Friday, Feb. 1

EVENT: Otay Mesa Chamber presents its 15th Annual Installation Dinner & Auction. Holiday Inn on the Bay, 1355 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 661-6111.

Monday, Feb. 4

EVENT: Software Support Professionals Association San Diego Summit 2002. Through Feb. 7. Westin Horton Plaza, 910 Broadway Cir. (909) 244-7002.

Tuesday, Feb. 5

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. Port Administration Building, 3165 Pacific Hwy. (619) 686-6206.

SEMINAR: Finance: The Basics, Learn To Read And Understand Balance Sheets, Income Statements and Cash Flow Statements. Registration, 8am; session, 8:30am-4:30pm. $299; $289 each for two or more. Hyatt Regency San Diego, One Market Place. (715) 833-3959.

WORKSHOP: ExecGlobalNet Career Connection presents “How to Use Your Achievements to Make Employers Want to See You” for executives, managers and experienced professionals. Learn skills, network with peers, and meet recruiters and career consultants. 6:30pm. $10. Butcher Shop Steakhouse, 5255 Kearny Villa Rd. (714) 841-9314.

RECEPTION: The San Diego Regional Chamber presents a New Members Reception. 4-6pm. No charge for Chamber members. Diamond Room, Wyndham Emerald Plaza, 400 W. Broadway. (619) 544-1341.

Wednesday, Feb. 6

MEETING: San Diego City Council Rules Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

Thursday, Feb. 7

SEMINAR: The Western Publications Association presents a luncheon seminar on “Get Creative! Ideas to Jumpstart the Creative Process and Enhance the Editor/Writer/Art Director Collaboration” with speakers Peter Jensen and Fernando Martinez. 11:30am-2pm. $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Del Mar Hilton, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (805) 495-1863.

DEBATE: The San Diego Regional Chamber presents “Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong: Republicans vs. Democrats,” a debate on national and local issues between Willie Brown and Pete Wilson. 5:30-7:30pm. $25-$45. The Westgate Hotel, 1055 2nd Ave. Vibanez@sdchamber.org.

EVENT: The BIA 2002 Home Builders Council Membership Kick-Off. 5:30-8pm. $40; no charge for new members. The ButcherShop Steakhouse, 5255 Kearny Villa Rd. (858) 450-1221.

MEETING: Bureau of Education and Research. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (425) 453-2121.

EVENT: Castle Access Inc. sponsors an Open House and Co-Location Facility Tour sponsored by Castle Access. 5-8pm. 9606 Aero Drive, Ste. 1900. (858) 836-0213 or mhill@castleaccess.com.

Friday, Feb. 8

COURSE: Ethics for the Real Estate Manager covers unethical business practices, ethical dilemmas and duties, conflicts of interest and more. 8:30am-4pm. $185; $165 for IREM members. National University, 3580 Aero Ct. (619) 209-2997.

Saturday, Feb. 9

EXAM: Notary Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (916) 263-3624, Ext. 3036.

Monday, Feb. 11

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: The Professional Women’s Network features Bonnie Engel, fung shui consultant, speaking on the power of a 30-second Commercial—“SoundBytes,” plus speeches from Maria Ramirez, San Diego Workforce Partnership, and Penny Read, color and image consultant. 5:30pm. $12. Tio Leo’s Restaurant, 3510 Valley Center Dr., Carmel Valley. (858) 481-6757.

EVENT: The San Diego Port Tenants Association presents a Farewell Roast for its past Chair Pete Litrenta. 5:30-7:30pm. Manchester Grand Hyatt Resort Hotel. (619) 226-6546.

Tuesday, Feb. 12

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

PROGRAM: The SDTC Marketing Special Interest Group presents “Brand Building: Lessons Learned from Hi-Tech and Consumer Product Experts.” 7:30-9:30am. First Floor Training Room, Wireless Facilities Inc., Bridge Point Corporate Center, 4810 Eastgate Mall. marketing@sdtelecom.org.

FORUM: Guy Kawasaki & Post Angel Funding is the topic of The San Diego Software Industry Council Entrepreneurs Forum. Registration 5:30pm, program 6-8pm. $30 in advance; $40 at the door. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. SDSIC members only. (858) 793-6655.

EVENT: The State of Baden-Wurttemberg, in cooperation with the San Diego World Trade Center, presents BIOMIXER: “Opening the Doors to Biotech and Biomed Industries in Germany” for San Diego-area companies to meet experts from Stuttgart and discuss how GWZ could assist entry into this market. 5:30-7pm. No charge to attend. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Rd. RSVP required by Feb. 8. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 109 or achat@sdwtc.org.

LUNCHEON: BOMA San Diego addresses transportation and other impacts on commercial real estate with speaker Julie Meier Wright, president and CEO, San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp., at its February membership meeting. 11:30am registration, noon lunch and program. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers; walk-ins $50. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 243-1817.

Wednesday, Feb. 13

MEETING: San Diego City Council Natural Resources & Culture Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Land Use & Housing Committee. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: Centre City Development Corp. Board. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 235-2200.

SUNDOWNER: The Golden Triangle Chamber of Commerce meets for fun and networking. 5:30pm. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Fitness & Sports Training, 4130 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 558-1744.

