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SUMMARY:Marketing Myths and Technology Slips
DESCRIPTION:Technology can enhance a wide range of aspects of the customer experience but most companies are missing the biggest opportunity – anticipation and proactive service.\nBy being proactive\, a company can cut service cost by 2/3 while dazzling the customer with great service. The biggest payoffs of proactivity often come not from reducing the cost of after-sale customer service but from enhancing revenue and word of mouth more effectively. Setting customer’s expectations and proactively providing service via technology can accomplish this.\nIn his discussion\, John will identify five areas where technology and service\, marketing and quality departments can partner to enhance not only the customer experience but also the bottom line.\nSPEAKER \nJOHN GOODMAN \nVICE CHAIRMAN \, CUSTOMER CARE MEASUREMENT AND CONSULTING (CCMC)\nA co-author of the 1970’s breakthrough study of consumer complaint behavior and customer service for the White House Office of Consumer Affairs\, John A. Goodman is one of the original trailblazers of the customer experience industry. His contributions to this research overturned conventional wisdom and were instrumental to repositioning customer care as a potential profit center. He is the author of the best selling book Customer Experience 3.0. John’s company CCMC offers research and consulting services to help companies from every industry hear the voice of the customer more clearly\, act on what matters most and align the business with the customer experience. Empowering businesses to act on the voice of the customer\, CCMC helps companies earn the measurable payoff of delivering a consistently better customer experience. They accomplish this with increased customer loyalty\, competitive superiority\, higher margins and positive word of mouth advertising in the marketplace. Computer Aid\, (CAI) is the proud sponsor of this event. CAI is a global IT services firm that is currently managing engagements with numerous Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. CAI demonstrates value in delivering results that reduce costs through visibility\, optimization\, control methodologies and performance-based service tools. We operate on the principle that quality IT solutions should be delivered at a fixed price\, on time\, and in budget. Our ability to hold true to this principle has been critical to our success since our founding in 1981.\nTo register please use: https://membership.sfima.com/event-2569937/Registration
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/marketing-myths-and-technology-slips/
LOCATION:300 Gulf Stream Way\, Dania\, FL\, 33004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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UID:7599-1505413800-1505421000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Marketing Myths and Technology Slips
DESCRIPTION:Technology can enhance a wide range of aspects of the customer experience but most companies are missing the biggest opportunity – anticipation and proactive service.\nBy being proactive\, a company can cut service cost by 2/3 while dazzling the customer with great service. The biggest payoffs of proactivity often come not from reducing the cost of after-sale customer service but from enhancing revenue and word of mouth more effectively. Setting customer’s expectations and proactively providing service via technology can accomplish this.\nIn his discussion\, John will identify five areas where technology and service\, marketing and quality departments can partner to enhance not only the customer experience but also the bottom line.\nSPEAKER \nJOHN GOODMAN \nVICE CHAIRMAN \, CUSTOMER CARE MEASUREMENT AND CONSULTING (CCMC)\nA co-author of the 1970’s breakthrough study of consumer complaint behavior and customer service for the White House Office of Consumer Affairs\, John A. Goodman is one of the original trailblazers of the customer experience industry. His contributions to this research overturned conventional wisdom and were instrumental to repositioning customer care as a potential profit center. He is the author of the best selling book Customer Experience 3.0. John’s company CCMC offers research and consulting services to help companies from every industry hear the voice of the customer more clearly\, act on what matters most and align the business with the customer experience. Empowering businesses to act on the voice of the customer\, CCMC helps companies earn the measurable payoff of delivering a consistently better customer experience. They accomplish this with increased customer loyalty\, competitive superiority\, higher margins and positive word of mouth advertising in the marketplace. Computer Aid\, (CAI) is the proud sponsor of this event. CAI is a global IT services firm that is currently managing engagements with numerous Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. CAI demonstrates value in delivering results that reduce costs through visibility\, optimization\, control methodologies and performance-based service tools. We operate on the principle that quality IT solutions should be delivered at a fixed price\, on time\, and in budget. Our ability to hold true to this principle has been critical to our success since our founding in 1981.\nTo register please use: https://membership.sfima.com/event-2569937/Registration
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/marketing-myths-and-technology-slips-2/
LOCATION:300 Gulf Stream Way\, Dania\, FL\, 33004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Finance is an integral part of ANY business. It’s not surprising\, then\, that poor financial management is the leading cause of business failure. We believe that education can make a world of a difference.\nOur team is here to help you gain the knowledge you need to avoid common financial pitfalls in your business venture.\nCome and join us the second Thursday of every month @ Venture Café Miami\, and be part of the local community of financially intelligent entrepreneurs.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/financial-intelligence-for-entrepreneurs-meetup-10/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave.\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Fintelhub":MAILTO:jccanas@fintelhub.com
