Library of Recorded Webinars

These webinars offer video workshops on business-related topics to help you plan, prepare, navigate and manage strategies for your business. Attend live or access the recordings for 24/7 educational opportunities. Click the webinar title for more information and to register. Check back for new training videos or click here to access a list of upcoming live webinars.

Business Growth and Processes

• Employee Retention Tax Credit Update – an overview of eligibility for the ERC and changes for 2021. Hear from experts on how to take advantage of this additional CARES Act/Relief Act benefit available to eligible employers. (Recorded: September 17, 2021 | Length: 36 minutes)
• Business Succession & Legacy Planning – This webinar addresses the most important factors of succession and legacy planning for owners in every stage of their business… from a brand new business venture to a very mature multi-generational business. (Recorded: May 20, 2021 | Length: 55 minutes)
• Volunteer Mentoring Business Impact – Employee volunteerism is an effective way for businesses to support the local community, build workplace morale, and support employee recruitment and retention. Learn more about the benefits to businesses and the workforce and hear about local experiences from area partners. (Recorded: January 26, 2021 | Length: 48 minutes)
• Doing Business With Local Government Partners – In this webinar, Panelists provided overviews on the contracting process and the necessary knowledge and tools for businesses interested in working with area government entities. (Recorded: January 19, 2021 | Length: 52 minutes)

Funding Assistance

• PPP Round Two and New Tax Provisions: What You Need – Find out if your business is eligible for a Paycheck Protection Program second-draw, what expenses are now qualified for forgiveness, the documentation required for forgiveness, and other changes allowing more businesses to access PPP funding. (Recorded: March 2, 2021 | Length: 50 minutes)
• Employee Retention Tax Credit – This webinar reviews eligibility for the Employee Retention Tax Credit which has been expanded into 2021. Hear from experts on how to take advantage of this additional CARES Act funding available to certain businesses as reimbursement for “qualifying wages”. (Recorded: February 25, 2021 | Length: 46 minutes)
• You’ve Received Business Relief Funds… Now What? – As rules and regulations continue to change, local businesspeople joined us at this virtual event to learn the latest information on: strategies to prepare for PPP Forgiveness Applications; allowable expenditures; common mistakes to avoid; documentation best practices; tips for application for reimbursement of Manatee CARES funds (Recorded: October 27, 2020 | Length: 1 hour)
• What You Need to Know About Navigating Federal Relief During COVID-19 – This webinar offers legal tips about the PPP and EIDL funding including the dos and don’ts on using funds, best practices on documentation, and areas to focus on for reporting (including forgiveness for the PPP). You will also learn more about tax benefits available to your business including extended deadlines, the Employee Retention Credit and paid leave tax credits. Presented by Jenifer Schembri, Principal, Blalock Walters, P.A. (Recorded: June 16, 2020 | Length: 55 minutes)

Technology and Marketing

• Rock Your Online Reputation – Eleni Sokos, Chief Creative Officer with Sokos Social, teaches local businesses how to: generate reviews from customers; respond to online reviews – both positive and negative; monitor their brand’s reputation; and use the reviews you receive to market your business. (Recorded: June 16, 2021 | Length: 1 hour)
• Get Your Business on Google Search and Maps – During this workshop, attendees learned how to create and manage a Google business profile from start to finish. (Recorded: March 11, 2021 | Length: 1 hour, 20 minutes)
• Creating a Killer Social Media Strategy – Learn how to create a social media plan that maximizes your return on investment. Presented by Kevin McNulty of NetWeave Social Networking. (Recorded: October 6, 2020 | Length: 1 hour)
• Using YouTube to Grow Your Business – Best practices for creating – or improving – your YouTube Channel with compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand. (Recorded: August 13, 2020 | Length: 1 hour)
• Using Google to Communicate with Your Customers – Create, manage, and deliver meaningful customer communications that help market your business and grow your bottom line. Presented by Didier Bizimungu of Webtivity Marketing & Design. (Recorded: June 2, 2020 | Length: 55 minutes)
• What to do for a Healthy Website – This Ten Minute Tip, courtesy of Fern Grace with Abacus Web Services, provides valuable information on ways you can make your website more useful and relevant.  (Recorded: May 27, 2020 | Length: 8 minutes)
• 5 Tips For Search Engine Optimization – Chelsea and Cody Oelker with Relativity provide information on search engine optimization… from, claiming your listing and posting content to link building and keyword selection. (Recorded: May 6, 2020 | Length: 12 minutes)
• Google Tools to Help Your Business – This webinar is focused primarily on Google Analytics and the Google Search Console. Improve your online presence and help your business grow. Presented by Christopher Graser, Last 7 Studios Web Design and Marketing. (Recorded: April 21, 2020 | Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes)

Workforce Wellness

• Does Your Workforce Know About 2-1-1? – This online event will help you learn how you can make helpful connections for your organization’s employees, your neighbors, and yourself through 2-1-1. (Recorded: June 9, 2021 | Length: 25 minutes)
• Benefits of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – This webinar will provide additional information on what EAPs are, how the program can help your organization in the prevention of workplace issues and address employee challenges and needs.  Presented by Elizabeth Reyes of Centerstone. (Recorded: June 19, 2020 | Length: 22 minutes)
• The ABC’s of a Trauma-Informed Workplace – This webinar, presented by Tari Allan of Centerstone, provides tools and tips to help you recognize the presence and symptoms of trauma in the workplace along with strategies to provide resources and support to employees. (Recorded: June 12, 2020 | Length: 43 minutes)
• Managing PTSD Issues Among Employees – This webinar provides information on the effects of traumatic stress, what to look for in how individuals perceive and respond to it, and how to have productive conversations with your team to better process the experience and access resources when necessary. Presented by Dr. Bob Boxley of Centerstone. (Recorded: June 5, 2020 | Length: 1 hour)
• Helping Employees Manage Re-entry – As businesses re-open and employees return to the workplace, Centerstone’s Debra Jordan provides tips for helping everyone get “back in the game”  (Recorded: May 29, 2020 | Length: 40 minutes)
• Balancing Family Life While Working from Home – Chelsea Hernandez of Centerstone provides ideas and tips to help ensure you have the tools to manage both your family and your business while working from home.  (Recorded: May 22, 2020 | Length: 35 minutes)
• Encouragement for Employees Who Work Remotely: How to Instill Inclusiveness, Motivation, and a Sense of Purpose Among Your Team – Debra Jordan from Centerstone provides strategies to support employees and make sure they feel included and connected. (Recorded: May 15, 2020 | Length: 35 minutes)
• Managing Your Mental Health as an Organizational Leader – Jessica Kruger from Centerstone provides leaders with effective tools and strategies to maintain the mental health and wellbeing of themselves and their employees. (Recorded: May 8, 2020 | Length: 30 minutes)

Young Professionals

• Design the Career of Your Dreams: Manatee Young Professionals Webinar – Eleni Sokos of Sokos Social teaches basic tactics for crafting a personal brand that supports your professional development and career goals. (Recorded: May 19, 2020 | Length: 38 minutes)