. Discover how social media accelerates new styles and concepts\, and technology developments such as 3-D printing\, and wearable art enable new fashion creations. Hear some ways that software has altered the way clothes and accessories are designed\, made\, & delivered\, and broadened the sector beyond catwalks\, trendy advertisements\, and store sales.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/techwalk-when-fashion-meets-technology/
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CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="MITEF of South Florida":MAILTO: jbailey@mitforumfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7203-1493834400-1493845200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:TechWalk – When Fashion Meets Technology
DESCRIPTION:The fashion industry offers numerous runways to choose the way one wants to dress for work or leisure\, an opportunity to showcase a desired image. Discover how social media accelerates new styles and concepts\, and technology developments such as 3-D printing\, and wearable art enable new fashion creations. Hear some ways that software has altered the way clothes and accessories are designed\, made\, & delivered\, and broadened the sector beyond catwalks\, trendy advertisements\, and store sales.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/techwalk-when-fashion-meets-technology-2/
LOCATION:Array\, Array\, Array\, Array
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="MITEF of South Florida":MAILTO: jbailey@mitforumfl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3616-1493834400-1493839800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:StartUP FIU Cohort 3 Application Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to StartUP FIU’s Cohort 3 Application Launch Party! Wifredo (Wifi) Fernández\, the Associate Director of StartUP FIU and co-founder of The Lab Miami\, will lead the discussion on how to apply to the StartUP FIU Empower Accelerator program.\nCome network with fellow students\, faculty\, alumni\, and members of the community that are also interested in startups\, entrepreneurship and innovation.\nWe will be celebrating the opening of applications for Cohort 3 and advisors and StartUP FIU team members will be available to help you with questions regarding the application and the program. Roundtables on entrepreneurial subjects such as social entrepreneurship\, artificial intelligence and design thinking will be available for those who are interested.\nCome out for a fun evening with us\, where you can bring friends\, business partners\, fellow idea creators and where you can potentially meet new team members or future friends. We look forward to having you attend!\n*Food will be provided.\nAgenda:\n5.30 – Meet & Greet\n6.30 – Opening Remarks\n6.45 – Application Q&A\n7.45 – Round Table Activities\nAbout Wifredo Fernández\nWifredo “Wifi” Fernández is the Associate Director of StartUP FIU. He is also the Co-Founder of The LAB Miami\, a startup community hub in Wynwood. Previously\, Wifredo was Founding Director of The Idea Center at Miami Dade College\, a student startup incubator. He serves on the Board of Trustees of OurKids\, which manages the foster youth system of care in Miami-Dade/Monroe counties. He is a guest lecturer in the City Sciences Master’s program at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid and is an adviser to the Urban.Us fund. Wifi was a Teach For America corps member in Washington\, D.C.\, where he taught five different grade levels of Spanish\, Math and Social Studies. He was selected to the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School and is a graduate of the Miami Fellows Leadership Program. He holds degrees from American University and the University of Pennsylvania.\nJoin us in Slack: https://startupfiu.slack.com/signup
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-fiu-cohort-3-application-launch-party/
LOCATION:11200 Southwest 8th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7202-1493834400-1493839800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:StartUP FIU Cohort 3 Application Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to StartUP FIU’s Cohort 3 Application Launch Party! Wifredo (Wifi) Fernández\, the Associate Director of StartUP FIU and co-founder of The Lab Miami\, will lead the discussion on how to apply to the StartUP FIU Empower Accelerator program.\nCome network with fellow students\, faculty\, alumni\, and members of the community that are also interested in startups\, entrepreneurship and innovation.\nWe will be celebrating the opening of applications for Cohort 3 and advisors and StartUP FIU team members will be available to help you with questions regarding the application and the program. Roundtables on entrepreneurial subjects such as social entrepreneurship\, artificial intelligence and design thinking will be available for those who are interested.\nCome out for a fun evening with us\, where you can bring friends\, business partners\, fellow idea creators and where you can potentially meet new team members or future friends. We look forward to having you attend!\n*Food will be provided.