Business Calendar

3-month and 6-month bills, Jun. 4; 2-year notes, Jun. 26; 3-year notes, Jun. 12; 5-year notes, Jun. 27; 7-year notes, Jun. 28; 10-year notes, Jun. 13; 30-year notes, Jun. 14; 5-year TIPS, Aug. 23; 10-year TIPS, Jul. 19; 30-year TIPS, Jun. 21.

Business Referral Luncheon presented by BNI, King of Prussia chapter. Peppers Italian Restaurant, 236 Town Center Rd., King of Prussia; 610-792-2105. Reservations required. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Networking Meeting presented by BNI, Fort Washington chapter. Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Washington; 215-947-7784. www.bnidvr.com. Cost to attend is the cost of the meal. 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m.

Networking Meeting presented by LeTip of Spring House, Old York Road Country Club, 801 Tennis Ave., Spring House; 215-646-0160. 7-8 a.m.

Networking Meeting presented by LeTip Chester County East. Wyndham Garden, Exton, 815 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton; 610-572-3722. www.letipcce.com. Breakfast is free for first-time visitors. 7:01-8:30 a.m.

Outsourcing: The Good, the Bad and Opportunities and In the Line of Fire presented by SIM Philadelphia. Doubletree Hotel, 237 S. Broad St.; 215-393-3144. Academic $80, guest dinner fee $100, member attendance no fee, nonprofit $80, retired or transition $80. 3:30-8 p.m.

ExecuNet Monthly Networking Meeting for Executives in Transition, Teamability: a Positive I.D. on Team Performance presented by Kelleher Associates L.L.C. Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St.; 610-293-1115 or www.kelleherllc.com. Cost $25. 7:15-9:15 a.m.

Senior Roundtable Networking Meeting for "C" Level Executives in Transition presented by Kelleher Associates L.L.C. Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad St.; 610-293-1115 or www.kelleherllc.com. Cost $25. 9:30 — 11 a.m.

Lunch with the City’s Leaders — David Oh, Councilman-at-Large, presented by Center City Proprietors Association. R2L, Two Liberty Place, 37th floor, 50 S. 16th St; 215-545-7766 or www.centercityproprietors.org. $50 nonmembers, $40 CCPA members. 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

"Interviewing Skills. Workshop designed for adult job seekers. Central Library, 1901 Vine St; 215-686-5436. 6-8 p.m.

Business Referral Breakfast presented by BNI, Mount Laurel Regional chapter, Indian Spring Country Club, 115 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton; 609-268-3242. 7:30-9 a.m.

Networking Meeting presented by LeTip Chapter of Upper Merion. JC’s Fireside Bistro, 192 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia; 267-304-2221. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

First Thursday International Networking Reception sponsored by International Visitors Council. Downtown Courtyard Marriott, 21 N. Juniper St.; 215-683-0992 or www.ivc.org. Free for members, $15 nonmembers, $20 without reservations. 5:30-7:30 p.m..

It’s Great to Work (and Live!) Here presented by Center City Proprietors Association. AKA Rittenhouse Square, 135 S. 18th St.; 215-545-7766 or www.centercityproprietors.org. $10 CCPA members, $20 nonmembers. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The "Buying" Process Has Changed! Have You Changed Your "Selling" Process presented by SMEI Philadelphia. Philadelphia Country Club, 1601 Spring Mill Rd., Gladwyne; 215-860-6340 or www.SMEIPhiladelphia.org. $25 members and first-time guests, $50 nonmembers. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Jun. 12.

How to Start and Operate a Small Business presented by the Small Business Assistance Center and Kutztown University’s Small Business Development Center and cosponsored by the Chester County Chapter of SCORE; designed for those who are currently operating a small business. Chester County Library, Rt. 100 & Business Rt. 30, at 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton; 610-444-1721 or www.Kutztownsbdc.org. Fee $15. 6-8:30 p.m. Jun. 13.

"Library & Internet Resources. Workshop designed for adult job seekers. Central Library, 1901 Vine St.; 215-686-5436. 6-8 p.m. Jun. 13.

