Weekly Open Hack Night
2017-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 1951 NW 7th Avenue, 1st Floor, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Join us for our weekly civic hack sessions @ Cambridge Innovation Center. Anyone interested in civic hacking and engagement is welcome.
You 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.
As always, bring a laptop; beginners are always welcome!
We ask that participants at Code for Miami events follow our Code of Conduct to ensure that our group is a safe and welcoming space.

Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar | August 15
2017-08-15 08:00 - 12:30 | 2900 NW 112th Ave, Miami, FL, 33172, United States
Search Engine Optimization SEO Seminar | August 15 : “How to Get Your Business Found on Google”

Morning Session: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
“How to Get Your Business Found on Google” – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
PLEASE REGISTER AT:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeelwp3l7cd9bbf4&llr=niazh9cab

You 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:
What Google and the other Search Engines are looking for in your web site
How to choose a web site designer and how to make sure they do a great job for you
Comparing html site to Flash, PHP and design platforms for web sites
Options available for designing web sites yourself
The basic mechanics of building a web site that the search engines like
All the web site elements required for good SEO How to read the “Source” of a web site
How 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
How to incorporate Social Media Marketing strategies with your SEO strategies for maximum search engine rankings
In the last part of the seminar we will examine and critique your web sites live.
Who should attend this seminar?
Online Marketers
Marketing Executives
Web Developers
Product Managers & Brand Managers
IT Programmers
Business Owners
Business & Marketing Consultants
P.R. Professionals
Business Owners and Managers, CEOs, CMOs

Doral Chamber of Commerce
8181 NW 36th Street, Suite 21-A
Doral, FL 33166

PLEASE REGISTER AT:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eeelwp3l7cd9bbf4&llr=niazh9cab

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Seminar

Fee: $97.00 Well Worth It ! – A real bargain!

Office Hours @ the MIC
2017-08-15 10:00 - 17:00 | 1010 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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.

Backup your WordPress site & The Gutenberg
2017-08-15 18:30 - 21:00 | 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL, 33174, United States
TBA

Harness the Power of Integrated Marketing
2017-08-15 18:30 - 21:00 | 66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor, Miami, FL, 33130, United States
Today, more than ever, it is essential to develop a comprehensive view of your customers by marketing to them through various touch points and channels. By leveraging the power of integrated marketing and harnessing the value of its data, you can effectively communicate with your customers all while measuring the success of your campaign and optimize your marketing dollars.
L David Stewart has designed a series of workshops at Starthub Miami to help give entrepreneurs a better understanding and execute digital marketing campaigns with regards to STRATEGY, CAMPAIGN & REVIEW.
ROUND 1: Strategy
August 8
The “Why” – What Is The Purpose?
Setting Goals
Do Your Research
Tools For Execution
ROUND 2: Campaign
August 15
Initiating The Campaign
Layers/Levels/Channels
Integrated Marketing Communication
Social Media Platforms
ROUND 3: Review
August 22
Review – What Worked? What Didn’t?
Detailed Assessment
Analytics Tools & Tips
Key Performance Indicators & Metrics
Round 1 – $20
Round 2 – $20
Round 3 – $20
PRO TIP: Get more bang for your buck by buying all 3 sessions for $50! ($60 value)

Waffle Wednesday
2017-08-16 09:00 - 10:30 | 120 Northwest 25th Street Loft 301, Miami, FL, 33172, United States
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.
As always, we want this to be an open conversation! Bring your ideas, questions, and we will bring waffles, coffee, juices and fruits.

COFFEE TALK @ EAST
2017-08-16 09:00 - 10:30
EAST, Miami Presents
COFFEE TALK @ EAST
Hosted by: Danie Gomez- Ortigoza
Inspirational woman, blogger, activist, storyteller at Journey of a Braid, and digital strategist
#atEAST

Visual Storytelling Xperience
2017-08-16 18:30 - 20:00 | 315 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
The Visual Storytelling Institute (VSI) in partnership with The Idea Center, Miami-Dade College is offering Visual Storytelling Xperience (VSX) – a next-generation summer workshop for forward-thinking entrepreneurs and marketers.
WHAT IS VISUAL STORYTELLING?
“Visual Storytelling is a marketing strategy that communicates powerful ideas through a compelling story arc, with your customer at the heart of the story, and delivered through interactive and immersive visual media – in order to create profitable customer engagements.”
– Shlomi Ron
WHY VISUAL STORYTELLING?
Transforming an idea into a business success requires excelling in many areas: business strategy, visual production, and marketing strategy. Imagine taking only 8 weeks to convert your new startup idea or existing product into an impactful business proposition.
With our VISUAL STORYTELLING XPERIENCE workshop, you can learn how to articulate, visualize and distribute your business idea – to empower your customers’ lives.
Registration is now open for our July-August 2017 workshop at the Idea Center Miami Dade College.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Summer 2017: Class starts on July 5th and ends on August 23rd, 2017.
We’ll meet Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$597 – Class number 14117
People Don’t Care about Your Product Features,
They Connect With Your Story!
SEATS ARE LIMITED. REGISTER TODAY!