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UID:7601-1505415600-1505419200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Finance is an integral part of ANY business. It’s not surprising\, then\, that poor financial management is the leading cause of business failure. We believe that education can make a world of a difference.\nOur team is here to help you gain the knowledge you need to avoid common financial pitfalls in your business venture.\nCome and join us the second Thursday of every month @ Venture Café Miami\, and be part of the local community of financially intelligent entrepreneurs.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/financial-intelligence-for-entrepreneurs-meetup-10-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Ave.\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Fintelhub":MAILTO:jccanas@fintelhub.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170916
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UID:4092-1505433600-1505519999@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:MentorDay
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Day is a movement that strives to bring back the pay-it-forward culture. Mentor Day happens every 3rd Friday of the month in different venues across the city. It’s an opportunity for everyone in the community to receive one on one mentorship from some of the top leaders in their respective industries. The high impact mentorship consists of 45 minute sessions with a success driven formula. Mentorship can range from best marketing practices\, to law\, to business development and beyond. Mentors are volunteers and it’s FREE for mentees.\n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/mentorday-11/
LOCATION:Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170916
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SUMMARY:MentorDay
DESCRIPTION:Mentor Day is a movement that strives to bring back the pay-it-forward culture. Mentor Day happens every 3rd Friday of the month in different venues across the city. It’s an opportunity for everyone in the community to receive one on one mentorship from some of the top leaders in their respective industries. The high impact mentorship consists of 45 minute sessions with a success driven formula. Mentorship can range from best marketing practices\, to law\, to business development and beyond. Mentors are volunteers and it’s FREE for mentees.\n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/mentorday-11-2/
LOCATION:Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T090000
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SUMMARY:Attorney Marketing Annex Breakfast Network  Friday\, September 15\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Attorney Marketing Annex Breakfast Network\nFriday\, September 15\, 2017 | 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.\nIt is the perfect venue to further your professional relationships and grow your law practice through networking\, referrals\, and marketing with other lawyers in the Doral and Miami Area. Membership is limited to only lawyers and limited professionals (subject to approval by AMA members).\nFREE for Attorney Marketing Annex™ Member (Call for Promo Code)\n$25 for Non-Member Attorney\n$35 for Non-Member/Non-Attorney Guests\n*In Advance – Additional $10 at the Door. Members Please Call for Your Membership Promo Code: (786) 408-0700\n Business Succession Planning Event\nTo educate participants on the topic of business succession strategies and using life insurance as a funding vehicle.  We will discuss specific business succession techniques and the tax ramifications that may arise in such planning.\nThis lecture discusses business succession planning. Upon completion of this course\, participants will:\nv  Understand the pros and cons of using life insurance as a funding vehicle.\nv  Understand the different types of buy-sell agreements.\nv  Be aware of the potential tax ramifications that surround succession planning and the potential tax consequences based on the decisions made.\nv  Define 3 different case examples of business succession planning.\nPresented by: Albert Chavez & Joseph Arbolaez (MassMutual Miami)\nEvent Date: Friday\, September 15\, 2017\nVenue:  ICEBOX at CityPlace Doral\nRegistration Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.\nPresentation Time: 8:00 am\n Seating is limited. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday\, September 12\, 2017\nSpeakers:\nJoe Arbolaez\njarbolaez@hotmail.com\nAlbert Chavez\nalbertchavez51@gmail.com\nAlbert Chavez and Joe Arbolaez are Managing Associates with MassMutual Miami. A top 100 in Fortune’s 500 top companies who have been helping clients and families grow and protect their wealth since 1851. Our experience and industry knowledge are key factors in our ability to help with Individual Client Consultations with regard to Investment and Insurance Strategies. We specialize in working with small businesses and individuals ensure and protect their overall financial foundation. Our focus has been helping our clients to prepare for and achieve their retirement income goals. By meeting with individuals and couples on a one to one basis\, we are able to give more specific direction to reaching those goals. Baby boomers control 70% of the disposable income in American and have experienced stock market losses in prior recessions. Many have difficulty finding portfolio income. Our unique conservative investment strategy benefits those are looking to generate income not only through capital gains but with interest earned.\nThe information provided is not written or intended as specific tax or legal advice. MassMutual\, its employees and representatives are not authorized to give tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to seek advice from their own tax or legal counsel.\nMassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.\nThis is a MUST Attend Presentation! Don’t Miss It!\nRegister Now! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eej3x22ra7238a91&llr=niazh9cab
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/attorney-marketing-annex-breakfast-network-friday-september-15-2017/
LOCATION:3450 NW 83rd Ave\, Suite 137\, Miami\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170915T090000