Creating Your Career Search Roadmap, A Seminar for Executives presented by Tammy A. Beil, Executive Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer, Kelleher Associates L.L.C., Kelleher Associates, 1255 Drummers Lane, Suite 103, Wayne; 610-293-1115 or www.kelleherllc.com. Cost $99, includes informal luncheon. Non-refundable. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jun. 14.

Lunch with the City’s Leaders — Matt Bergheiser, executive director, University City District, presented by Center City Proprietors Association. Distrito, 3945 Chestnut St.; 215-545-7766 or www.centercityproprietors.org. $50 nonmembers, $40 CPPA members. 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Jun. 28.

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Business calendar

Monday

Financial Planning Association of Houston: Monthly meeting. 3-6 p.m., Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane. Speaker: David Lawrence, founder and president, EfficientPractice.com. Topic: The CFP Professional, The Financial Plan and Ethics. Cost: $40-$50. Information: Melisa Hall, 713-518-1785, execdir@fpahouston.org.

Event Planning - The Nuts & Bolts: Hosted by Leisure Learning Unlimited. 6:45-9:15 p.m., 2990 Richmond, sixth floor. Cost: $40. Information: www.llu.com or 713-529-4414.

Tuesday

2012 Real Estate and Economic Outlook: Symposium hosted by the University of Houston Hobby Center for Public Policy's Institute for Regional Forecasting. May 8, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Houston, 1200 Louisiana. Speaker: Ted C. Jones, senior vice president, chief economist, Stewart Title Guaranty Co. Program: "Houston: NASA Decelerating, but Economy Rocketing." Cost: $125. Information: Patsy Woods, pwoods@uh.edu, or 713-743-3869.

After Hours Network: 6-8 p.m., Little Napoli Italian Cuisine, 6445 Westheimer. Speaker: Shelley Roth, motivational speaker and trainer. Topic: Social media marketing made simple. Cost: $15. Information: www.afterhoursnetwork.com.

Free Franchise Opportunities Forum: Dreaming of business ownership? Meet franchise experts interested in expanding in the Texas market. Compare a variety of business opportunities at every investment level. Talk with SBA reps about financing options. 10 a.m.-noon or 2-4 p.m., University of Houston, Small Business Development Center, 2302 Fannin, Suite 200. Registration: mtzmay2012.eventbrite.com. Information: www.frannet.com/dtrondsen.

Debt Seminar: Hosted by Robert Hinsley of the Hinsley Law Firm. Tuesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 2 p.m., Hinsley Law Firm, 6001 Savoy Drive, Suite 115. Topic: The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on debt collectors who harass customers for money they may not be legally obligated to pay. Cost: Free. Information: 713-400-3200.

Blogging for Dollars: Hosted by Leisure Learning Unlimited. 6:30-9:30 p.m., 2990 Richmond, sixth floor. Cost: $40. Information: www.llu.com or 713-529-4414.

IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management): Luncheon featuring Welcome Wilson Sr. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane. Cost: $45-$60. Information: 713-783-9225 or www.iremhouston.org.

Project Management Institute-Houston Chapter: North Area meeting. 5:30-8 p.m., Strack Farms Restaurant, 5707 Louetta. Pre-dinner Speaker: Rashid N. Kapadia. Topic: The Paradox of Planning. Dinner speaker: Ian Woodall. Topic: The Tao of Everest. Cost: $25-$30. Information: www.pmihouston.org/meetinginfo.php.

Wednesday

Worldwide Employee Benefits Network: Meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., DoubleTree Guest Suites, 5353 Westheimer. Speaker: Karen Smith of Nova Associates. Topic: Qualified plan audits. Cost:$30-$45. Information: www.webnetwork.org/houston/.

Association for Corporate Growth Houston Chapter: Monthly lunch meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., River Oaks Country Club, 1600 River Oaks Blvd. Topic: Greater Houston Partnership. Speaker: Patrick Jankowski. Registration: www.acg.org/houston.

American Marketing Association Houston Chapter: Monthly luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane. Speaker: Laura Morris. Topic: Lone Star College: Building a Brand to Meet the Mission. Cost: $35-$59. Information: 713-737-2285 or www.amahouston.org.

