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November 19, 2009

The Charleston Regional Business Journal and the Force Protection Center for Brain Research at MUSC will honor people and organizations that have a passion for health care and a compassion for patients during an awards dinner. Winners will be profiled in the Business Journal.

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NOV. 10

East Cooper Entrepreneurial Women Networking Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. at Waters Edge Restaurant, 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant. Topic: “Attracting Clients Effortlessly, The Truth About Growing Your Business”. Guest Speaker: April Goyer. Seating is limited, to reserve your seat, go to www.ecewsc.com or email info@ecewsc.com.

South Carolina Public Relations Society of America (SCPRSA) luncheon. 11:45 a.m. upstairs at Virginia’s on King, 412 King St., Charleston. Jessica Hundhausen, marketing director for Garden & Gun and Emily Carpenter, web editor for Garden & Gun, will speak about marketing an award-winning publication in this volatile time for the magazine industry. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $15 for students. Credit card payments are accepted online prior to the event. Payment in full is expected prior to the event or at the door by cash or check. RSVP required. Please make sure to RSVP by noon on Friday, November 6 to Rebecca Blackman at rblackman@leapfrogprco.com. Don’t miss Part 2 of this series on December 8: “The Changing Media Landscape: TV, radio and newspaper.”

Maximizing Your Marketing Dollars. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Berkeley Electric Cooperative, 2 Spring Hall Road, Goose Creek. Join the Berkeley Chamber's own Gina Smith of Casto Communications as she discusses ways small businesses can utilize marketing in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Cost: free. RSVP: 843-761-8238 or 843-577-9549 or visit www.berkeleysc.org.

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.

Free Mortgage Loan Modifications Clinic. 6-7 p.m. at Muddy Waters Coffee Bar, 1739 Maybank Hwy., James Island. If you are behind in your mortgage payments for your primary residence or anticipate being behind, time is not on your side. The Homeownership Resource Center (HRC), a division of Family Services Inc., is offering free services to all South Carolina residents regardless of income or value of your home. Clinics are held every Tuesday evening. Register in advance by calling 843-735-7862. Information: Suzanne Klok at 843-216-8860.

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.

Business Network International-Flowertown chapter meets. Noon-1:30 p.m. at The Dog and Duck, 1580 Old Trolley Rd # I, Summerville. Meet weekly for referrals and networking; one person from each profession admitted per meeting. Information: Mandi Driggers at 843-224-0169 or visit www.bniofthelowcountry.com.

Charleston City Council meeting. 5 p.m. at the Reuben M. Greenberg Municipal Bldg., 180-B Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. Information: 843-577-6970.

NOV. 11

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.

Women in Philanthropy panel discussion. Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Spoleto Ballroom, 14 George St., Charleston. Local women philanthropists Denise Barto, All Occasions; Thetyka Husser, Community Relations Director, South Carolina Federal Credit Union; Karen Siegel, Community Volunteer and Doretha Walker, Walker Phenomenal Spirit Award, will discuss their personal approach to giving and supporting non-profit efforts in the community. Lunch will be provided by Gourmet Bay Catering. Cost: $15. Register at www.c4women.org.

Free Mortgage Loan Modifications Clinic. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Daniel Island Collaborative Law Center, 225 Seven Farms Drive, Suite 201, Charleston. If you are behind in your mortgage payments for your primary residence or anticipate being behind, time is not on your side. The Homeownership Resource Center (HRC), a division of Family Services Inc., is offering free services to all South Carolina residents regardless of income or value of your home. Clinics are held every Wednesday morning. Register in advance by calling 843-735-7862. Information: Cheryl Fletcher at 843-377-8265.

West Ashley BNI meeting. 12:15 p.m. at Sunfire Grill and Bistro, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. Meet weekly every Wednesday with local business professionals interested in sharing their business with others. Information: email Bo Baxter at Bo@CtrlP4u.com.

Business Network International Ashley River Chapter meeting. Noon – 1:30 p.m. at Easterby's Family Grille, 2388 Ashley River Road, Charleston. Exchange qualified business referrals in this weekly networking meeting. Information: Nancy Green at 843-856-0025.

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.

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.

NOV. 12

Berkeley's Best. 8 a.m. at the Redbank Club, 2316 Redbank Road, Goose Creek. Roper St. Francis Healthcare, along with the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, has coordinated a volunteer recognition program and award ceremony to recognize volunteers in three categories: Corporate Crusader, Dream Team and Berkeley County Volunteer of the Year. Cost: free. RSVP: 843-719-5552 or email Nichelle.ferrell@rsfh.com.