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SUMMARY:Attorney Marketing Annex Breakfast Network  Friday\, September 15\, 2017
DESCRIPTION:Attorney Marketing Annex Breakfast Network\nFriday\, September 15\, 2017 | 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.\nIt is the perfect venue to further your professional relationships and grow your law practice through networking\, referrals\, and marketing with other lawyers in the Doral and Miami Area. Membership is limited to only lawyers and limited professionals (subject to approval by AMA members).\nFREE for Attorney Marketing Annex™ Member (Call for Promo Code)\n$25 for Non-Member Attorney\n$35 for Non-Member/Non-Attorney Guests\n*In Advance – Additional $10 at the Door. Members Please Call for Your Membership Promo Code: (786) 408-0700\n Business Succession Planning Event\nTo educate participants on the topic of business succession strategies and using life insurance as a funding vehicle.  We will discuss specific business succession techniques and the tax ramifications that may arise in such planning.\nThis lecture discusses business succession planning. Upon completion of this course\, participants will:\nv  Understand the pros and cons of using life insurance as a funding vehicle.\nv  Understand the different types of buy-sell agreements.\nv  Be aware of the potential tax ramifications that surround succession planning and the potential tax consequences based on the decisions made.\nv  Define 3 different case examples of business succession planning.\nPresented by: Albert Chavez & Joseph Arbolaez (MassMutual Miami)\nEvent Date: Friday\, September 15\, 2017\nVenue:  ICEBOX at CityPlace Doral\nRegistration Time: 7:30-9:00 a.m.\nPresentation Time: 8:00 am\n Seating is limited. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday\, September 12\, 2017\nSpeakers:\nJoe Arbolaez\njarbolaez@hotmail.com\nAlbert Chavez\nalbertchavez51@gmail.com\nAlbert Chavez and Joe Arbolaez are Managing Associates with MassMutual Miami. A top 100 in Fortune’s 500 top companies who have been helping clients and families grow and protect their wealth since 1851. Our experience and industry knowledge are key factors in our ability to help with Individual Client Consultations with regard to Investment and Insurance Strategies. We specialize in working with small businesses and individuals ensure and protect their overall financial foundation. Our focus has been helping our clients to prepare for and achieve their retirement income goals. By meeting with individuals and couples on a one to one basis\, we are able to give more specific direction to reaching those goals. Baby boomers control 70% of the disposable income in American and have experienced stock market losses in prior recessions. Many have difficulty finding portfolio income. Our unique conservative investment strategy benefits those are looking to generate income not only through capital gains but with interest earned.\nThe information provided is not written or intended as specific tax or legal advice. MassMutual\, its employees and representatives are not authorized to give tax or legal advice. Individuals are encouraged to seek advice from their own tax or legal counsel.\nMassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives.\nThis is a MUST Attend Presentation! Don’t Miss It!\nRegister Now! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eej3x22ra7238a91&llr=niazh9cab
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/attorney-marketing-annex-breakfast-network-friday-september-15-2017-2/
LOCATION:3450 NW 83rd Ave\, Suite 137\, Miami\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T210000
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UID:4093-1505761200-1505768400@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-38/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Avenue\, 1st Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Code for Miami":MAILTO:danielleungermann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170918T210000
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UID:7605-1505761200-1505768400@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-38-2/
LOCATION:1951 NW 7th Avenue\, 1st Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Code for Miami":MAILTO:danielleungermann@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T080000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
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UID:4094-1505802600-1505808000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:How NPR Builds Audience Loyalty: Outcome-Focused Design
DESCRIPTION:In this talk you will learn how to:\n \nIdentify which behavioral outcomes support your organization’s mission\n \nCraft experiences that help you accomplish your behavioral outcome goals\n \nHelp your team appreciate how customer actions align with daily customer journeys\n \nPlan a product strategy to deliver habit-worthy experiences on current and future platforms\n \nWhen an organization is customer-focused instead of product-focused\, it can both understand what customers really want and craft new\, innovative experiences to serve them well.\n \nScott Stroud from NPR believes that we succeed in creating a strong portfolio of helpful\, habit-forming products when we understand our customer’s daily journey and behavior to design experiences that align to their daily lives. This is what Scott calls outcome-focused design\, a human-centered and mission-centered approach to building and maintaining trusted customer relationships for the long haul.\n \nBy focusing on designing for customer outcomes we gain insight into which tools and platforms are likely to offer the right experience at the right moment for your customer.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-npr-builds-audience-loyalty-outcome-focused-design/
LOCATION:1951 Northwest 7th Avenue\, 6th FL\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Action Design Miami":MAILTO:ezequiel@contexto.co
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T080000
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UID:7608-1505802600-1505808000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:How NPR Builds Audience Loyalty: Outcome-Focused Design
