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MEETING: The North City Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, 7:15am. Le Peep Grill, 13385 Poway Rd. (800) 783-3761. MEETING: The Beach Cities Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, noon. Paradise Point Resort, 1404 W. Vacation Rd. (800) 783-3761. MEETING: The Coastal Leads Club meets for networking. Tuesdays, noon. El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. (800) 783-3761. MEETING: The El Cajon Leads Club meets for networking. Tuesdays, 7:15am. Coco's Restaurant, 1324 E. Main St. (800) 783-3761. MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Fridays, 7-8:30am. $7. Monterey Whaling Company, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 467-9091. MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Saturdays, 7:30-9am. 4th Floor Conference Room, 3111 Camino del Rio N. (858) 467-9091. MEETING: The Carlsbad Leads Club meets for networking. Thursdays, 12:15pm. El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside. (800) 783-3761. MEETING: The Ramona Leads Club meets for networking. Wednesdays, noon. Call for location. (800) 783-3761. MEETING: The BIA Toastmasters meets to practice public speaking and network. Fridays, 7-8:30am. $5 for members, no charge for guests. Building Industry Association building, 6336 Greenwich Dr., Ste. A. (619) 558-1680. MEETING: The San Diego Optimist Club. Tuesdays, noon. No charge. Bayside Bar & Grill. (619) 525-2848. MEETING: Referral Exchange of San Diego meets for networking. Tuesdays, 7-8:30am. Kearny's Restaurant, 8310 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. (619) 702-4244. MEETING: Mind Masters meets to brainstorm business and planning strategies for mastering the changing marketplace. Thursdays, 7:30-9am. $6. Le Peep of Encinitas, 897 S. Coast Hwy. 101. (858) 467-9091. MIXER: San Diego Breakfast Mixer Networking and Referrals. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30am. $6. Jimmy's Restaurant, 3577 Midway Dr., Point Loma. (858) 621-6710. SEMINARS: EncourageMint.com offers success seminars to promote individual and organizational effectiveness through optimism. Gain positive solutions and increase skills as the best in the business world share their secrets for success. Noon-1:30pm. Koko Palm Restaurant, 850 Tamarack Ave., Carlsbad. (760) 730-3353. Wednesday, March 1 LUNCHEON: The Specialty Contractors Council of the BIA holds its 1st Quarter Pass Luncheon with speaker Joseph Perkins, columnist, San Diego Union-Tribune. Registration/networking, 11am; lunch/program, 11:45am. $45. Members only. Doubletree Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr. (858) 450-1221. MEETING: Rebecca Collier discusses "You Too, Can Be a People Person" at the March meeting of the San Diego Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals. Networking at 5:15pm, dinner at 6:15pm, program at 7:30pm. $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers. Reuben's Harbor Island, 880 Harbor Island Dr. Reservation required. (619) 264-3557. MEETING: New, renewing and prospective San Diego World Trade Center members are invited to a Presentation of SDWTC Business Services & Member Benefits. 4pm. No charge. 1250 6th Ave. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 115. RECEPTION: The San Diego Regional Chamber hosts a New Member Reception. 4-6pm. Chamber offices, 402 W. Broadway, Ste. 1000. No charge for members and prospects. (619) 544-1341. EVENT: San Diego Telecom Council hosts a panel presentation on Optical Networking with presenters Jim Dunn, co-founder and CEO of AirFiber; Mel Gafner, co-founder and chairman of Kestrel Solutions; and Bruce Graham, investor and director at Optical Micro-Machines. Registration, reception and networking, 5pm; panel presentation, 6-7pm. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (760) 930-9191. LUNCHEON: Disability Awareness Network hosts its annual Awards Luncheon to honor winners of its 5th Annual Essay & Poster Contest. Keynote speaker is Linda Woodbury. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr. (619) 233-5183. MEETING: Peter James MacCracken and Peri Lynn Turnbull speak on the Internet and community investment at the March meeting of the San Diego Women's Network. 5:30-8pm. $17 for members, $22 for nonmembers. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 491-4104. ARRIVAL: Holland America Line cruise ship "Statendam" arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342. BREAKFAST: The Carlsbad Chamber features consultant of the month Leslie Vitzthum, Bodywise International, at its First Friday Breakfast. 