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Calendar
• FEB. 20: S.C. Women's Business Center seminar. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: QuickBooks and the small business owner. Cost: $120. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 21: New construction leads meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sticky Fingers, 7690 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston. Cost: $10. Open to anyone selling products and/or services that are used in custom residential new construction. Information: 577-7652.
• FEB. 21: Professional Referrals Network meeting. 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $9. Information: Beth Kempton, 762-8042.
• FEB. 21: Charleston Business Network meeting. Noon at the Sunflower Cafe, 2366 Ashley River Road. Information: Doug Holladay, 571-5044, ext 18.
• FEB. 21: Ordered bliss, creating spaces. At the Lifelong Learning Center. Topic: Learn strategies to change patterns and re-create a less complicated & positive life. Cost: $45. Information: 216-6393.
• FEB. 21: Propeller Club Annual Oyster Roast.6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. Cost: $22. Information: Gitta Wombwell, 884-6847.
• FEB. 21: U.S. Small Business Development Center seminar: Consider your business options. 9-11 a.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Speaker: Mary Beth Pogi, Entrepreneurs Source; and Steve Simmons, Empire Business Brokers. Topic: Course covering whether to buy an existing business or franchise. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 21: Center for Women seminar. 6 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, 9 Liberty St. Topic: Public speaking. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Information: 763-7333.
• FEB. 21: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's president's reception. 5:30 p.m. at 2750 Speissegger Drive, Suite 10, North Charleston. Cost: Free. Information: 805-3039.
• FEB. 21: Developers Council meeting. 8:30 a.m. at 2750 Speissegger Drive, Suite 10, North Charleston. Cost: Free. Information: 805-3040.
• FEB. 21: Remodelors Council meeting. Noon-1 p.m. at Noisette Co. offices. Speaker: Randy Bishop, president of Greater Charleston Pest Control Association. Cost: $10 for non-members; lunch provided.
• FEB. 21: Charleston Trident Association of Realtors Tech Fair and Trade Show. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Charleston Convention Center, North Charleston. Cost: Free for members; $10 for non-members.
• FEB. 21-23: Port Productivity Conference. Topic: The nation's freight transportation infrastructure. Information: Marion Bull, 577-8622.
• FEB. 22: Women@Work seminar. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Zeus Grill & Seafood, 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Jennet Robinson Alterman, executive director with the Center for Women. Topic: The Status of Women in our Community. Cost: $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Information: (888) 268-2157.
• FEB. 22: Charleston Rotary Leaders forum. 2:30-5:30 p.m. at 75 Calhoun St. Topic: “The Senior/Aging Economy: The Double-edge Sword.” Information & RSVP: Tom Sweeny, 856-5577.
• FEB. 22: Small Business Counseling. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the main library, 68 Calhoun St. SCORE counselors will be available. Information: 805-6930.
• FEB. 22: Charleston Area Business Council meeting. 11:30 a.m. at the Charleston Riverview Hotel. Speaker: Robert Donato, managing director, Charleston Venture House LLC; Vickie Waller, regional director of Charleston Small Business Development Center and Kristin Badger, FastTrac SC Coordinator. Topic: Forging the Future with FastTrac. Cost: $15. Information: 805-3039.
• FEB. 22: South Carolina World Trade Center miniseries. 7:30-9 a.m. at North Charleston Embassy Suites. Topic: Doing business with India: India-The future. Cost: $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Information: Dianne Price, 577-4080.
• FEB. 22: Greater Charleston Call Center Alliance networking event. 5-7 p.m. at Sticky Fingers, North Charleston. Cost: Free admission; you pay for cost of food.
• FEB. 22: Business Network International meeting, Mount Pleasant chapter. Noon at the Old Village Post House. Information: Neadom Tucker, 697-2351.
• FEB. 23: Mechanical Contractors Association, Charleston area meeting. 6 p.m. at the James Island Yacht Club. Information: Dan Cartin, 744-4477.
• FEB. 23: U.S. Small Business Development Center seminar: Listening to your business. 8 a.m.-noon at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: A hands-on, facilitated workshop designed to provide entrepreneurs and business managers with the critical evaluation tools and action steps they need to maximize the growth and profitability of their businesses. Cost: $150. Information: 805-3042, 740-6160.
• FEB. 23: Time of Your Life Senior Expo. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Gaillard Auditorium. Cost: Free. Information: Marsha Clayman, 852-9090.
• FEB. 23: Performax's LIFE series. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Harbour Club. Forum for women starting a business. Information: 352-8978.
• FEB. 23: The Citadel's Greater Issues seminar. Speaker: Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Information: Jennifer Wallace, 953-7842.
