Business Calendar

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Featured Event

Thursday, May 13, 2010

5:30 – 8 p.m. at the Landing on Shem Creek

Every year, the Charleston Regional Business Journal holds this event to salute 40 people under 40 years of age who are making their mark with professional success and community involvement. Click here for more information.

For sponsorship information, contact Kathy Allen at 843.849.3113 or kallen@scbiznews.com.

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MAR. 20

Job Search Workshop. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Center for Women, 129 Cannon St., Charleston. Job coach, Cathy Liska will cover resume and cover letter preparation, job hunting strategies, interview preparation and professional appearance. Registration required; $20. Call 843-763-7333 or go to www.c4women.org to register or for more information.

MAR. 22–26

College of Charleston School of Business hosts Adam Smith Week. A line up of events for students, the business community and the media will be offered. Visit http://sb.cofc.edu/centers/publicchoice/index.php for more information.

MAR. 23

“Got Business?” free roundtable seminar. 12-2 p.m. at the Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston. This free session will offer business owners new ways of developing their skills, honing their strategies and creative ways to succeed in a challenging economy. Lunch will be served. Sponsored by The Alternative Board (TAB) - Lowcountry. To reserve a seminar space, call Bernie Moscovitz at 843-384-9911.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"Back from the Brink? Or, should we have gone over the Edge?" 7 p.m., Wachovia Auditorium, the Beatty Center, School of Business, College of Charleston, 5 Liberty Street. Presented by Mark French, VP of Scott & Stringfellow and commentator on 1250 AM "News About Your Money". Seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visit http://sb.cofc.edu/centers/publicchoice/index.php for more information.

MAR. 24

“Got Business?” free roundtable seminar. 7:30-9:30 a.m. at the Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston. This free session will offer business owners new ways of developing their skills, honing their strategies and creative ways to succeed in a challenging economy. Breakfast will be served. Sponsored by The Alternative Board (TAB)-Lowcountry. To reserve a seminar space, call Bernie Moscovitz at 843-384-9911.

Charleston Metro Chamber Economic Outlook Conference. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. The conference will feature an 18 – 24 month look ahead at the region’s key economic sectors. Keynote speaker: Dr. Matthew Martin, Senior Vice President and Charlotte Regional Executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Cost: $150 non-member, $95 Chamber member. To register visit www.charlestonchamber.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: Pam at pam_savermagazine@yahoo.com or 843-460-8007.

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.

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.

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.

MAR. 25

"Freedom and Its Enemies.” 7 p.m. at the Physicians Auditorium, College Way and George Street. Presented by John Stossel, host and commentator on Fox Business News. Seating is limited. Doors open at 6 p.m. Visit http://sb.cofc.edu/centers/publicchoice/index.php for more information.

“Business Plan: Back to Basics” SCORE seminar. 6-9 p.m. at the Summerville Visitor Center, 402 North Main St., Summerville. This seminar will cover the fundamentals of a business plan to include marketing, business law, insurance and finance. There will be a Q & A session, and SCORE counselors will be available. Seating is limited. Cost: $50. Pre-registration required. Call 843-822-5113 or email scoreofsummerville@gmail.com.

Society for Marketing Professional Services Palmetto chapter program. 11:30 a.m. -1p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Topic: “Breaking Through the Commoditization Barrier & Creating Strategic Advantage.” How are firms fostering greater integration among direct and indirect activities to create strategic advantage? How are you differentiating your firm in a commoditized world and getting paid what you are worth? During this program, you will learn how to formulate winning strategies to get ahead in 2010. Speaker: Diane Creel, FSMPS, Chairman and CEO (retired), Evocation. Cost: $25 members, $40 non-members, $20 students. Price includes lunch. Cash or checks only accepted at the door. RSVP to Rhodes White (include your name, company, email) at whiteconsulting@mindspring.com; call 843-225-8608 or fax 843-225-8680.

Business Network International meeting, North Area Chapter. Noon at Wing Time restaurant, 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston. Information: Lori Roberts at 843-864-6339.

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.

MAR. 30

Summerville Women's Networking Event. 6-8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 120 Holiday Drive, Summerville. Hear from several of the 2009 Women 2 Watch about their professional experiences and then enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to network with other outstanding women. Registration required: $15 C4W and Summerville Chamber Members/$20 non members. Call 843-763-7333 or go to www.c4women.org to register or for more information.

MAR. 31

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Upcoming Events

APRIL 8

Power Breakfast Series: Focus on Defense. 7:30-9 a.m. at the Charleston Marriott, Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. We will bring together several defense industry companies to discuss the impact of the defense industry on our region, as well as offer attendees a chance to get to know how to do business with this group. Presented by the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Individual tickets, $35; corporate table of 8, $220. Click here to purchase tickets. For sponsorship information, contact Kathy Allen at 843-849-3113.

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