7:30-9am; optional Early Bird Networking at 7am. $21 in advance, $25 at the door. Windmill/TGI Fridays, 890 Palomar Airport Rd. (760) 931-8400. EXAM: Police Recruit Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (619) 236-6359. MEETING: Centre City Development Corp. Board. 8:30am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 235-2200. MEETING: The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology presents its 56th annual meeting showcasing cutting-edge research by leaders in the field and shaping the direction of allergic care. Through March 8. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (414) 272-6071. MEETING: "First Friday," a monthly Career Resilience Group, is designed to help you breathe new life into your career. 5:30-7:30pm. $10. La Jolla Village Square Community Room, 8650 Villa La Jolla Dr., Ste. 123. (858) 495-0868. SEMINAR: Learn about the role technology plays in reducing the medical errors plaguing the health care system when Clinteligent sponsors "To Err Is Human...Bridging Patient Safety & Security." 9am-3pm. No charge. La Jolla Radisson, 3299 Holiday Ct. (858) 453-5500. WORKSHOP: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "Winning Grants Step by Step for Nonprofit Organizations." 9am-4pm. $80-$90. Nonprofit Management Solutions office, 8265 Vickers St., Ste. C. (858) 292-5702. MEETING: Explore career options and have your questions answered by industry leaders at an Information Session on the paralegal profession. 10am. No charge. UCSD Extension, Rm. 150. (858) 534-3434. MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555. MEETING: The National Association of Professional Organizers presents its monthly chapter meeting with Greg Reid from WorkSmart discussing advertising options for your business. 7-9pm. $12 for visitors. For directions, call Kevin or Lynn Hall at 858-485-0410 or email: CLUTTERNOMORE@compuserve.com. SEMINAR: Progressive Business Concepts Seminar. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (858) 485-5342. WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts Strategies for Keeping Your Business in the Black as part of its Small Business Forum series. 6:30-9:30pm. $41. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3105. Oceanside.(760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820. ARRIVAL: Royal Caribbean International cruise ship "Viking Serenade" arrives in San Diego every Tuesday in March. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342. COURSE: "MNT201: Managing Maintenance Operations" is a two-day course offered by the San Diego Chapter of IREM. 8:30am-5pm both days. $200 for members, $240 for nonmembers. National University, 4007 Camino del Rio S. (858) 793-4700. MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. 3165 Pacific Hwy., Board Room. (619) 686-6206. SEMINAR: Communications Plus presents "Communications 2000," an educational seminar for small businesses that want to get to the next level. Registration, 7:30am; seminar, 8-10:30am. $45. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (888) 871-9887. WORKSHOP: Retirement Plan Solutions for Small Business is presented by PaineWebber. Through April 4. March 7, 15, 23, 29 and April 4, noon-1pm. No charge. Library, Greater San Diego Chamber Office, Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 402 W. Broadway, Ste. 1000. (619) 557-4861. MEETING: "Obtaining Navy Contracts" with speaker Robert Brower is the topic of this month's meeting of the American Subcontractors Association, San Diego County Chapter. 5:30pm. $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 448-1629. MEETING: Get Connected Insiders Breakfast, an opportunity to hear from San Diego’s top business leaders and exchange ideas with other business executives, is presented by the Emerging Business Center of the San Diego Regional Chamber. Speaker is Charles Wax of Waxie Sanitary Supply Co. 7:30-9:30am. $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers, $30 at the door. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 544-1365. PRESENTATION: San Diego Mortgage Bankers and San Diego Association of Mortgage Brokers present "Keys to Success" from San Diego’s most successful loan officers. Speakers are Jim Doan, John Bianchi and others. Registration, 5:30pm; dinner, 6:30pm; discussion, 7-8pm. $25 for reserved & prepaid members, $30 for future members and at the door. Regency Plaza Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S. (800) 643-9385. SUNDOWNER: The Golden Triangle Chamber meets for fun and networking. 