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MiramarEBD Business Connect
The Business Connection is a source that will provide information and resources to the Miramar business community and surrounding business communities. It will be a weekly pre-recorded broadcast that will facilitate conversations on topics such as; Business Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Procurement Processes, Financial opportunities, Credit Repair, Overcoming Business Obstacles, Certifications, Community Workshops & Events, etc. Our goal is to create a platform for local and neighboring businesses to have a voice. Where businesses can discuss barriers they face. @EBDMiramar
The topic today is MIRAMAR IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Our panelists are:
Founder and CEO of the Bludot, the software that powers our Miramar is OPEN FOR BUSINESS platform Sophia Zheng and her team.
and
My co-worker Paul N is part of the team that drives the system and keeps it growing.
https://www.bludot.io
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Business: Jane Cabrera Coaching
Guest: Ms. Jane Cabrera
Customized Coaching and Training Programs, Leadership, Communication, Transformation, Team Building, Keynote Speaker
Contact:
linkedin.com/in/jane-cabrera-coaching
Company Website: www.janecabrera.com
Email: www.jane@janecabrera.com
Twitter: JaneCabrera3
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Topic: Business owners Dealing with the mental Stress of operating a Business post COVID-19
Short Bio: Dr. Lee is dedicated to inspiring as many people as he meet. He takes no interaction for granted and look for the meaning in all of life’s events. He is here to breathe life into dreams and to show people there is always a way - with persistence what you dream WILL happen. As a healthcare executive, he is passionate about physician ownership and physician leadership in healthcare. Dr. Lee believes that, physicians are more than "providers". He is passionate about empowering physicians to remove private equity from healthcare and to take back the reins in our profession.
Contact Info: Dr. Clarence M.’s Profile linkedin.com/in/drclarenceleejr
Websites ClarenceLeeJr.com (Personal Website) ExhortHealth.com (Company Website)
Phone: 7604878893 (Work) Email: drcmleejr@gmail.com Twitter: cmleejr
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Topic: “Revitalizing your Business Finances”
Date: Oct 19, 2021 10:05 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Guest: Mr. Joseph Bristol of Schooley Mitchell
Office: 954-451-2310 / Mobile: 954-319-7341
Email: joseph.bristol@schooleymitchell.com
Website: www.schooleymitchell.com/bristol
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Guest Panelist: Dr. Venessa Walker
Dr. Venessa Walker is a Miramar chiropractor who serves Miramar and the surrounding communities in FL. Dr. Walker uses chiropractic care to improve the health and wellness in all areas of patient's lives, whether they are having problems with back pain or neck pain, or just want to start feeling better when they wake up in the morning. Dr. Walker takes a "whole person" approach in chiropractic care, which means looking for the underlying causes of disease, discomfort, and pain, as opposed to just treating the symptoms. Miramar Chiropractor | Walker Chiropractic and Wellness Center | 9545269721 8844 Miramar Pkwy Miramar, Florida 33025 https://walkerchiropracticfl.com/
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Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) brings volunteers into schools to help students connect school and work and brings students into the workplace for real life work experiences. This is the website: https://kapowlfs.com provides more details. Tania Reynolds, MBA Program Director Learning for Success, Inc. KAPOW Dade: 305-338-5548 Broward: 954-606-9469 www.kapowlfs.com
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Topic: “Keeping a Cool Head in The Work Place or at Home”
Guest Panelist: Mr. Ray Ruiz CEO
Company: H.A.C. Cooling Corporation
Email: info@haccooling.com
Mobile: 786-487-9787
Office: 887-898-5844
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Mr. James Parker – Chair of Lead the Way Referral Group
Power Financial Credit Union
James Parker NMLS ID# 1059088
Mortgage Loan Originator
2020 NW 150th Avenue
Suite# 100
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33028
Broward 954-538-4468
Dade 305-258-1000
Toll free 800-548-5465
Extension 4468
FAX 954-538-4467
Email jparker@powerfi.org
Apply Now: https://jparker-powerfi.mortgagewebcenter.com
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Topic: “How to maximize your business revenue and profits”
Guest: Mr. Cesar Serrano CEO of The Opportunity Group
954-420-1299
Website: www.opportunusgroup.com
Email: CSerrano@opportunusgroup.com
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Guest:
Mr. Anthony Henderson
"Speaker Extraordinaire"
www.InspirationStation.biz
320-2UP-LIFT (287-5438) Office
561-602-7756 Cell
Hosted by Johnie Douglas
Economic & Business Development
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Guest : Guithele Ruiz-Nicolas
Case Manager, Broward UP Broward College P: +1 (954) 2017558 E: gruiznic@broward.edu
Hosted by Johnie Douglas Economic & Business Development
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Guest:
Business: Larry’s Barber College
Owner: Larry E. Roberts Jr.