\nAgenda:\n5.30 – Meet & Greet\n6.30 – Opening Remarks\n6.45 – Application Q&A\n7.45 – Round Table Activities\nAbout Wifredo Fernández\nWifredo “Wifi” Fernández is the Associate Director of StartUP FIU. He is also the Co-Founder of The LAB Miami\, a startup community hub in Wynwood. Previously\, Wifredo was Founding Director of The Idea Center at Miami Dade College\, a student startup incubator. He serves on the Board of Trustees of OurKids\, which manages the foster youth system of care in Miami-Dade/Monroe counties. He is a guest lecturer in the City Sciences Master’s program at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid and is an adviser to the Urban.Us fund. Wifi was a Teach For America corps member in Washington\, D.C.\, where he taught five different grade levels of Spanish\, Math and Social Studies. He was selected to the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School and is a graduate of the Miami Fellows Leadership Program. He holds degrees from American University and the University of Pennsylvania.\nJoin us in Slack: https://startupfiu.slack.com/signup
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/startup-fiu-cohort-3-application-launch-party-2/
LOCATION:11200 Southwest 8th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33326\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3615-1493802000-1493807400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Waffle Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Waffle Wednesday is a local Miami community event hosted at the LiveNinja offices in Wynwood\, Miami. Every Wednesday morning (except for the last Wednesday of the month – check out our Waffles After Work event) we cook up delicious waffles in our office and host local entrepreneurs\, artists\, activists\, and more to mingle over breakfast and some brief presentations by our weekly featured guests. We are sponsored by the Knight Foundation\, and are honored to be considered a staple in the Miami entrpreneurial and tech communities.\nAs always\, we want this to be an open conversation! Bring your ideas\, questions\, and we will bring waffles\, coffee\, juices and fruits.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/waffle-wednesday/
LOCATION:120 Northwest 25th Street Loft 301\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7201-1493802000-1493807400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Waffle Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Waffle Wednesday is a local Miami community event hosted at the LiveNinja offices in Wynwood\, Miami. Every Wednesday morning (except for the last Wednesday of the month – check out our Waffles After Work event) we cook up delicious waffles in our office and host local entrepreneurs\, artists\, activists\, and more to mingle over breakfast and some brief presentations by our weekly featured guests. We are sponsored by the Knight Foundation\, and are honored to be considered a staple in the Miami entrpreneurial and tech communities.\nAs always\, we want this to be an open conversation! Bring your ideas\, questions\, and we will bring waffles\, coffee\, juices and fruits.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/waffle-wednesday-15/
LOCATION:120 Northwest 25th Street Loft 301\, Miami\, FL\, 33172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3614-1493798400-1493830800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks for Business 
Wednesday\, May 3rd\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Seminar 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 and make you competent in it’s use!\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – QuickBooks Course\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch (On Your Own)\nCourse Fee: $147.00 – Regular Price $249.00\n– Free Copy of “QuickBooks 2014: The Missing Manual” Book in PDF\n– Free RETAKE – Within 6 Months\n– Free QuickBooks Short Cuts Sheet\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:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edjum7vuf49ee27c&llr=niazh9cab\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/quickbooks-for-business-%e2%80%a8wednesday-may-3rd-2017/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7200-1493798400-1493830800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks for Business 
Wednesday\, May 3rd\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Seminar 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 and make you competent in it’s use!\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Registration and Networking\n9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – QuickBooks Course\n12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch (On Your Own)\nCourse Fee: $147.00 – Regular Price $249.00\n– Free Copy of “QuickBooks 2014: The Missing Manual” Book in PDF\n– Free RETAKE – Within 6 Months\n– Free QuickBooks Short Cuts Sheet\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:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edjum7vuf49ee27c&llr=niazh9cab\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/quickbooks-for-business-%e2%80%a8wednesday-may-3rd-2017-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3613-1493719200-1493744400@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-28/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7199-1493719200-1493744400@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-28-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3612-1493712000-1493728200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing (SMM) | Tuesday\,  May 2\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Social Media Marketing (SMM) | Tuesday\,  May 2\, 2017\n| Mastery Basic & Advanced Strategies\nImplement a real\, practical Social Media Marketing Strategy that provides positive Return On Investment (ROI) for Small\, Medium and Large businesses\, Entrepreneurs\, Franchisees\, and Local Business owners. Students will be able to immediately apply proprietary formulas such as G.A.S. and C.C.E.