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SEPT. 1

Charleston Young Professionals hosts YP Wednesday monthly networking. 6–8 p.m. at O’Brion’s Pub and Grille, 520 Folly Road, James Island. Wear your favorite team colors or t-shirt. Plus for September YP Wednesday only everyone gets the CYP member discount price of $10. If you join CYP that night your $10 will apply to your new membership. Prizes and drawings, apps and drinks will be included. Register at www.charleston-yp.com.

Business Network International - East Cooper Referral Chapter meeting. Noon–1:30 p.m. at Waters Edge on Shem Creek, 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant. BNI offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and the chance to trade qualified business referrals through a network of trusted professionals. Visitors attend free! Lunch is available for purchase from the Waters Edge menu. For chapter information, contact chapter President Eddie Wiles at eddie.wiles@comcast.net.

Business Network International meeting, Early Bird Producers chapter. 7:30-9 a.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites Hotel, 1104 Isle of Palms Connector, Mount Pleasant. BNI offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. For more information visit www.BNI.com. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendance is free. Information: Tarsha Moseley at 843-224-7518 or tmoseley110@bellsouth.net.

West Ashley Referral (WAR). 8 a.m. at the Hale Accounting office at the corner of 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. and Orange Grove Road, Charleston. Helping businesses grow... one referral at a time. Information: Nick at nick@matumedia.com or 843-817-0946.

MUSC Health Speakers. Noon every Wednesday in the ground-level conference room in Building A in the College of Health Professions, 151-A Rutledge Ave., Charleston. To quell public speaking anxiety, MUSC is helping people conquer their communication fears by hosting Toastmasters International clubs on campus. MUSC Health Speakers has been named a Distinguished Club Program this year; one of only seven clubs in the state of South Carolina. Information: Megan Fink, 843-792-5172.

Business Network International (BNI) West Ashley Chapter meeting. 12:15–1:30 p.m. at Sunfire Grill, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard, Charleston. How much do you spend on marketing and advertising every year? Do all of your ads generate business? Wouldn't it be nice to have a sales force running around on your behalf trying hard to find you business? Cost: Guests pick up their own lunch tab. Information: Tracey DeLong at 843-856-6223.

The Mount Pleasant Chapter of Business Network International meeting. 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Omar Shrine Temple, The Point Grill, 176 Patriots Point Blvd. Cost: Guests pick up their own lunch tab ($10 cash buffet). Information: George Castano 843-813-4742 or George@ExpoTradeExhibits.com.

SEPT. 2

Business Network International meeting, North Area Chapter. 12-1:30 p.m. at Golden Corral, 4968 Centre Pointe Dr., North Charleston. Cost: $9; includes lunch. Information: Lori Roberts at 843-864-6339.

The Charleston Referral Exchange meeting. 8–9:15 a.m. in the Variety Store Restaurant, 17 Lockwood Drive (above the Marina on Lockwood Drive). Please come as our guest and bring your parking ticket to be stamped. For more information, please call Nancy Green at 843-364-8465.

Business Networking International, Daniel Island chapter meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Zeus in Mount Pleasant. Meet new business contacts and friends. Cost: lunch. Information: 803-732-9123.

SEPT. 7

Professional Referral Network lunch meeting. 12:30-1:30 at Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Blvd, Mount Pleasant.The purpose of the Professional Referral Network is to give members more business. If we believe in each other's ability as a professional, we will work to grow each other's business through mutual referrals. Lunch meetings are the first and third Tuesdays of each month. For more Info Contact Kenzie Chase Membership Chair at 843-364-3791 or visit www.eprn.com/index.html.

Business Network International meeting, Flowertown chapter. 7:30-9 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolley Road, Summerville. BNI offers members the chance to trade qualified business referrals through a network of trusted, friendly professionals. Visitors attend free; breakfast is available for purchase from Perkins menu. For chapter information, contact chapter President Michael Hladczuk at michael@itscares.com, 843-419-6788, or visit us on Facebook or Meetup.com. Also visit www.BNI.com.

Harbour Club Networking. 5:30—7 p.m. at the Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston. The public and Club members alike are invited to join this open networking event every Tuesday for beer, wine and light fare. $10 for Harbour Club members, $12 for non-members. Dress code: business casual, no jeans. For more information contact M.C. Hemingway at 843-723-9680.

SEPT. 8

SEPT. 9

Business Networking International, Daniel Island chapter meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Zeus in Mount Pleasant. Meet new business contacts and friends. Cost: lunch. Information: 803-732-9123.