Grant Writers' Network of Greater Houston: Brown bag meeting. Speaker: Jan Mitchell Johnson. Noon-1 p.m., United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Drive. Information: http://grantwritershouston.org/.

Thursday

Authors in Architecture: Hosted by Architecture Center Houston and Houston Public Library. 6 p.m., Architecture Center Houston, 315 Capitol. Speaker: Louis Aulbach will present his book "Buffalo Bayou: An Echo of Houston's Wilderness Beginnings." Cost: Free. Information: www.aiahouston.org.

Houston Area Glass Association: Quarterly dinner meeting. 6:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Northwest, 12800 U.S. 290 at Pinemont. Cost: $30-$45. Information: Dorothy Gurka, 281-290-0190. Reservations: houstonaga@sbcglobal.net or www.houstonglass.org.

Get Together Northwest: Meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Champion Forest Baptist Church multipurpose building,15555 Stuebner Airline. Cost: $15. Information: Lisa Butler, 281-682-6407, lisa@gettogethernw.org or www.gettogethernw.org.

Project Management Institute-Houston Chapter: Galleria Area meeting. 5:30-8 p.m., H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer. Pre-dinner Speaker: Rashid N. Kapadia. Topic: The Paradox of Planning. Dinner speaker: Ian Woodall. Topic: The Tao of Everest. Cost: $25-$30. Information: www.pmihouston.org/meetinginfo.php.

Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston: Meeting. Hilton Houston Post Oak, 2001 Post Oak Blvd. Speaker: Frank Billingsley, KPRC Local 2 chief meteorologist. Topic: The 2012 hurricane season. Reservations: 713-437-5250 or www.houstonhotels.org.

Work From Home in Your Pajamas: Learn about multilevel marketing. Class hosted by Leisure Learning Unlimited and taught by Susan Kherkher. 10-11:30 a.m., 2990 Richmond. Cost: Free. Information: 713-529-4414 or www.llu.com.

Asian Chamber of Commerce: Monthly luncheon. 11:15 a.m. registration, noon luncheon and program, H.E.S.S. Club, 5430 Westheimer. Speakers: Erin Asprec, CEO, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, and Anthony Chase, chair/CEO, ChaseSource, and chair, Greater Houston Partnership. Cost: $30-$35. Information: 713-782-7222, kritina@asianchamber-hou.org.

Networking Session for Business Owners: Hosted by Tea Time Consultants. 9-10 a.m., Chick-fil-A on Texas 249 and Jones Road. Information: 281-370-9505 or jb9505@hotmail.com.

Friday

Problem Solving through Creative and Critical Thinking: Hosted by APICS. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., H.E.S.S. Club 5430 West-heimer. Cost: APICS members $210, non-members $250. Registration: www.apics-houston.org. Information: 713-201-2720.

Business and Mediation: Networking luncheon. 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Lone Star Community Building, 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands. Speaker: Gerri Dorsett, owner of Resolve Today. Cost: $25. Registration and information: www.lonestar.edu/corporatecollege/professional-seminars.htm#legal.

The Chronicle lists business events on a space-available basis. Send a description of the event, date, time, address, cost and phone number to: Katherine Feser, Business Calendar Editor, katherine.feser@chron.com, two weeks before publication.

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Job help, networking events: Business calendar - Cleveland Plain Dealer

JOBS HELP

TUESDAY

Teen Job Search (ages 14-19): 7 to 8 p.m. at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brook Park branch, 6155 Engle Road. Go to tinyurl.com/6s9w5fb to register.

THURSDAY

Steps to Effective Interviewing: 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville branch, 18700 Westwood Drive. Go to tinyurl.com/6q7rkz2 to register.

CALENDAR

MONDAY

"Elevate Your Elevator Speech," with Phil Stella: 11 a.m. at Shaker Library, Career Transition Center, 16500 Van Aken Blvd. Free. For reservations, call 216-991-2030, ext. 3011.

TUESDAY

"Growing Opportunities for Veterans & Aspiring Entrepreneurs": 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Holden University Center of Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. Free. Seating is limited. To make a reservation, call 440-525-7733.