\, along with understanding Social Media M-Levels and how it applies to the implementation of practical Social Media Marketing strategies. Students will learn conventional Social Media tools along with non-conventional but powerful ones!\nThis Social Media Marketing course in meant for business owners\, managers and entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to effectively market their business and achieve positive Return On Investment (ROI). Whether you have prior experience or not\, this course will educate you on practical usage of Social Media Marketing tools such as Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Pinterest and others. This course is for you if you are looking to grow your business.\nYou should place a hold on all your Social Media Marketing spending until you take this course. Prepare an Excel spreadsheet and list all of your Social Media Marketing accounts\, including logins and passwords.\nUnderstand why you must start using Social Media Marketing. Participants will learn what is Social Media (SM)\, Social Book Marking (SB)\, Blogs\, Microblogs and how to effectively use Google\, Twitter\, Facebook\, MySpace\, Linkedin\, YouTube\, blogs\, PR releases and other social media tools to build a powerful online brand.  This is a practical course with real\, working Social Media Strategies.\nRegister Now:\nhttps://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=niazh9cab&oeidk=a07ee2ll52caecc89f2\nFEE:\n3 Hours – $97.00\nDoral Chamber Members FREE (Use Promo Code)\nLocation:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166\nSchedule:\n8:30 am to 9:00 am – Networking and Check-In\n9:00 am to 12:30 pm – Workshop
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/social-media-marketing-smm-tuesday-may-2-2017/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170502T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7198-1493712000-1493728200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Social Media Marketing (SMM) | Tuesday\,  May 2\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Social Media Marketing (SMM) | Tuesday\,  May 2\, 2017\n| Mastery Basic & Advanced Strategies\nImplement a real\, practical Social Media Marketing Strategy that provides positive Return On Investment (ROI) for Small\, Medium and Large businesses\, Entrepreneurs\, Franchisees\, and Local Business owners. Students will be able to immediately apply proprietary formulas such as G.A.S. and C.C.E.\, along with understanding Social Media M-Levels and how it applies to the implementation of practical Social Media Marketing strategies. Students will learn conventional Social Media tools along with non-conventional but powerful ones!\nThis Social Media Marketing course in meant for business owners\, managers and entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to effectively market their business and achieve positive Return On Investment (ROI). Whether you have prior experience or not\, this course will educate you on practical usage of Social Media Marketing tools such as Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Pinterest and others. This course is for you if you are looking to grow your business.\nYou should place a hold on all your Social Media Marketing spending until you take this course. Prepare an Excel spreadsheet and list all of your Social Media Marketing accounts\, including logins and passwords.\nUnderstand why you must start using Social Media Marketing. Participants will learn what is Social Media (SM)\, Social Book Marking (SB)\, Blogs\, Microblogs and how to effectively use Google\, Twitter\, Facebook\, MySpace\, Linkedin\, YouTube\, blogs\, PR releases and other social media tools to build a powerful online brand.  This is a practical course with real\, working Social Media Strategies.\nRegister Now:\nhttps://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=niazh9cab&oeidk=a07ee2ll52caecc89f2\nFEE:\n3 Hours – $97.00\nDoral Chamber Members FREE (Use Promo Code)\nLocation:\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street\, Suite 21-A\nDoral\, FL 33166\nSchedule:\n8:30 am to 9:00 am – Networking and Check-In\n9:00 am to 12:30 pm – Workshop
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/social-media-marketing-smm-tuesday-may-2-2017-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170503T195236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T195236Z
UID:3674-1493683200-1494115199@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:LaunchCode Immersive CodeCamp