DESCRIPTION:In this talk you will learn how to:\n \nIdentify which behavioral outcomes support your organization’s mission\n \nCraft experiences that help you accomplish your behavioral outcome goals\n \nHelp your team appreciate how customer actions align with daily customer journeys\n \nPlan a product strategy to deliver habit-worthy experiences on current and future platforms\n \nWhen an organization is customer-focused instead of product-focused\, it can both understand what customers really want and craft new\, innovative experiences to serve them well.\n \nScott Stroud from NPR believes that we succeed in creating a strong portfolio of helpful\, habit-forming products when we understand our customer’s daily journey and behavior to design experiences that align to their daily lives. This is what Scott calls outcome-focused design\, a human-centered and mission-centered approach to building and maintaining trusted customer relationships for the long haul.\n \nBy focusing on designing for customer outcomes we gain insight into which tools and platforms are likely to offer the right experience at the right moment for your customer.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-npr-builds-audience-loyalty-outcome-focused-design-2/
LOCATION:1951 Northwest 7th Avenue\, 6th FL\, Miami\, FL\, 33136\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="Action Design Miami":MAILTO:ezequiel@contexto.co
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170901T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195319Z
UID:4095-1505809800-1505822400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar | Sept. 19
DESCRIPTION:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar | Sept. 19\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\n                  \nMorning Session:\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google” –  8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eef214b3a4a306a5&llr=niazh9cab\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:\nWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site\nHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\nComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites\nOptions available for designing web sites yourself The basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\nAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\nHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for How to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\nHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nIn the last part of the seminar we will examine and critique your web sites live.\nWho should attend this seminar?\n– Online Marketers\n– Marketing Executives\n– Web Developers\n– Product Managers & Brand Managers\n– IT Programmers\n– Business Owners\n– Business & Marketing Consultants\n– P.R. Professionals\n– Business Owners and Managers\, CEOs\, CMOs\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nDoral\, FL 33172\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eef214b3a4a306a5&llr=niazh9cab\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Registration & Networking\n9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Seminar\nFee:   $97.00 Well Worth It ! – A real bargain!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/search-engine-optimization-seo-seminar-sept-19/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170901T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195319Z
UID:7610-1505809800-1505822400@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar | Sept. 19
DESCRIPTION:Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar | Sept. 19\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google”\n                  \nMorning Session:\nSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)\n“How to Get Your Business Found on Google” –  8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eef214b3a4a306a5&llr=niazh9cab\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:\nWhat Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site\nHow to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you\nComparing html site to Flash\, PHP and design platforms for web sites\nOptions available for designing web sites yourself The basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like\nAll the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site\nHow to find the keyword that people are actually searching for How to submit your web site to the search engines Which tools work to help increase your web site rankings\nHow to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings\nIn the last part of the seminar we will examine and critique your web sites live.\nWho should attend this seminar?\n– Online Marketers\n– Marketing Executives\n– Web Developers\n– Product Managers & Brand Managers\n– IT Programmers\n– Business Owners\n– Business & Marketing Consultants\n– P.R. Professionals\n– Business Owners and Managers\, CEOs\, CMOs\nDoral Chamber of Commerce\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nDoral\, FL 33172\nPLEASE REGISTER AT:\nhttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eef214b3a4a306a5&llr=niazh9cab\n8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.    Registration & Networking\n9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Seminar\nFee:   $97.00 Well Worth It ! – A real bargain!
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/search-engine-optimization-seo-seminar-sept-19-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
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UID:4096-1505815200-1505840400@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-48/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170901T195319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195319Z
UID:7612-1505815200-1505840400@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-48-2/
LOCATION:1010 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170919T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T195248Z
UID:4130-1505844000-1505851200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:HOW TO RAISE SEED FUNDING IN MIAMI
