• MARCH 1: Business Network International meeting, Mount Pleasant chapter. Noon at the Old Village Post House. Information: Neadom Tucker, 697-2351.

• MARCH 1: S.C. Women’s Business Center seminar. 9-11 a.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: How to write a business plan. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.

• 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 2: American Marketing Association board meeting. Noon at Queen Anne’s Revenge, Daniel Island. Information: Laura Angermeier, 697-2975.

• 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 6: Charleston Contractors Association meeting. At the Charleston Reviewview Hotel. Speaker: Al Parish, local economist. Topic: “Economic forecast of the Greater Charleston area.” Cost: $30. Information: Melissa, 559-5074.

• 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.

• MARCH 7: National Association of Women in Construction meeting, Lowcountry chapter. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at North Towne Restaurant, Rivers Avenue. Information: Nielle Lott, 762-7374.

• MARCH 7-8: Strategic Selling seminar. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at 5 Liberty St., Room 301, Charleston. Speaker: Paula Miller. Topic: Learn how to initiate and continue a long-term sales relationship with your customers. Cost: $120. Information: Colleen Dimitry, 953-1996.

• MARCH 8: Women@Work seminar. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Zeus Grill & Seafood, 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Detective Sergeant Miles Weiss, Charleston Police Department-White Collar Crime Unit. Topic: Fraud and identity theft. Cost: $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Information: (888) 268-2157.

• MARCH 8: Advanced Workplace Investigations. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Francis Marion hotel, 387 King St., Charleston. Topic: How to conduct an investigation; a one-day seminar designed for human resources professionals, business owners and managers, controllers and attorneys. Speakers: Sharon L. Sellers, SLS Consulting LLC; and David S. Yandle, Buist Moore Smythe McGee PA. Information: 352-9539.

• MARCH 8: Learn basic conversational French, a six-week program. 10 a.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center. Cost: $149. Information: 216-6393.

• MARCH 8: Builders Breakfast. 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Sunflower Café, West Ashley. For builders and developers only. Information: 572-1414.

• MARCH 8: Business Network International meeting, Mount Pleasant chapter. Noon at the Old Village Post House, Mount Pleasant. Information: Neadom Tucker, 697-2351.

• MARCH 8: North Area Business Council meeting. 7:30-9 a.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center. Information: 805-3039.

• MARCH 9: Build your company without increasing debt. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, North Charleston. Topic: Obtain valuable information on raising funds, enlisting support and saving cost for your business. Information: http://www.womensinet.com/.

• MARCH 9: Learn the basics of Excel. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Bring your laptop with Excel installed. Cost: $49. Information: 216-6393.

• MARCH 9: Sales and Use Tax Seminar for Manufacturers seminar. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at 301 Gervais St., Columbia. Cost: $45; includes all materials, breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Information & registration: (803) 898-5593.

• MARCH 9: Greater Charleston Call Center Alliance meeting. 8 a.m. at Blackbaud, Daniel Island. Topic: “Contact Centers with Nine Lives: Disaster Recovery and Business.” Speaker: Wendell Black, president, Telephony@Work. Cost: Free for members; $20 for non-members. Information: 818-6039.

• MARCH 9: Hot Topics in the Hospitality Industry. 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the French Quarter Inn. Cost: $50. Information: (803) 255-0000.

• MARCH 9: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours. 5:30-7 pm. at Tommy Condon’s. Cost: $15. Information: 805-3039.

• MARCH 9: Building your company without increasing debt. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, International Boulevard, North Charleston. Speaker: Jane Boston, president, Motivations Inc. Cost: $75 at the door; lunch provided. Information: Dorothea Bernique, 870-7589.

• MARCH 9: Center for Women seminar. Topic: Event planning on a budget. Speaker: Audrey Stevenson, Conference Direct. Cost: Free. Information: 763-7333.

• MARCH 9: American Marketing Association meeting. Noon-1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Mount Pleasant. Topic: Stop wimpy marketing. Speaker: Virginia Hinnant. Cost: $10 for members; $18 for non-members; includes lunch. Information & RSVP: Laura Angermeier, 697-2975.

