BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Launch Pad - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thelaunchpad.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Launch Pad REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:560-1456480800-1456524000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FAB FRIDAY DESCRIPTION:The fourth Friday of every month has just gotten way cooler! FAB FRIDAY is a day for open making and community collaboration. Our Day Pass fee is waived and you can try your hand at 3D Printing\, Laser Cutting\, Circuits\, Arduino\, Vinyl Cutting\, Sewing\, or Wood Working for FREE! So come with your ideas and some materials* and lets make amazing things! What’s a Fab Lab? Fab labs provide widespread access to modern means for invention. They began as an outreach project from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA)\, and quickly became a collaborative and global network. You can find more information about Fab Labs on the Fab Foundation Website. *materials not included Select materials available at an affordable rate at the FabLab. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/fab-friday/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:6269-1456480800-1456524000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:FAB FRIDAY DESCRIPTION:The fourth Friday of every month has just gotten way cooler! FAB FRIDAY is a day for open making and community collaboration. Our Day Pass fee is waived and you can try your hand at 3D Printing\, Laser Cutting\, Circuits\, Arduino\, Vinyl Cutting\, Sewing\, or Wood Working for FREE! So come with your ideas and some materials* and lets make amazing things! What’s a Fab Lab? Fab labs provide widespread access to modern means for invention. They began as an outreach project from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA)\, and quickly became a collaborative and global network. You can find more information about Fab Labs on the Fab Foundation Website. *materials not included Select materials available at an affordable rate at the FabLab. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/fab-friday-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160226T195322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T195322Z UID:5990-1456506000-1456515000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Join the Miami DDA and Refresh Miami this Friday\, February 26 from 5-7:30pm at the Miami Center for Architecture & Design for a look at the Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow.  Futurist and Best Selling Author\, Jack Uldrich presents an engaging and entertaining keynote presentation about how to navigate the decade ahead with an in-depth exploration of ten technological trends that will transform the world of 2020. The event is free to attend and will have lite bites and refreshments. Please RSVP to rsvp@miamidda.com or call 305-579-6675. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ten-trends-transforming-the-cities-of-tomorrow/ LOCATION:100 NE 1 Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160226T195322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T195322Z UID:6314-1456506000-1456515000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow DESCRIPTION:Join the Miami DDA and Refresh Miami this Friday\, February 26 from 5-7:30pm at the Miami Center for Architecture & Design for a look at the Ten Trends Transforming the Cities of Tomorrow.  Futurist and Best Selling Author\, Jack Uldrich presents an engaging and entertaining keynote presentation about how to navigate the decade ahead with an in-depth exploration of ten technological trends that will transform the world of 2020. The event is free to attend and will have lite bites and refreshments. Please RSVP to rsvp@miamidda.com or call 305-579-6675. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/ten-trends-transforming-the-cities-of-tomorrow-2/ LOCATION:100 NE 1 Avenue\, Miami\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:561-1456515000-1456520400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Florida Game Developers Association Miami Chapter Meetup DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, Join us for our monthly meetup to learn how to start making games\, find others to make games with and hopefully develop a career or business around the growing South Florida game industry! We meet every month from 7:30PM – 9PM At the Miami Dade College MAGIC Campus at 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL 33132\, Miami\, FL. Join our meetup and stay up to date with any changes or other events\, it’s free https://www.meetup.com/Game-Developers/ or contact me at Gametrep@gmail.com \, more game related events can be found on Gametrep.com as well. #MakeGamesMiami” URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/florida-game-developers-association-miami-chapter-meetup/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160202T143956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T143956Z UID:6270-1456515000-1456520400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Florida Game Developers Association Miami Chapter Meetup DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone\, Join