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Calendar
SEPT. 18: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments forum. 6-8 p.m. at the DoubleTree Guest Suites, 181 Church St. Topic: Balancing prosperity and regional growth. Cost: $45 for members, $70 for non-members, includes reception and forum admission.
SEPT. 18: S.C. Bar Association Pro Bono program. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Otranto Road Regional Library, 2261 Otranto Road. Free legal advice. Information: 572-4094.
SEPT. 18: S.C. Bar Association Pro Bono program. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at John L. Dart Branch Library, 1067 King St. Free legal advice. Information: 722-7550.
SEPT. 18: 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.
SEPT. 18: Charleston Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals meeting. 6 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Blvd., North Charleston. Speaker: Melody Bundschuh, financial planner. Topic: Investments 101. Cost: $14. Information: 958-4141.
SEPT. 18-20: Microsoft Across America mobile event. The Greater Summerville Chamber of Commerce, 402 North Main St. Cost: Free. Information: Roger Swanson, 821-4356.
SEPT. 19: Professional Referrals Network meeting. 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $9. Information: Beth Kempton, 762-8042.
SEPT. 19: 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.
SEPT. 19: The Entrepreneur’s Source meeting. 6-8 p.m. at the Small Business Development Center, 5900 Core Drive, North Charleston. Topic: Be your own boss: franchising and business ownership career options. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
SEPT. 19: Charleston Business Network meeting. Noon at the Sunflower Cafe at 2366 Ashley River Road. Information: Doug Holladay, 571 5044, ext 18.
SEPT. 19: Networking Advantage Group meeting. Cross-marketing and referrals. Noon at the Water’s Edge Restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Information: Jason Rosenthal 330-3083.
SEPT. 19: U.S. Small Business Development Center workshop. 9-11 a.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Consider your options: buying existing businesses or franchises. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
SEPT. 19: Center for Women seminar. 6 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Charleston. Speakers: Lori Williams and Amy Jenkins, attorneys, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough. Topic: Legal issues for emerging businesses. Cost: $20 members: $25 non-members. Information: 763-7333.
SEPT. 19: S.C. Bar Association legal seminar. 6 p.m. at the Cooper River Memorial Branch Library on 3503 Rivers Ave. Topics: Health care power of attorney vs. power of attorney, living wills and DNR orders. Cost: Free. Information: 744-2489.
SEPT. 19-20: SCORE counselors’ business seminar. 6-9 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Charleston, 9 Liberty St. Topics: Business planning, marketing, financing, community resources and legal entities. Cost: $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Information: 727-4778.
SEPT. 20: Business Network International meeting, East Cooper chapter. Noon at Water’s Edge Restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Information: Ed Marshall, 323-2735.
SEPT. 20: Custom Builders Council meeting. 11:30-1:00 p.m. at the CTHBA office. Topic: Builders only roundtable discussion about the council’s goals, structure and future. Cost: Free, lunch provided. Information: 572-1414.
SEPT. 20: The Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette professional etiquette series. 9-11 a.m. at Missroon House, Charleston. Topic: What you did not learn in business school: first impressions. Cost: $75 per session; $390 if taken as a series. Information: Cindy Grosso, cgrosso@charlestonschoolofprotocol.com.
SEPT. 20: S.C. Women’s Business Center workshop. 6-8 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, in North Charleston Topic: How to write a business plan. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
SEPT. 20-21: Greater South Carolina Joint Postal Customer Council Conference. 169 Laurelhurst Ave. in Columbia, S.C. Information: Debbie Breland, 733-4612.
SEPT. 21: Mount Pleasant Business Professionals Association luncheon. Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Tom Crawford, meteorologist, ABC News 4, WCIV-TV. Cost: $12 for members, $15 for non-members, lunch provided. Information: Chuck or Diane, 884-9147.
SEPT. 21: Summerville/Oakbrook Rotary Club golf tournament. 11:30 a.m. at the Coosaw Creek Country Club. Information: 873-0780.
SEPT. 21: U.S. Small Business Development Center three-part workshop. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, in North Charleston. Topic: Marketing on a shoestring. Cost: $120. Information: 760-6160.
SEPT. 21: Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater Charleston monthly networking event. 5:30-7 p.m. Cintra Restorante & Martini Bar. Cost: Free.