773-779-2100 / www.info@larrysbarbercollege.com
www.info@larrysbarbercollege.com
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Guest Panelist:
The Camp
William and Melissa Rivera
6901-B Miramar Parkway Miramar, FL 33023
www.thecamptc.com
Hosted by Johnie Douglas
Economic & Business Development
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“The BID Program Educate – Develop - Grow”
Topics: BID – Overview BID Connect Upcoming Webinars
Guest: DR. KAREN E. HOLLIS, ESQ.
Certified Diversity Executive
City of Miramar | 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
O: 954.602.3135 | kehollis@miramarfl.gov
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Title: “Woman on the Move”
Topics of Discussions:
• The Balancing Act – Family and Business
• Finding your seat at the table – Challenges in what is known as “A man’s world”
• Significant contributions women have offered the business community
• Most influential person who empowered you while building your business
• What advise can you offer up and coming women entrepreneur?
Ms. Gail Birks – CEO CMA Web: www.cma-ent.com Email: cma@cma-ent.com 954-476-3525 / 786-423-0155
ShaKeia Kegler Founder | CEO - GovLia 954.247.1468 | 727.744.1438 | skegler@govlia.com
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Title: “Woman on the Move”
Topics of Discussions:
• The Balancing Act – Family and Business
• Finding your seat at the table – Challenges in what is known as “A man’s world”
• Significant contributions women have offered the business community
• Most influential person who empowered you while building your business
• What advise can you offer up and coming women entrepreneur?
Guest:
Mrs. Carolina Taurel - Alternabit Branding & Website Designs CEO / Co-Founder M: 954.681.7858 E: ctaurel@alternabit.com
Tamika Bickham – CEO TB Media Group Owner + Chief Storyteller tbmediagroup.com 786.350.8395
Mrs. Lisa Perez - HBL Resources Phone: 954-249-1202
Web: hblresources.com Email: lisa@hblresources.com
With your Host: Douglas Jr, Johnie L.
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Richard Schaffer
Field Partner
Certified Field Trainer
Advisory Board Member
United Financial Freedom
Principal/Founder
Prestige Equity Group
Greg Federman
Cell: (954)757-4444
gregory.federman@gmail.com
With your Host: Douglas Jr, Johnie L.
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Guest: Telena Paris,
CEO Write Choice Consulting Firm, LLC
1134 Powerline Rd. Pompano Beach | Florida 33069 p. 954.372.5426 | Toll Free: 1(877) WRITE55 ext. 5 | F: 954.404.9487
www.writechoiceconsult.org | www.facebook.com/writechoiceconsulting
Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1x7ZXBNXs3jLUnEMZLXVu1qm2vxi60_AT?usp=sharing With your
Host: Douglas Jr, Johnie L. https://anchor.fm/miramarebd EBD Podcats: https://open.spotify.com/show/6BtcxRt... EBDWebsite: https://www.miramarfl.gov/185/Economi... EBD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiramarEBD/
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Is Your Business Foundationally Sound
PTT: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10zUputAKNCSfc0ykKDOXqme0wdjL3UJM/view?usp=sharing
Thomas J. Sadler, Esq. Sadler Law, P.A.
Post Office Box 278767 Miramar, Florida 33027
(786) 471-3476
tjs@sadlerlawfla.com
www.SADLERLAWFLA.com
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FINANCIAL STRATEGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Guest Panelist:
• Thomas – CPA Tax – 786-556-8688 – tomrich123@gmail.com
Topic Points:
• What are some problems businesses run into when it comes to finance?
• What are the best strategic plans for businesses?
• What does a financially health business look like?
• How can a business position itself to qualify for a loan or grant program?
• What are the benefits for a business owner to hire a financial planner?
• What is the difference between a CPA and Tax preparer
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Preparing a Safe and Healthy Business Environment
Guest Panelist:
• Mr. Steve Stepniewski – Regal Services – 954-861-6655 – steve@regalservicesfl.com
Sub – Title Points:
• The importance of a regularly scheduled cleaning service
• How effective are over the counter cleaning products?
