This virtual webinar event is sponsored by Orange County Government as part of the Florida SBDC at UCF's Orange County Strategic Series.Make your future happen; don't let it happen to you. With a strategic plan, you will be able to establish your company's direction, make better business decisions, and have a source of increased market share and profitability.Strategic planning is a series of building blocks, including:* Financial Plan * Marketing Plan * Business Plan * Strategic PlanWhile most planning workshops address these plans separately, this two-part webinar series (Part I: Thursday, Oct. 16, and Part II: Thursday, Oct. 23) will present these four complementary planning events (two per webinar) as a series of activities that build on each other to create an effective, long-term strategic plan for your business that enables you to design your company's future and supports its sustainable growth and success. Includes multiple user-friendly tools and templates to be distributed.Virtual Location URL: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-i-5a1eVO9p3GR/overview Registration Link: https://events.blackthorn.io/en/6g3Q8Wa7/success-is-no-accident-strategic-planning-for-small-businesses-part-i-5a1eVO9p3GR/overview

Help us maintain a safe and ready blood supply for cancer patients, trauma patients, or when unexpected tragedies occur. The OneBlood bus will park on Memory Mall near the Veterans Memorial.Walk-ups are welcomed, and appointments are appreciated! Registration Link: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1675138 Registration Info: Save time - Schedule your appointment now!

2025 Lecture SeriesSponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)With 60% of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations but also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia.This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.Food Education and Rural Resilience in Contemporary Japan (2025)Stephanie Assmann Professor of Global Business, School of Economics and Management, University of Hyogo, Kobe, Japan[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/

Join faculty and staff from [UCF's School of Global Health Management and Informatics](https://ccie.ucf.edu/hmi/) to learn more about our [online Executive Masters of Health Administration](https://www.ucf.edu/online/degree/executive-master-health-administration/)! The Executive MHA (eMHA) track is attractive to working health care professionals due to the online delivery format, which allows students to earn an Executive MHA degree from any location and at times convenient to each student. Throughout the program, students enhance their leadership skills and learn from leading experts and academics in the field of health administration. During this one-hour Zoom you will:* have an extensive overview of the Executive MHA program and what makes us unique. * receive a thorough overview of the application and admissions process. * build connections with UCF staff who specifically work with the program. * have the ability to get all your questions answered!Virtual Location URL: https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/portal/emha_webinars?id=48e3cad4-6642-40af-bc54-c145655c6083

Thinking about a postgraduate program but unsure how to pay for it? Join us for an engaging workshop led by Michael Aldarondo-Jeffries, director of academic advancement programs, who will reveal the financial secrets of pursuing advanced degrees.Whether you're pre-grad, pre-health, or pre-law, this session will guide you through funding options such as fellowships, assistantships, scholarships and financial aid strategies to make your dream program more affordable than you might expect.Learn how to research funding opportunities, craft competitive applications, and gain insider tips to give you a financial edge. Don't let cost hold you back--discover how to invest in your future without breaking the bank. Registration Link: https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1777928/share_preview Registration Info: Please RSVP via Handshake.

This workshop will describe anxiety and how it presents, strategies for confronting anxious thoughts and coping techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety.This workshop is part of the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Well-Being Online Workshop series. [Learn about CAPS and other workshops.](https://caps.sswb.ucf.edu/)Virtual Location URL: https://ucf-hipaa.zoom.us/j/97245375228