• MARCH 9: U.S. Small Business Development Center seminar. 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Spectacular Special Events. Cost: $45. Information: 740-6160.

• MARCH 10: The Best Shag Lessons in Town. 7:15-8:15 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $49. Information: 216-6393.

• MARCH 10: Executive briefing on the health care crisis. 8:30-10 a.m. at 146 Fairchild St., Daniel Island. Information: Reese McFadden, 884-4545.

• MARCH 10-12: First Power Pilates Teacher Training Program. At Classical Pilates Studio, 353 North Shelmore Blvd., Suite 110, Mount Pleasant. Information: Beth Sterne, 416-1286.

• MARCH 13-APRIL 13: U.S. Small Business Center development seminar. At 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: NewVenture, for entrepreneurs. Cost: $895, $150 after scholarship approval. Information: 740-6160.

• MARCH 14: Charleston Women in International Trade meeting. 11:45 a.m. at the Radisson Airport Hotel, North Charleston. Topic: International market cycles and trends into 2007. Speaker: Elizabeth Colbert-Bush, director of sales and marketing for the South Atlantic region, OOCL (USA) Inc. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Information: 577-8184.

• MARCH 14: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s executive circle. 5:30-7 p.m. at the Charleston Angler. Cost: $15. Information: 805-3077.

• MARCH 15: Custom Builder Council meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association offices. Cost: Free, lunch provided. Information: 572-1414.

• MARCH 15: East Cooper Area Business Council meeting. 7:30-9 a.m. at Alhambra Hall. Cost: $10. Speaker: Mayor Harry Hallman. Information: 805-3039.

• MARCH 15: Center for Women seminar. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Topic: Family law. Cost: Free. Information: 763-7333.

• MARCH 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.

• MARCH 16: Mortgage Bankers Monthly Networking Event. 6-8 p.m. at the South End Brewery. Cost: Free.

• MARCH 16: Mount Pleasant Business Association meeting. Noon-1:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Jennet Alterman. Cost: $12 for members; $15 for non-members. Information: Chuck, 884-9147.

• MARCH 16: Learn the basics of PowerPoint. 6:30-9 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Bring your laptop with PowerPoint installed. Cost: $49. Information: 216-6393.

• MARCH 16: Association of Information Technology Professionals meeting, Charleston chapter. 5 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, North Charleston. Speaker: Chris Williams, president of Greater Charleston .NET User Group. Cost: $18 for members; $9 for student chapter members; $20 for non-members. Information: Michael Painter, 971-5159.

• MARCH 16: Center for Women seminar. Topic: Do-it-yourself landscaping Speakers: Virginia Reynolds, Genteel Gardening by Virginia; Jennifer Stringer, Living Colors; and Kari Whitely, Scout. Cost: Free. Information: 763-7333.

• MARCH 16: U.S. Small Business Development Center seminar. 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Power Promotions. Cost: $45. Information: 740-6160.

• MARCH 16: LIFE business forum. 9 a.m.-noon at TBD. Topic: Get concrete business advice, build an invaluable network of inspiring colleagues, expand your knowledge and understanding, and create a personalized plan for success. Information: 352-8978.

• MARCH 18: Easy Mechanics: Learn to troubleshoot your car. 12:15-2:15 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. Cost: $39. Bring your car. Information: 216-6393.

• MARCH 20: Learn Basic Conversational Spanish. 10 a.m.-Noon at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. A six-week program. Cost: $149. Information: 216-6393.

• MARCH 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.

• MARCH 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.

• MARCH 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.

• MARCH 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.

• MARCH 21: Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association prospective member luncheon. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Builders FirstSource, North Charleston. Information: 572-1414.

• MARCH 21: Charleston Trident Homebuilders Association general membership meeting. 5:30-8 p.m. at Creek Club at I’On. Speaker: Julian Barton, chief lobbyist and government affairs director for S.C. HBA. Cost: $25. Information: 572-1414.