DESCRIPTION:Hear local founders tell you how they actually did it! We’ve assembled a panel of Miami entrepreneurs who’ve recently raised seed rounds of between $100k and $1.5 million for their startups. This is a chance to hear straight from entrepreneurs about what worked for them\, as well as what they would do differently next time.\nPanelists:\nAndrew Parker: Founder and CEO of Papa\, $500k Seed Round\nGabriel Montoya: Co-Founder and CEO of Dvdendo\, $1.5 million Seed Round\nAlex Nucci: Co-Founder and CEO of Gramercy\, Undisclosed Seed Round\nHerwig Konings: Co-founder and CEO at InvestReady\, $100k Seed Round\nSalo Sterental: Co-founder of SoStereo Music Group\, Undisclosed Seed Round\nModerated by Mike Lingle\, Managing Partner of 10xU and serial entrepreneur.\nAbout 10xU\n10xU helps people become world-class entrepreneurs by providing the education\, mindset\, and tools to launch and grow exponential companies—based on our experience building over 40 tech startups. We support business leaders through mentoring\, innovative thinking\, and connecting them to entrepreneur and investor communities all over the world. For more information\, please visit www.10xU.com.\nFAQ\nQ: Are we still doing this event?\nYes! We realize many people are just coming back after Irma\, and we want to be here when you return. It’s important to us to support Miami in its quest for growth no matter what.\nQ: Why should I spend my time at this event?\nIt’s worth it! Because you get to hear people’s actual stories about how they raised their seed round in Miami.\nQ: What will I learn?\nEveryone’s fundraising situation is unique! By hearing from a bunch of other people you’ll be able to better chart your own course forward.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-raise-seed-funding-in-miami/
LOCATION:78 Southwest 7th Street\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="10XU":MAILTO:INFO@10XU.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170919T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170919T195248Z
UID:7641-1505844000-1505851200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:HOW TO RAISE SEED FUNDING IN MIAMI
DESCRIPTION:Hear local founders tell you how they actually did it! We’ve assembled a panel of Miami entrepreneurs who’ve recently raised seed rounds of between $100k and $1.5 million for their startups. This is a chance to hear straight from entrepreneurs about what worked for them\, as well as what they would do differently next time.\nPanelists:\nAndrew Parker: Founder and CEO of Papa\, $500k Seed Round\nGabriel Montoya: Co-Founder and CEO of Dvdendo\, $1.5 million Seed Round\nAlex Nucci: Co-Founder and CEO of Gramercy\, Undisclosed Seed Round\nHerwig Konings: Co-founder and CEO at InvestReady\, $100k Seed Round\nSalo Sterental: Co-founder of SoStereo Music Group\, Undisclosed Seed Round\nModerated by Mike Lingle\, Managing Partner of 10xU and serial entrepreneur.\nAbout 10xU\n10xU helps people become world-class entrepreneurs by providing the education\, mindset\, and tools to launch and grow exponential companies—based on our experience building over 40 tech startups. We support business leaders through mentoring\, innovative thinking\, and connecting them to entrepreneur and investor communities all over the world. For more information\, please visit www.10xU.com.\nFAQ\nQ: Are we still doing this event?\nYes! We realize many people are just coming back after Irma\, and we want to be here when you return. It’s important to us to support Miami in its quest for growth no matter what.\nQ: Why should I spend my time at this event?\nIt’s worth it! Because you get to hear people’s actual stories about how they raised their seed round in Miami.\nQ: What will I learn?\nEveryone’s fundraising situation is unique! By hearing from a bunch of other people you’ll be able to better chart your own course forward.
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-raise-seed-funding-in-miami-2/
LOCATION:78 Southwest 7th Street\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Conference,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
ORGANIZER;CN="10XU":MAILTO:INFO@10XU.COM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:4098-1505845800-1505853000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Annual Demo Day Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of the year again!\nJoin us for Demo Day\, our annual pitch competition showcasing the incredible talent and entrepreneurial endeavors of South Florida’s top startups. Best pitch\, voted on by a panel of investors\, receives a host of prizes to drive their business forward!\nAgenda:\n6:30pm – 7:15pm: Check-in\, Meet the Founders & Networking (pizza and soft drinks provided)\n7:15pm – 8:15pm: Startup Pitches and Judges Q&A\n8:15pm – 8:30pm: Judges deliberate and winners announced!\nRegister below:\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSave\nHow to find us:\nThe event will take place at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus’ Chapman Conference Center (Room 3210)\, located right in Downtown Miami. Below is a map to help you navigate:\n \nA Big Thanks to Our Sponsors for Supporting #MiamiTech!\n \n \n \n \nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above.  By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner. \n \nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/annual-demo-day-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:300 NE 2nd Ave.\,  Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Pitch Event,Refresh Miami
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:7614-1505845800-1505853000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Annual Demo Day Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of the year again!\nJoin us for Demo Day\, our annual pitch competition showcasing the incredible talent and entrepreneurial endeavors of South Florida’s top startups. Best pitch\, voted on by a panel of investors\, receives a host of prizes to drive their business forward!\nAgenda:\n6:30pm – 7:15pm: Check-in\, Meet the Founders & Networking (pizza and soft drinks provided)\n7:15pm – 8:15pm: Startup Pitches and Judges Q&A\n8:15pm – 8:30pm: Judges deliberate and winners announced!\nRegister below:\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSave\nHow to find us:\nThe event will take place at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus’ Chapman Conference Center (Room 3210)\, located right in Downtown Miami. Below is a map to help you navigate:\n \nA Big Thanks to Our Sponsors for Supporting #MiamiTech!\n \n \n \n \nPhoto/Video Disclaimer:\nRefresh Miami will be taking digital photography and/or videography throughout the event. The photographs and/or video may be used across our platforms\, including our website\, email newsletters\, social media channels\, Youtube channel\, media releases\, and marketing materials. Refresh Miami does not intend to use these photographs/videos in any manner other than for the purposes stated above.  By registering for this event\, you grant permission for Refresh Miami to use your photograph/video in this manner. \n \nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSaveSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave\nSaveSave
