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CALENDAR
JAN. 25: Charleston Commissioners of Public Works board meeting. 9 a.m. at 103 St. Philip St., first floor conference room.
JAN. 25: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce President’s Reception. 5:30-7 p.m. at Chamber of Commerce, 2750 Speissegger Dr., Suite 100. Information: Julie Nobles, 805-3039 or jnobles@charlestonchamber.org.
JAN. 25: Coastal Area Chapter of Mechanical Contractors Association meeting. 6 p.m. at Metro Electric Co., 3362 Navajo St. in Charleston. Chuck Bundy with the South Carolina Department of Commerce is the featured speaker. Information: Jim Ritter, 577-3491 or jim@transworldincelectric.com.
JAN. 25: American Society for Quality dinner. 6 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel on Northwoods Boulevard in North Charleston. Susan Youngblood of DuPont will present “Applying Six Sigma in Sourcing and Logistics.” Cost: $13 with advance reservation. Information: Tom Anderson, 873-3007, ext. 7105 or reservations@asq1122.org.
JAN. 25: Charleston Trident Home Builders Association general membership dinner meeting and legislative roundtable. 6-8 p.m. at Dunes West Real Estate office. Topics include information on 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty’s new home owner profile system and a legislative roundtable featuring John Templeton, co-founder of the S.C. Landowners Association; Michael Dey, government affairs director of the S.C. Realtors Association; and Julian Barton, government affairs director of the S.C. Home Builders Association. Cost: $30 per person.
JAN. 26: Charleston Area Business Council. 7:30-9 a.m. at Jason’s Deli, 975 Savannah Hwy. in Charleston. Speaker: Helen Hill, executive director of the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau. Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Information: Julie Nobles at 805-3039, jnobles@charlestonchamber.net or www.charlestonchamber.net.
JAN. 26: S.C. World Trade Center luncheon. 11:45 a.m. at the Convention Center (first floor) in North Charleston. Rafael E. Garcia will discuss “The importance of the Hispanic population in the Southeast.” Cost: $21 members; $25 non-members. Information: Rebecca Marriott, 577-4080 or rmarriott@scwtc.org.
JAN. 26: Mount Pleasant Business Networking Group. Noon at The Post House Restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Information: Chris Kendra, 343-3701 or Tricia Casey, 364-7898.
JAN. 26: S.C. Business Women’s Networking meeting. 6-8 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport-Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd. in North Charleston. John Carroll, president of Unlimited Performance, will speak on “Taking control of your day and your life.” Information: Beverly McBain, 832-4643 or itlplan@sc.rr.com.
JAN. 27: Business Network International meeting. 7:45 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in North Charleston. Speaker: Melissa Kovacevic, president of CommPlan Call Center Consulting. Information: Laura Martindale, 871-4044 or lmartindale@printingassociate.com.
JAN. 27: ThinkTEC Networking Breakfast. 8-10 a.m. at The Citadel, 295 Bond Hall, 171 Moultrie St., Charleston. Topic: “Securing computer systems for small business.” Cost: $20 chamber members; $25 non-members. Information: Pennie Bingham, 805-3035.
JAN. 27: S.C. Association of Nonprofit Organizations Conference for Nonprofit Board Members. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton in North Charleston. “Spotlight on Governance: Critical Steps for Nonprofit Boards” is targeted as the key governance issues common to nonprofit organizations throughout the state. Sessions: “Understanding Policy Governance,” “Building a Dynamic Board,” “Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Boards,” “Fundraising for Boards,” “Community Based Boards” and “Nonprofit Compliance.” Cost: $65 members, $90 non-members. Information: www.scanpo.org.
JAN. 27: Making Resolutions You Can Keep: Getting Organized at Home & at Work (Brown Bag Lunch Series). Noon at the Center for Women, 531 Savannah Hwy. Speakers: Stacey C. Evangelist with Clear Vision Organization LLC. Free. Information: 763-7333 or www.c4women.org.
JAN. 27: 2005 Legislative Reception. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the South Carolina Aquarium. This event honors local, state and federal elected officials from the tri-county region. Entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a full open bar. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Information: 577-2510, ext. 2095 or www.charlestonchamber.net.
JAN. 27: Make Your Company Famous, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center. This program is aimed at helping local small business owners develop their business. 5900 Core Dr., Suite 502 in North Charleston. Information: Small Business Development Center, 740-6160.
JAN. 29: Wi$e Up Financial Seminar: Managing Your Money. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Center for Women, 531 Savannah Hwy. Topic: How to manage your money—credit, insurance, savings, retirement, college costs, home buying, and investments. Cost: $20 Center for Women members; $25 non-members. Information: 763-7333 or www.c4women.org.
FEB. 1: Taming the Marketing Jungle (Entrepreneurial Woman Series). 6 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Charleston, 9 Liberty St. Speakers: Pamela Cisneros with Zafari Inc. and Virginia Hinnant with Biztrek Marketing. Cost: $20 Center for Women members; $25 non-members. Information: 763-7333 or www.c4women.org.