DESCRIPTION:LaunchCode is a local tech nonprofit that provides accessible coding education and training. We place aspiring computer developers into paid tech apprenticeships and jobs. Check out our latest FREE class\, Immersive CodeCamp\, a full-time 20-week South Florida class that takes a deep dive into the world of coding over three months.\nYou will learn universal programming concepts and best practices with Python; foundational elements and tools for full-stack web development; deep dive into Java development and build your portfolio project. You will also receive feedback and support after class to prep for our apprenticeship program.\nFree classes will be held weekdays June 5-October 28\, 9am-5pm at D.A. Dorsey Technical College\, 7100 NW 17th Ave\, Miami\, FL 33147. Reach out to Rakeem Thomas- rakeem@launchcode.org – with questions.\nApplications are now open until Monday\, May 8! Apply @ https://www.launchcode.org/codecamp-sfl
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/launchcode-immersive-codecamp/
LOCATION:7100 NW 17th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170507
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170503T195236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170503T195236Z
UID:7250-1493683200-1494115199@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:LaunchCode Immersive CodeCamp
DESCRIPTION:LaunchCode is a local tech nonprofit that provides accessible coding education and training. We place aspiring computer developers into paid tech apprenticeships and jobs. Check out our latest FREE class\, Immersive CodeCamp\, a full-time 20-week South Florida class that takes a deep dive into the world of coding over three months.\nYou will learn universal programming concepts and best practices with Python; foundational elements and tools for full-stack web development; deep dive into Java development and build your portfolio project. You will also receive feedback and support after class to prep for our apprenticeship program.\nFree classes will be held weekdays June 5-October 28\, 9am-5pm at D.A. Dorsey Technical College\, 7100 NW 17th Ave\, Miami\, FL 33147. Reach out to Rakeem Thomas- rakeem@launchcode.org – with questions.\nApplications are now open until Monday\, May 8! Apply @ https://www.launchcode.org/codecamp-sfl
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/launchcode-immersive-codecamp-2/
LOCATION:7100 NW 17th Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3611-1493665200-1493672400@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-18/
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:20170501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7197-1493665200-1493672400@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-18-2/
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:20170501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:3610-1493631000-1493641800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:OpenHub Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for #OpenHub Monday at StartHub Miami\nMondays have become a really special day for us here at StartHub. Many people have become intrigued by what we do. So in turn\, we want to provide a very personal experience with OpenHUB. Come and enjoy breakfast from 9:30am to 10:30am. Afterwards\, stay to bang out some work until noon anywhere in our facility. All ammenities included of course. We’re additionally opening up the doors to the companies involved so you can get an inside look at what happens inside a business accelerator and a rare chance to have a 1-on-1 with our Founder & Head of Business Development as well as our Community Director. Here are the perks to enjoy!\n \n t\nCatered breakfast treats\n t\nUse our entire facilities for work until noon\n t\nGet an inside look at our incubator companies at our workspace\n t\nSpeak with our Founder & Head of Business Development\n t\nMeet our community\nAs always\, after breakfast you can choose between a High Desk\, Personal Stations\, all the way to our Executive Private suites based on availability. (first come\, first serve. Eat fast!)\nWork and create at our space\, enjoy the perks & work side by side with our international members.\nWe look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this WEEKLY event!\n \n \n09:30-10:30AM  Breakfast \n10:30AM-12:30PM  #OpenHub\n \n \nParking Instructions:\nCultural Arts Garage\n90 SW 1 Street\, (at SW 1 Avenue)\nMiami\, FL 33130\nOR Get here: Metrorail to Government or or Metromover to Miami Ave.\nInterested in learning more? Email Hector at hector@starthubmiami.com.\nShare this event on Facebook and Twitter!\nLet’s get your week started off right\, bright and early with a full stomach and new contacts!\nCheers!\nThe StartHub Team
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhub-mondays-27/
LOCATION:66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Other
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170501T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170501T195243Z