SEPT. 21: Charleston Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals meeting. 6:15 p.m. at North Towne Grill & Seafood, 2093 Eagle Landing Blvd., North Charleston. Speaker: Darryl Watkins, Charleston Police Department White Collar Crime Unit. Topic: How to avoid identity theft. Cost: $18 for members, $20 for non-members. Information: Michael Painter, 971-5159.
SEPT. 21: MIT Enterprise forum. 7 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship. Topic: Global entrepreneurship: Inefficiency as opportunity in the developing world. Information: Lisa O’Beirne, 953-6622.
SEPT. 22: U.S. Small Business Development Center workshop. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at ECPI College of Technology, North Charleston. Information: 760-6160.
SEPT. 25: SEPT. 25: S.C. Women’s Business Center workshop. 9-12 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, in North Charleston. Topic: What are your financials trying to tell you? Cost: $60. Information: 740-6160.
SEPT. 25: S.C. Women’s Business Center workshop. 1-3 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, in North Charleston. Topic: QuickBooks for small business owners. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
SEPT. 25: S.C. Women’s Business Center workshop. 6 p.m. at the Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Speaker: Mary Dickerson, S.C. Women’s Business Center. Topic: How to write a business plan. Cost: Free. Information: 805-6830.
SEPT. 26: MCASC Coastal Area meeting. 6 p.m. at ECK Supply Co., 4447 Dorchester Road. Information: Johnny Richards, 573-0700.
SEPT. 26: Charleston Water System board meeting. 9:00 a.m. at 103 St. Philip St. Information: Patricia Block, BlockPA@charlestoncpw.com.
SEPT. 27: Prospective member luncheon. 11:30-1:00 p.m. at the CTHBA office. Topic: Learn more about the association and have your questions answered. Cost: Free, lunch provided. Information: 572-1414.
SEPT. 27: Business Network International meeting, East Cooper chapter. Noon at Water’s Edge Restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Information: Ed Marshall, 323-2735.
SEPT. 27: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Joint Area Business council. 7:30-9 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/Convention Center. Topic: Housing trends in the region. Cost: $15 before Monday, August 21, $20 at the door. Information: Lindsay Stucker, lstucker@charlestonchamber.org.
SEPT. 27: Small business counseling. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Main Library, Reference Section, 68 Calhoun St. Counselors from Service Corp of Retired Executives will give advice and provide guidance on starting a small business. Cost: Free. Information: 805-6830.
SEPT. 28: U.S. Small Business Development Center three-part workshop. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, in North Charleston. Topic: Marketing on a shoestring. Cost: $120. Information: 760-6160.
SEPT. 28: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. 5:30-7 p.m. at TBonz, 80 North Market St. Cost: $15. Information: Lindsay Stucker, 805-3039.
SEPT. 28: College of Charleston student presentation. 10:50 a.m.-12:05 p.m. at the Wachovia Auditorium-Beatty Center, 5 Liberty St., College of Charleston. Honoring the top winners of the 2006 Innovators award from the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Information: Lisa O’Beirne, 953-6622
SEPT. 28: South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s first time homebuyer workshop. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Patriots Point, Mount Pleasant. Cost: Free. Information: Raschonda Frazier, 569-5168.
SEPT. 28-30: S.C. Black Lawyers’ Association summit and retreat. Charleston Riverview Hotel. Cost: $95 in advance for members, $110 in advance for non-members. Information: 803-255-9578.
SEPT. 30: Center for Women workshop. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Charleston, 5 Liberty St. Topic: Financial facelift. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Information: 763-7333.
OCT. 1-3: Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of S.C. 108th Annual Convention. Charleston Place. Fees vary depending on the type of registrant. Information: Elaine Mikell, 803-731-9460, ext. 16.
OCT. 3: Professional Referrals Network meeting. 12:15-1:30 p.m. at the Omar Shrine Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $9. Information: Beth Kempton, 762-8042.
OCT. 3: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and Inc. Magazine. 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Speaker: Steven S. Little, business growth expert and senior consultant for Inc. Magazine. Topic: Ready, set, grow: A presentation geared to help prepare a business for big opportunities. Cost: $99 for members, $125 for non-members. Information: Lindsay Stucker, 805-3039.
OCT. 3: Charleston Business Network meeting. Noon at the Sunflower Cafe at 2366 Ashley River Road. Information: Doug Holladay, 571 5044, ext 18.
OCT. 4: Business Network International meeting, East Cooper chapter.å Noon at Water’s Edge Restaurant in Mount Pleasant. Information: Ed Marshall, 323-2735.
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