5:30pm. $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. Regents Park Place, 9253 Regents Rd. (858) 558-1744. BREAKFAST: "LH SystemsÐCan a Small Niche Company Compete in Global Markets?" with speaker Bruce Wald, president and CEO of LH Systems, is the topic of the San Diego World Trade Center's Monthly Membership Breakfast. 7:30-9am. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. University Club, Symphony Towers, 750 B St. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 110. FORUM: Peter Benson, Ph.D., is the featured speaker at the fifth annual Healthcare Scholars forum, a public service sponsored by UCSD Extension and the Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP). 11:30am-1:30pm. $45 or $400 for a table of 10. Westin Harbor Island San Diego, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. (858) 534-2320. MEETING: The San Diego Software & Internet Council's E-Business SIG focuses on the technologies and specific how-to information on setting up Web sites to sell and support your products and services. 4-5pm. $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 450-5935. MIXER: The Escondido Chamber hosts its monthly "Business After 5" mixer. 5-7pm. Palomar Community Bank, 355 W. Grand Ave. (760) 745-2125. SEMINAR: A Year 2000 Tax and Legal Seminar is presented by Brian E. Farrow, CPA, attorney, Law Offices of J. Douglass Jennings, Jr. 7-8pm. 9171 Towne Center Dr., Ste. 350. (858) 457-1224. EXPO: Building, interior and landscape design seminars, more than 500 exhibits, and personal complimentary design and landscape consultations are found at the San Diego Interior Design & Landscape Expo. Through March 12. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (888) 970-EXPO. FORUM: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "Attracting and Cultivating Young Donors for Nonprofit Organizations." 8:30-10:30am. $25-$35. Nonprofit Management Solutions office, 8265 Vickers St., Ste. C. (858) 292-5702. WORKSHOP: "How to Start and Manage Your Own Business," sponsored by SCORE. 8:30am-4pm. $35 in advance, $45 at the door. GLS 300, USIU Campus. (619) 557-7272. WORKSHOP: Learn how to establish new customers and business associates and make the most out of meeting people when MiraCosta College hosts Networking For Creative Clients. 9am-11pm. $33. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3106. Oceanside.(760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820. CONFERENCE: "Employee Ownership Strategies 2000: Growth & Excellence Through Ownership" is the title of the National Conference for the Foundation for Enterprise Development featuring in-depth seminars, real life case studies and interactive round table discussions. Through March 15. Mon., 1-9pm; Tues., 8am-7pm; Wed., 8am-12:30pm. $495. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Rd. (858) 459-4662. CONFERENCE: Common Computer Users Group Spring Conference. Through Mar. 17. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (402) 344-3566. COURSE: The Trade Show Exhibitors Association presents an immersive three-day course in exhibition excellence, the Exhibit Marketing Institute. March 13, 7:30pm; March 14, 8:30am-4:30pm; March 15, 8am-8:30pm; March 16, 8am-5pm. $1,500 for members, $1,800 for nonmembers. Hyatt Islandia, 1441 Quivira Rd. (703) 941-3725. MEETING: San Diego City Council Rules Committee. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555. MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555. MEETING: Join the San Diego Software Industry Council for a networking session, sit-down dinner and informative talk at SDSIC's Consultants SIG. March topic is: "Financial planning for consultantsÐan oxymoron?" $20 with reservations, $25 walk-in. Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5975 Lusk Blvd. (858) 450-5935. MEETING: The monthly meeting of Commercial Real Estate Women is a bus tour of the Gaslamp and surrounding areas, sponsored by San Diego Historic Properties and Benchmark Financial. Registration, 3:30pm; bus departs 4pm from CCDC headquarters, 225 E. Broadway. The 2-hour tour is followed by dinner at Fio's, 5th and F Street. $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Reservations must be made in advance. p_redlin@hotmail.com. WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts Small Business Customer Services as part of its Small Business forum series. 