Great Lakes Mall Job Fair: 4 to 8 p.m. to fill open positions at retailers and restaurants in the mall, 7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor. The job fair will be set up in the Sears concourse. Job seekers should dress professionally and bring extra copies of their resume.

"Commit to Your New Market -- the Public Sector": 6:30 p.m. at the Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St., Hudson. Free. To register, go to ptac-eorg.eventbrite.com/ or call 330-653-6658.

Animation in PowerPoint 2010: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shaker Library, Computer Center, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights. Free. To register, call 216-991-2030, ext. 3185.

Disney Institute professional development program, "Disney's Approach to Business Excellence": 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cuyahoga Community College, Corporate College East, Super Conference Room, 4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights. $395. To register, go to tinyurl.com/6wkpk9c or call 216-987-3075.

WEDNESDAY

"Polaris/Westshore Neighborhood Family Service Center Career Fair": 10 a.m. to noon at Polaris Career Center, 7285 Old Oak Blvd., Middleburg Heights. Free. Go to tinyurl.com/m5zc97 to register.

ORourke & Associates Co. LPA webinar, "Bid Shopping: Anti-Bid Shopping Clauses that Protect Your Time, Money, and Resources": 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $7.95 for Builders Exchange, American Subcontractors Association of Ohio, and ConstructionCreditNews.com Platinum members, $17.95 for nonmembers. Go to tinyurl.com/65jcy5n to register.

University Park Alliance, "Healthy Food Hubs: Eliminating Food Deserts and Supporting Local Economies": 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Andrew Jackson House, 277 East Mill St., University Park, Akron. Free. Seating limited. Registration required. To register, email info@upakron.com or call 330-777-2070.

American Association of Individual Investors, Technical Analysis Group: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Westlake Porter Public Library, 27333 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. Free. For questions, call 216-676-0574.

Formulas for Spreadsheets: 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Shaker Library, Computer Center, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights. To register, call 216-991-2030, ext. 3185.

THURSDAY

"State of Downtown": 11:30 a.m. at the City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave., Second Floor, Cleveland. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. To register, go to tinyurl.com/39scba8 or call 216-621-0082.

Networking Effectively: 10 a.m. to noon at the Shaker Library, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights. To register, call 216-991-2030, ext. 3011.

Bank Night with U.S. Bank: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, 2930 Prospect Ave., Cleveland. U.S. Bank managers will discuss small-business lending, credit/debit cards, cash management, payroll solutions and other products and services. Attendees should bring: 2011, 2010 and 2009 business financial statements; 2011, 2010 and 2009 business/individual tax return; and brochure on your company's product or service. To reserve a meeting, call Gwen Solomon at 216-622-0999, ext. 232.

"Reach Out -- Legal Assistance for Nonprofits": 4 to 7:15 at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Galleria, Second Level, 1301 East Ninth Street, Cleveland. Free. Go to tinyurl.com/835x5bz to register.

Openoffice.org: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Shaker Library, Computer Center, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights. To register, call 216-991-2030, ext. 3185.

SATURDAY

"Grassroots Marketing, Unleash the Power to Reach People": 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cleveland State University, Monte Ahuja College of Business, Room BU108, 1860 East 18th St., Cleveland. Free. Registration is required by Wednesday. To register, call Joe White 216-458-0250.

Center for Entrepreneurial Success, "Stepping Up to New Opportunities -- Financing": 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Maple Heights branch, 5225 Library Lane. Free. To register, go to tinyurl.com/7ze58nh or call 216-475-5000.

Google Documents: 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Shaker Library, Computer Center, 16500 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights. To register, call 216-991-2030, ext. 3185.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3

Rep. Betty Sutton and the Small Business Administration seminar on SBA loans, selling to the government and other support available for small businesses: 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Avon Lake Public Library -- Gallery, 32649 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake. Free. To register, email Catey.Breck@mail.house.gov or call 330-865-8450.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4

"Cash Flow Solutions for Smaller Manufacturers": 8 to 10 a.m. at MAGNET, 1768 East 25th St., Cleveland. Free. To register, go to tinyurl.com/y9w35ec or call Linda Barita at 216-391-7766.