• FEB. 23: Charleston Home Builders Association prospective member luncheon. Information: 572-1414.
• FEB. 23: U.S. Small Business Development Center seminar: Financial face lift. 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Cost: $45. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 23: College of Charleston School of Business Speaker Series. 3-4 p.m. at Wachovia Auditorium, Beatty Center. Speaker: Gus Whalen, chairman, Warren Featherbone Foundation. Information: Lisa, O’Beirne, 953-6622.
• FEB. 25: The Polished Professional etiquette seminar. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at The Woodlands Resort and Inn, Summerville. Topics: The importance of first impressions, how to introduce yourself and others, handshaking, networking and more. Information & enrollment: 207-1025.
• FEB. 25: Center for Women seminar. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Speaker: Stephanie Wilson, Human Capital Solutions. Topic: Getting that great job. Cost: $50 for members; $60 for non-members. Information: 763-7333.
• FEB. 25: ADDY Awards. At Lowndes Grove. Cost: $65. Information and RSVP: Barb Millen, millenb@bellsouth.net.
• FEB. 26: Seventh Annual Chefs' Feast. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Airport-Convention Center, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston. Cost: $125; black-tie optional; corporate sponsorships available. Information: www.lowcountryfoodbank.org.
• FEB. 27: S.C. Women's Business Center seminar. 6-8 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Web sites-Are They Right for your Small Business? Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 27: S.C Women's Business Center seminar. 1-3 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Overview of QuickBooks for the small business owner. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 27: S.C. Women's Business Center seminar. 9 a.m.-noon at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: What are you financials trying to tell you? Cost: $60. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 28: What you need to know to be successful in professional selling. At the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $59. Information: 216-6393.
• FEB. 28: U.S. Small Business Development Center seminar: How to get a business loan. 6-8 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Speaker: Business Carolina. Topics: The fundamentals of financials, sources of funding and the elements of a loan package. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 28: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours. 5:30 p.m. at Snyder Event Rentals & Staffing, 3895 Old Meeting Street Road, North Charleston. Cost: $15. Information: 805-3039.
• FEB. 28: Charleston Home Builders Association general membership meeting. 6-8 p.m. at Creek Club at I'On. Speaker: Julian Barton, SC HBA Government Affairs Director. Cost: $25; dinner and drinks provided.
• FEB. 28: Charleston Water System board meeting. 9 a.m. at 103 St. Philip St., first floor conference room.
• MARCH 1: Business Network International meeting, Mount Pleasant chapter. Noon at the Old Village Post House. Information: Neadom Tucker, 697-2351.
• MARCH 2: How to boost your sales. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Mount Pleasant. Topic: An eight-hour interactive workshop where you will learn and develop selling skills to help you become a top performer. Cost: $179. Information: 216-6393.
• MARCH 2: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Trident Area's Seventh Annual Gala and Auction. Speaker: Joe DeLamielleure, a member of the National Football League Hall of Fame. Cost: $100 per person; $150 per couple. Information: 937-6517.
• MARCH 2: Men Under Construction Show. 7 p.m. at the Francis Marion Hotel. A fundraiser for the Remodelers Council and Remodeling Together. Cost: $25 for individuals; $200 for tables of 10.
• MARCH 4: Women in Business conference. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Topic: Growing your mainstream connections. Cost: $65 for members; $95 for non-members. Information: 763-7333.
• MARCH 4: How to get a business loan. 6-8 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Speaker: Business Carolina. Topics: The fundamentals of financials, sources of funding and the elements of a loan package.
• MARCH 5-7: Mortgage Bankers Association of the Carolinas educational conference. At the Kinston Plantation Embassy Suites Hotel, Myrtle Beach. Topic: Single-family lenders educational conference.
• MARCH 6: Learn basic conversational Spanish, a six-week program. 10 a.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $149. Information: 216-6393.
• MARCH 7: Professional Referrals Network meeting. 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $9. Information: Beth Kempton, 762-8042.
• MARCH 7: The Citadel's Greater Issues seminar. Speaker: Thomas R. Pickering, senior vice president for international relations for The Boeing Co. Information: Jennifer Wallace, 953-7842.
• MARCH 7: Charleston Business Network meeting. Noon at the Sunflower Cafe, 2366 Ashley River Road. Information: Doug Holladay, 571-5044, ext 18.
• MARCH 7: Women in Transition workshop. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Grazi's Shoe Café and Wine Bar, I'On Square. Speakers: Anne Newell, Performax; and Teresa Enright, Merrill Lynch. Topic: Discover key strategies, resources and tools to manage your career, your life and your money more effectively. Cost: $25. Information and registration: 352-8978.
• MARCH 7: Parenting in the Age of the Internet. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $25. Information: 216-6393.
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