Charleston Metro Chamber for Business after Hours. 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Island House at Bauer International, 414 Jessen Lane, Wando. Cost: $40 non-members, $20 Chamber members. To register visit www.charlestonchamber.net.

Free Mortgage Loan Modifications Clinic. 6-8 p.m. at the Klok Law Firm LLC, 1002 Anna Knapp Blvd., 1^st floor conference room, Mount Pleasant. If you are behind in your mortgage payments for your primary residence or anticipate being behind, time is not on your side. The Homeownership Resource Center (HRC), a division of Family Services Inc., is offering free services to all South Carolina residents regardless of income or value of your home. Clinics are held every Thursday. Register in advance by calling 843-735-7862. Information: Suzanne Klok at the Klok Law Firm at 843-216-8860.

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.

Business Network International meeting, North Area Chapter. Noon at Wing Time restaurant, 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston. Information: Laura Sargent at 843-509-2375 or lsargent@carolinaone.com.

NOV. 13

The Charleston Association of Grant Professionals (CAGP) First Annual Funders’ Fair. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at Church Hall of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 120 Broad St., Charleston. Anyone interested in the grants process is invited to attend the networking brunch and roundtable discussions with funders. $20 for CAGP members; $25 for non-members. Reservations are required due to limited space. For more information or to make a reservation call 843-452-4492 or email chasgrantpros@gmail.com.

NOV. 14

How to Catch and Keep Contributors. 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Charleston School of Law, Chase Building, 414 King St., Charleston. Join the Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics Board in presenting 4hours of advanced fundraising training. Designed for women running for office and those running non-profits, this workshop by national fundraising expert Nancy Bocskor will give you the tools to succeed in today’s cash-strapped environment. Event cost: $55 for members, $65 for non-members. Attendance is limited to the first 70 registrants. The Institute and its local co-sponsor, the Center for Women, will host a reception in the atrium of the Art Institute of Charleston on Friday, November 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. There is no charge for the reception. Register for the reception and the event online at www.scelectswomen.com/events/.

Google Community Event to benefit Cypress Gardens. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks Corner. The benefit, featuring live music from the Hot Shots and Shakin' Martinis, an inflatable castle, children's fossil dig and swamp fishing, face painting, balloon art, a raffle and other surprises, will be held throughout Cypress Gardens. Tickets: $5 for adults and $2.50 for children with discount coupons available at any Berkeley County library. Proceeds will be donated to The Supporters of Historical Cypress Gardens. For more information about the event, please visit www.google.com/berkeleycounty or call 843-553-0515.

NOV. 16

Center for Women’s 8th Annual Entrepreneurs networking event. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Citadel Holliday Alumni House, Hagood Ave., Charleston (parking available at the Johnson Hagood Stadium).This event has been a sell-out in the past with over 150 local business women in attendance. With our ‘speed networking’ concept, you will meet 30 women quickly and effectively as you move from table to table. Light refreshments provided. Don't forget to bring your business cards. Cost: $15 CFW members /$20 non-members. Register at www.c4women.org.

NOV. 17

H1N1 Virus Information session. 8 a.m. at Hampton Inn Suites/N.Charleston University Blvd., 2688 Fernwood Dive, North Charleston. Join us as we discuss the potential impact of the H1N1 virus on the Low country and how you can keep you and your family safe. Speaker: Dr. John Simkovich, Director of Public Health S.C. DHEC's Region 7. Cost: $10 for members; $15 non-members. RSVP: 843-761-8238 or 843-577-9549 or visit www.berkeleysc.org.

Professional Referral Network meeting. 12:30 p.m. at the Point Grill, 176 Patriots Point Rd. Mount Pleasant. Share lunch and professional leads. Lunch is $9. Information: Jeff Donaldson 843-991-8577.

NOV. 17-18

How to Start and Manage Your Own Business. 6-9 p.m. each evening at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Charleston, 5 Liberty St., Charleston. SCORE Counselors will hold a two-night seminar for entrepreneurs and new business owners. Cost: $50 if registered in advance; $55 at the door. Registration should be made with the SCORE Office. Call 843-727-4778 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday- Friday or on the SCORE web site: www.score285.org.

NOV. 18

Mount Pleasant Professional Partners Network meeting. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Beef O’ Brady’s, 608 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. RSVP to Bryan Froning at 843-856-1270. For more information about Professional Network Connections, visit www.Pnconnections.org or contact Leigh Thomson at Leigh.Thomson@pnconnections.org.