"The Business Growth Experience -- Sales Rainmaking Program": 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Best Benefits Club, 1545 W. 130th St., Hinckley. $25 for Best Benefits Club members, $30 for nonmembers. Seating is limited. Register by Friday. To register, call 330-273-5756.

ORourke & Associates Co. LPA webinar, "Dispute Resolution Alternatives: Mediation, Arbitration, Litigation . . . Oh My!": 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $7.95 for Builders Exchange, American Subcontractors Association of Ohio and ConstructionCreditNews.com Platinum members, $17.95 for nonmembers. Go to tinyurl.com/65jcy5n to register.

Lake Kidz Biz, "Speed Networking": 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. at Lake Metroparks Environmental Learning Center, 7250 Alexander Road, Concord Township. $5 for Lake County Chamber members and $10 for nonmembers. Register by April 2. Go to lakekidzbiz.com under the "Register for Meeting" tab.

Construction Employers Association, "Human Resources and Management": Noon to 2:30 at Construction Employers Association, Suite 10, 950 Keynote Circle, Brooklyn Heights. $15, $20 if registered after March 28. To register, email twill@ceacisp.org or call 216-398-9860.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5

Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce, "The Working Woman's GPS": 8 to 9 a.m. at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Independence branch, 6361 Selig Drive, Independence. $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Go to tinyurl.com/759rqqe to register.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7

Center for Entrepreneurial Success, "Stepping Up to New Opportunities -- Financial Language and Concepts": 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Maple Heights branch, 5225 Library Lane. Free. To register, go to tinyurl.com/7bhjhz3 or call 216-475-5000.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

Construction Employers Association, "Banking and Bonding": Noon to 2:30 p.m. at Construction Employers Association, Suite 10, 950 Keynote Circle, Brooklyn Heights. $15, $20 if registered after April 4. To register, email twill@ceacisp.org or call 216-398-9860.

"Business Basics": 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Akron Global Business Accelerator, 526 S. Main St., Ninth Floor Conference Room 904, Akron. Free. Must register. Email info@akronsbdc.org or call 330-375-2111.

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

National Minority Supplier Development Council, "Positioning Minority Owned Businesses for Growth": 8 a.m. to noon at MAGNET, 1768 E. 25th St., Cleveland. $25. Must register. Email mdavila@nomsdc.org to register.

Lakeland Community College Nonprofit and Public Service Center, certified training session on Ohio's Sunshine Laws: 1 to 4:15 p.m. on the college's main campus, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland. An optional presentation on records management and retention will be offered from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. To register, go to tinyurl.com/8ykpzp9 or call 877-244-6446.

"Use Reverse Mortgages to Sell Real Estate": 10 a.m. to noon at Dollar Bank, 5201 Wilson Mills Road, Richmond Heights. Free to Ohio real estate licensees. Seating is limited. To register, call 440-842-3914.

Greater Cleveland Society of Association Executives, "Association-Related Foundations -- Lessons Learned" : 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel, 5300 Riverside Drive, Cleveland. $35 members, $45 nonmembers. Email gcsaemail@gmail.com to register.

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

Lorain County Community College Career Fair: Noon to 4 p.m. at Lorain County Community College, John A. Spitzer Conference Center, 1005 N. Abbe Rd, Elyria. $75 includes display table and lunch for two representatives (additional representatives welcome for an additional $10 fee), $95 after April 1. Go to tinyurl.com/6nsyc4x to register.

Fisher & Phillips LLP, "One Day, Many Solutions": 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Center, 127 Public Square, Cleveland. $165. To register, go to tinyurl.com/789ezgq and click on the Cleveland tab under "Seminar Dates and Locations."