UID:7196-1493631000-1493641800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:OpenHub Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Join us for #OpenHub Monday at StartHub Miami\nMondays have become a really special day for us here at StartHub. Many people have become intrigued by what we do. So in turn\, we want to provide a very personal experience with OpenHUB. Come and enjoy breakfast from 9:30am to 10:30am. Afterwards\, stay to bang out some work until noon anywhere in our facility. All ammenities included of course. We’re additionally opening up the doors to the companies involved so you can get an inside look at what happens inside a business accelerator and a rare chance to have a 1-on-1 with our Founder & Head of Business Development as well as our Community Director. Here are the perks to enjoy!\n \n t\nCatered breakfast treats\n t\nUse our entire facilities for work until noon\n t\nGet an inside look at our incubator companies at our workspace\n t\nSpeak with our Founder & Head of Business Development\n t\nMeet our community\nAs always\, after breakfast you can choose between a High Desk\, Personal Stations\, all the way to our Executive Private suites based on availability. (first come\, first serve. Eat fast!)\nWork and create at our space\, enjoy the perks & work side by side with our international members.\nWe look forward to working with the Miami innovative community and getting together for this WEEKLY event!\n \n \n09:30-10:30AM  Breakfast \n10:30AM-12:30PM  #OpenHub\n \n \nParking Instructions:\nCultural Arts Garage\n90 SW 1 Street\, (at SW 1 Avenue)\nMiami\, FL 33130\nOR Get here: Metrorail to Government or or Metromover to Miami Ave.\nInterested in learning more? Email Hector at hector@starthubmiami.com.\nShare this event on Facebook and Twitter!\nLet’s get your week started off right\, bright and early with a full stomach and new contacts!\nCheers!\nThe StartHub Team
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/openhub-mondays-27-2/
LOCATION:66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Other
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170420T195332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T195332Z
UID:3599-1493452800-1493485200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Social Media - SEO Saturday (SMSS)
Saturday April 29th\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Learn Why Social Media is NOT Working for Your Business & “How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\nTWO Master Classes in ONE Day\nLearn Why Social Media is NOT Working for Your Business\nThis Social Media Marketing course is meant for business owners\, managers and entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to effectively market their business and achieve positive Return On Investment (ROI). Whether you have prior experience or not\, this course will educate you on practical usage of Social Media Marketing tools such as Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Pinterest and others. If you are looking to grow your business this course is for you!\nLearn to implement a practical Social Media Marketing Strategy that provides positive Return On Investment (ROI) for Small\, Medium and Large businesses\, Entrepreneurs\, Franchisees\, and Local Business owners.\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\nYou will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:\n tWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your website\n tHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\n tComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites Options available for designing web sites yourself\n tThe basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\n tAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\n tHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for\n tHow to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\n tHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nWho should attend this seminar?\n – Online Marketers   – Marketing Executives   – Web Developers\n– Product Managers & Brand Managers   – IT Programmers   – Business Owners\n– Business & Marketing Consultants   – P.R. Professionals\nSocial Media Mastery – 8:30 am. to 12:30 pm\nSEO Search Engine Optimization – 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm\nPrice $97.00 Each or $174.00 ($20.00 off)\nFree for DCC Chambers (Cell for Promo Code)\nRegister NOW: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee2t351saabb71f4&llr=niazh9cab\nNote: Once Payment has been made & processed processed there will be no refunds unless course is cancelled/postponed by DCC\nContact\nCarmen Lopez\nThe Doral Chamber of Commerce\n305-477-7600\ncarmen@doralchamber.com\nWhere\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/social-media-seo-saturday-smss%e2%80%a8saturday-april-29th-2017/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170420T195332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170420T195332Z
UID:7190-1493452800-1493485200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Social Media - SEO Saturday (SMSS)