us for our monthly meetup to learn how to start making games\, find others to make games with and hopefully develop a career or business around the growing South Florida game industry! We meet every month from 7:30PM – 9PM At the Miami Dade College MAGIC Campus at 315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL 33132\, Miami\, FL. Join our meetup and stay up to date with any changes or other events\, it’s free https://www.meetup.com/Game-Developers/ or contact me at Gametrep@gmail.com \, more game related events can be found on Gametrep.com as well. #MakeGamesMiami” URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/florida-game-developers-association-miami-chapter-meetup-2/ LOCATION:315 NE 2nd Ave\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:5983-1456563600-1456677000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Service Jam (global design thinking event) DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://miamiservicejam2016.eventbrite.com/ Want to take on a design thinking adventure where you can come up with innovative ways to change the world? Miami jams with the world once again by joining the Global Service Jam this February. The Global Service Jam is a 48-hour design thinking event where people come together in cities around the globe to create and prototype new products and services around a common global theme. Jams are about meeting cool people in your community\, practicing design thinking and creative problem-solving methods\, and most importantly\, having fun! You will learn design-based tools and skills you can apply to your business or any project. These tools are used by Apple\, IBM\, and other top-notch companies to drive innovation\, delight customers\, and reduce risk and project costs. In addition to being a fun event\, it is excellent professional development. You don’t need to be ‘creative’ or have experience with design to Jam. In fact we encourage people without these things to join us. You’ll be supported throughout the weekend by your hosts and mentors. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-service-jam-global-design-thinking-event/ LOCATION:500 17th Street\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:6280-1456563600-1456677000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Miami Service Jam (global design thinking event) DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://miamiservicejam2016.eventbrite.com/ Want to take on a design thinking adventure where you can come up with innovative ways to change the world? Miami jams with the world once again by joining the Global Service Jam this February. The Global Service Jam is a 48-hour design thinking event where people come together in cities around the globe to create and prototype new products and services around a common global theme. Jams are about meeting cool people in your community\, practicing design thinking and creative problem-solving methods\, and most importantly\, having fun! You will learn design-based tools and skills you can apply to your business or any project. These tools are used by Apple\, IBM\, and other top-notch companies to drive innovation\, delight customers\, and reduce risk and project costs. In addition to being a fun event\, it is excellent professional development. You don’t need to be ‘creative’ or have experience with design to Jam. In fact we encourage people without these things to join us. You’ll be supported throughout the weekend by your hosts and mentors. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-service-jam-global-design-thinking-event-2/ LOCATION:500 17th Street\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052433 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:767-1456567200-1456581600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Refresh Miami Workshop: ReactJS (A Primer) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to ReactJS\, the new framework on the block from the developers at Facebook. We’ll introduce the framework\, its syntax and structure\, and guide you through the creation of your first React application. Workshop Agenda Part I: Introduction to ReactJS\, Side-by-side comparisons of ReactJS vs. other frameworks Part II: Live Coding portion of workshop – learn about components\, states\, etc. Create your first React application! What is ReactJS? React is an open-source JavaScript library providing a view for data rendered as HTML. React promises programmers a model in which subcomponents cannot directly affect enclosing components (“data flows down”); efficient updating of the HTML document when data changes; and a clean separation between components on a modern single-page application. It is maintained by Facebook\, Instagram and a community of individual developers and corporations. About Michael Martinez Based in Miami\, Fla.\, Michael Martinez is a full stack web and application developer. Michael has been programming since he learned QBasic in 1989. He has a passion for learning\, teaching\, and exploring new and exciting human interface concepts. Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/refresh-miami-workshop-reactjs-a-primer/ LOCATION:95 Merrick Way Suite 100 \, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160210T144023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160210T144023Z UID:6281-1456567200-1456581600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Refresh Miami Workshop: ReactJS (A Primer) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to ReactJS\, the new framework on the block from the developers at Facebook. We’ll introduce the framework\, its syntax and structure\, and guide you through the creation of your first React application. Workshop Agenda Part I: Introduction to ReactJS\, Side-by-side comparisons of ReactJS vs. other frameworks Part II: Live Coding portion of workshop – learn about components\, states\, etc. Create your first React application! What is ReactJS? React is an open-source JavaScript library providing a view for data rendered as HTML. React promises programmers a model in which subcomponents cannot directly affect enclosing components (“data flows down”); efficient updating of the HTML document when data changes; and a clean separation between components on a modern single-page application. It is maintained by Facebook\, Instagram and a community of individual developers and corporations. About Michael Martinez Based in Miami\, Fla.\, Michael Martinez is a full stack web and application developer. Michael has been programming since he learned QBasic in 1989. He has a passion for learning\, teaching\, and exploring new and exciting human interface concepts. Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/refresh-miami-workshop-reactjs-a-primer-2/ LOCATION:95 Merrick Way Suite 100 \, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:863-1456734600-1456765200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:PHILANTHROPY MIAMI 2016 DESCRIPTION:The world changed while you were busy doing other things. And suddenly nothing seems to make sense anymore. Generational shifts\, technological advancements\, and the end of business as usual\, have all conspired to change the way your donors — and your potential donors — look at giving. Now it’s time for you to change. The solution is simple: All you have to do is understand today’s most powerful marketing algorithm: CC 2 CC. Confused? Don’t worry\, Bruce Turkel will explain your problem and decipher your solution. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/philanthropy-miami-2016/ LOCATION:1111 Parrot Jungle Trail\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160229T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:6318-1456734600-1456765200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:PHILANTHROPY MIAMI 2016 DESCRIPTION:The world changed while you were busy doing other things. And suddenly nothing seems to make sense anymore. Generational shifts\, technological advancements\, and the end of business as usual\, have all conspired to change the way your donors — and your potential donors — look at giving. Now it’s time for you to change. The solution is simple: All you have to do is understand today’s most powerful marketing algorithm: CC 2 CC. Confused? Don’t worry\, Bruce Turkel will explain your problem and decipher your solution. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/philanthropy-miami-2016-2/ LOCATION:1111 Parrot Jungle Trail\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:5997-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:1367-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:6336-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav-3/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160301T195259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160301T195259Z UID:6367-1456855200-1456869600@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tinker Tank #2: Drones & UAV DESCRIPTION:For our February meetup\, we’ll be talking about Drones & UAVs with CEO Danny Rodriguez from Animusoft (Alive.ai). Bring your ideas\, companies\, and projects to share\, discuss\, and build! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tinker-tank-2-drones-uav-2-2/ LOCATION:2041 NW 1st Pl\, Miami\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160225T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195232Z UID:843-1456857000-1456864200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BRAINFOOD WITH ENDEAVOR @ THE LAB FEATURING SETH SCHACHNER DESCRIPTION:Join us next week for Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB featuring Seth Schachner\, Managing Director of Strat Americas\, moderated by Marco Giberti. Brainfood is a hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs\, investors\, and CEOs from around the world. Curated by Endeavor Miami\, The Knight Foundation and The LAB\, these gatherings help local 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. Discount code: END2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-with-endeavor-the-lab-featuring-seth-schachner/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160301T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160225T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195232Z UID:6309-1456857000-1456864200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:BRAINFOOD WITH