Scientology Information Center hosts its September Business Reception with Support from Local Businessmen

CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 15, 2016 -- On Sept 14^th the Scientology Information Center held its monthly Business Networking Reception for the local community in downtown Clearwater. At the event guests also heard an educational talk by, Mr. Davidson Taveras, a wealth management consultant.

The Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater's historic Bank Building is now the host of scores of community events since its renovation in July of 2015.

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Mr. Taveras having attended one of the monthly business Receptions at the Scientology Information Center a few months ago, donated his time to help educate the business community the Networking Reception about financial basics.

“A life of experience and hard work has shaped my expertise. I feel it is important to share knowledge to empower others,” said Mr. Taveras.

Individuals from the community attended included computer programmers, image consultants, nursing attendants, mentors, CEOs of businesses and entrepreneurs.

“We’ve hosted eight business receptions to enable the community to network with like-minded individuals since the Center’s opening in July 2015. This reception was the first to include an educational aspect for the business community,” said Amber Skjelset, Manager of the Scientology Information Center.

 “L. Ron Hubbard, Humanitarian and Scientology’s founder said, ‘A community that pulls together can make a better society for all,’ continued Ms. Skjelset.” With that concept in mind, we provide a platform that provides networking and community involvement.”

The Business Receptions are a monthly event held on every 2^nd Wednesday from 6-8pm.

Other upcoming community events at the Information Center are:

• Wed. Sept 21^st from 6-8pm will be a reception for the International Day of Peace. There will be a poetry reading and art based on peace, and honoring human rights.
   
• Wed. Sept 28^th from 6-8pm will be a reception for the National Good Neighbor Day. Guests are encouraged to bring a donation of hygiene supplies to be donated to a local homeless Initiative. There will be live music.

All events will serve light refreshments. All are welcome.

The Center is located at 500 Cleveland Street. To learn more about this facility or to attend upcoming events please contact Amber at 727-467-6966 or [email protected].
         
The Church of Scientology:

The Scientology religion was founded by humanitarian and philosopher, L. Ron Hubbard. The first Church of Scientology was formed in the United States in 1954 and has expanded to more than 11,000 churches, missions and affiliated groups in 167 nations. The Church of Scientology regularly engages in humanitarian programs and community events. Clearwater is the home of the spiritual headquarters for the Church of Scientology.  Its Information Center is open to all and provides answers to questions about Scientology through its audio visual displays, exhibits and publications. The Church of Scientology has owned the Clearwater Bank Building since 1976, restoring it and transforming its lobby into an Information Center in July 2015.

For more information please visit http://www.scientology-fso.org.

(727) 467-6966