6:30-9:30pm. $41. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3105. Oceanside.(760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820. MEETING: The AEA Manufacturing Committee dinner meeting features Scott Beth of Agilent Technologies. 5:30-7:30pm. La Jolla Marriott. $50 for members, $70 for nonmembers. (858) 452-9289. BREAKFAST: The San Diego Regional Chamber hosts the Military Affairs Advisory Council Breakfast, a networking event for the military and business communities. 7:15-9am. MCRD Bay View Restaurant & Lounge. (619) 544-1341. LUNCHEON: The San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum features NBA broadcaster Bill Walton at its Sports at Lunch program. 11:30am. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Federal Bldg., 2131 Pan American Plaza, Balboa Park. (619) 234-4542, Ext 321. MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555. MEETING: San Diego City Council. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555. MEETING: The San Diego affiliate of the National Human Resources Association addresses "Retention Strategies to Manage Turnover" at its lunch program. 11am-1pm. $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 645-8610. MEETING: Ken Foster and Tamera Krupchek of Premier Coaching Partnership discuss "Ten Steps to Developing an Unstoppable Business" at the March meeting of the San Diego Cash Flow Association. 6:30pm. No charge for visitors. Cannon Training and Development Center, 2815 Camino del Rio S. (858) 278-6461. MEETING: San Diego Chapter of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals meets to network and discuss various aspects of meeting planning. Social from 4 to 5pm, program 5 to 5:45pm, followed by a tour of the hotel property. No charge. Bahia Hotel, 998 W. Mission Bay Dr. (858) 550-3850, Ext. 118. MEETING: The Valle del Sol Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association discusses "Running a Home-Based Business." 6pm. Coco's Restaurant, 1025 Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon. (619) 562-2545. SEMINAR: "Documentation: Just the Facts Please" is presented by the San Diego Employers Association. 9am-noon. $95 for members, $135 for nonmembers. SDEA Learning Center, 9665 Chesapeake Dr., Ste. 350. Reservations required. (858) 576-7332. BREAKFAST: "Medical Device Matters" is the topic at Biocom's monthly Breakfast Meeting. 7:30-9am. $35 for members, $55 for nonmembers. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 455-0300. CONFERENCE: The California Redevelopment Association presents its 2000 Annual Conference. Through March 16. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (831) 373-0215. DINNER: The BIA Sales and Marketing Council presents its Quarterly Dinner. 5:30pm. $28 for members, $36 for nonmembers. Mission Valley Hilton, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 450-1221. EVENT: The MIT Enterprise Forum presents "Meltronix Case Presentation." 5-8pm. $35 prepaid by noon March 13, $40 at the door. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 236-9400. EVENT: The Carlsbad Chamber presents its third annual "Best Kept Secrets" Small Business Show & Sundowner with 30 business-to-business exhibits from chamber members with two employees or less. 4-7pm. Windmill/TGI Fridays, 890 Palomar Airport Rd. (760) 931-8400. MEETING: San Diego City Council Land Use and Housing Committee. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555. MEETING: San Diego City Council Natural Resources and Culture Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555. MEETING: San Diego Society of Association Executives. Registration, 11:30am; lunch, noon; program, 12:30-1:30pm. $15. San Diego Association of Realtors, 4854 Ronson Ct. (619) 470-1413. MEETING: Network with dozens of successful suppliers when the San Diego County Apartment Association presents Product Service Council: Interested In Learning About San Diego County's Rental Housing Market's Decision Makers? 8-9:30am. No charge. SDCAA Training Center, 2727 Camino del Rio S., Ste. 327. (619) 297-1000, Ext. 220. FORUM: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "Web Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations." 9-11am. $25-$35. Nonprofit Management Solutions office, 8265 Vickers St., Ste. C. (858) 292-5702. MEETING: Don Bauder, senior columnist with the San Diego Union-Tribune, discusses "Your 401K and Stock Market Trends" at the March meeting of the San Diego Chapter of IREM. Registration, 11:30am; lunch, noon. $30-$50. Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N. (619) 209-2997. MEETING: Downtown Partnership Executive Committee. 7:30-9am. Partnership Boardroom, 401 B St., Ste. 200. (619) 234-0201. SEMINAR: SkillPath Seminars presents a two-day seminar on "Management Skills for the New or Prospective Manager." 9am-4pm both days. $399. Westin Harbor Island San Diego, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 873-7545. BREAKFAST: "Designing Communication and Promotion" for your small business with speaker Laura Wills is the topic of the Women's Business Program presented by SBA and SCORE. 7:30-9:30am. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Holiday Inn Select, 595 Hotel Circle S. (619) 557-7272. ARRIVAL: Celebrity Cruises "Zenith" ship arrives in San Diego. B Street Pier Cruise Terminal. (619) 686-6342. PROGRAM: Biocom presents the third session of a hands-on, four-session program entitled "From The Laboratory to Leadership: Developing Scientific and Corporate Leaders." Session four held March 30. March 9 and 30, 8:30am-4pm. $1150 for members, $1495 for nonmembers. Biocom San Diego, 4510 Executive Dr. (858) 455-0300. SEMINAR: Midlife women are invited to explore traditional wisdom and advances in modern medicine at the "Empowering Women's Health" seminar with speakers Louise L. Hay, Linda Savage and Carolle Jean-Murat. 1-4pm. $20. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (800) 654-5126. WORKSHOP: MiraCosta College hosts How to Write a Business Plan as part of its Small Business Forum series. 6:30-9:30pm. $41. MiraCosta College, One Barnard Dr., Rm. 3105. Oceanside.(760) 757-2121, Ext. 6820. BRIEFING: FMT, a national software application and business consulting firm, presents a half-day Executive Briefing on "Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Selection and Implementation; Making an Informed Decision." 9am-1pm; registration and continental breakfast, 8:30am. $99. Embassy Suites Hotel, 4550 La Jolla Village Dr. Reservations required. (619) 338-8300. EVENT: The Association for Corporate Growth presents "Reaching for the Future...Merger, Acquisition and Growth Strategies in the New Millennium." 7:30am-2pm. Del Mar Hilton. (858) 794-4915 or e-mail kgerry@prodigy.net. MEETING: "Information Technology Services" is the topic for this month's dinner meeting of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. Social hour at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:30pm. $25 for members with reservations; $30 for nonmembers with reservations, add $2 without reservations. Radisson Hotel, 1433 Camino del Rio S. Make reservations by March 16. (858) 824-3535. SEMINAR: Part one of a two-day workshop on "Almost Everything You Want to Know About Human Resources, But Never Have Time to LearnÐA Human Resources Overview" featuring speaker John Alexander, is presented by the San Diego Employers Association. Part two to be held March 28. 8:30am-noon. $145 for members, $200 for nonmembers. SDEA Learning Center, 9665 Chesapeake Dr., Ste. 350. Reservations required. (858) 576-7332. BREAKFAST: "San Diego...Growing Up, Not Out" is the topic of the Breakfast of Champions presented by the BIA Home Builders Council. Speakers are Gail Goldberg, Doug Manchester and Corky McMillin moderated by Sherm Harmer. 7:30am. $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers, $10 extra after March 20. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (858) 450-1221. FORUM: Nonprofit Management Solutions sponsors "Marketing Tactics for Nonprofit Organizations: How to Reach Out and Grab Your Audience." 9am-noon. $40-$50. National University — Kearny Mesa, 3580 Aero Ct. (858) 292-5702. LUNCHEON: The Downtown Partnership presents its "Monthly Membership Meeting." 11:30am-1:30pm. (619) 234-0201. MEETING: The Balance Challenge with Kathy Kurcher, Nonprofit Management Support, is the topic of this month's Property Management Council forum presented by the San Diego County Apartment Association. Noon-1:30pm. No charge for members, $10 for nonmembers and walk-ins. (619) 297-1000, Ext. 220. WORKSHOP: Emerging and professional speakers, trainers and authors are invited to "Earn Money Speaking: The ABCs of a Compelling Message" with Christopher Witt. 6-9:30pm. $29-$45. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 295-8411. WORKSHOP: "Internet Marketing" sponsored by SCORE. 9am-noon. $45 in advance, $55 at the door. GLS 300, USIU Campus. (619) 557-7272. MIXER: The San Diego Regional Chamber's Business After Five mixer is an opportunity for San Diego’s business community to network in a relaxed business setting. 5:30-7:30pm. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers; add $10 at the door. The Prado in Balboa Park. (619) 544-1341. EVENT: Hear from industry leaders and cutting-edge panels on the state of the Internet when the San Diego Internet Roundtable and UCSD Connect present the first iLounge conference and exhibition. Michael Robertson, CEO, MP3.com, delivers the keynote address. 8am-7:30pm. $325 before March 17, $425 after. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Rd. www.iLounge.net. LECTURE: The Global Culture Network sponsors a lecture on "The Metamorphosis of Capitalism: A Positive Perspective on 21st Century Economic Life" by Christopher Houghton Budd. 7pm. $15. Joyce Beers Community Center, 1230 Cleveland Ave. (619) 222-6036. MEETING: Centre City Development Corp. Board. 8:30am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 235-2200. MEETING: "Passages Through Time: Facing Change, Finding Meaning" is the theme of the American Society on Aging's 46th annual meeting, featuring 900 sessions in 40 subject areas. Keynote speakers are William H. Thomas, Robyn Stone and many others. Through March 28. Town and Country Hotel & Convention Center, Mission Valley. (800) 537-9278. PROGRAM: "Black Women Make Movies: Independent Filmmaking by African American Women" with Zeinabu Irene Davis, Dept. of Communications, UCSD, is hosted by the Malcolm X Public Library in its "Book Review & Lecture Forum 2000" series. 4-6pm. No charge. 5148 Market St. (619) 527-3405. SEMINAR: Residents and board members of resident-owned mobile home communities are invited to Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Running Your Resident Owned Park, But Were Afraid to Ask, sponsored by MCM and Sue Loftin. 8:30am. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr. (858) 759-7752. MEETING: Golden Triangle Republican Women Federated. 5pm. No charge. Embassy Suites Hotel, 4550 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 453-4316. CONFERENCE: A group of experts provides a comprehensive look at today’s online world of commerce when The Emerging Business Center of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce presents the Ebiz.com "Business at the Speed of Light," conference and mini-expo, sponsored by Nextel. 7am-noon. $45 for members, $50 for nonmembers, $60 at the door. Advance price expires noon March 27. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 544-1341. MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. 3165 Pacific Hwy., Board Room. (619) 686-6206. MEETING: Downtown Partnership Board of Directors. 7:30-9am. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (619) 234-0201. SEMINAR: The Geneva Companies presents a two-day seminar on "How...and When...to Sell a Business for the Most Profit." March 28, 8:30am-4pm; March 29, 8:30am-3pm. $195 before March 21, $275 after. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (800) 243-6382. EVENT: Learn secrets of success in the stock markets when the San Diego Regional Chamber hosts an Economic Futures Event. 7:30-9:30am. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 544-1341. LUNCHEON: The National Association of Women Business Owners presents the Bravo! Awards honoring San Diego’s top businesswomen and entrepreneurs. Mistress of ceremonies is Susan Farrell, KUSI TV. 11:30am-2:30pm. $45 before March 14, $55 after. U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway. (619) 685-4004. SEMINAR: Careers in Travel, Tourism, and Meeting Management. This UCSD Extension seminar examines the various sectors that comprise travel and tourism and includes discussion on the diverse job functions found within the industry. 6-9pm. $39. UCSD Extension Complex, Rm. 151. (858) 534-3400. CONFERENCE: Attorneys, scholars, government officials and representatives of international organizations debate and discuss critical issues at "Cross-Border Urban Integration in the 21st Century: The San Diego-Tijuana Model." Keynote speaker is Baja Gov. Alejandro Gonzalez Alcocer. 8am-4pm. $75. Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies, UCSD Campus. (619) 297-9700, Ext. 1844. SEMINAR: The Basics of Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Service, presented by Padgett-Thompson. 8:30am-4pm. $169-$209. Westin Harbor Island San Diego, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 255-4141. |
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