ENDEAVOR @ THE LAB FEATURING SETH SCHACHNER DESCRIPTION:Join us next week for Brainfood with Endeavor @ The LAB featuring Seth Schachner\, Managing Director of Strat Americas\, moderated by Marco Giberti. Brainfood is a hands-on discussion with successful entrepreneurs\, investors\, and CEOs from around the world. Curated by Endeavor Miami\, The Knight Foundation and The LAB\, these gatherings help local 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. Discount code: END2016 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/brainfood-with-endeavor-the-lab-featuring-seth-schachner-2/ LOCATION:400 Northwest 26th Street\, Miami\, 33127\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:865-1456923600-1457042400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 EO GSEA US National Finals - GUEST Registration DESCRIPTION:Local GSEA competitions have taken place all over the United States\, providing mentoring and encouragement to more than a thousand student entrepreneurs. Each competition winner will advance to the USA National Finals event. The finalists presenting at this National Finals Round will represent the very best and a select winner will be awarded a prize of US$ 10\,000. The USA National winner will advance to the EO GSEA Global Finals this May in Bangkok\, Thailand\, where he/she will represent the United States in hopes to earn the top honor of EO’s Student Entrepreneur of the Year. The EO GSEA program is for undergraduate students who have been operating a business for at least six months. Students apply to local competitions hosted by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) chapters and our official organizing partners. Then\, advance to the next round of competition in hopes to earn a spot in the GSEA Finals event. 25 students will compete in the USA National semi-final round. Five students will then advance to the USA National final round. While this is a competition\, it is in the spirit of celebrating and supporting young entrepreneurs around the world. Join us at this inspiring event\, proudly hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization\, to recognize and honor student entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is proud to host this premiere event. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-eo-gsea-us-national-finals-guest-registration/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave\, Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160303T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160229T195307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T195307Z UID:6319-1456923600-1457042400@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:2016 EO GSEA US National Finals - GUEST Registration DESCRIPTION:Local GSEA competitions have taken place all over the United States\, providing mentoring and encouragement to more than a thousand student entrepreneurs. Each competition winner will advance to the USA National Finals event. The finalists presenting at this National Finals Round will represent the very best and a select winner will be awarded a prize of US$ 10\,000. The USA National winner will advance to the EO GSEA Global Finals this May in Bangkok\, Thailand\, where he/she will represent the United States in hopes to earn the top honor of EO’s Student Entrepreneur of the Year. The EO GSEA program is for undergraduate students who have been operating a business for at least six months. Students apply to local competitions hosted by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) chapters and our official organizing partners. Then\, advance to the next round of competition in hopes to earn a spot in the GSEA Finals event. 25 students will compete in the USA National semi-final round. Five students will then advance to the USA National final round. While this is a competition\, it is in the spirit of celebrating and supporting young entrepreneurs around the world. Join us at this inspiring event\, proudly hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization\, to recognize and honor student entrepreneurship. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is proud to host this premiere event. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/2016-eo-gsea-us-national-finals-guest-registration-2/ LOCATION:315 N.E. Second Ave\, Building 8\, 5th Floor\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160225T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195232Z UID:844-1456938000-1456947000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tomorrow Tour Miami DESCRIPTION:How are local entrepreneurship\, technology and creative communities developing differently and similarly across the country? Join Technical.ly in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal for the Tomorrow Tour\, a multi-city event and reporting series to inspire discussions about what’s possible when technology and innovation converge to create stronger cities. The evening roundtable and networking is event focused on where tech and entrepreneurship goes next\, as part of a seven-city U.S. tour of innovation clusters. There will be food\, beer\, smart people and high-level conversations. Have fun! