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Microsoft Learning Event – Transforming Your Business

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Transforming Your Business with Interactive & Integrated Tools.

Productivity. It’s all the rage for good reason. If we can get more done with the same inputs, it frees us up for other endeavors or perhaps a well deserved vacation. But how to get there? Enter, the Microsoft ecosystem of products. Their interactive and integrated tools are designed to help you store your documents, files, and notes in familiar places and have those sync to every device. And what devices! Have you seen the new Microsoft Surface? We’ve entered one into production and we love it. Surface effortlessly adjusts to the way you work, and connects seamlessly to your other devices for uninterrupted creativity. If the Surface is not your cup of tea, Microsoft has you covered there too. Learn to use OneDrive where music, photos, and files on your PCs, phones, and tablets (Android phone/tablet, iPhone/iPad, Windows Phone/PC/Tablet) automatically sync. The Phone Companion app for Windows 10 is one of t heir great tools and will help you get things set up so your content is on all your devices. Download it from the Store—it’s free.

And don’t forget Cortana, your digital agent, is always with you, ready to help. Ask Cortana from any device to remind you to grab some milk at the store, and get a reminder later on your phone when you’re on the way home. Through a Microsoft account, Cortana learns from you and works across all devices to extend the power of your devices and the cloud into a productivity solution.

We’re only scratching the surface here, come out to this free event and learn how Microsoft’s interactive and integrated tools can transform your business.

Be sure to subscribe to the Station 2 Innovation newsletter which includes our events and other important happenings that you’re sure to benefit from.

Important Links:
Newsletter – https://station2innovation.com/contact-us/
Events Info – https://station2innovation.com/events
Email – info@Station2Innovation.com
Phone – 941-877-1599

Taming the Leadership Elephant: Keys to Becoming Calm, Focused & Profitable

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Taming the Leadership Elephant: The Simple Key to Becoming Calm, Focused & Profitable

There are all kinds of Elephants in today’s world. The “Famous Five” are Avalanche (overwhelm), Hurricane (distraction), Tsunami (anxiety), Quagmire (feeling stuck), and Eclipse (feeling invisible). Any one of them can derail even the most seasoned leader.

The resulting worry can prevent you from approaching clients who actually want you and need you. The confusion created by untamed Elephants can prevent you from jumping at highly lucrative opportunities that would be perfect for you. It can even drain the enthusiasm out of serving your customers and dissolve the connectedness of any team.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. There is one simple key that will tame your “Elephants” and calm everyone else’s. Imagine having the focus and confidence to handle any situation. To not be afraid to ask for the sale. What would it be like if the familiar fear that holds you back from approaching high-ticket clients or disgruntled teammates was gone forever?

That’s the power of “Taming Elephants”. The One Simple Key is what Jackie Simmons will be discussing at our January event.

Jackie Simmons has 30+ years of business consulting working with organizations as large as John’s Hopkins Applied Physics Lab and as diverse as solo-preneurs. Along the way, Jackie came face to face with herds of “Inner Elephants”, the mental & emotional states that hold companies back and keep us playing small. It was only after taming her own Elephants that she discovered the Elephant Taming System, a fast path to becoming confident & profitable. Jackie speaks to organizations, and continues to provide individual consulting and training. Locally she is an Ambassador for both the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and the Manasota Goodwill. She is also the founder and organizer of the 1,400 member Women Empowering Women Movement.

Network & Learn – The Power of Podcasting & Your Business

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Chris Krimitsos, Chief Creative Officer at Podfest Multi Media Expo, comes to Station 2 Innovation to share his expertise in Podcasting with our community. Become a fan of podcasts and take audio-on-demand seriously. They provide a steady flow of new ideas and inspiration, and are a great way to reach your audience at their desks and on the go. The upwards trend of audio-on-demand consumption is great if you’re positioned to take advantage of it. Niche-driven podcasts fuelled by passionate and enthusiastic experts have the power to hold your audience’s attention and keep them coming back to your messaging automatically when they subscribe. They’re also great for SEO with their own listing in iTunes (an alternate, yet powerful search index for audio). Learn to capture details and add people to your business mailing list, sharing with them your products and services.

Take what you learn from Chris and start your own podcast! Need further help or encouragement? Stop by the Station 2 Innovation Podcast Room and produce your own video/audio podcast to share with your audience.

About Chris: In 2008, Chris Krimitsos founded The Tampa Bay Business Owners, The Premiere Business Mastermind in Tampa Bay. At the time, he had been highly active in the local television and real estate markets. He was the Executive Producer of two shows, The Bleepin Truth and The Millionaire Mindset. The former was political in nature and the latter was economical and business focused. Between these two genres, Chris knew a plethora of people in the area and eagerly began connecting people, and He was very good at it. As his tenure at the TV station came to an end, Chris’ desire to connect and help people solidified into the mastermind organization… He later went back to his production roots and founded CK Productions to produce independent documentaries. To support other creatives Chris started Podfest Multi Media Expo an international conference for creatives. Individual podcasters travel all over the country/world to attend this amazing gathering of content creators.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskrimitsos
Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chriskrimitsos
Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podfest.us/

Network, learn and mingle with fellow professionals from Manatee & Sarasota counties and the surrounding area all along the Innovation Coast. We feature informative and exciting events handpicked from the area’s best and brightest, all of which will propel your skills and businesses forward. You’ll learn fresh perspectives and about new innovations in technology, business, education, and more. Mark your calendar and be prepared at each session to learn new tools and tactics and arrive early for business networking opportunities.
Be sure to subscribe to the Station 2 Innovation newsletter which includes our events and other important happenings that you’re sure to benefit from.