FEB. 2: Bastiat Society meeting. Noon-1 p.m. at The Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St. Speaker: Edward M. Kopko, president and chief executive officer of Butler International Inc. Topic: “Today’s CEO: Villain or Hero?” The Bastiat Society meets the first Wednesday of each month to promote the virtue of commerce. Cost: $20. Information: benrast@sc.rr.com.
FEB. 3: Berkeley Chamber of Commerce’s 2005 Economic Forecast Breakfast. 7:30 a.m. at the Berkeley Restaurant and Motel. Panelists include Donald Schunk, assistant professor at the University of South Carolina and Department of Economics Research economist; Harry Miley, owner and president of Miley and Associates in Columbia; and Al Parish, director of the MBA program and professor of economics and finance at Charleston Southern University. Cost: $20 chamber members; $30 non-members. Information: 761-8238, 577-9549.
FEB. 3: Shoestring Advertising, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center. Aimed at helping local small business owners develop their business. 5900 Core Dr., Suite 502 in North Charleston. Information: Small Business Development Center, 740-6160.
FEB. 8: Charleston Women in International Trade meeting. 11:45 a.m. at the Radisson Airport Hotel, 5991 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Andrew Rudman, director of NAFTA and inter-American affairs for the U.S. Department of Commerce, will present “Current State of NAFTA: Achievements After 10 Years & What Lies Ahead.” Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members. Information: 803-737-0488, cwit@sccommerce.com, www.cwitsc.org.
FEB. 8: American Marketing Association meeting. Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Howard Johnson Riverview. Speaker: J. Walker Smith, president of Yankelovich Partners Inc., a branding and marketing consultancy. Cost: $10 members; $18 non-members; $15 for students. Information: Laura Angermeier, 725-4634 or langermeier@charlestonimax.com.
FEB. 9: North Area Business Council. 7:30-9 a.m. at Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center.
FEB. 9: South Carolina Business Women’s Networking meeting. Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport-Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston. Vickie Waller, area manager of the USC-South Carolina Business Development Center, will speak on “How to work with government contracts.” Information: Beverly McBain, 832-4643 or itlplan@sc.rr.com.
FEB. 10: Letter Logic, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center. Helping local small business owners develop their business. 5900 Core Dr., Suite 502 in North Charleston. Information: Small Business Development Center, 740-6160.
FEB. 15: Web site Development and Marketing, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center. 5900 Core Dr., Suite 502 in North Charleston. Information: Small Business Development Center, 740-6160.
FEB. 16: Homeland Security Issues for Small Business. 9 a.m.-noon at 5900 Core Dr., Room 502, North Charleston. Presented by the University of South Carolina Small Business Development Center, this program features security recommendations for safeguarding a business. Information: 740-6160.
FEB. 17: Midas Touch Selling, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center. 5900 Core Dr., Suite 502 in North Charleston. Information: Small Business Development Center, 740-6160.
FEB. 19: 12th annual Center for Women Conference Women Educating Women: Entrepreneurial Leadership. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Charleston Riverview Hotel, 170 Lockwood Dr. Speaker: Charlotte Beers. This event includes networking opportunities and professional development workshops on career transitions, financial management, wellness and networking. Cost: $60 Center for Women members; $70 non-members; $30 for students (with ID). Information: 763-7333 or www.c4women.org.
FEB. 21: IRS Small Business Tax Workshop, sponsored by the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center. 5900 Core Dr., Suite 502, North Charleston. Information: Small Business Development Center, 740-6160.
FEB. 23: S.C. Business Women’s Networking meeting. 6-8 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport-Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston. Barbara Franklin of Franklin & Associates, will speak on “Our mother/ourselves … planning for long-term care.” Information: Beverly McBain, 832-4643 or itlplan@sc.rr.com.
FEB. 24: Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina Annual Oyster Roast. 6:30-11 p.m. at the James Island Yacht Club. Cost: $20 in advance. Information: Jim Ritter, 577-3491 or jim@transworldincelectric.com.
MARCH 9: South Carolina Business Women’s Networking meeting. Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport-Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston. Suzanne Barr, president of Azure Sky Resources, will speak on “How to hire and maintain the most important asset for your company—your employees.” Information: Beverly McBain, 832-4643 or itlplan@sc.rr.com.
MARCH 16: Proposal Writing & Bidding. 9 a.m.-noon at 5900 Core Dr., Room 502, North Charleston. Presented by the University of South Carolina Small Business Development Center, this program provides information on bid and no-bid decision criteria and preparing the proposal by “answering the mail.” Information: 740-6160.
MARCH 23: S.C. Business Women’s Networking meeting. 6-8 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport-Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston. Jennet Alterman, executive director of The Center for Women, will speak on “How entrepreneurial principles are applied to the nonprofit sector.” Information: Beverly McBain, 832-4643 or itlplan@sc.rr.com.
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