COASTAL BEND — WEDNESDAY
Trisun celebrates 25th anniversary
Trisun Care Center Corpus Christi will celebrate its 25th anniversary with an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. at 202 Fortune Drive. Entertainment and refreshments provided. Free. Information: 289-0889.
THURSDAY
Primerica will offer business advice
Primerica will host "The Business of the 21st Century" presentation at 7 p.m. at the ValueBank Tower, 3649 Leopard St., Suite 512. Free. Information: Mark Oser at 883-7217 or 883-9365.
Conservation group to host banquet
The Coastal Conservation Association's 34th annual banquet will be at the American Bank Center.
Cost: $125. Sponsorships are available.
Send completed reservation forms to CCA Texas Corpus Christi Chapter, P.O. Box 127, Corpus Christi, TX 78403; fax to 855-0880; or call 882-5199.
Forms and information are also available at ccatexas.org/corpus-christi.
FRIDAY
Texas business conference planned
Texas Business Conference will be at the Omni Hotel Bayfront Tower, Corpus Christi Ballroom, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd. Topics include hiring and background checks, state and federal wage and hour laws, creating employee handbooks, employee privacy rights, employee medical issues, a legislative update and unemployment insurance.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost: $85.
For more information, call 512-463-6389.
SBA to conduct contracting seminar
The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a free seminar to explain SBA government contracting opportunities and certification programs to help position a small business for contracting opportunities throughout the federal government.
The seminar also will provide information on SBA's loan programs. The seminar is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the agency office, 3649 Leopard St., Suite 411. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Seating is limited and seminar is subject to change.
For reservations, 879-0017, ext. 300.
World Affairs Council meets
World Affairs Council of South Texas meets at 11:30 a.m. at Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center.
Ambassador Mark Minton will discuss "Korea Now: Strategic Concerns and Opportunities."
Cost: $37.50; $25/members and active duty military in uniform; $18/students. All reservations must be prepaid. For reservations and/or membership information, call 241-2018.
LATER
Merrill Lynch offers 'positive' seminar
Merrill Lynch offers a seminar on "Weathering the Ups and Downs of the Market with Positive 10 and 20 Year Rolling Period Returns" at noon April 3 at the Omni Hotel, 900 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Speakers include Jonathan Baulsir and Merrill Lynch financial advisers Jay Wise and Teresa Flores. A light lunch will be served.
For reservations, call Ruby Castillo at 887-4393.
Contracting seminar for business women
The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a free seminar April 4 to explain the new Woman Owned Small Business Contracting Program to help women in targeted industries compete for government contracts. The SBA loan program will also be discussed to assist small businesses with access to capital.
The seminar is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the agency office, 3649 Leopard St., Suite 411. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Seating is limited and seminar is subject to change.
For reservations, contact Elizabeth Soliz at 879-0017, ext. 301.
SBA explains loan programs April 6
The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a free seminar April 6 to explain the 8(a) Business Development Program and HUBZone Program for small businesses seeking opportunities in federal government contracting. The seminar will provide information on both programs as well as the various local resources that can help position a small business for contracting opportunities throughout the federal government.
The seminar is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the agency office, 3649 Leopard St., Suite 411. Registration begins at 8:45 a.m. Seating is limited and seminar is subject to change.
For reservations, call Elizabeth Soliz at 879-0017, ext. 301.
Coastal Bend health underwriters meet
Coastal Bend Association of Health Underwriters membership meeting begins with registration/networking at 11:15 a.m. April 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6717 S. Padre Island Drive. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.
Honey Leveen will discuss long-term care current events. Cost: $30; $20/members. Reservations must be made by April 6 at mcastillo@keetchins.com
Construction women to meet
The National Association of Women in Construction monthly meeting is at 5:30 p.m. April 17 at the Bar BQ Man Restaurant, 4139 Interstate 37. Program: Forum reports. Cost: $20.
Information: Call Virginia Llanas at 361-299-3581 or email virginia.llanas@valero.com
Women lawyers hold luncheon
Coastal Bend Women Lawyers' Association will have a luncheon beginning at 11:45 a.m. April 18.
Honoree Sister Helen Prejean, a member of the congregation of St. Joseph, will talk about her advocacy for the abolishment of the death penalty. Cost: $65. Information: 888-9201.
CPA society hosts technology session
Texas Society of CPAs will host "Technology Essentials for Today's CPA" from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. April 18 at Holiday Inn Emerald Beach, 1102 S. Shoreline Blvd.
Registration will open at 8 a.m. Cost: $285/members, $410/nonmembers. Registration forms are available at corpuschristi.tscpa.org.
Information: Visit corpuschristi.tscpa.org or call 800-428-0272, ext. 279.
Black Chamber sponsors S.O.S.
The Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce will have the annual "S.O.S. — Sisters on Saturday" luncheon and business seminar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 902 Harbor Drive.
Participants can showcase their business or become a sponsor. Information: 361-779-5656, 813-3099 or 877-3634.
CPA luncheon planned for May 11
Corpus Christi Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs will hold a luncheon presentation with YWCA President Nancy Wesson-Dodd discussing "Snap Judgments: Spot Them, Prevent Them and Respond to Them to Enhance Your Business Relationships." The event begins with registration at 11:30 a.m. May 11 at Corpus Christi Town Club, sixth floor, 800 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Cost: $22; $24/after May 4 or at the door (includes lunch and one hour of CPE credit).
For registration and information, visit corpuschristi.tscpa.org or call 800-428-0272, ext. 279.
Hall of Fame inducts members
Corpus Christi Business Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a reception beginning at 6:30 p.m. (dinner and awards at 7 p.m.) May 16 at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center.
Honorees include Dusty Durrill of Durrill Properties; retired insurance executive and Nueces County Judge Loyd Neal; and Tom Dobson of Whataburger.
Cost: $150/person; sponsorship tables available. Information: 884-6561.
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