Important Links:

Newsletter – https://station2innovation.com/contact-us/

Events Info – https://station2innovation.com/events-info/

Email – info@Station2Innovation.com

Phone – 941-877-1599

Microsoft Learning Event – Bring New Power to Your Presentations, Stories…

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Prepare to learn tips, tricks, strategies, and skills at this free Microsoft Learning Event, “Bring New Power to Your Presentations, Stories & Reports with SWAY”
Microsoft Sway: The Presentation Storytelling App
Sway is a paradigm-shifting presentation app designed by Microsoft as a digital storytelling app for work, school and home that makes it quick and easy to create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more.
It’s an excellent alternative to PowerPoint with a Digitial-First emphasis with responsive design built-in so it looks great on any platform.
What Is A Sway?
A “Sway” is what we call the canvas you create using Sway, and it’s much more than a document in the traditional sense. It’s built from the ground up for the web and devices. A Sway adapts to fit the device that it’s viewed on, large or small, so your ideas always get the best treatment. A Sway is cloud native: you just drop in your content from your cloud storage, your devices or your social networks.
Come join us and learn about the Microsoft’s SWAY software that you can leverage and use in your daily lives and businesses.
Be sure to subscribe to the Station 2 Innovation newsletter which includes our events and other important happenings that you’re sure to benefit from.
Important Links:
Newsletter – https://station2innovation.com/contact-us/
Events Info – https://station2innovation.com/events
Email – info@Station2Innovation.com
Phone – 941-877-1599

Souper Tuesday Lunch-n-Learn with Peter Nealis on Funding Basics

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Welcome to Souper Tuesday! This week we’re featuring Peter Nealis where he discusses Funding Basics. Peter is a member of the Taft Lawfirms’s Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice focus on representing both venture capital funds and venture-backed companies from coast-to-coast in some of the most active industries, including information technology, life sciences, energy/cleantech and social and digital media. Time permitting, Peter may touch on fund formation, new money investments, follow-on and secondary financings and refinancings to IPOs and strategic and exit transactions. Read more about Peter here.

Come along and ask questions and share what you know in our casual, welcoming atmosphere. Network, learn and mingle with fellow professionals from Manatee & Sarasota counties and the surrounding area all along the Innovation Coast. We feature informative and exciting events handpicked from the area’s best and brightest, all of which will propel your skills and businesses forward. You’ll learn fresh perspectives and about new innovations in technology, business, education, and more. Mark your calendar and be prepared at each session to learn new tools and tactics and arrive early for business networking opportunities.

Once a month, one of our local soup makers shares in the making of the soup we serve. Bring your own soup or lunch to eat or share at this event. There is no cost for the soup but a donation jar will be present to benefit the local non-profit, Turning Points.

Be sure to subscribe to the Station 2 Innovation newsletter which includes our events and other important happenings that you’re sure to benefit from.

Important Links:

Newsletter – https://station2innovation.com/contact-us/

Events Info – https://station2innovation.com/events-info/

Email – info@Station2Innovation.com

Phone – 941-877-1599

Learn more about Turning Points: https://tpmanatee.org/about-us/mission-statement-information/

Student Entrepreneurs and Summer Programming

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Starting in June, Station 2 Innovation will offer special memberships and educational programming just for students!

Register at: https://summer-student-entrepreneur.eventbrite.com

Membership for 2 months
High School Students: $25 per month
College/University/Technical College: $50 per month

High school and college/university students will learn the fundamentals of starting a business, customer and business model validation, legal considerations, brand development, IP (Intellectual Property), crowdfunding, working with investors, and information on sound financial accounting. Students will also have the opportunity to meet with mentors for personal coaching on their ventures.

Summer programming is conducted each Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4pm starting Tuesday, June 7th through Thursday, August 4th. This encompasses a total of 17 fun and informative sessions with a graduation on Friday, August 5th. A certificate of completion will give students the cachet and confidence needed to become a successful business owner, entrepreneur, or intrapreneur.

For more information about Station 2 Innovation and Summer Programming, visit: https://station2innovation.com/event/whats-happening-station-2-innovation-summer
Alternately, contact Stan Schultes or Sara Hand at info@Station2Innovation.com or 941-877-1599

Manatee Young Professionals (MYP)  Networking Social

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Young Professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual business networking, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar. Our MYP program is geared towards those 21-40 years in age. 

There is no cost for paid MYP members and it is just $5 for guests. No RSVP necessary. Bring your business cards and a friend!