Success Conference, Business Expo & Mixer
Tue. Aug 19, 2008, 5:30-9:30pm
Fremont

The Saddle Rack (over 25,000 sq ft! of space) , 42011 Boscell Rd, Fremont, CA 94538
Aguilera & Associates and infoBayArea.com cordially invite you to attend this special business building event at the fun and exciting Saddle Rack. Five different speakers will share valuable tips, techniques, and strategies that will take your business and career to the next level. Meet exhibitors and network with other business owners and professionals.  Read more...

2nd Annual SF Huntington's Disease Society of America's Celebration of Hope Dinner
Thu. Aug. 28, 2008, 6pm
San Francisco

Marine's Memorial Club & Hotel, 609 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
6:00pm Cocktails & Silent Auction
7:15pm Dinner, Live Auction & Program
A warm and personal evening created to present HDSA Distinguished Leadership Awards to honored guests in the areas of business, medicine, and philanthropy and benefiting Huntington's research and family programs.

Honorees at this years dinner will be Cesar Plata, Founder of infoBayArea.com, for his ongoing efforts to promote and grow local businesses , and Dr. Steven Finkbeiner, Gladstone Institute HD Researcher. Please join us and support this amazing organization! Read more...

The Domain Hotel, 1085 El Camino Real
Learn about the federal agencies responsible for enforcing immigration law and the different divisions within those agencies. NCHRA Members: $35 / General: $55. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

The Joy of Sales teleseminar will share information and details that will allow you to change your mindset on sales. Sales is fun! Complimentary. Info: info@thevirtualnation.com, http://www.thevirtualnation.com

NCHRA Training Center, 425 California St
Examine your existing management development strategies to improve moral, decrease turnover and create an engaging work environment. NCHRA Members: $125 / General: $165. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

This interactive session focuses on practical career strategies to leverage your knowledge & your certification to propel your career to new heights. NCHRA Members: $195 / General: $245. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

Bayanihan Community Center, 1010 Mission Street @6th
Participants will learn how to identify business opportunities from the environmental, social, and economic challenges of the Bay Area. No charge. Info: 415-553-4433 x114, owen@urbansolutionssf.org, http://www.urbansolutionssf.org

Bingham McCutchen LLP, Three Embarcadero Center, 27th Fl
Find key answers to your questions and walk away with greater insight about the role coaching plays in developing leaders to go 'beyond effective'. NCHRA Members: $45 / General: $55. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

University of Phoenix (San Jose Learning Center), 3590 North First St
Mobile Website Usability - Learn How to Interact with the Mobile Web: $25 SVAMA members,$75 Non-members of SVAMA, $60 Partner members (ASAP, CMO Council, PDMA, PRSA, SFAMA, SVASE, WIC), $25 Student members with valid student ID. Info: 866-206-9067 x3004, svama@onebox.com, http://www.svama.org

Cisco Building 21 (Milpitas), main lobby conference room, 771 Alder Dr
Open Innovation: Using Electronic Brainstorming and Web Tools to Create Breakthrough Innovations. Internet tools as a powerful innovation resource. $10 for members, $25 for non-members. Info: 408-839-9041, marketing@norcalpdma.org, http://pdma.org/events_detail.cfm?pk_event=143

Adobe (Macromedia) building, 1st floor, 601 Townsend St/7th St
Former Adobe ColdFusion product team member, Ashwin Mathew, will talk about Server Monitoring, a flagship feature he helped develop. RSVP required. No charge; RSVP (required) by mid-afternoon 8/19 on bacfug.org Info: http://bacfug.org

Plug & Play Tech Center, 440 N Wolfe Rd
We will cover a variety of proven marketing techniques for growing your business: attendees will select two and develop a plan for the next 90 days. $95; after August 10 $125. Info: 408-252-9676, events@skmurphy.com, http://www.skmurphy.com/services/workshops/getting-more-customers-080821/

NCHRA Training Center, 425 California St
Discover the numerous benefits of ergonomics for your company during a hands-on demonstration. This workshop will have you on your feet and moving. NCHRA Members: $125 / General: $165. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

HP Labs, 1501 Page Mill Rd
HP Labs is giving us a tour of HP Labs and introducing MagCloud - the Most Innovative and Green Friendly Magazine Printing Solution for Entrepreneurs. $15. Info: contact@sfentrepreneur.com, http://hplabs.eventbrite.com

Orrick, 1100 Marsh Rd
'Green and Clean', devoted to exploring the issues and the movers and shakers in this burgeoning industry that spans technologies and businesses. Members: $20, Non-members: $30, Platinum Pass: $0. Info: 408-414-5950, info@sdforum.org, http://www.sdforum.org/greenclean

