The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce offers free classes on a variety of topics of interest to businesses as well as residents. Chamber Classes are held from 10-11am on the second Thursday of each month at the Chamber office, 245 – 107th Avenue, Treasure Island, 33706.
“We’re appreciative of the efforts of our member Mel Lenahan (Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc.) in coordinating these classes,” said Chamber Board Chairman Joe Dise (Dise Wealth Management). “Our Chamber continually looks for ways to add value for our members and community, and these classes are an excellent way to give our members important and useful information at no cost to them.”
Upcoming classes are:
- December 13: Anna Marie Millett, Investigator and Outreach Coordinator, Pinellas County Consumer Protection
An overview of the many aspects of protecting consumers from unscrupulous practices and scams, and making sure the public is educated. Topics include auto purchase and repair, credit, home solicitation, financial literacy, Landlord/Tenant Law, hiring a contractor, identify theft, scams, shopping tips, technology, telemarketing fraud, and charitable solicitations. - January 10: Tom Cox, Attorney
Learn why and how to designate a Health Care Surrogate or Pre-Need Guardian, the purpose of a Durable Power-of-Attorney, what you should know about a Living Will, how to prepare a Last Will and Testament, and how to establish a Revocable Living Trust and Limited Liability Company. - February 14: Shrimatee Ojah-Maharaj, Urban Planning/Economic Development
Ojah-Maharaj has experience in Grants/ Contracts and a history of working in the government administration industry. She is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Small Business Retention and Expansion, and Small Business Enterprise Program Development & Administration. She will discuss grant research and ways grants can be used to expand a small business. - March 14: Hon. Mike Twitty, Pinellas County Property Appraiser
An inside look at the appraisal process, allowable exemptions, and more.
Chamber Classes are free and open to the public the 2nd Thursday of each month, starting Nov. 8 at Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber (245 – 107th Avenue, Treasure Island 33706). Seating is limited, so an RSVP is necessary. For further information, contact the Chamber at 727-360-4121.
The Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit
corporation. The office, located at 245 – 107 th Avenue, is open Monday through Friday, 10 am – 4 pm.