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tomorrow-tour-miami/ LOCATION:6200 San Amaro Drive\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33146\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160225T195232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195232Z UID:6310-1456938000-1456947000@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Tomorrow Tour Miami DESCRIPTION:How are local entrepreneurship\, technology and creative communities developing differently and similarly across the country? Join Technical.ly in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal for the Tomorrow Tour\, a multi-city event and reporting series to inspire discussions about what’s possible when technology and innovation converge to create stronger cities. The evening roundtable and networking is event focused on where tech and entrepreneurship goes next\, as part of a seven-city U.S. tour of innovation clusters. There will be food\, beer\, smart people and high-level conversations. Have fun! URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/tomorrow-tour-miami-2/ LOCATION:6200 San Amaro Drive\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33146\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160223T195302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T195302Z UID:833-1456943400-1456954200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Northside Innovation Meetup: Miami Powered by Dell | Microsoft DESCRIPTION:The Startup Dating Game: A Pitch Competition  Join us on Wednesday\, March 2nd\, to see early stage startup founders pitch their companies. As the Miami startup community rapidly grows in people and investments\, this meetup will showcase the variety of industries and companies that call Miami home.  More than ten founders will present their companies to an elite panel of judges\, consisting of VCs\, executives and founders. Meet with Dell and Microsoft to learn more about its technology solutions as well as their commitment to supporting and helping small businesses grow. Enjoy complimentary dinner and beers as well! Judges Philippe Houdard\, Founder of Pipeline Workspaces Natalia Martinez-Kalinina\, General Manager of Cambridge Innovation Center Joe Morgan\, Founder & CEO\, MaverixLab\, Inc. Holly Knowlton Delgado\, Channel Account Manager\, Dell Founders Keith Mantel\, Founder of Itabo Cindy Diffenderfer\, Founder of Miavina Stephanie Castaño\, Founder of Link to Fitness Kristina Jones\, Co-founder of Court Buddy Mary Spio\, Co-founder of Next Galaxy Brandon Timinsky\, Co-founder of GasNinja Joel Brown\, Founder of DocuVital Kelly Pierce\, Founder of Got Pierced Birame Sock\, Founder of FlyScan Schedule: 6:30 – 7:00 pm – Grab a beer and mingle 7:00 -7:45pm – Pitch competition 7:45- 9:30pm – Drinks\, Food and Mingle URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/northside-innovation-meetup-miami-powered-by-dell-microsoft/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Rd.\, Miami\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160223T195302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T195302Z UID:1346-1456943400-1456954200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Northside Innovation Meetup: Miami Powered by Dell | Microsoft DESCRIPTION:The Startup Dating Game: A Pitch Competition  Join us on Wednesday\, March 2nd\, to see early stage startup founders pitch their companies. As the Miami startup community rapidly grows in people and investments\, this meetup will showcase the variety of industries and companies that call Miami home.  More than ten founders will present their companies to an elite panel of judges\, consisting of VCs\, executives and founders. Meet with Dell and Microsoft to learn more about its technology solutions as well as their commitment to supporting and helping small businesses grow. Enjoy complimentary dinner and beers as well! Judges Philippe Houdard\, Founder of Pipeline Workspaces Natalia Martinez-Kalinina\, General Manager of Cambridge Innovation Center Joe Morgan\, Founder & CEO\, MaverixLab\, Inc. Holly Knowlton Delgado\, Channel Account Manager\, Dell Founders Keith Mantel\, Founder of Itabo Cindy Diffenderfer\, Founder of Miavina Stephanie Castaño\, Founder of Link to Fitness Kristina Jones\, Co-founder of Court Buddy Mary Spio\, Co-founder of Next Galaxy Brandon Timinsky\, Co-founder of GasNinja Joel Brown\, Founder of DocuVital Kelly Pierce\, Founder of Got Pierced Birame Sock\, Founder of FlyScan Schedule: 6:30 – 7:00 pm – Grab a beer and mingle 7:00 -7:45pm – Pitch competition 7:45- 9:30pm – Drinks\, Food and Mingle URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/northside-innovation-meetup-miami-powered-by-dell-microsoft-2/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Rd.\, Miami\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160223T195302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T195302Z UID:6302-1456943400-1456954200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Northside Innovation Meetup: Miami Powered by Dell | Microsoft DESCRIPTION:The Startup Dating Game: A Pitch Competition  Join us on Wednesday\, March 2nd\, to see early stage startup founders pitch their companies. As the Miami startup community rapidly grows in people and investments\, this meetup will showcase the variety of industries and companies that call Miami home.  