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/annual-demo-day-pitch-competition-3/
LOCATION:300 NE 2nd Ave.\,  Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Pitch Event,Refresh Miami
ORGANIZER;CN="Refresh Miami":MAILTO:Team@RefreshMiami.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:4099-1505845800-1505854800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:How to Grow your Business Using Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Introducing a skill-boosting\, hands-on workshop designed to show you how to leverage the power of social media and put it to work for your business. Know which network works best for your type of business\, understand and recognize key metrics and use them to increase awareness and get more leads. Start looking at social media as an invaluable tool to enhance your business\, position yourself as a trusted resource and ultimately increase your sales.\nAdriana Serna will cover the following main points:\n1. Be Strategic\nKnow your WHY\nThe Digital Trinity\nSocial Platform Optimization\nKey Metrics\n2. Be Social\nKnow your Audience\nBuild a Community\n3. Be Consistent\nVoice\nFrequency\nContent
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-grow-your-business-using-social-media/
LOCATION:66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102248
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:7615-1505845800-1505854800@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:How to Grow your Business Using Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Introducing a skill-boosting\, hands-on workshop designed to show you how to leverage the power of social media and put it to work for your business. Know which network works best for your type of business\, understand and recognize key metrics and use them to increase awareness and get more leads. Start looking at social media as an invaluable tool to enhance your business\, position yourself as a trusted resource and ultimately increase your sales.\nAdriana Serna will cover the following main points:\n1. Be Strategic\nKnow your WHY\nThe Digital Trinity\nSocial Platform Optimization\nKey Metrics\n2. Be Social\nKnow your Audience\nBuild a Community\n3. Be Consistent\nVoice\nFrequency\nContent
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-grow-your-business-using-social-media-2/
LOCATION:66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/training/workshop,Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:4100-1505845800-1505856600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series Featuring Pincho Factory
DESCRIPTION:(Speakers) Otto Othman and Nedal Ahmad\nOtto Othman and Nedal Ahmad are the co-founders of Pincho Factory\, an award winning and unique concept inspired by street food—Burgers + Kebabs elevated to a modern day experience here in Miami.\nOtto Othman is an Interactive Creative Director\, Serial Entrepreneur and CMO of Pincho Factory. With 15 years of interactive design experience and fluent in 4 languages\, Otto has led multi disciplinary interactive teams on award winning campaigns for clients such as FIAT\, Coca Cola\, Chrysler and Sprint. Otto is the Co-founder of the award winning burgers and kebabs fast casual chain Pincho Factory in Miami. Leveraging its culture\, social media and technology\, Pincho Factory has won the hearts of many guests and has been successful at creating a very loyal following/cult in South Florida.\nHaving spent his childhood in the kitchen with the women in his family\, Nedal Ahmad grew up with not only a passion to cook\, but also to create. Chicago-born and Hialeah-raised\, Ahmad worked in the restaurant business most of his young adult life and honed his talents for cooking from a very young age.\nAt a family barbecue in 2010\, while making his family-famous burgers and taking turns with his cousin Otto Othman – who was grilling up some of his mother’s equally-famous meat and vegetable skewers\, the duo cooked up more than just delicious food. Looking to make changes in their careers\, Ahmad and Othman decided that these simple elements – burgers and kebabs – would make the perfect springboard for a successful fast casual chain. The dream was hatched: to open their own restaurant\, serving delicious burgers and skewers of undeniable quality\, made with the freshest ingredients.\nWith $6.27 left in his bank account and his friends and family by his side\, Ahmad’s journey led to what is now one of South Florida’s most homegrown fast casual success stories. On the heels of its win of the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Amstel Light People’s Choice Award\, Pincho Factory is rapidly expanding its South Florida presence.\nAfter winning the 2015 Food Network Burger bash\, Pincho Factory has grown into 9 locations with 4 more in the works. The brand has ambitious goals to reach 500 locations nationwide in the future.\nTwitter: @PinchoFactory\n(Moderator) TBA\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\nBrainfood is a monthly\, hands-on discussion with local entrepreneurs who share the secrets of their success. These monthly gatherings will help Miami startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key\, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career. Brainfood is presented by Endeavor Miami and takes place at The LAB Miami in Wynwood\, generally on the last Tuesday of each month.\n#BrainfoodMIA #LABventures\n@thelabmiami | @endeavorMIA | @knightfdn | @startupfiu\n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-featuring-pincho-factory/
LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:7616-1505845800-1505856600@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Brainfood Speaker Series Featuring Pincho Factory
DESCRIPTION:(Speakers) Otto Othman and Nedal Ahmad\nOtto Othman and Nedal Ahmad are the co-founders of Pincho Factory\, an award winning and unique concept inspired by street food—Burgers + Kebabs elevated to a modern day experience here in Miami.\nOtto Othman is an Interactive Creative Director\, Serial Entrepreneur and CMO of Pincho Factory. With 15 years of interactive design experience and fluent in 4 languages\, Otto has led multi disciplinary interactive teams on award winning campaigns for clients such as FIAT\, Coca Cola\, Chrysler and Sprint. Otto is the Co-founder of the award winning burgers and kebabs fast casual chain Pincho Factory in Miami. Leveraging its culture\, social media and technology\, Pincho Factory has won the hearts of many guests and has been successful at creating a very loyal following/cult in South Florida.\nHaving spent his childhood in the kitchen with the women in his family\, Nedal Ahmad grew up with not only a passion to cook\, but also to create. Chicago-born and Hialeah-raised\, Ahmad worked in the restaurant business most of his young adult life and honed his talents for cooking from a very young age.\nAt a family barbecue in 2010\, while making his family-famous burgers and taking turns with his cousin Otto Othman – who was grilling up some of his mother’s equally-famous meat and vegetable skewers\, the duo cooked up more than just delicious food. Looking to make changes in their careers\, Ahmad and Othman decided that these simple elements – burgers and kebabs – would make the perfect springboard for a successful fast casual chain. The dream was hatched: to open their own restaurant\, serving delicious burgers and skewers of undeniable quality\, made with the freshest ingredients.\nWith $6.27 left in his bank account and his friends and family by his side\, Ahmad’s journey led to what is now one of South Florida’s most homegrown fast casual success stories. On the heels of its win of the 2015 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Amstel Light People’s Choice Award\, Pincho Factory is rapidly expanding its South Florida presence.\nAfter winning the 2015 Food Network Burger bash\, Pincho Factory has grown into 9 locations with 4 more in the works. The brand has ambitious goals to reach 500 locations nationwide in the future.\nTwitter: @PinchoFactory\n(Moderator) TBA\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________\nBrainfood is a monthly\, hands-on discussion with local entrepreneurs who share the secrets of their success. These monthly gatherings will help Miami startups and entrepreneurs understand the opportunities and challenges of launching and growing a business. Every participant will leave with a wealth of new ideas and key\, practical advice to advancing one’s own entrepreneurial career. Brainfood is presented by Endeavor Miami and takes place at The LAB Miami in Wynwood\, generally on the last Tuesday of each month.\n#BrainfoodMIA #LABventures\n@thelabmiami | @endeavorMIA | @knightfdn | @startupfiu\n 
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-speaker-series-featuring-pincho-factory-2/
LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, FL\, 33127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Meeting Or Networking Event,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170905T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T195253Z
UID:4121-1505847600-1505853000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Visualization and Data Fusion for Cybersecurity by Rich Zuech
DESCRIPTION:As data scientists\, sometimes we need to take a step away from pure number crunching and gain a better understanding through Visualization.  For Cybersecurity\, Multi Sensor Data Fusion (MSDF) can be employed to achieve superior Cyberspace Situational Awareness.  With a new application\, we’ll demonstrate how to virtualize\, operationalize\, and visualize Cyberspace.  Essentially\, we’re improving Cybersecurity through better Visualization.  \n \nMore details about our project can be found here:  \nhttps://www.researchgate.net/blog/post/researchers-render-cyberspace-in-3d-like-a-video-game-to-make-identifying-threats-easier\nAnd here:  \nhttps://www.thecepblog.com/\n \nRichard Zuech is a PhD candidate at Florida Atlantic University\, focusing on Machine Learning and Cybersecurity.\nhttps://www.richardzuech.com/\nThis new application is compliments of Tim Bass:\nhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tim_Bass
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/visualization-and-data-fusion-for-cybersecurity-by-rich-zuech/
LOCATION:315 Northeast 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170905T195253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170905T195253Z
UID:7634-1505847600-1505853000@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:Visualization and Data Fusion for Cybersecurity by Rich Zuech
DESCRIPTION:As data scientists\, sometimes we need to take a step away from pure number crunching and gain a better understanding through Visualization.  For Cybersecurity\, Multi Sensor Data Fusion (MSDF) can be employed to achieve superior Cyberspace Situational Awareness.  With a new application\, we’ll demonstrate how to virtualize\, operationalize\, and visualize Cyberspace.  Essentially\, we’re improving Cybersecurity through better Visualization.  \n \nMore details about our project can be found here:  \nhttps://www.researchgate.net/blog/post/researchers-render-cyberspace-in-3d-like-a-video-game-to-make-identifying-threats-easier\nAnd here:  \nhttps://www.thecepblog.com/\n \nRichard Zuech is a PhD candidate at Florida Atlantic University\, focusing on Machine Learning and Cybersecurity.\nhttps://www.richardzuech.com/\nThis new application is compliments of Tim Bass:\nhttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tim_Bass
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/visualization-and-data-fusion-for-cybersecurity-by-rich-zuech-2/
LOCATION:315 Northeast 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:4101-1505898000-1505903400@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-17/
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:20170920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:7617-1505898000-1505903400@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-17-2/