Saturday April 29th\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Learn Why Social Media is NOT Working for Your Business & “How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\nTWO Master Classes in ONE Day\nLearn Why Social Media is NOT Working for Your Business\nThis Social Media Marketing course is meant for business owners\, managers and entrepreneurs who are looking for ways to effectively market their business and achieve positive Return On Investment (ROI). Whether you have prior experience or not\, this course will educate you on practical usage of Social Media Marketing tools such as Facebook\, Twitter\, LinkedIn\, Pinterest and others. If you are looking to grow your business this course is for you!\nLearn to implement a practical Social Media Marketing Strategy that provides positive Return On Investment (ROI) for Small\, Medium and Large businesses\, Entrepreneurs\, Franchisees\, and Local Business owners.\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\nYou will dramatically improve your search engine (SEO) results with what you will learn in this seminar. In this seminar we will cover the following topics:\n tWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your website\n tHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\n tComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites Options available for designing web sites yourself\n tThe basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\n tAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\n tHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for\n tHow to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\n tHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nWho should attend this seminar?\n – Online Marketers   – Marketing Executives   – Web Developers\n– Product Managers & Brand Managers   – IT Programmers   – Business Owners\n– Business & Marketing Consultants   – P.R. Professionals\nSocial Media Mastery – 8:30 am. to 12:30 pm\nSEO Search Engine Optimization – 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm\nPrice $97.00 Each or $174.00 ($20.00 off)\nFree for DCC Chambers (Cell for Promo Code)\nRegister NOW: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ee2t351saabb71f4&llr=niazh9cab\nNote: Once Payment has been made & processed processed there will be no refunds unless course is cancelled/postponed by DCC\nContact\nCarmen Lopez\nThe Doral Chamber of Commerce\n305-477-7600\ncarmen@doralchamber.com\nWhere\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\nDoral\, FL 33166
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/social-media-seo-saturday-smss%e2%80%a8saturday-april-29th-2017-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36TH STREET\, SUITE 20-G\, DORAL\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170412T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T195257Z
UID:3578-1493317800-1493325000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:FREE Workshop: Learn the secret to designing products people love!
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secret to designing products and services people love!\nWe all know Apple\, Coca-Cola\, and Starbucks as successful billion dollar companies. But what you may not know is that they share something important in common: they are all driven by a focus on great UX design!\nBut what is UX Design? UX Design (short for User Experience Design) is the process of creating products that are built around the end-user’s needs. The idea is that if you create products that solve real pain points and are easy for customers to use\, more customers will want to use them!\nDuring Ironhack’s workshop at Venture Cafe\, we’ll teach you all the basic information you need to know about UX Design\, and guide you through an exercise that puts your new learnings to the test!\nWhat you’ll learn\nOur discussion and workshop will focus on:\n1. What is User Experience (UX)?\n2. How do we “DESIGN” the User Experience?\n3. Why is UX so important?\n4. Who practices UX Design?\nFollowing the discussion on UX Design\, we’lll break out into groups to complete an exercise that puts all of our new learnings together! You’ll leave with a protoype of a mobile app that targets a real user’s pain points!\nOur speaker\nMaite Dalila is a UX Design Consultant with experience working on international projects for Mercedes\, Regus\, Tesco\, Fortnum & Mason as well as many start ups.\nCurrently\, she is a User Experience Designer at Kairos\, a facial recognition start up\, in Miami\, FL.\nAt work\, she develops UI requirements from concept to release. She defines features\, user flows\, and content. Her goal is to create enjoyable\, seamless experiences.\nWho should come\nThe principles behind UX design are applicable to any profession that works with people\, or has people as the end consumer of a product or service. This means that anyone in marketing\, business development\, entrepreneurship\, etc. (even doctors!) will leave with a valuable new way of thinking that will impact their approach to creating products and services.\nIn Ironhack’s UX Design course\, we’ve seen students come from all sorts of backgrounds\, including public policy\, literary magazines\, consulting\, and graphic design. And they’ve all left with new skills that have made them more productive in the workplace.\nWant to learn more?\nEmail the Ironhack team at mia@ironhack.com for questions about the free workshop or our UX/UI Design course!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-workshop-learn-the-secret-to-designing-products-people-love-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\,  Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170412T195257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170412T195257Z
UID:7175-1493317800-1493325000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:FREE Workshop: Learn the secret to designing products people love!