• MARCH 21: Charleston Business Network meeting. Noon at the Sunflower Cafe, 2366 Ashley River Road. Information:  Doug Holladay, 571-5044, ext 18.

• MARCH 21: Center for Women seminar. 6 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, 9 Liberty St., College of Charleston. Topic: Pricing products and services. Speakers: Alison Childress, W.W. & Co.; Rachel Lindsay, The Charleston Castellan; and Tamlyn Willard, Sublime Pies & Cakes. Cost: $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Information: 763-7333.

• MARCH 21: S.C. Women’s Business Center seminar. 9-11 a.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Considering your options. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.

• MARCH 22: Women@Work seminar. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Zeus Grill & Seafood, 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Speaker: Shoshanna Szuch, Charleston Marketing. Topic: Catering to Hispanic residents and businesses. Cost: $13 for members; $18 for non-members. Information: (888) 268-2157.

• MARCH 22: Learn Basic Conversational French. 10 a.m.-Noon at the Lifelong Learning Center, Mount Pleasant. A six-week program. Cost: $149. Information: 216-6393.

• MARCH 22: Charleston Area Business Council meeting. 7:30-9 a.m. at Jason’s Deli, 975 Savannah Highway. Cost: $10. Information: 805-3039.

• MARCH 22: South Carolina World Trade Center luncheon. 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Embassy Suties Hotel and Airport-Convention Center. Topic: Maximizing tax credits and incentives. Cost: $21 for members; $25 for non-members. Information & RSVP: Dianne Price, 577-4080.

• MARCH 22: Heroes of the Harbor series. 7:30 p.m. at the Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St. Topic: Pirates, shipwrecks and slave traders of the Carolinas. Speaker: Mike Daniel, underwater explorer. Cost: $18. Information: Diane Scher, 762-6280.

• MARCH 23: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Oyster Roast. 6-10 p.m. at 2750 Speissegger Drive, Suite 100. Cost: $20 for members; $30 for non-members. Information: 805-3077.

• MARCH 23: U.S. Small Business Development Center seminar. 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Strategic Fundraising. Cost: $45. Information: 740-6160.

• MARCH 23: Mortgage Lenders Association of Greater Charleston education seminar. 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn. Cost: $10 for members in advance; $12 for members at the door; $15 for non-members; breakfast included. Information: Debra Farr, 529-5886.

• MARCH 23: Women in Transition seminar. 9 a.m.-noon at TBD. Topic: This forum explores the key elements that transform transitions from obstacles to opportunities. Information: 352-8978.

• MARCH 25: Center for Women seminar. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Topic: The Creative Climate Workshop. Speaker: Robin Carr, creativity coach and consultant. Cost: $40 for members; $50 for non-members. Information: 763-7333.

• MARCH 26-28: International Chamber of Commerce conference. At Charleston Place. Topic: The basics of international arbitration utilizing the institutional services of the ICC and panel discussions addressing current international topics of concern and issues pertaining to the Southeast region. Information: Joseph Belton, 727-1144.

• MARCH 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 business? Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.

• MARCH 27: S.C. Women’s Business Center seminar. 1-3 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: Overview of Quickbooks. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.

• MARCH 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.

• MARCH 28: Mechanical Contractors Association meeting. 6 p.m. at the Metro Electric Co., 3362 Navajo St., Charleston. Speakers: John Autrey, program coordinator, and Bill Spaulding with the Continuing Education Division at Trident Technical College. Topic: The various educational opportunities for the construction and maintenance trades. Information & RSVP: Dan Cartin, 744-4477.

• MARCH 28: Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s president’s reception. 5:30-7 p.m. at 2750 Speissegger Drive, Suite 100. Cost: Free. Information: 805-3039.

• MARCH 28: Charleston Water System board meeting. 9 a.m. at 103 St. Philip St., first floor conference room.

• MARCH 28: S.C. Women’s Business Center seminar. 6-8 p.m. at 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. Topic: How to get a small business loan. Cost: $20. Information: 740-6160.

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