Jobs ETC, an initiative of the Suncoast Workforce Board, has a primary job: Finding you a job.
Jobs ETC has partnered with several local community organizations to help local businesses find quality workers seeking gainful employment.
The Women’s Resource Center of Manatee, a not-for-profit organization, works with women map out a successful job search. Now the WRC is providing internet access to potential employers.
WRC will begin offering twice-a-month access to the Mobile Career Opportunity Center, an 11-station computer lab on wheels with satellite internet access.
It will be held from 10 a.m -3 p.m, the first and fourth Wednesday of every month. Job seekers will be able to use the Mobile Career Opportunity Center to conduct online job searches, write resumes and cover letters, assess their work skills, file Unemployment Compensation, Vocational Rehabilitation Service, and Veteran’s and other support services free of charge.
“The Mobile Career Center is the perfect collaboration,” said Ashley
Brown, WRC Executive Director. “This is a time in our community that we have to look at where we can work together to bring the most services to the people who need them.”
Call the WRC at 747-6797 or go to www.wrcmanatee.org for more information.
► Club Meetings
The Sarasota Masters Rowing Club is a non-profit corporation which promotes the sport of rowing for adults. Rowers are ages 23 to 75 and participate in both sculling and sweep rowing, competitively and recreationally. They row on the Intercoastal Waterway on Blackburn Point Road in Osprey. For more information, visit www.sarasotarowing.com/contact.html or call Sue Gutek at 941-302-4657.
Sierra Club Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Edson Keith Mansion, Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
Singles On The Go Travel Club meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at The Red Cross Chapter House, 2001 Cantu Ct., Sarasota. The Travel Club provides a forum for travelers to meet kindred spirits and companions for independent travel. They offer social outings, activities, and group travel opportunities. Info: 926-2979.
The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Diva Angels meets monthly. Social hour at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. Interested in being a Diva Angel and want information? Come to a meeting or go to www.divaangels.org or call 583-9581 or 724-6666.
Linux Users Group meets 6 - 8 p.m. every month on the 3rd Tuesday. Come to get help installing Linux or with debugging problems with your installation. Speakers address various subjects of interest to the Linux community. Email: mark@bish.net.
► ABWA Chapters
The 1st C.L.A.S.S. Chapter (Community Leaders and Supportive Sisters) of the American Business Women's Association meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Bradenton Country Club. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m.; meeting at 6 p.m. Call 745-1627.
The Sunset Chapter of the American Business Women's Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Holiday Inn, Lakewood Ranch, beginning at 6 p.m. Visit www.ABWASunsetChapter.com for reservations or call 360-9015.
The Accolades Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets the 1st Tuesday at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. Networking: 6 p.m. Dinner: 6:30 p.m. 924-8464.
The Ringling Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets for dinner—2nd Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at Sahib Shrine, 600 N. Beneva Rd., Sarasota. Cost: $17. RSVP: 377-3848.
The All Achievers chapter of the American Business Women’s Association meets the 2nd Thursday, 6 p.m. at Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. Cost: $18. RSVP by noon the preceding Monday at 321-7048.
► Networking
The new Bradenton chapter of BNI meets every Thursday morning from 7:30- 9 a.m. at Water’s Edge of Bradenton, 3132 21st Lane, West, Bradenton. Visitors welcome. For info, email mfey@webradenton.org or call 748-7797.
BNI offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. To learn more, visit: www.bni.com .
Come join "The Think Tank" FNI networking group, Mondays at 8:15 a.m. at Crepe Suzette Restaurant, 23 Lemon Ave., Sarasota. Free. Networking International is the largest business networking organization in the Tampa Bay Area. 726-0395.
The Women’s Leadership Initiative of Manatee County hosts a monthly social/networking meeting the first Thursday of each month from 5-7 p.m. Meet a great group of women, and learn how they’re working to support youth in Manatee County.
The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast and a program beginning at 8 a.m. at Keiser College. Visit www.lwrba.org or call 757-1664. New members welcome.
The Manatee Young Professionals is a program of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce which strives to provide business, social and community resources for young and young thinking professionals in Manatee County. For information, visit www.MYPonline.com . Free.
The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota (YES) holds a luncheon meeting and workshop every Tuesday from 11:45 am to 1:15 p.m. at Clayton’s Siesta Key Grille, Siesta Key. Info: www.yes941.com .
Every Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.- 1 p.m., the Lakewood Ranch Professional Women’s Networking Group meets at the River Club Country Club, 6600 River Club Blvd. Bradenton. This is a non-compete all women networking group. RSVP by Tuesday. Call 545-1264. Cost: $11 (includes lunch). Information: www.lrpwng.com .
The Dynamic Women’s Networking Group meets every Thursday at Michael’s on East, 1212 East Ave. S, Sarasota at 11:45. Lunch cost is $15. For info, call 941-586-5806.
The Exchange Club of Manasota East, a two-county business leads and referral organization, meets every Wednesday at 8 a.m. at the River Club, 6600 River Club Dr. All prospective business members will be guests of the club for their initial meeting. For reservations, call 726-4562.
The Professional Network's weekly luncheon meeting is on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Troyer's Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. Visit www.SarasotaProfessionalNetwork.com . or call 993-4526. New members welcome.
The Bradenton Open Network—no dues, required attendance or non-compete clause—meets every Tuesday 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W. 504-9525. $10. Walk-ins welcome.
Suncoast B2B Connection East meets at 5 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month and at 7:30 a.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Community Room at the Manatee Herald-Tribune East, 8339 Market St., Bradenton. 752-3585.
The Manasota Business Masters, a two-county business referral organization, meets every Tuesday at noon at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 6906 14th St., Bradenton. Prospective business members are invited as guests to their initial luncheon meeting. Reservations: 726-4562.