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secret to designing products and services people love!\nWe all know Apple\, Coca-Cola\, and Starbucks as successful billion dollar companies. But what you may not know is that they share something important in common: they are all driven by a focus on great UX design!\nBut what is UX Design? UX Design (short for User Experience Design) is the process of creating products that are built around the end-user’s needs. The idea is that if you create products that solve real pain points and are easy for customers to use\, more customers will want to use them!\nDuring Ironhack’s workshop at Venture Cafe\, we’ll teach you all the basic information you need to know about UX Design\, and guide you through an exercise that puts your new learnings to the test!\nWhat you’ll learn\nOur discussion and workshop will focus on:\n1. What is User Experience (UX)?\n2. How do we “DESIGN” the User Experience?\n3. Why is UX so important?\n4. Who practices UX Design?\nFollowing the discussion on UX Design\, we’lll break out into groups to complete an exercise that puts all of our new learnings together! You’ll leave with a protoype of a mobile app that targets a real user’s pain points!\nOur speaker\nMaite Dalila is a UX Design Consultant with experience working on international projects for Mercedes\, Regus\, Tesco\, Fortnum & Mason as well as many start ups.\nCurrently\, she is a User Experience Designer at Kairos\, a facial recognition start up\, in Miami\, FL.\nAt work\, she develops UI requirements from concept to release. She defines features\, user flows\, and content. Her goal is to create enjoyable\, seamless experiences.\nWho should come\nThe principles behind UX design are applicable to any profession that works with people\, or has people as the end consumer of a product or service. This means that anyone in marketing\, business development\, entrepreneurship\, etc. (even doctors!) will leave with a valuable new way of thinking that will impact their approach to creating products and services.\nIn Ironhack’s UX Design course\, we’ve seen students come from all sorts of backgrounds\, including public policy\, literary magazines\, consulting\, and graphic design. And they’ve all left with new skills that have made them more productive in the workplace.\nWant to learn more?\nEmail the Ironhack team at mia@ironhack.com for questions about the free workshop or our UX/UI Design course!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/free-workshop-learn-the-secret-to-designing-products-people-love-2-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave\,  Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Ironhack":MAILTO:alia@ironhack.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170401T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195246Z
UID:3546-1493316000-1493326800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Design21 BFA Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class of Florida Atlantic University is hosting their exhibition on April 27th at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill. This showcase is valuable to design students as it allows us to present our portfolios to potential employers and establish ourselves as professionals in the design community.\nLet’s explore 21 Designers\nFollow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Design21BFA/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/design21-bfa-exhibition/
LOCATION:2440 West State Road 84\, Miami\, FL\, 33312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T103819
CREATED:20170401T195246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170401T195246Z
UID:7160-1493316000-1493326800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Design21 BFA Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Bachelor of Fine Arts graduating class of Florida Atlantic University is hosting their exhibition on April 27th at Marina 84 Sports Bar and Grill. This showcase is valuable to design students as it allows us to present our portfolios to potential employers and establish ourselves as professionals in the design community.\nLet’s explore 21 Designers\nFollow our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Design21BFA/
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/design21-bfa-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:2440 West State Road 84\, Miami\, FL\, 33312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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