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SUMMARY:STORYBOOK RED GALA 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Urban League of Broward County will be holding its Storybook Red Gala at the Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale on September 20 from 7 -11 p.m. \nAwards Program | Live Entertainment | Dinner | Silent Auction \nThe Gala is an exciting opportunity for business\, community\, and civic leaders to come together\, celebrate recent accomplishments\, network\, and have fun! The Storybook Red Gala will celebrate 50 years of impact in the community. \nTickets cost $300 – $50\,000. \nTo purchase tickets\, visit https://www.ulbroward.org/redgala \n 
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LOCATION:Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, United States
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SUMMARY:10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention
DESCRIPTION:United Way of Broward County will be holding the 10th Annual South Florida Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention  at the Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard\, Fort Lauderdale from May 21 – 22\, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. \n\nThe Annual two-day Behavioral Health Conference serves as a platform for professionals in the behavioral and mental health fields to share insights\, research\, and best practices in promoting mental health and well-being. The conference emphasizes the critical role of prevention strategies in enhancing overall behavioral health.\nThe Conference will feature renowned subject matter experts ranging from psychologists\, behavioral health clinicians\, professors\, trauma and grief specialists\, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education seminars\, workshops\, and keynote sessions.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to learn from these thought leaders\, network with industry peers\, and discuss issues related to research\, policy and practice. Licensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits.\nMaster of Ceremonies will be CEO and Founder of Vanessa James Media Vanessa James. Featured Speakers include:\n\nPatrick Kennedy – Former Congressman\, Mental Health Advocate\, and Founder of The Kennedy Forum\nJoseph Green\, CEO of LMS Voice and a professional storyteller and narrative disrupter\nAlix Generous – Neurodiversity Activist and TedX Speaker\n\n\n\n(Additional featured speakers to be announced) \n\nThe Conference Tracks will highlight emerging trends and groundbreaking initiatives that are influencing the future of behavioral health.\n\n\n\nEmerging Trends\nSelf-Care and Resiliency\nProfessional Development\nInnovative Initiatives\nInfant and Youth Mental Health\nFaith-Based Focus\nTrauma-Responsive Care and Suicide Prevention\nCollaboration and Integration\nFoundations of Well-Being\nRecovery Strategies\n\n\nEvent sponsors include Broward Behavioral Health Coalition\, Florida Department of Children and Families\, Baptist Health South Florida\, UKG\, and Memorial Healthcare System.\n\n\n\nTickets cost $300. \nFor more information and to register/purchase tickets\, please visit: https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/bhc2025/.
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LOCATION:Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, United States
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE)
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) will be held at Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd.\, Fort Lauderdale from October 23 – 24\, from 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nFITCE will welcome local and international companies to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida for a unique opportunity to engage high-level government leaders\, international trade experts\, and delegations from around the world. This is a great opportunity to participate in dialogues relating to international trade\, foreign direct investment\, and culture. \nRegistration is FREE. \nTo register\, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fitce-2024-florida-international-trade-cultural-expo-tickets-980498406127?aff=FITCEWebsite
URL:https://www.goodnewsfl.org/event/9th-annual-florida-international-trade-and-cultural-expo-fitce/
LOCATION:Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, United States
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention
DESCRIPTION:United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health & Drug Prevention\, in collaboration with the Broward Behavioral Health Coalition and Florida Department of Children and Families\, will present the 9th Annual Behavioral Health Conference: The Power of Prevention at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Boulevard\, Fort Lauderdale on May 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. to promote community awareness and support of behavioral health and substance use prevention. \n\nThe Annual two-day Behavioral Health Conference serves as a platform for professionals in the behavioral and mental health fields to share insights\, research\, and best practices in promoting mental health and well-being. The two-day event emphasizes the critical role of prevention strategies in enhancing overall behavioral health.\nThe Conference will feature renowned psychologists\, professors\, trauma and grief specialists\, leading diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) experts\, and prevention specialists who will provide crucial continuing education.\nParticipants will have the opportunity to learn from these thought leaders\, network with industry peers\, and discuss issues related to research\, policy and practice.\nThe Conference Tracks will include Professional Development\, Faith-Based Focus\, Social Determinants of Behavioral Health\, Innovative Initiatives\, Trauma-Responsive Initiative\, Youth Prevention Interventions\, Collaboration and Integration and Mental Health Promotion.\nLicensed Clinicians and Certified Professionals can earn CEU credits.\nKeynote Speakers include: Joe Roberts\, Jamira Burley\, Amanda Andere and Dr. Mimi Graham. More speakers will be announced soon.\n\nEarly Registration ends on April 1st: $100\nRegistration starting April 2nd: $125\nBreakfast & Lunch is included.\nBusiness Attire  \nTo register\, visit https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/event/bhc2024/
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SUMMARY:State of the Workforce Event
DESCRIPTION:CareerSource Broward (CSBD) and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce\, Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce\, Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce\, and Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce jointly present the “State of the Workforce” inaugural event on January 24\, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, at the Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd.\, Fort Lauderdale. \nThis event will unite all sectors of the business community seeking to learn about vital labor trends\, services\, and new business technologies such as A.I. that are impacting the Broward economy. This three-part professional growth opportunity includes a networking Business Breakfast\, an Employer Marketplace\, and a Job Fair that will bring a ready-to-work\, motivated workforce to community employers. \nRegistration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the 8 a.m. Business Breakfast. City of Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy\, CSBD Council of Elected Officials chair\, and Adrienne Johnston\, president of CareerSource Florida\, will address the attendees and share the state’s predictions for the 2024 local economy. Rob Petrosino\, head of the Emerging Tech & Innovation Division of PeakActivity\, will discuss the future of A.I. as a tool for increasing business revenues. \nFollowing the Business Breakfast\, attendees will have an opportunity to talk one-on-one with the speakers and staffing companies\, workforce management\, technology solutions experts\, and training providers and get exclusive access to information about funding options for employee upskilling and onboarding in the Employer Marketplace. \nFor a trifecta morning\, CSBD is hosting a free Job Fair\, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.\, to assist employers needing to fill vacancies. Broward County Transit will be providing complimentary transportation to job seekers. \nBusinesses and jobseekers can register at www.careersourcebroward.com.
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LOCATION:Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, United States
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Broward County Chamber of Commerce will be holding its 8th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo at the Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale from October 4 – 5. \n​FITCE will welcome local and international companies to the Greater Fort Lauderdale / Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale\, Florida for a unique opportunity to engage high-level government leaders\, international trade experts\, and delegations from around the world. This is a great opportunity to participate in dialogues relating to international trade\, foreign direct investment\, and culture.  \nAdmission cost is free! \nTo register\, visit https://www.broward.org/EconDev/conferences/Pages/FITCE.aspx
URL:https://www.goodnewsfl.org/event/8th-annual-florida-international-trade-and-cultural-expo/
LOCATION:Broward County Convention Center\, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale\, FL\, 33316\, United States
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