More than ten founders will present their companies to an elite panel of judges\, consisting of VCs\, executives and founders. Meet with Dell and Microsoft to learn more about its technology solutions as well as their commitment to supporting and helping small businesses grow. Enjoy complimentary dinner and beers as well! Judges Philippe Houdard\, Founder of Pipeline Workspaces Natalia Martinez-Kalinina\, General Manager of Cambridge Innovation Center Joe Morgan\, Founder & CEO\, MaverixLab\, Inc. Holly Knowlton Delgado\, Channel Account Manager\, Dell Founders Keith Mantel\, Founder of Itabo Cindy Diffenderfer\, Founder of Miavina Stephanie Castaño\, Founder of Link to Fitness Kristina Jones\, Co-founder of Court Buddy Mary Spio\, Co-founder of Next Galaxy Brandon Timinsky\, Co-founder of GasNinja Joel Brown\, Founder of DocuVital Kelly Pierce\, Founder of Got Pierced Birame Sock\, Founder of FlyScan Schedule: 6:30 – 7:00 pm – Grab a beer and mingle 7:00 -7:45pm – Pitch competition 7:45- 9:30pm – Drinks\, Food and Mingle URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/northside-innovation-meetup-miami-powered-by-dell-microsoft-3/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Rd.\, Miami\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160223T195302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160223T195302Z UID:6307-1456943400-1456954200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Northside Innovation Meetup: Miami Powered by Dell | Microsoft DESCRIPTION:The Startup Dating Game: A Pitch Competition  Join us on Wednesday\, March 2nd\, to see early stage startup founders pitch their companies. As the Miami startup community rapidly grows in people and investments\, this meetup will showcase the variety of industries and companies that call Miami home.  More than ten founders will present their companies to an elite panel of judges\, consisting of VCs\, executives and founders. Meet with Dell and Microsoft to learn more about its technology solutions as well as their commitment to supporting and helping small businesses grow. Enjoy complimentary dinner and beers as well! Judges Philippe Houdard\, Founder of Pipeline Workspaces Natalia Martinez-Kalinina\, General Manager of Cambridge Innovation Center Joe Morgan\, Founder & CEO\, MaverixLab\, Inc. Holly Knowlton Delgado\, Channel Account Manager\, Dell Founders Keith Mantel\, Founder of Itabo Cindy Diffenderfer\, Founder of Miavina Stephanie Castaño\, Founder of Link to Fitness Kristina Jones\, Co-founder of Court Buddy Mary Spio\, Co-founder of Next Galaxy Brandon Timinsky\, Co-founder of GasNinja Joel Brown\, Founder of DocuVital Kelly Pierce\, Founder of Got Pierced Birame Sock\, Founder of FlyScan Schedule: 6:30 – 7:00 pm – Grab a beer and mingle 7:00 -7:45pm – Pitch competition 7:45- 9:30pm – Drinks\, Food and Mingle URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/northside-innovation-meetup-miami-powered-by-dell-microsoft-2-2/ LOCATION:350 Lincoln Rd.\, Miami\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160220T195300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T195300Z UID:824-1456948800-1456954200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Spark Miami: Freelance Tax Workshop DESCRIPTION:“While waiting in line for a coffee at Starbucks I handed the person behind me in line a business card. Can I claim the coffee?” You’ll have to come to our “Freelance Tax Workshop” Spark event to find out! Join your local 1099er community on Wednesday\, March 2 for our second annual tax-focused get-together. Whether you’ve already handed over your paperwork to a trusted accountant\, or you’ve just gotten used to using accounting software\, this Spark is for you! At this in-person event\, freelancers will workshop answers to important tax-related questions\, like: How can I proactively manage my business’s cash flow? What are the tax changes in effect for the 2016 tax year? Can I really deduct expenses like coffee\, gas\, and my home office space? There will also be time to network\, and get tips and tricks you hadn’t considered before. Remember to take photos of the event and post them to Instagram\, Facebook\, or Twitter using the hashtag #FreelanceSpark. Connect With Your Fellow Spark-ers! Met someone at Spark and want to keep chatting? Interested in attending\, and want to learn more? Join your city’s Hive to connect with your fellow Spark attendees! The discussion is live here! freelancersunion About Freelancers Union Freelancers Union is a membership organization that provides benefits\, resources\, and advocacy for 300\,000 independent workers nationwide. To learn more or join\, visit freelancersunion.org. Membership is free. About CityDesk Miami We are a unique community of entrepreneurs\, creative professionals and creators. We foster a creative and collaborative environment\, so that you can work your ideas with the freedom you want. Join us at https://citydeskmiami.com/. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/spark-miami-freelance-tax-workshop/ LOCATION:inner-6 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160302T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160220T195300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160220T195300Z UID:6298-1456948800-1456954200@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:Spark Miami: Freelance Tax Workshop DESCRIPTION:“While waiting in line for a coffee at Starbucks I handed the person behind me in line a business card. Can I claim the coffee?” You’ll have to come to our “Freelance Tax Workshop” Spark event to find out! Join your local 1099er community on Wednesday\, March 2 for our second annual tax-focused get-together. Whether you’ve already handed over your paperwork to a trusted accountant\, or you’ve just gotten used to using accounting software\, this Spark is for you! At this in-person event\, freelancers will workshop answers to important tax-related questions\, like: How can I proactively manage my business’s cash flow? What are the tax changes in effect for the 2016 tax year? Can I really deduct expenses like coffee\, gas\, and my home office space? There will also be time to network\, and get tips and tricks you hadn’t considered before. Remember to take photos of the event and post them to Instagram\, Facebook\, or Twitter using the hashtag #FreelanceSpark. Connect With Your Fellow Spark-ers! Met someone at Spark and want to keep chatting? Interested in attending\, and want to learn more? Join your city’s Hive to connect with your fellow Spark attendees! The discussion is live here! freelancersunion About Freelancers Union Freelancers Union is a membership organization that provides benefits\, resources\, and advocacy for 300\,000 independent workers nationwide. To learn more or join\, visit freelancersunion.org. Membership is free. About CityDesk Miami We are a unique community of entrepreneurs\, creative professionals and creators. We foster a creative and collaborative environment\, so that you can work your ideas with the freedom you want. Join us at https://citydeskmiami.com/. URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/spark-miami-freelance-tax-workshop-2/ LOCATION:inner-6 CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160304 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:847-1456963200-1457049599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:MIAMI BEACH SMALL BUSINESS EXPO DESCRIPTION:Small Business Expo is the most anticipated networking event of the year for business professionals to learn about products & services to help their business exceed its goals\, network with other industry professionals & attend informative and cutting-edge workshops & seminars. If you are a business owner\, entrepreneur or someone that works for a small business you should attend this trade show & conference. Join us March 3rd from 9:30-4:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 WHY ATTEND? Network with thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs & start-ups. Establish hundreds of new contacts and reconnect with old ones. Attend FREE business critical workshops & seminars. Learn about new products and services that will help your business grow. Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry. Discover new and innovative technologies. It’s FREE to attend! SHARK TANK CASTING TEAM WILL BE LIVE AT THE EVENT To receive your free badge\, make sure to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-beach-small-business-expo/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Dr\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160303 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160304 DTSTAMP:20260404T052434 CREATED:20160225T195233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T195233Z UID:6311-1456963200-1457049599@thelaunchpad.org SUMMARY:MIAMI BEACH SMALL BUSINESS EXPO DESCRIPTION:Small Business Expo is the most anticipated networking event of the year for business professionals to learn about products & services to help their business exceed its goals\, network with other industry professionals & attend informative and cutting-edge workshops & seminars. If you are a business owner\, entrepreneur or someone that works for a small business you should attend this trade show & conference. Join us March 3rd from 9:30-4:00 pm at the Miami Beach Convention Center. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 WHY ATTEND? Network with thousands of business owners\, entrepreneurs & start-ups. Establish hundreds of new contacts and reconnect with old ones. Attend FREE business critical workshops & seminars. Learn about new products and services that will help your business grow. Interact with the movers and shakers of your industry. Discover new and innovative technologies. It’s FREE to attend! SHARK TANK CASTING TEAM WILL BE LIVE AT THE EVENT To receive your free badge\, make sure to register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-expo-2016-miami-registration-17926105464?aff=Naw2 URL:https://thelaunchpad.org/event/miami-beach-small-business-expo-2/ LOCATION:1901 Convention Center Dr\, Miami Beach\, FL\, 33139\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR