Business Events Calendar

A weekly listing of local events compiled by the SoCal Tech Calendar (www.socaltechcalendar.com) and Kathleen Brady.

Monday-Friday

Internet World Conference

See the latest Internet business solutions.

* Location: Los Angeles Convention Center

* Cost: Exhibit hall is free with advance registration; conference starts at $625.

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.internetworld.com/spring2001

Today

Media in the Digital Age

Thomas Middelhoff, chairman and chief executive of Bertelsmann, the world’s third-largest media company, will discuss adapting new technologies to traditional core businesses as a path to thriving in the digital age.

* Sponsor: Town Hall Los Angeles

* Location: Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills

* Time: Noon

* Cost: $38 members, $55 nonmembers

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.townhall-la.org

Getting Financing for Your Business

This two-hour seminar tackles one of the key problems faced by most new entrepreneurs.

* Sponsor: Service Corps of Retired Executives

* Location: SBA Business Information Center, 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite L-100, Los Angeles

* Time: 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $20

* Phone: (818) 552-3206

Tuesday

Venture Capital Reality Check

Test drive your business plan and see competitors present theirs at this forum for venture capitalists, experienced executives and entrepreneurs. Presenters include ClearPhone, QuickDog.com and TicketClub.com.

* Sponsor: South Coast Venture Network

* Location: Doubletree Hotel, 90 Pacifica Ave., Irvine

* Time: 6 p.m.

* Cost: Free to members, $15 for nonmembers

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.scvn.org

Marketing Your Product

The Small Business Development Center is offering a two-hour workshop on how to market your business.

* Location: 300 W. 2nd St., Suite 203, Pomona

* Time: 5 p.m.

* Cost: $10

* Information: (909) 629-2247

Creating Marketing ‘Buzz’

Emanuel Rosen, author of “The Anatomy of Buzz,” discusses how to create word-of-mouth marketing and identify the dynamics of “buzz.”

* Sponsor: Product Development & Management Assn.

* Location: University Club, UC Irvine

* Time: 6 to 9 p.m.

* Cost: $50 members, $65 nonmembers

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.pdma.org/events

Home and Small Office Computer Networking

A general meeting of the Los Angeles Computer Society. Chris Chapman and Jed Reitler of Linksys will explain computer networking terms and methods.

* Sponsor: Los Angeles Computer Society

* Location: Methodist Fellowship Hall, 8065 Emerson Ave., Westchester

* Time: 7 p.m.

* Cost: Free

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.lacspc.org

Start-Up Business Orientation

A two-hour workshop on the basics of starting a business will be presented by Mt. San Antonio College. After completion, entrepreneurs can schedule one-on-one appointments with a professional consultant.

* Location: 2413 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina

* Time: 1 p.m.

* Cost: $10

* Information: (909) 629-2247

Starting and Operating Your Own Business

An all-day workshop for people starting a business. Panel discussions will be held on record-keeping, taxes, legal requirements, marketing and insurance.

* Location: SCORE Conference Room, 330 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale

* Time: 8:15 a.m.

* Cost: $20

* Phone: (818) 552-3206

Human Resource Management

for the Small Business

A seminar on how to recruit, hire, coach and train employees without violating employment laws and on how and why to terminate employment.

* Host: Small Business Development Center

* Location: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance

* Time: 1 p.m.

* Cost: $20

* Phone: (310) 787-6466

Wednesday

Promoting and Protecting Your Invention

Patent attorney Robert M. Sperry conducts a seminar for inventors who want to promote their ideas and protect their rights.

* Location: SCORE Conference Room, 330 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale

* Time: 9:30 a.m.

* Cost: $20

* Phone: (818) 552-3206

Government Contracting

The Small Business Administration offers assistance in contracting with federal, state or local governments. The program for disadvantaged businesses will be discussed.

* Location: Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, 1157 Spruce St., Riverside

* Time: 9 a.m.

* Cost: $20

* Phone: (800) 750-2353

Thursday

Small Business Tax Workshop

* Host: Small Business Development Center

* Location: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance

* Time: 9 a.m.

* Cost: Free

* Phone: (310) 787-6466

International Business Resources

The Center for International Trade of Citrus College is offering a workshop to cover all aspects of international trade resources, research and networking.

* Location: 300 W. 2nd St., Suite 203, Pomona

* Time: Noon

* Cost: $25

* Information: (909) 629-2247

International Trade Pricing and Quotations

The Center for International Trade of Citrus College is offering a workshop on the hidden costs involved in building international trade.

* Location: 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 190, Glendale

* Time: 6 p.m.

* Cost: $25

* Information: (818) 552-3321

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Please submit events two weeks in advance to Marie Condron at [email protected]. Or send a fax to Kathleen Brady at (213) 237-7837.