SEPT. 9-10

Greater Charleston’s Business and Technology Summit. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the North Charleston Convention Center in Ballroom C, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. Join more than 200 technology professionals, IT directors and influential decision-makers. Hosted by AITP’s Charleston chapter, the Summit has gathered a wealth of technology subject matter experts from the world’s leading technology companies and top-tiered local resident technology specialists to present and exhibit at this year’s two day event. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday. Buffet lunch included both days. Cost: AITP members $100, Non-AITP members $125, discounted rates for students. For more information or to register, visit www.aitp-charleston.org/gcbts.htm, call Sherry Deese at 843-767-7022 or email sdeese@chs-airport.com.

SEPT. 14

SC Green is Good for Business Conference. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia. Terracycle CEO Tom Szaky will discuss ecocapitalism with a focus on the triple bottom line: people, profit and the planet, followed by breakout sessions to help workplaces go green. Event includes Green Expo and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Ride and Drive. Cost: $50 per person, $40 for three+ from same company. Register: www.coccpac.com. Information: Mary Pat Baldauf at 803-545-2722 or www.coccpac.com.

National Marine Corps Business Network, Charleston Chapter. 11:30 a.m.–1p.m. at Sticky Fingers, 341 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant. The NMCBN, exclusive to Marines, offers an opportunity to network with fellow Marines who have the same level of integrity and commitment to excellence you demand of yourself. Cost: lunch. Information: Justin M. Follmer 843-259-1236 or jfollmer@legacywm.com.

Zonta Club of Charleston meeting. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Zonta is a service club that offers an environment where women of diverse professions and ages can join together in membership, fundraising, networking and hands-on service projects to benefit the local, regional and international communities. For more information and location: info@zontaofcharleston.com or call Diana Bogart at 843-822-0146.

Women@Work networking group meeting. 11:45-1 p.m. at Harbour club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston. Members pay $15, non-members $25. A buffet lunch and parking are included. RSVP to rsvp@womenatworkinc.com or visit www.womenatworkinc.com.

Lowcountry Business Friends. 8 a.m. at the Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau Street behind the Vendue Inn. Meet the second Tuesday of each month to share referrals. Social function on the fourth Tuesday of every month TBA. Information: contact Leigh Wilkes at leigh.wilkes@ourclub.com.

SEPT. 15

SEPT. 16

Small Business Development Center seminar. 9–11:30 a.m. at the Bank of America building, 5^th floor, 5900 Core Road, North Charleston. How to do business with the federal government: learn the products and services purchased by the military and large prime contractors, the steps necessary for participation in government contracting and explore small business set-aside programs for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and businesses in historically underutilized business zones. Free; registration required. Email charlestonsbdc@moore.sc.edu or call 843-740-6160.

Business Networking International, Daniel Island chapter meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Zeus in Mount Pleasant. Meet new business contacts and friends. Cost: lunch. Information: 803-732-9123.

SEPT. 21

SEPT. 21-22

Small business resource seminar. 6-9 p.m. each night at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce, 4500 Leeds Avenue, Suite 100, 2nd floor, North Charleston. SCORE Counselors will host a two-night seminar for entrepreneurs and new business owners. Topics covered will include business planning, cash flow, small business financing, community resources, creative marketing and legal planning. Cost: $65, if registered in advance, $75 at the door. Registration may be made on the SCORE website: www.score285.org or by calling 843-727-4778.

SEPT. 22

SEPT. 23

Business Networking International, Daniel Island chapter meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Zeus in Mount Pleasant. Meet new business contacts and friends. Cost: lunch. Information: 803-732-9123.

SEPT. 24

East Cooper Community Outreach 1989-2010 Hurricane Party & Anniversary Fundraiser. 7 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Temple, 176 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant. There will be an open bar, silent auction, dinner and music by Plane Jane. Tickets are $50. For more information: www.eccocharleston.org.

SEPT. 28

East Cooper Entrepreneurial Women’s “Coffee Connection”. 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Laura Albert’s Tasteful Options, 891 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island. The event is free to ECEW members and guests are always welcome. The first visit is free and then $5 after that. The gathering is designed to share coffee, conversation and ideas with an emphasis on learning how to network and to share business referrals. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards. Information: Ellen Stebbins at ellenstebbins@bellsouth.net or visit www.ecewsc.com.

SEPT. 29

SEPT. 30

Business Networking International, Daniel Island chapter meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Zeus in Mount Pleasant. Meet new business contacts and friends. Cost: lunch. Information: 803-732-9123.