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Lake/Geauga Area Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, "Workplace Conflict -- Sources, Impact and Ways to Address and Resolve It": 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dino's Restaurant, 4145 Ohio 306, Willoughby. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Add $5 if registered after April 15. Go to tinyurl.com/7s9aahh to register.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Computer Assisted Genealogy Group, Cleveland area meeting: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fairview Park Regional Library, 21255 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. Morning program: "Power Platting -- Technology Tools to Create Pictures from Property Descriptions"; afternoon program: "What Microfilm Is This?" For more information, go to www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ohcagg/ or call Bill Frank, 440-734-2021.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24

National Association Credit Management Greater Cleveland, "Economic Update: The First 100 Days of 2012": 5:45 to 8:30 p.m. at the Genesis Building, Amphitheater/Lower Level, 6000 Lombardo Center, Seven Hills. $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Register by April 20. Go to tinyurl.com/7x3s3u3 to register.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25

Cleveland Business Connects magazine and Ursuline College, "Female Entrepreneur Summit": 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 700 Beta Banquet and Conference Center, Mayfield. Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of Huffington Post Media Group, will present the keynote speech from noon to 1:30 p.m. $195 for CBC magazine subscribers, $295 for nonsubscribers. To register, go to tinyurl.com/76vfkqp or call 216-831-9557.

Construction Employers Association, "Creating a Successful Workers' Compensation Medical Management and Return to Work Program": Noon to 2:30 p.m. at Donley's Inc., 5340 Warner Road, Valley View. $15, $20 if registered after April 18. To register, email twill@ceacisp.org or call 216-398-9860.

THURSDAY, APRIL 26

How to Write a Business Plan: 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Akron Global Business Accelerator, 526 S. Main St., Ninth Floor Conference Room 904, Akron. Free. Must register. Email info@akronsbdc.org or call 330-375-2111.

HR University (five-part series): 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ERC Workplace Center, Third Floor, 6700 Beta Drive, Mayfield. Also held May 10, May 24, June 7, and June 21. $820 for ERC members, $900 for nonmembers. Must register. Go to web.ercnet.org/events to register.

Go to cleveland.com/business for more calendar listings. Send new items at least two weeks in advance to Eileen Zakareckis, Business Calendar, The Plain Dealer, 1801 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114, or email her at bizlists@plaind.com. Include "Notebook," "Appointments," or "BizCal" in the subject line.

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Portsmouth area business calendar - Seacoast Online

Portsmouth

SCORE workshop: SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct the workshop, "Small Business Finance: What You Need to Know," from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SCORE office, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420. Sponsored by Citizens Bank, the workshop is free of charge for all registrants. SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge, and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session. For details or to reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

Portsmouth

Score workshop: SCORE will conduct the workshop, "Using the Internet to Start or Grow a Small Business," from 6 to 9 pm. at 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420. Sponsored by TD Bank, the workshop is free of charge for all registrants. SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session. For details or to reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

Seabrook

BREAKFAST WITH THE CHAMBER: Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Seabrook businesses from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Trinity Church Parish House, 29 Main St. Learn how chamber membership can benefit your business. Continental breakfast provided. Free parking. RSVP required. E-mail katie@hamptonchamber.com or call 926-8718 for details.

Portsmouth

Seacoast Women's Network Dinner Meeting: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel, 250 Market St. The topic is "Social Media Savvy," featuring a panel of women leaders in social media who will share tips and strategies to earn and maintain relevance for your company in the social media landscape. Panelists include Christine Major, founder of NH TweetUp, Leslie Poston, author of the book "Twitter for Dummies," and Robyn Mather, founding member of Global Social Media Manager's Association. To register to attend, mail check payable to "SWN" for $30 per guest to Seacoast Women's Network, P.O. Box 1585, Portsmouth, NH 03802-1585, postmarked by March 23. You may also e-mail reservations to Beth.Moreau@comcast.net or visit www.sea

coastwomensnetwork.org, where more information is available.

Portsmouth

Green Alliance Green Business Workshop: "Successful Brand Execution: Creative Differentiation" with Elise Weeks and Megan Keough, owners of Pixels & Pulp Design. Weeks and Keough will teach attendees how to make their brand beautiful and effective, providing insights and tips on creating a unified, powerful brand, as well as how to successfully execute it online and in print. Free to GA Business Partners and $25 for GA Green Card holders. New members can join and register for the seminar at www.greenalliance.biz/seminars or at the workshop. RSVP to Dave Anderson at dave@greenal

liance.biz or call 817-4694. For information, visit www.greenalliance.biz.