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:20170920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:4102-1505898000-1505905200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:How to Ensure your Business is set for Growth  September 20th
DESCRIPTION:How to Ensure your Business is set for Growth\nSeptember 20th\, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.\nYou are focused on your day-to-day sales\, collecting invoices\, managing logistics and inventory\, paying your vendors\, etc.\, etc. We seldom have time to think whether we are on the right track for short and long term growth and how we will ensure business sustainability. This seminar is designed to give you a quick guide on the key elements you need to focus on to guarantee your product/service is relevant for your customers\, how to determine you are playing in the right place with the right strategies to win and with the right configuration.\nThe topics included in the Seminar are:\nWhy are we in business?\nElement 1 – Do we have the  right product?\nWhat is a value proposition?\nHow do we come up with a product that people need?\nElement 2 – Where do I play?\nWhat is a business strategy?\nChoosing where to play:\nCategories and Customer Segments\nDistribution channels\nProduct Portfolio\nValue chain selection\nElement 3 – How to Win?\nWhat is winning?\nStrategies for winning\nHow often we need to change our winning strategy\nElement 4 – How to Configure?\nUnderstanding capabilities and systems\nGap analysis – from today to a desired state\nHow to improve our capability and system gaps\nHow should attend this seminar:\nBusiness Owners\nFuture Entrepreneurs\nConsultants\nFunctional Managers (Marketing\, Finance\, Sales)\nCollege Students\nRegister Now! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeg8errp57227826&llr=niazh9cab\nSpeaker:\nRodolfo Artiles- Founder of Business Management Allied\nAs a founder and leader of the firm\, Rodolfo advises clients and leads engagements on how to more effectively build businesses and how to improve their performances for sustainable and profitable growth. His areas of expertise are: General Management\, Sales Management and Processes\, Sales Capabilities\, Market entries\, Business turn-arounds and transformations\, Brand integration after acquisition\, Strategic Alliances and Organizational Management among others. Prior to founding BMA\, Rodolfo spent 28 years working in multinational companies like Procter & Gamble\, Clorox and Whirlpool across 48 different countries in USA\, Latin America and Africa. Rodolfo received his BS from Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and his MSc from Auburn University\, AL\, USA.\nContact\nRodolfo Artiles\nBusiness Management Alliance\n305-297-7240\nrodolfo.artiles@businessallied.com\nWhere\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Room\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nDoral\, FL 33172
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-ensure-your-business-is-set-for-growth-september-20th/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T102249
CREATED:20170901T195320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170901T195320Z
UID:7618-1505898000-1505905200@thelaunchpad.org
SUMMARY:How to Ensure your Business is set for Growth  September 20th
DESCRIPTION:How to Ensure your Business is set for Growth\nSeptember 20th\, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.\nYou are focused on your day-to-day sales\, collecting invoices\, managing logistics and inventory\, paying your vendors\, etc.\, etc. We seldom have time to think whether we are on the right track for short and long term growth and how we will ensure business sustainability. This seminar is designed to give you a quick guide on the key elements you need to focus on to guarantee your product/service is relevant for your customers\, how to determine you are playing in the right place with the right strategies to win and with the right configuration.\nThe topics included in the Seminar are:\nWhy are we in business?\nElement 1 – Do we have the  right product?\nWhat is a value proposition?\nHow do we come up with a product that people need?\nElement 2 – Where do I play?\nWhat is a business strategy?\nChoosing where to play:\nCategories and Customer Segments\nDistribution channels\nProduct Portfolio\nValue chain selection\nElement 3 – How to Win?\nWhat is winning?\nStrategies for winning\nHow often we need to change our winning strategy\nElement 4 – How to Configure?\nUnderstanding capabilities and systems\nGap analysis – from today to a desired state\nHow to improve our capability and system gaps\nHow should attend this seminar:\nBusiness Owners\nFuture Entrepreneurs\nConsultants\nFunctional Managers (Marketing\, Finance\, Sales)\nCollege Students\nRegister Now! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeg8errp57227826&llr=niazh9cab\nSpeaker:\nRodolfo Artiles- Founder of Business Management Allied\nAs a founder and leader of the firm\, Rodolfo advises clients and leads engagements on how to more effectively build businesses and how to improve their performances for sustainable and profitable growth. His areas of expertise are: General Management\, Sales Management and Processes\, Sales Capabilities\, Market entries\, Business turn-arounds and transformations\, Brand integration after acquisition\, Strategic Alliances and Organizational Management among others. Prior to founding BMA\, Rodolfo spent 28 years working in multinational companies like Procter & Gamble\, Clorox and Whirlpool across 48 different countries in USA\, Latin America and Africa. Rodolfo received his BS from Universidad del Valle de Guatemala and his MSc from Auburn University\, AL\, USA.\nContact\nRodolfo Artiles\nBusiness Management Alliance\n305-297-7240\nrodolfo.artiles@businessallied.com\nWhere\nDoral Chamber of Commerce Training Room\n2900 NW 112th Ave\nDoral\, FL 33172
URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/how-to-ensure-your-business-is-set-for-growth-september-20th-2/
LOCATION:8181 NW 36th Street Suite 21A\, Doral\, FL\, 33166\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Seminar Or Talk
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