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Host: Douglas Jr, Johnie L.
jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
Guest Panelist:
- Robert L. Goltz – 954-744-8576 - Robert@miramarpembrokepines.org
- Marc Liebeskind – 305-343-8591 - Liebeskind.Marc@principal.com
Talking Points:
- What exactly is the Chamber of Commerce?
- What are the requirements to become a member of the Miramar / Pembroke Pines Chambers?
- What are the benefits of becoming a member?
- What tools are provided to assist business owners with growth and sustainability?
Stimulus Grant, PPP, Business Loans etc.:
- What are the most important documents needed from business owners seeking loans / stimulus programs?
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Guest Panelist: June 24, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
- Carolina Taurel – AlternaBit – 954-681-7858 – ctaurel@alternabit.com
- Professor Ken Niomiya – EKN links – Digital Marketing -(954) 558-9599 - info@eknlinks.com
Sub-Title Points:
- Intentional Marketing Strategies – How are you marketing your business?
- Website design must-haves
- Our Brochures and business cards important for business networking and growth?
Hosted by:
Douglas Jr, Johnie L.
jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
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Guest Panelist:
• Jones Olowoniyi – Ken care services, Inc. – 754-221-0107 – www.kencareservices.com
• Hazel Breckford – Massage Therapists – 786-337-5638 – hbeckford888@gmail.com
Sub – Title Points: • What causes stress?
• How does COVID-19 affect our mental and physical wellbeing?
• Can stress lead to mental and physical illnesses?
• What are some of the signs of stress?
• How can we treat stress?
• Is it safe to visit a massage therapist as we re-open post COVID-19?
• Can companies/businesses benefit from having a health and wellness program?
Host: Douglas Jr, Johnie L. jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
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Guest Panelist:
• Sidney Ferguson - Classic Men Barbershop – 786-486-8531 - Ferg4life@hotmail.com
• Vivian Caesar – Transcend Performance Auto Repair – 626-202-0680 – vivianceasar@yahoo.com
Sub-Title Points:
• Intentional Marketing Strategies – How are you marketing your business?
• Tapping into the consumer purchasing power – What are the challenges of obtaining consumers' purchasing power?
• Re-inventing your business operations – Is there a different trend-setting for your industry?
• Community outreach initiatives – How does your business give back or pay it forward to the community?
Host: Douglas Jr, Johnie L. jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
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Guest Panelist:
• Desmond A. Bascombe Jr. – Xander Financial
Desmond.Bascombe@xanderfinancial.net
• Brenda L. Hill-Riggins – Mars Construction Corp
brenda@marscontractors.com
Sub-Title Points:
• Re-inventing your business operations
• Meeting the demands of your customer base
• Advantages and disadvantages to the construction industry during Covid-19 Pandemic
• The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the business community financials – revenue, employee payment, rent/mortgage etc.
• Lesson learned from this COVID-19 pandemic
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Douglas Jr, Johnie L.
jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
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Topic: Marketing Your Business for Success Pt I
- Effective business marketing
- Best marketing tools for startup businesses
- Telling your story as a business owner
Our Host:
Johnie L Douglas, Jr
O: 954.602.3269 | F: 954-602-3456| jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
Our Guest:
Kenneth Ninomiya – eknlinks
- Email: KenNinomiya@eknlinks.com
- Phone: 1.954.558.9599
Tamika Bickham – TB Media
- Email: info@tb-media-group.com
- Website: www.tbmediagroup.com
- Phone: 786-350-8395
Voiceover:
Griffith, Edlyn M.
Produced by:
Paul Njoroge
Disclaimer:
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Topic: Marketing Your Business for Success Pt II
- Effective business marketing
- Best marketing tools for startup businesses
- Telling your story as a business owner
Our Host:
Johnie L Douglas, Jr
O: 954.602.3269 | F: 954-602-3456| jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
Our Guest:
Kenneth Ninomiya – eknlinks
- Email: KenNinomiya@eknlinks.com
- Phone: 1.954.558.9599
Tamika Bickham – TB Media
- Email: info@tb-media-group.com
- Website: www.tbmediagroup.com
- Phone: 786-350-8395
Voiceover:
Griffith, Edlyn M.
Produced by:
Paul Njoroge
Disclaimer:
You are tuned into The City of Miramar Connect. Just before we start, we have to get some legal things out the way! What you are about to hear is connect to connect news, they don't reflect the views of the Miramar family. Its all informational and we are not recommending any businesses or services. Its not a research report or business investment advice. We are not offering anything for sell or selling any services. It’s a connect to connect news just for you. Powered by The City of Miramar Economic & Business Development department. Let's go!
