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Calendar
• FEB. 6: Charleston Contractors Association meeting. Speaker: Tim Dangerfield, chief of staff of the S.C. Department of Commerce. Topic: Economic forecast of the Greater Charleston Area. Cost: $30. Information & RSVP: Melissa, 559-5074.
• FEB. 6: Association of Fundraising Professionals workshop. 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Spoleto Festival USA offices, 14 George St. Topic: Fundraising from the heart. Cost: $50 for members; $60 for non-members. Information: Anna Richardson, 577-2277.
• FEB. 7: Charleston Business Network meeting. Noon at the Sunflower Cafe, 2366 Ashley River Road. Information: Doug Holladay, 571-5044, ext 18.
• FEB. 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.
• FEB. 7: Enhance your leadership skills. At the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $45. Information: 216-6393.
• FEB. 8: Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater Charleston educational seminar. Speaker: United Guarantee Inc.
• FEB. 8: Women@Work seminar. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Zeus Grill & Seafood, 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Speaker: David Brown, Primerica Financial Services. Cost: $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Information: (888) 268-2157.
• FEB. 8: 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. 8: North Area Business Council meeting.7:30 a.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center, North Charleston. Speaker: Jo Ann Anderson, executive director, South Carolina Oversight Committee. Topic: Funding Education-How Much is Too Much? Cost: $15. Information: 805-3039.
• FEB. 8: South Carolina World Trade Center miniseries. 7:30-9 a.m. at North Charleston Embassy Suites. Topic: Doing business with India: India-The culture. Speaker: Sherri Bakshi. Cost: $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Information: Dianne Price, 577-4080.
• FEB. 8: Charleston Home Builders Association meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sticky Fingers, North Charleston. Cost: $15; lunch provided. Speaker: Hila Maze, assistant planning director for COG.
• FEB. 8: Builders owners and managers meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Point Grill in the Shrine Temple complex, Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Sarah McCray, city of Charleston Storm Water Pollution. Cost: $20; lunch provided. Information & reservation: Patti Hoffman, 856-3668.
• FEB. 9: Channel your creative energy with good planning. At the Lifelong Learning Center, 280 West Coleman Blvd., Suite L-1, Mount Pleasant. Topic: Create harmony between your work life and personal life. Cost: $49. Information: 216-6393.
• FEB. 9: American Marketing Association meeting. Noon-1 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Dave Felix, director of creative events, Planning the Globe. Topic: Experimental Events: Leading the way to market your product. Cost: $10 for members; $18 for non-members. Information & RSVP: Laura Angermeier, 697-2975.
• FEB. 10: Lowcountry Workforce Investment seminar. 1 p.m. at the Bluffton One Stop Center/Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce Workforce office. Topic: Immigration law and the employment of foreign nationals. Information: 757-1624.
• FEB. 11: Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Gala and Membership Meeting. At the College Center at the Complex for Economic Development at Trident Technical College. Information: 873-2931.
• FEB. 14: Charleston Women in International Trade meeting. 11:45 a.m. at the Radisson Airport Hotel, North Charleston. Topic: Negotiation skills. Speaker: Jim Geffert, president, Dale Carnegie Training of S.C. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Information: 577-8184.
• FEB. 14: The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce's Fifth Annual Economic Forecast breakfast. 7:30 a.m. at the Charleston Southern University's Gold Room. Speakers: Mark Vitner, director and senior economist for Wachovia Bank; Harry Miley, principal of Miley, Gallo & Associates LLC; and Albert E. Parish Jr., director of the MBA program and a professor of economics and finance at Charleston Southern University. Cost: $500 per table for contributors; $20 for member individual admission; $30 for non-member individual admission. Information: 761-8238.
• FEB. 14: Relationship rehab camp. 6:15-7 p.m. at Etiwan Park. Information: 200-7889.
• FEB. 15: Leadership training for managers. 1-4:30 p.m. at Trident United Way, 6296 Rivers Ave. 7-week program offered by Dale Carnegie Training. Information: 884-4848.
• FEB. 15: East Cooper Area Business Council meeting. 7:30 a.m. at Holiday Inn, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $15. Speaker: Anne Muir, Smaller Learning Community Coordinator, Wando High School. Topic: Smaller Learning Communities-Preparing Students for Careers. Information: 805-3039.
• FEB. 15: S.C. Women's Business Center seminar. 6-8 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: How to write a business plan. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.
• FEB. 15: South Carolina World Trade Center miniseries. 7:30-9 a.m. at North Charleston Embassy Suites. Topic: Doing business with India: India-The trade. Cost: $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Information: Dianne Price, 577-4080.
• FEB: 16: Mortgage Bankers Monthly Networking Event. 6-8 p.m. at the South End Brewery. Cost: Free.
• FEB. 16: Mount Pleasant Business Association meeting. Noon-1:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Al Parish, economist. Cost: $12 for members; $15 for non-members. Information: Chuck, 884-9147.
• FEB. 16: What you need to know before buying real estate. At the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $49. Information: 216-6393.
• FEB. 16: Performax presents Chicks with Checks. Information: Whitney, 352-8978.
• FEB. 16: Local business resource seminar. 5:45-9 p.m. at the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber building, 402 North Main St., Summerville. Cost: $30. Information: Joann, 873-2931.
• FEB. 17: Lowcountry Workforce Investment seminar. 1 p.m. at the Jasper One Stop Center in Ridgeland. Topic: Immigration law and the employment of foreign nationals. Information: Alice Brothers, 726-3750.
• 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: 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.
• 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. 21-23: 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. 23: Mechanical Contractors Association, Charleston area meeting.6 p.m. at the James Island Yacht Club. Information: Dan Cartin, 744-4477.
• FEB. 23: FastTrac Listening to Your Business Entrepreneurial Training Workshop. 8 a.m.-Noon at the Charleston Small Business Development Center, 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.
• 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. 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. 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: 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.
• 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.
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