Paragon Strategies Offices, 425 California Street, Suite 500
Learn how to resolve conflict in the workplace using a systematic process of finding a win-win solution! $267. Info: 415-395-1982, peter@paragonstrategies.com, http://www.paragonstrategies.com/conflictres.html

Fort Mason, Gatehouse, Fort Mason Center
Show up in your business with expanded presences and power; Uncover the self-defeating mindset and habits that keep your business stuck; and more! $55.30 thru 8/16/08; then $79. Info: 415-354-5623, info@tellit2yourface.com, http://www.tellit2yourface.com

NCHRA Training Center, 425 California St
Audit your organization's effectiveness, policy adherence and California law compliance in the core HR functions. NCHRA Members: $295 / General: $370. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

Scott's Seafood Restaurant & Grill - 855 El Camino Real, Town and Country Shopping Center
How to Keep Up with Web 2.0 - Best Resources -- Cut through the mass of info on Web 2.0. 8/27/08, 8:30am - 10am, $5-$15. Members, $5, Non-Members $15. Info: 866-206-9067 x3004, svama@onebox.com, http://www.svama.org

NCHRA Training Center, 425 California St
Learn the 60 Minute Strategic Plan as it guides individuals and teams to think, plan, and act creatively and decisively on issues large and small. NCHRA Members: $125 / General: $165. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

CSU East Bay Continuing Education Campus, 1000 Broadway, Suite 109, Oakland
Learn guiding principles, practical strategies, a series of diagnostic questions and best practices you can use to upgrade your onboarding process. NCHRA Members: $125 / General: $165. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

David's Banquet Facility, 5151 Stars & Stripes Dr
Be one of the first 30 to register and receive a free copy of Mike Gospe's new, widely acclaimed marketing 'how to' book. $35 for members; $45 for non members. Info: 650-631-4262, info@norcalbma.org, http://norcalbma.org

NCHRA Training Center, 425 California St
Participants explore California legal requirements for aging employees, estate planning, and how HR professionals can help employees in this process. NCHRA Members: $125 / General: $165. Info: 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, http://www.nchra.org

Foothill College, 12345 S. El Monte Rd
Want to learn what the telcos are up to? Then go back to school...to the Telecom Council's Back to School Event at Foothill College, that is. Free for Telecom Council members, $200 for non-members. Info: 408-834-7933, council@telecomcouncil.com, http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=c7c9adaf-5ad9-45c5-ac47-663b4ec37f13

Cooley Godward Kronish, LLP, 3175 Hanover St
FountainBlue's Your Positioning workshop will help entrepreneurs think through and communicate their company's value proposition. www.fountainblue.biz $80-90 for 2 entrepreneurs. Info: 650-996-3987, info@fountainblue.biz, http://www.fountainblue.biz/fundingroadtrip.html

Microsoft Conference Center, 1065 La Avenida St
Mobile/Wireless Entrepreneurs seeking early-stage funding are encouraged to apply before August 25, 2008 online at www.mobitechfest.com $295 (Early Bird), $495 Late/On-Site. Info: 408-844-3014, info@mobitechfest.com, http://www.mobitechfest.com

CTIA - San Francisco Marriott - Salon 9, 55 4th St
This 2-hour invite-only session, will be reviewing 6-8 pre-qualified & mentored LBS startups who are ready for the next stage of dev. and funding. Free to members; non-members can request invitation at adam(at)telecomcouncil.com Info: 408-834-7933, council@telecomcouncil.com, http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=5706e54e-5f4a-4693-be27-8e3014ef39b6

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, 1100 Marsh Rd
Join this panel to hear M&A strategy perspective from the acquirer and the acquired, the investor, the banker, and the lawyer. Regular $40 | Partners' Network $30 | Members: Free | Networking Reception only: $20 | Door Registration: add $10. Info: 408-960-3807, events@sjbiocenter.com, http://www.sjbiocenter.com/event/ev_2008Q3-OvercomingM&Achallenges.html

Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave
The UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development September Executive Session will feature Professor Jerome Engel speaking on Venture Capital. Free. Info: 877.UCB.EXEC, execsession@haas.berkeley.edu, http://execdev.haas.berkeley.edu/bes

San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Regiter: 800-300-9868, http://www.streamingmedia.com/west

Paragon Strategies Offices, 425 California Street, Suite 500,
What kind of manager are you? Develop a clear vision of your management style and how it impacts your organization, employees and customers! $577 Info: 415-395-1982, peter@paragonstrategies.com, http://paragonstrategies.com/management-academy.html

Plug & Play Tech Center, 440 N Wolfe Rd
Getting a handle on your financial roadmap is a key element of any startup's success. We will cover the basics of building a financial model. $20, after Sept 21 $30. Info: 408-252-9676, tshafer@skmurphy.com,
http://www.skmurphy.com/services/workshops/financial-modeling-for-startups-080924/

Microsoft San Francisco, 835 Market Street, 7th Fl
Doing it Right is a program where exceptional entrepreneurs enhance their company's ability to attract funding and cultivate invaluable relationships. $25 Info: 415-421-5500, events@astia.org, http://www.astia.org/content/view/591/975/

Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave
The Berkeley Executive Leadership Program provides participants with ideas, knowledge, and the practical tools to help them build a better business. Info: 877.UCB.EXEC, execdev@haas.berkeley.edu, http://execdev.haas.berkeley.edu/bexl

Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave
The Berkeley Executive Leadership Program provides participants with ideas, knowledge, and the practical tools to help them build a better business. Info: 877.UCB.EXEC, execdev@haas.berkeley.edu, http://execdev.haas.berkeley.edu/bexl

UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development, 2220 Piedmont Ave
fisher@haas.berkeley.edu $5,995, second person from a firm 1/2 off. Info: 415-637-4913, fisher@haas.berkeley.edu, http://www.galimagroup.com/product-management

Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
Organised in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city, this forum will be the platform for national space agencies, space research institutes, start-ups, entrepreneurs, existing players offering commercial space applications, government and private corporations interested in using space technology, space tourism promoters, service providers and enthusiasts, finance and investment communities as well as others to connect and come together. It will provide opportunities to closely examine emerging space technologies and business plans, attending delegates can look forward to sharing thoughts on the latest space applications and research. Who will attend? Decision makers of National Space Programs, Agencies, Engineers, Scientists, Policy makers, Industry leaders, Government, Academia, Scientific Community, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Space Law, Insurance, Imaging, Reconnaissance Experts, Earth Observation, Navigation, Remote Sensing Experts, Airline and Aerospace and Media Conference Registration fee: 2250 USD for 3 days includes conference registration, documentation, lunch and refreshments Organizer: Streamline Marketing Group, UAE. 408/409 City Tower 1 P.O. Box 62440 Dubai UAE • Tel: +971 4 3329029 Fax: +971 4 3329648, http://www.smg-conferences.com

Monterey Convention Center, One Portola Plaza
The original Sustainable Brands conference is designed, via programs and processes, to give speakers and attendees alike the opportunity to discuss successes, solve problems and create collaborative partnerships. Covering both the internal and external issues of building a successful sustainable brand, the conference is an innovative forum for promoting team learning, and for connecting with like-minded executives while examining the underlying issues, hard choices and proven success stories of those at the forefront of creating profitable change. Hunter Sasser, Sustainable Life Media, 650-344-9693x103, Hunter@sustainablelifemedia.com; http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com

Entrepreneur Center, Small Business Administration, 455 Market St, 6th Fl
Register for classes: http://www.acteva.com/go/sba, For information, contact SCORE 415 744-6827, register at http;//www.acteva.com/go/sfscore

• San Francisco - Small Business Administration (SBA) Entrepreneur Center, 455 Market St. 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, RSVP gary.marshall@sba.gov, 415 744-6771 http://www.sba.gov/ca/sf/index.html
• Oakland - Cal State East Bay SBDC Training Center, 1000 Broadway, Suite 109, Oakland, CA 94607
• San Jose - San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 84 W. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113, 408 494-0240, www.sbdctap.com/training/

Info: 408-414-5950, info@sdforum.org, http://www.sdforum.org, Click Here for Events Calendar

Success stories from successful entrepreneurs-a positive talk show amidst all the negativity. Info: Cary Silberman 415 756 4108, cinedorpictures@yahoo.com

The Institute for International Business Development (IIBD) of the Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GSJHCC) has been awarded a grant under the USHCC Foundation's CasaCyber Small Business Incubation & Technology Grant Program underwritten by the AT&T Foundation to help incubate Hispanic-owned startups. To that end, the IIBD and The Enterprise Network of Silicon Valley (TEN), the largest business accelerator of technology startups on the West Coast, will launch the Silicon Valley CasaCyber Community Technology Center, where entrepreneurs and small businesses will be able to access resources such as computers, access to the Internet, office space, business-related services and a network of business-related contacts. The initial incubation grants will provide the entrepreneurs with these resources for one year, but not with seed money. The incubation grants are directly assisting Hispanic Small Businesses to address the under-representation of Hispanic entrepreneurs in technology fields. Recipients will be selected through a competitive application process, developed and managed by the IIBD, open to Hispanic entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. The IIBD, TEN and the GSJHCC will help the entrepreneurs to implement, manage and sustain the projects and begin to grow businesses that will be able to contribute to the economic stability, growth and success of the community. Contact: Daniel Tkach 408 754-3132, dtkach@iibdsj.org

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