Hampton Beach

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ocean Gaming, 81 Ocean Blvd. Celebrate the new partnership and renovation at this charitable gaming facility. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, door prizes, free parking at meters. For details, call 926-8718.

Stratham

forum on the Economics of Nitrogen: Regional Economic Development Center hosts "Challenges and Opportunities in the Great Bay Watershed" from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stratham Municipal Center, 10 Bunker Hill Ave. Forum will address recent nitrogen discharge requirements issued by the EPA and how they will impact economic development within the Great Bay watershed communities. Speakers will include Peter Wellenberger, Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper from the Conservation Law Foundation New Hampshire; Dean Peschel, environmental project manager for the city of Dover; and John Boisvert, chairman for the Public Works Commission in Stratham. To attend, RSVP to the REDC at 772-2655 or e-mail admin@redc.com. Space is limited.

Portsmouth

ScORE workshop: SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct the in-depth workshop "Using the Internet to Start or Grow a Small Business," from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop at the SCORE office, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420, is free of charge thanks to the sponsorship of Citizens Bank. SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session. For details or to reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

Kittery, Maine

Kittery Recreation "Spring Into Summer" Job Fair: Kittery area employers will be on hand to interview and hire potential employees for the upcoming summer season. The job fair is from 2 to 7 p.m. at Traip Academy, 12 Williams Ave. Potential employees should dress appropriately and have resumes/experience with them. For more information, call Jeremy Paul, assistant director of Kittery Recreation Department, at (207) 439-3800.

Portsmouth

ScORE workshop: SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct the in-depth workshop "How to Start or Grow a Small Business," from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop at SCORE office, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420, is free of charge thanks to the sponsorship of TD Bank. SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session. For details or to reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

Portsmouth

ScORE workshop: SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct the workshop "Small Business Finance: What You Need to Know" from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SCORE office, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420. Sponsored by Citizens Bank, the workshop is free of charge for all registrants. SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session. For details or to reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

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Portsmouth

Green Alliance Green Business Workshop: "Successful Brand Execution: Creative Differentiation" with Elise Weeks and Megan Keough, owners of Pixels & Pulp Design. Weeks and Keough will teach attendees how to make their brand beautiful and effective, providing insights and tips on creating a unified, powerful brand, as well as how to successfully execute it online and in print. Free to GA Business Partners and $25 for GA Green Card holders. New members can join and register for the seminar at www.greenalliance.biz/seminars or at the workshop. RSVP to Dave Anderson at dave@greenalliance.biz or call 817-4694. For more information, visit www.greenalliance.biz.

April 4

Stratham

forum on the Economics of Nitrogen: Regional Economic Development Center hosts "Challenges and Opportunities in the Great Bay Watershed" from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stratham Municipal Center, 10 Bunker Hill Ave. Forum will address recent nitrogen discharge requirements issued by the EPA and how they will impact economic development within the Great Bay watershed communities. Speakers will include Peter Wellenberger, Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper from the Conservation Law Foundation New Hampshire; Dean Peschel, environmental project manager for the city of Dover; and John Boisvert, chairman for the Public Works Commission in Stratham. To attend, RSVP to the REDC at 772-2655 or e-mail to admin@redc.com. Space is limited.

Portsmouth

ScORE workshop: SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct an in-depth workshop, "Using the Internet to Start or Grow a Small Business," from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop, to be held at the SCORE office, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420, is free of charge thanks to the sponsorship of Citizens Bank. SCORE continues to provide individualized business counseling free of charge and attendees will have the opportunity to schedule a free follow-up counseling session. For details or to reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

Portsmouth

ScORE workshop: SCORE, volunteer counselors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, will conduct an in-depth workshop, "How to Start or Grow a Small Business," from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop, to be held at the SCORE office, 215 Commerce Way, Suite 420, is free of charge thanks to the sponsorship of TD Bank. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 433-0575 or visit www.scorehelp.org.

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Mark Your Calendar: Learn about opportunities to do business with the FAA - Atlantic City Press

Even before the federal government’s vast NextGen effort to modernize air traffic control, the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Egg Harbor Township was a major contributor to the area economy.

Companies interested in possibly doing business with the center and its affiliates may wish to consider attending a program Thursday in Atlantic City presented by the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center.

