Corpus Christi Business Datebook for 04.01.12

COASTAL BEND — TUESDAY

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 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.

WEDNESDAY

Chamber hosts land use study workshop

Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss the Corpus Christi Joint Land Use Study at Elliot Grant Middle School cafeteria, 4350 Aaron Drive. Free. Information: 881-1800.

Seminar has advice for business women

The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a free seminar 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.

THURSDAY

Seminar covers modern business

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.

FRIDAY

SBA explains small business loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a free seminar 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.

LATER

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

SBA to host webinar

SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies through its "PrepareMyBusiness" website. A presentation on "Five Things You May Not Know about SBA Disaster Assistance" is from 2 to 3 p.m. April 10. Presented by Mark Ihenacho, public information officer, SBA Disaster Field Operations Center East and Carol Chastang, public affairs specialist, SBA Office of Communications.

Space is limited. Register at www1.gotomeeting.com/register/369141176.

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.

American Society of Training meets

American Society of Training and Development will present "Project Management for HR and Training" from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20 at Del Mar College's Center for Economic Development, 3209 S. Staples St. The session is led by Rene Ramirez, a certified project manager, and is designed for beginners.

Cost: $99; $79 for ASTD and CCHRMA members, $59/students and includes light breakfast and lunch.

Register online at www.astd-cc.org. or call Linda Houts at 949-4714.

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.

PMI offers academic scholarships

Project Management Institute Coastal Bend Chapter is providing $1,000 academic scholarships. To qualify, applicants must be enrolled in or accepted as a full-time student in an accredited academic degree program in project management or a related field benefiting from project management (accounting, engineering, construction management, information systems). Application deadline is May 1.

For details, visit www.pmicoastal bend.com. For questions, email vpprofdevelopment@pmicostalbend.org.

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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Corpus Christi Business Datebook for 03.25.12

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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Corpus Christi Business Datebook for 03.11.12

CORPUS CHRISTI — MONDAY

World Affairs Council meets

World Affairs Council of South Texas meets at 11:30 a.m. at Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center.

Economist Gernot Wagner will be guest speaker. Wagner teaches energy economics as adjunct faculty at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

Cost: $37.50; $30/members and active duty military in uniform; $18/students. All reservations must be prepaid. For reservations and/or membership information, call 241-2018.

Land conservation sign-up available

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will conduct a four-week Conservation Reserve Program general sign-upthrough April 6.

The Conservation Reserve Program is a voluntary program available to agricultural producers to help them use environmentally sensitive land for conservation benefits.

Information: www.fsa.usda.gov

TUESDAY

Social media can help in disasters

Tips on best practices for creating a crisis communication plan using social media will be presented during a webinar from 2 to 3 p.m. The event is hosted by Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Experts Jim Garrow with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Patrice Cloutier from the Ontario, Canada, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services will address the practical use of social media during emergencies. Case studies, including the Joplin, Mo., recovery efforts, also will be discussed.

Space is limited. Register at gotomeeting.com/register/620323496

Health underwriters meet for lunch

Coastal Bend Association of Health Underwriters meets for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 6717 S. Padre Island Drive. Registration and networking is at 11:15 a.m.

Glen Baecker will be presenter. Cost: $30; $20/member. Reservations required. Information: mcastillo@keetchins.com

THURSDAY

SBA gives small business advice

The U.S. Small Business Administration will be available for startup or existing small businesses in Rockport to explain SBA's loan programs, eligibility and free technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi and University of Houston-Victoria Small Business Development Center.

Individual appointments are from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Rockport-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, 319 Broadway St.

For appointment, call Elizabeth Soliz at 879-0017, ext. 301.

FRIDAY

Rotary to discuss Eagle Ford project

Rotary Club of West Corpus Christi meets at noon at the Corpus Christi Country Club, 800 N. Shoreline Blvd. Cheniere Energy's subsidiary, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, will discuss the proposed liquefied natural gas facility that would export Eagle Ford natural gas. Cost: $15. Information: 361-425-7559.

SBA explains business loans

The U.S. Small Business Administration will conduct a free seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain the SBA loan programs, counseling and training services and federal contracting assistance for small businesses.

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 879-0017, ext. 300.

LATER

Del Mar offers Facebook advice

Del Mar College Small Business Development Center, 3209 S. Staples St., will offer "Creating and Promoting a Facebook Page for Your Business" from noon to 2 p.m. March 21 in Room 124. Free; seating is limited.

To register, go to www.delmar.edu/sbdc and click on the on-site workshops Tab. For additional assistance, call Lisa Farr at 698-2422.

Transportation contracts explained

Del Mar College Small Business Development Center, 3209 S. Staples St., will offer "Doing Business with TxDOT" from 9 to 11 a.m. March 21 in Room 140. The purpose of this seminar is to learn how to become a contractor for the Texas Department of Transportation. Free.

To register, go to www.delmar.edu/sbdc and click on the on-site workshops tab. For additional assistance, call Lisa Farr at 698-2422.

Workshop gives profitable advice

Del Mar College Small Business Development Center will offer "Running Your Business Profitably Using Your Financial Statements" from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 21 at City Hall Annex, 2665 San Angelo, Ingleside. This seminar will be presented by Eric Bolusky, a rural business consultant with the Small Business Development Center at Del Mar College who has more than 25 years of experience as the owner of his own businesses. Free.

To register, go to www.delmar.edu/sbdc and click on the on-site workshops tab. For additional assistance, call Lisa Farr at 698-2422.

Contract tips for women in business

Del Mar College Small Business Development Center 3209 S. Staples St., will offer "Woman Owned Small Business Contracting Program Certification" from 1 to 3 p.m. March 22 in Room 140.

The seminar will provide information and resources on the program and resources to help woman owned businesses compete in government contracting and help position them for contracting opportunities throughout the federal government. Free.

To register, go to www.delmar.edu/sbdc and click on the on-site workshops tab. For additional assistance, call Lisa Farr at 698-2422.

CPAs meet for presentation

Corpus Christi Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs will have a luncheon and presentation with the society's chairman-elect, Fred Timmons, entitled "AICPA and TSCPA: Your Professional Associations." The event begins with registration at 11:30 a.m. March 23 at Corpus Christi Town Club, sixth floor, 800 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Cost/Registration: $22; $24 after Monday or at the door (includes lunch and one hour of CPE credit). For registration form and details visit http://corpuschristi.tscpa.org or call 800-428-0272, ext. 279.

Conservation group will host banquet

The Coastal Conservation Association's 34th annual banquet will be March 29 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.

Texas business conference planned

Texas Business Conference will be held March 30 at the Omni Corpus Christi 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 or visit the TWC website.

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 Hotels, 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.

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.

For information, contact corpuschristi.tscpa.org or 800-428-0272, ext. 279.

CPA luncheon planned for May 11

Corpus Christi Chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs will hold a luncheon presentation with YWCA president/CEO 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., sixth floor.

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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