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Topic: Best Practices for a successful business Pt II
- Strategic Business Planning and Business Organization
- Best Business Operational Practices
Our Host:
Johnie L Douglas, Jr
O: 954.602.3269 | F: 954-602-3456| jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
Our Guest:
Victor Biggs – Aim Smart CEO / International Speaker / Business Strategist Coaching & Consulting
- Phone: +1 954-237-4892
- Victor@AimSmart.net
- www.AimSmart.net
Gayle Birks – Lean Six Sigma Practitioner
- Email: cma@cma-ent.com
- Website: www.cma-ent.com
- Phone: 954-476-3525
Voiceover:
Griffith, Edlyn M.
Produced by:
Paul Njoroge
Disclaimer:
You are tuned into The City of Miramar Connect. Just before we start, we have to get some legal things out the way! What you are about to hear is connect to connect news, they don't reflect the views of the Miramar family. Its all informational and we are not recommending any businesses or services. Its not a research report or business investment advice. We are not offering anything for sell or selling any services. It’s a connect to connect news just for you. Powered by The City of Miramar Economic & Business Development department. Let's go!
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Topic: Best Practices for a successful business Pt I
- Strategic Business Planning and Business Organization
- Best Business Operational Practices
Our Host:
Johnie L Douglas, Jr
O: 954.602.3269 | F: 954-602-3456| jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
Our Guest:
Victor Biggs – Aim Smart CEO / International Speaker / Business Strategist Coaching & Consulting
- Phone: +1 954-237-4892
- Victor@AimSmart.net
- www.AimSmart.net
Gayle Birks – Lean Six Sigma Practitioner
- Email: cma@cma-ent.com
- Website: www.cma-ent.com
- Phone: 954-476-3525
Voiceover:
Griffith, Edlyn M.
Produced by:
Paul Njoroge
Disclaimer:
You are tuned into The City of Miramar Connect. Just before we start, we have to get some legal things out the way! What you are about to hear is connect to connect news, they don't reflect the views of the Miramar family. Its all informational and we are not recommending any businesses or services. Its not a research report or business investment advice. We are not offering anything for sell or selling any services. It’s a connect to connect news just for you. Powered by The City of Miramar Economic & Business Development department. Let's go!
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Topic: Business Foundation Planning for Success Pt II
- The legal aspects of business planning
- HR – developing an Effect HR Team
Our Host:
Johnie L Douglas, Jr
O: 954.602.3269 | F: 954-602-3456| jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
Our Guest:
Lisa Perez - HBL Resources
- Email: Info@hblresources.com
- Phone: 954-249-1202
Dr. Done Barrett – Home Evalue Realty
- Email: donna@homeevaluerealty.com
- Office: 954-483-9280
Thomas Saddler – Attorney at Law
- Email: tjsfirm@comcast.net
- Office: 786-471-3476
- Cell: 786-471-3476
Voiceover:
Griffith, Edlyn M.
Produced by:
Paul Njoroge
Disclaimer:
You are tuned into The City of Miramar Connect. Just before we start, we have to get some legal things out the way! What you are about to hear is connect to connect news, they don't reflect the views of the Miramar family. Its all informational and we are not recommending any businesses or services. Its not a research report or business investment advice. We are not offering anything for sell or selling any services. It’s a connect to connect news just for you. Powered by The City of Miramar Economic & Business Development department. Let's go!
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Topic: Business Foundation Planning for Success Pt 1
- The legal aspects of business planning
- HR – developing an Effect HR Team
Our Host:
Johnie L Douglas, Jr
O: 954.602.3269 | F: 954-602-3456| jldouglas@miramarfl.gov
Our Guest:
Lisa Perez - HBL Resources
- Email: Info@hblresources.com
- Phone: 954-249-1202
Dr. Done Barrett – Home Evalue Realty
- Email: donna@homeevaluerealty.com
- Office: 954-483-9280
Thomas Saddler – Attorney at Law
- Email: tjsfirm@comcast.net
- Office: 786-471-3476
- Cell: 786-471-3476
Voiceover:
Griffith, Edlyn M.
Produced by:
Paul Njoroge
Disclaimer:
You are tuned into The City of Miramar Connect. Just before we start, we have to get some legal things out the way! What you are about to hear is connect to connect news, they don't reflect the views of the Miramar family. Its all informational and we are not recommending any businesses or services. Its not a research report or business investment advice. We are not offering anything for sell or selling any services. It’s a connect to connect news just for you. Powered by The City of Miramar Economic & Business Development department. Let's go!
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