NOV. 19

The Charleston Regional Business Journal presents Health Care Heroes. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King St., Charleston. The Charleston Regional Business Journal and the Force Protection Center for Brain Research at MUSC will honor people and organizations that have a passion for health care and a compassion for patients during an awards dinner. Winners will be profiled in the Business Journal. Tickets are $45; to purchase tickets online visit www.charlestonbusiness.com/events/HealthCareHeroes. For more information contact Kathy Allen at 843-849-3113 or kallen@scbiznews.com.

East Cooper Series: Winning With People. 5:30-7 p.m. at the Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive, 2nd floor, Daniel Island. Find out how you can recognize and effectively work with different behaviors before there is a problem. Cathy Liska, Conflict Mediation. Cost: $20. Register at www.c4women.org.

20 Year Leadership Berkeley Reunion and Graduation. 6-8 p.m. at Redbank Club, 2316 Redbank Road, Goose Creek. Join the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate 20 years of our Leadership Berkeley Program. Cost: free to members; $40 for guests. RSVP: 843-761-8238 or 843 577-9549 or visit www.berkeleysc.org.

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.

Bee Street Successors Toastmaster Club. Noon at the Veterans Administration, 4th floor, 109 Bee St., Charleston. Fear of public speaking? This positive group is open to all. Contact Josephine@danielravenelsir.com at 843-793-4023.

SBDC seminar series: How to do business with the Federal Government. 9-11:30 a.m. at the Bank of America building, 5th floor, 5900 Core Rd., North Charleston. Learn the products and services purchased by the military in South Carolina, the steps necessary for participation in government contracting, how to identify bid opportunities using the Internet, and more. Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center. Cost: Free; registration required. To register, 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.

NOV. 20

“Well Region of Charleston” quarterly lunch forums. Noon to 1:30 p.m. at Trident Medical Center, 9330 Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston. As part of the Well Workplace University initiative, join these quarterly lunch forums for mutual support and resource sharing among area employers actively engaged in strategic workplace wellness efforts. For more information, visit www.tridenthealthsystem.com or call 843-797-7000.

NOV. 24

Mechanical Contractors Association of South Carolina, coastal area meeting. 6 p.m. at Eastern Industrial Supplies Inc., 1008 Bankton Circle, Hanahan. Information: Dale Prosser, 843-554-6645.

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.

Charleston City Council meeting. 5 p.m. at the Reuben M. Greenberg Municipal Bldg., 180-B Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. Information: 843-577-6970.

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NOV. 26

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.

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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.

DEC. 5

“The Polished Professional” seminar. 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at The Woodlands Resort and Inn, 125 Parsons Road, Summerville. The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette and the Woodlands Resort and Inn will be offering this interactive one-day seminar. Topics include: the importance of first impressions, how to introduce yourself and others, networking, how to have a successful business meeting over a meal and more. Your investment includes the seminar, a four course tutorial lunch, afternoon tea and workbook. Registration is limited. To enroll: call 843-207-1025 or visit www.Charlestonschoolofprotocol.com.

DEC. 8

Charleston City Council meeting. 5 p.m. at the Reuben M. Greenberg Municipal Bldg., 180-B Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. Information: 843-577-6970.

DEC. 9

How to Get a Business Loan. 6-8 p.m. at the S.C. Women’s Business Center, 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. This seminar covers the fundamentals: credit score, collateral, owner’s cash contribution, business plan, projections of performance and more. Cost: $40. For more information or to register call 843-740-6160.

DEC. 10

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.

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DEC. 16

West Ashley BNI meeting. 12:15 p.m. at Sunfire Grill and Bistro, 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. Meet weekly every Wednesday with local business professionals interested in sharing their business with others. Information: email Bo Baxter at Bo@CtrlP4u.com.

DEC. 17

How to do Business with the Federal Government. 9-11:30 a.m. at the Bank of America Building, 5th floor, 5900 Core Rd. North Charleston. This free course will educate you about the products and services purchased by the military and large prime contractors in South Carolina. Learn the steps necessary for participation in government contracting, identify bid opportunities online and identify points of contact for marketing your products and services. Explore small business set-aside programs for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans and businesses in historically underutilized business zones. Hosted by the Small Business Development Center. 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.

DEC. 22

Charleston City Council meeting. 5 p.m. at the Reuben M. Greenberg Municipal Bldg., 180-B Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. Information: 843-577-6970.

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DEC. 24

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.

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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.