The seminar will focus on the Federal Aviation Administration’s procurement forecast for 2012-13.

Businesses attending will have the opportunity to meet with the FAA’s small business specialist and other contracting and technical representatives to discuss the possibilities of working on related government contracts.

To get an idea of the type of work and contracts available, the current FAA procurement forecast may be viewed online at http://www.sbo.faa.gov/sbo/

ProcurementForecast.cfm.

The FAA makes the procurement forecast available to business owners in order to provide small businesses — and small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals — with reasonable procurement opportunities in accordance with federal law, an executive order by the president and the FAA’s own small business policies.

State of Middle Township

The new mayor of Middle Township, Daniel Lockwood, will present a ‘State of the Township’ address Wednesday at a dinner meeting of the township’s Chamber of Commerce. The event will include the election of new chamber board members and the announcement of nominees for the group’s Business of the Year and Business Person of the Year for 2012.

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Calendar highlight: Expo provides face-to-face opportunities - Richmond Times-Dispatch

By: Times-Dispatch Staff | Richmond Times Dispatch
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Small-business owners can find it difficult to get in front of the people making business purchasing decisions in major corporations and governments, says Oliver R. Singleton, president of the Metropolitan Business League.

But Friday, the league's Greater Richmond Small Business Expo and Matchmaker Event will bring hundreds of local small businesses together with corporate decision-makers and government procurement officers.

"This is an opportunity to get in front of both," Singleton said. "The decision-makers and the procurement officers will be at tables all around the room. It's a fantastic opportunity."

Large users of goods and services, whose purchasing decisions can profoundly affect the local economy, will be attending so they can diversify their supply chain, he said, noting that "small providers are often much more nimble than large ones."

Singleton also pointed out another benefit of the regional event: Small businesses' largest customers are one another, and the expo will allow them to meet face to face.

The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Arthur Ashe Center, 3001 N. Boulevard.

Admission is $50 per person and exhibition cost is $500 per table. To register, go to www.thembl.org or call (804) 649-7473.

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Business Calendar: Brighton chamber launches spotlight luncheons - Livingston Daily.com

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce launches its new Business Spotlight luncheon series this week. The lunch program will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the chamber office, 218 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton.

The bimonthly program will afford area businesses an opportunity to give a presentation about their operation and provide a light lunch for attendees. This week's luncheon will highlight Dr. Robert Burns of The Doctors of Physical Therapy.

There is no cost to attend the event.

To reserve a seat, contact the chamber at (810) 227-5940 or at info@brightoncoc.org.

The Whitmore Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold a speed-networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Whitmore Lake Tavern, 9839 Main St. in Northfield Township.

Cost to attend is $5.

To reserve a seat, call the chamber at (810) 227-5086.

Visitors can learn about energy-efficiency programs for businesses and homeowners at the next Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation luncheon program. The event takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chamber, 123 E. Washington St. in Howell.

Consumers Energy representatives David Pietryla and Amy Glapinski will present information on energy-efficiency rebates; savings opportunities for compact fluorescent lighting; details about the Energy Star program; and incentives that can reduce energy use and deliver savings for commercial and residential customers.

The cost to attend is $20 and includes lunch and workshop materials.

To reserve a seat, contact the chamber at (517) 546-3920 or at chamber@howell.org.

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce presents its annual State of the Chamber luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Oak Pointe Country Club, east of Chilson Road at 4500 Club Drive in Genoa Township.

The luncheon will include highlights of the past year and an awards presentation.

Cost to attend is $30. For more information, contact the chamber at (810) 227-5940 or at info@brightoncoc.org.

The Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce partners with the Highland-White Lake Business Association for a networking event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at 59 West, 786 W. Highland Road in Highland Township.

Members pay $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Cost for nonmembers is $15. The cost includes hors d'ouevres.

Call the chamber at (810) 632-9130 for more information.

An open house and five-year anniversary celebration will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Ore Creek Veterinary Clinic, formerly known as Companion Animal Clinic, at 3525 Hartland Road in Hartland. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 p.m.

Call the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce at (810) 632-9130 for more information.

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