PRESENTATION: The 2002 UCSD Economics Roundtable presents Martin J. Whitman, founder, chairman, and chief investment officer, Third Avenue Funds, on “The Triumph of Value Investing: So Far.” 7:30-9:00am. $50 per person (includes continental breakfast and parking). UCSD Faculty Club. (858) 822-0510 or emunk@ucsd.edu.

RECEPTION: San Diego Convention Center Corp. holds a reception to welcome P. Lamont Ewell, assistant city manager. 5pm. (619) 525-5227.

Thursday, Feb. 14

BREAKFAST: BIA North County Breakfast. Del Mar Marriott. (858) 450-1221.

CONFERENCE: The USD Family Business Forum sponsors “Selling Your Business for the Most Profit: How…When…and Why” with presenters Tom Morris, Howard Tangler and Robert G. Copland. 8am-1pm. $95; $35 each for additional guests. Hyatt Regency San Diego, One Market Place. (800) 243-6382, Ext. 1366.

CONFERENCE: The Fair Housing Council of San Diego’s two-day Fair Housing Laws & Litigation Conference 2002. Holiday Inn On The Bay, 1355 N. Harbor Dr. (619) 699-5888.

LUNCHEON: Co-keynote speakers Ken and Marjorie Blanchard discuss “Lead with Heart! Integrating Life Balance Programs in the Workplace” at the Leaders in Work-Life Awards luncheon sponsored by the Work-Life Coalition of San Diego. 11:30am-2pm followed by a work-life fair offering employer’s resources and ideas until 4pm. $45 prepaid, $50 at the door, $400 for a table of 10. Mission Valley Radisson, 1433 Camino Del Rio S. (760) 471-2751.

WORKSHOP: Foundation for Enterprise Development presents Managing Your 401(K) Plan After Enron in its Breakfast Workshop Series. 7:30-9:15am. $40 by noon the day before, $45 at the door. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. Fax to (858) 826-1688.

MEETING: Women in International Trade, San Diego Chapter, features Philip M. Black on “Does Your Thinking Limit Your Success?” 6-9pm. Sizzler Restaurant, 3755 Murphy Canyon Rd. $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. RSVP by Feb. 12. (619) 525-3539.

BREAKFAST: San Diego World Trade Center features Glen A. Evans, CEO, Egea Biosciences Inc., on “Science and Terrorism” at its monthly breakfast meeting. $30 for members, $45 for nonmembers. University Club, 750 B St., 34th floor. Register by Feb. 12. (619) 615-0868, Ext. 109.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

MEETING: American Association of School Administrators Annual Meeting. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr.; expo at San Diego Convention Center. (703) 875-0758.

EVENT: Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich hosts its annual Employment Law Briefing to address new laws and court decisions, new legislation compliance, leave requirements, discrimination laws and more. Registration and breakfast 8am, program 9am-noon. $75. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (650) 548-9673.

SEMINAR: Sullivan Wertz McDade & Wallace 2002 Political Law Update presents City of San Diego Ethics Commission featuring Charles B. Walker, Lisa Foster and Charles La Bella. Registration, 7:30am, seminar, 8:30am-10:30pm. $30. Westin Hotel, 910 Broadway Cir. (619) 233-1888.

Tuesday, Feb. 19

MEETING: Customer Relationship Management: Benefits, Needs and Strategies is the topic of this month’s Association of Information Technology Professionals meeting. Social hour 5:30pm; dinner 6:30pm. $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers, add $2 without reservations. Radisson Hotel San Diego, 1433 Camino Del Rio S. RSVP by Feb. 14. (858) 824-3535.

SEMINAR: Business Writing Basics for professionals discusses tips, techniques and shortcuts for writing business letters, memos, reports, proposals and other documents. 9am-4pm. $199; $189 each for four or more. Sheraton Harbor Island West Tower, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 873-7545.

SEMINAR: “Stealing Smart—Learn From ECHO Award Winners” with speaker Karen Marchetti is the theme of a seminar and luncheon sponsored by the San Diego Direct Marketing Association. Seminar registration at 7:30am, luncheon registration at 11:30am. $30-$139. La Jolla Radisson, 3299 Holiday Ct. (858) 503-1471.

LUNCHEON: San Diego Regional Chamber presents “A Conversation with Your Members of Congress!” with Randy “Duke” Cunningham, Bob Filner, Duncan Hunter, Susan Davis and Darrell Issa moderated by Dennis Morgigno. 11:30am-1:30pm. $50-$75; $450 for a table of 10. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. VIbanez@sdchamber.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

SEMINAR: Attorney Mark L. Miller addresses laws, application and other topics on bankruptcy at a seminar hosted by the San Diego Public Library. 6-7pm. Central Library, 820 E St. (619) 236-5894.

DINNER: The San Diego County Hotel-Motel and San Diego Hospitality Sales & Marketing associations sponsor the 2001 Gold Key Awards Dinner. No-host cocktails 5:30pm, dinner 7pm, awards 8:30pm. $65; $650 for a table of 10. Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle N. Make reservations by Feb. 14. (619) 224-2811.