The Open Network Group, Inc. No dues, required attendance or non-complete clause. Meets weekly, 11:45 -1. $10. Walk-ins welcome. 504-9525
Open Network Bradenton: Tuesdays, Stacey’s Buffet, 4848 14th St. W.
Open Network Venice: Wednesdays, Marco Polo Buffet, 549 US bypass N.
Open Network Sarasota: Thursdays at Broccolini's, 6525 Superior Ave.
The Executive Network of Manatee meets Thursday, 7:30 a.m., at Gloria’s Country Kitchen, 3633 Cortez Rd., West, Bradenton. 761-2124.
Women With Connections, a referral group, meets Fridays, 7:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 5921 Fruitville Rd. Info: 302-1309.
► Singles Groups
PALM SINGLES is an active over 50s interdenominational group meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the Church of the Palms, Sarasota. Join them for dinner or other activities. Reservations/ info: 924-7430.
► A New Networking Group
The Original PNL Lunch meets Tuesdays weekly at local restaurants for lunch and networking 11:45 a.m. to 1 pm. Cost: $12; no membership required. Everyone will be able to give their elevator speech to promote their business. Visit www.theoriginalpnl.com for more information. Info: 374-6973.
► Leads Club Meetings
Exchange Club of Sarasota, a business leads and referral organization, meets every Wednesday at noon at Arosa Restaurant, 1296 First Street, Sarasota. Call 906-7585.
For information or reservations on any of these Leads clubs, call 371-1151.
The Bradenton Professional’s Chapter of Lassen’s LEADS Club meets Mondays; noon-1:15 p.m. at The Loyal Order of Moose #1223 310 44th Ave., E, Bradenton. $10.
The Lakewood Ranch Executive’s Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets every Wednesday, noon to 1:15 p.m. at The Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. $14.
The Sarasota Women’s Chapter of Lassen’s LEADS Club meets Mondays noon-1:15 p.m. at Café Baci, Sarasota. $13.
The University Professional Women’s Chapter of Lassen’s LEADS Club meets Fridays; noon-1:15 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton. $15.
The Gulf Gate Professional Women’s Chapter of Lassen’s LEADS Club meets Thursdays; 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Lonjevity Café, 1737 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota. $15.
The Hillview Professional’s Chapter of Lassen’s LEADS Club meets Tuesdays; 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Café Baci, 4001 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota. $15.
The Sarasota Professional’s Chapter of Lassen’s LEADS Club meets Thursdays; 12:15-1:30 p.m. Call to confirm location at Café Baci or Hillview Grill.
► Creative Business Connections
Creative Business Connections- Lakewood Ranch, is an organization specializing in business referrals, meets every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Serving Spoon Restaurant, 8215 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. For information, call 355-7665 or go to www.cbcnet.biz.
Lakewood Ranch Sunrise Networkers Chapter meets 7:30 a.m. at the Daily Grind Café, 4937 SR 64 E.
West Manatee Lunch Group meets at 11:45 a.m. at Beef O’Brady’s at 6703 W. Manatee Ave.
South Sarasota Chapter meets at 11:45 a.m. at New Dynasty Restaurant 6131 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.
The University Breakfast Chapter meets at 7:30 a.m. at Friendly’s, 6315 Lockwood Ridge Road. 812-8616.
► Toastmasters
Bradenton Toastmasters meets every Wednesday evening, 6-7:30 p.m. at Manatee Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 322 15th St., West, Bradenton. New members and guests always welcome. For information, call 778-2246 or brokerbeck@aol.com .
Manatee WCR Toastmasters 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 11:30 -1:00 at the Bethel Baptist Church 1805 30th Ave., West, Bradenton. Info: 753-7228.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Toastmasters club invites you to visit them at the Tribune building, 1741 Main St. Improve leadership and communication skills in an enjoyable, small group setting. Wednesdays at noon for one hour. 361-4000.
Positively Speaking Toastmasters meets Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. at 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Rd., at Episcopal Church of the Nativity. Improve speaking skills, overcome nervousness of public speaking, have fun and meet people. Guests welcome. 927-5665.
Sarasota Speakers Exchange Toastmasters Club - 1st and 3rd Mondays, noon-1 p.m. Downtown, lunchtime Toastmasters Group at First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple Ave. Join at any meeting to learn more about this group. Call 365-7465 x 105.
Sarasota WCR Toastmasters Club invites you to their meetings every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:30 am at the Association of Realtors Building, 3590 Tuttle Ave. Sarasota. Improve your leadership and speaking skills. For more information, call 925-2529.
Sarasota Evening Toastmasters meet every Wednesday at Sarasota County Terrace Bldg., 101 S. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, 6-7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call 362-3607.
The Sarasota Toastmasters Club invites you to visit them at the Frank Berlin YMCA, 1075 S. Euclid (off Bahia Vista) every Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. 377-1205.
► Women’s Organizations
The local National Organization for Women, Sarasota-Manatee NOW, meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota, at 6:30 PM. Meetings open to all interested in issues pertaining to women. Info: 927-5665.
Venice/North Port NOW Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 7 -8:45 p.m. at Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave., S., Venice. 484-1983.
GFWC Woman's Club of Sarasota, Inc. holds a luncheon meeting and program at 11:45 1st Monday of the month at Sunnyside Village Community Center, 5201 Bahia Vista. The club promotes and provides educational and charitable activities and opportunities to our community. Call 377-0909.
► For Newcomers
The Sarasota Newcomers Club welcomes new members. If you are a full-time resident of the Sarasota area and have lived here less than three years, call 907-3035 for membership information or visit www.sarasotanewcomers.org .
The Welcome Club of Sarasota, Inc.’s primary focus is new residents of Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The club is currently accepting membership applications from established residents. Call 776-3899.
