BUSINESS EVENTS AT FGCU

Former Delaware chief justice speaks at FGCU forum

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Institute for Responsible Corporate Governance hosts former chief justice of the Delaware Court, E. Norman Veasey, from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in the Sugden Welcome Center to discuss “Has Corporate Governance Been Federalized? What Role is Left for the States?”

Judge Veasey discusses pending legislation and regulation in Washington that would change the landscape by imposing new governance requirements going far beyond the traditional federal role.

To register, call Cameron Carpenter at 649-4222. The charge for those who preregister is $25 ($35 at the door — seating limited to 50). Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. and a speaker reception follows from 5 to 6 p.m.

Register online at www.fgcu.edu/cob/ ircg/programs.html.  Motivation workshop March 9

The FGCU Florida Institute of Government is holding a half-day workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, for managers, supervisors and employees from both the private and public sectors

“Highly Effective Motivation Techniques” is designed to provide leaders the information and tools to develop and strengthen their motivation strategies. Participants will learn how to foster positive relationships within teams to increase productivity and create a high functioning workforce. Ava Fluty is instructor for the course.

The workshop will be held at FGCU – Atrium Executive Center, 8695 College Parkway, Suite 1181. The cost is $79. For information, call Joanne Hartke at 425- 3273 or e-mail jhartke@fgcu.edu. 

New rules and regulations for small businesses

Southwest Florida Small Business Resource Network members and guests have a special opportunity to hear about the latest rules and regulations for small businesses from two banking experts during the organization’s meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Embassy Suites Hotel, 10450 Corkscrew Commons Dr., Estero.

Hosts for the evening are co-chairs of the SBRN Banking Committee Barbara Melvin, vice president/business relationship manager for Wachovia Bank, and Loretta Mathuschek, vice president of Business Development for Florida First Capital Finance Corp.

SBRN members’ cost for the event is $15 per person, which includes hors d’oeuvres. Guests and unaffiliated small business owners pay $20 per person.

Following the presentation will be the Resource Network’s monthly Network After Five social event where members network among themselves and exchange ideas for growing their businesses.

To register, visit www.sbdcseminars. org. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, March 16. 