EVENT: San Diego MIT Enterprise Forum presents California Linear Devices: A New Twist To Linear Motion. www.sdmitforum.org.

EVENT: Local students join business and congressional leaders in an environment providing students the opportunity to be exposed to high-tech companies at the Fifth San Diego Regional Educational Technology Fair. 9am-2pm. Del Mar Fairgrounds, Bing Crosby Hall. www.sdsa.org.

BREAKFAST: The San Diego Regional Chamber’s Get Connected Breakfast features networking, tabletop displays and speaker Bill Geppert. 7:30-9:30am. $25 for members, $35 for prospective members, $45 after Feb. 19 and at the door. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 544-1354.

Thursday, Feb. 21

BREAKFAST: BIA South County Breakfast. Mission Valley Hilton, 901 Camino del Rio S. (858) 450-1221.

EVENT: The San Diego-Tijuana Sister Cities Society presents its 4th annual “Sip of Jalisco” Tequila Tasting Dinner Party. 6pm. $35 before Feb. 15, $40 at the door. 6pm. Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S. Fax registration to (619) 338-0805.

Friday, Feb. 22

BREAKFAST SEMINAR: The Greater Business Association and SCORE present Marketing the Invisible Strategies for a Service Business covering image boosting, branding, positioning and more. 8am-10pm. $30. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 296-4543.

Sunday, Feb. 24

CONVENTION: BEA Systems Inc. BEA eWorld 2002. Through Feb. 28. San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, 333 W. Harbor Dr.; expo at San Diego Convention Center. (404) 240-0999, Ext. 232.

Monday, Feb. 25

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

Tuesday, Feb. 26

MEETING: San Diego City Council. 10am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego Port Commission. Regular meeting, 1pm. Port Administration Building, 3165 Pacific Hwy. (619) 686-6206.

EVENT: ConVis members will attend a performance of “Riverdance” at the Civic Theatre preceded by a reception at the Bristol Hotel. 5:30-7pm reception, 7:30pm show. $80 for members, slightly higher for nonmembers. (619) 557-2836.

SEMINAR: Hire Ground Workforce Issue Seminars with keynote speaker Mary Marcdante, author of “Inspiring Words for Inspiring People.” 9am-1:30pm. $50. Maher Hall, USD campus. (888) 884-7397.

SEMINAR: “The Buck Stops in the Boardroom” covers directors’ rights and duties in a changing environment. Keynote speaker is Douglas Gordon, former board member & executive v.p. of Gordon Jewelry Corp. 7:30am-noon. Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real. $195-295. www.thebuckstops.com or (619) 239-8131, Ext. 233.

Wednesday, Feb. 27

MEETING: San Diego City Council Rules Committee. 9am. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

MEETING: San Diego City Council Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. 2pm. 202 C St., 12th floor. (619) 236-5555.

SEMINAR: UCSD Connect presents National Defense Technologies in partnership with Orincon Corp. International to address how the convergence of life sciences and information technology will make the difference for our nation and businesses. 9am-5:30pm. Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 N. Torrey Pines Rd. (858) 534-6114 or www.connect.org.

EVENT: LEAD San Diego hosts its 20th anniversary party to bring together hundreds of former LEAD graduates from the past 20 years like San Diego Mayor Dick Murphy and Chief of Police David Bejarano, as well as honor this year’s graduating class. 5:30pm. $85 in advance, $100 at the door Balboa Club, Balboa Park. www.leadsandiego.com/platinum or (619) 232-3918.

MIXER: San Diego Regional Chamber’s Business After Five Networking Mixer with food, networking and tabletop displays. 5:30-7:30pm. $20 for members, $40 for prospective members, $45 after Feb. 26 and at the door. Dave & Buster’s restaurant, 2931 Camino del Rio N. (619) 544-1370.

Thursday, Feb. 28

SEMINAR: The two-day Management Skills for the New or Prospective Manager addresses worker behavior, commitment and enthusiasm, leadership, teamwork, emotions in the workplace and more. 9am-4pm both days. $399; $349 each for four or more. Radisson Hotel San Diego, 1433 Camino Del Rio S. (800) 873-7545.

CONFERENCE: USD 6th Annual Real Estate Conference. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (619) 260-4183.

LUNCHEON: The United Jewish Federation Women’s Division hosts its 10th annual Options Luncheon with keynote speaker David Woznica. 10:15am-1:30pm. $36; minimum $180 donation to the 2002 UJF Campaign encouraged. (858) 571-3444.

Friday, Mar. 1

LUNCHEON: The BIA’s Specialty Contractors Council presents its Quarterly PASS Luncheon. (858) 450-1221.

Sunday, Mar. 3

CONFERENCE: Peregrine Systems 2002 Users Conference. Through March 7. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr.; expo at San Diego Convention Center.

Monday, Mar. 4

CONFERENCE: Foundation for Enterprise Development presents its annual conference, The Inspired Company: Creating High Performance with Employee Ownership with speakers J. Robert Beyster, Joseph Blasi, Guy Kawasaki, Jana Matthews and more. Through March 6. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. Fax to (858) 826-1688.