Celebrating Women in Tech - Tales from the Corporate & Startup World
2017-08-16 18:30 - 20:30 | 1951 Northwest 7th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
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The Art of Online Engagement
2017-08-16 18:30 - 21:00 | 66 W. Flagler St. 9th Floor, Miami, FL, 33130, United States
Thanks to technology, interacting with clients has never been easier but there are still some companies that just don’t seem to understand the true importance of online engagement. It’s the first step to a pathway into everything good your business could ever want: customer loyalty, purchases, and profit. When you engage your customers, you draw them closer to your brand, your business, your organization, and that’s when the magicstarts to happen.
Understanding online engagement may be tricky, but this workshop will give you the insight you need to grab attention, hold interest, and motivate action in the most effective way possible. Neto Almanza, founder of Net Veo Media, will give you in-depth strategies to make the best out of the digital communication ecosystem by capitalizing on the target audience’s attention.
He’ll cover the following main points:
4 Pillars of an Online Ad
10 Fundamental Strategies for Video Ads
SMART Goals
Best Practice for Capturing Attention/Interest
Facts and Statistics of Online Behavior
Give, Give, Ask Strategy
Minimalist Communication to Make a Difference
Born in the US, raised in Mexico, and studied in Germany, Neto is an award-winning creative hybrid who conceptualizes, produces and markets ideas into the digital sphere. He created Net Veo 5 years ago in Mexico and has now moved to Miami to expand his opportunities and your results.
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS & OPTIONS
City of Miami Parking Lot 43:
56 SW 1st Street Miami, FL 33130
Starthub Adjacent Parking Lot (Entry only from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, $3 cash for all night parking):
60 W. Flagler Street Miami, FL 33130
-OR-
Hop on Metrorail to Government Center / Metromover to Miami Ave. or Government Center
Both are about a block away from our offices.
Interested in learning more? Email Hector at hector@starthubmiami.com.
Connect with Starthub on Facebook & Twitter!
Cheers,
The StartHub Team

Machine Learning Office Hours
2017-08-17 10:30 | 1010 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
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.
David 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

PITCH THE GOV
2017-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | 2121 NW 2nd Ave Suite 203, Miami, FL, 33127, United States
Do you know your startup could potentially receive a grant from the US government? Do you know how to access those funds? Join 10xU, for an interactive workshop, where you can learn the basics of federal funding for startups and potentially secure government dollars for your company.

Thursday Gathering @ Venture Cafe Miami
2017-08-17 16:00 - 21:00 | 1951 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL, 33136, United States
Connect with hundreds of Miami’s amazing innovation and startup community every week. Gather to enjoy, engage and learn from each other at our free Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café.
The Venture Cafe Thursday Gathering serves as a physical nexus for helping innovators and entrepreneurs find one another and collaborate to bring their dreams to reality. Through connections and scheduled programming, Venture Cafe Miami is working to strengthen the growth of our innovation community. Please check our calendar for more information on weekly programs.
No need to RSVP, and parking is free!

Miami MBA Forté Forum for Women
2017-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | 400 SE Second Ave, Miami, FL, 33131, United States
Forté Forums are designed for standout women considering an MBA whether you’re a high-achiever looking to change careers, a college student planning for the future, or a professional ready to take your career to the next level.
A free event unlike any other, the Miami Forum will empower you with information about an MBA’s value, leading business schools, and financing your degree. You’ll make critical connections with representatives, alumnae, and students of top business schools in North America and Europe— all while forming an unmatched peer support network. Successful businesswomen representing diverse industries and career stages will also share how their MBAs help them make a mark.

Como Crear Una Pagina Web – Introduccion Gratis
2017-08-17 18:30 - 21:00 | 261 NE 1st Street, 5th Floor, Miami, FL, 33132, United States
Crea su propia página web online desde cero. Este curso es para los que quieren aprender HTML y CSS por primera ves. No necesitas saber programar, solo sigue los pasos de nuestro professor.
Si usted está construyendo un sitio web para su negocio, acerca de su mascota, o incluso para promocionar en línea, todo comienza con los mismos pasos simples. Esta clase le llevará a través de los pasos de crear un sitio web con texto, fotos, videos y enlaces, y mostrarle cómo ponerlo en línea para que todos lo vean.
Estas clases están hechas para todos los niveles de usuarios de computadoras. Usted no necesita ningún conocimiento previo que crea Web site, ni programación de computadora.
¡Regístrate hoy!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/como-crear-una-pagina-web-introduccion-gratis-registration-36980440493
