Monday, March 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.

CONFERENCE: Peregrine Systems 2002 Users Conference. Through March 6. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (858) 794-5102.

Tuesday, March 5

PRESENTATION: San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties host Capitalizing on Economic Opportunities: Leading in Uncertain Times featuring Stuart R. Levine, international consulting and training expert. 7:30-9:15am. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers, $50 at the door, $280 for a table of 8. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr. (619) 234-8484 or acteva.com/go/edc.

PRESENTATION: Developing Effective Managers from Engineers, Scientists and Highly Technical People with panelists Susan Cornelius of Learning Framework, James Haupert of Haupert & Associates, Michael Nova of Graviton Inc. and Ann Walker of Qualcomm moderated by Dean Cook, dean of the USD School of Administration. Registration, continental breakfast and networking, 7:15am; presentation and interactive Q & A, 8-9:15am. Ericsson Auditorium, 6455 Lusk Blvd. RSVP to hrsig@sdtelecom.org.

LUNCHEON: Carlsbad EncourageMint Business and Morale Club hosts George Chamberlin on “Economics 101.” Noon. No charge. Denny’s Restaurant, 1048 Carlsbad Village Dr. (760) 730-3353 or www.encouragemint.com.

Wednesday, March 6

SEMINAR: The High Tech Marketing Alliance presents “Improving the ROI of Your E-Marketing Efforts” with featured speakers Mike Corrales of Proflowers.com, Jeremy Duimstra of Pixel Rocket, Joelle Eggold of Neurocrine Bioscience, Nev Grove of 1-for-All Marketing, Patrick Howell of Stellcom and many others. 7am-12:30pm. La Jolla Radisson, 3299 Holiday Ct. No charge for members, $89 for nonmembers. hdevries@pacbell.net.

MEETING: The International Association of Administrative Professionals presents Dave Moraga, 3M Corp., on “Productivity Tools in the Workplace” at its monthly meeting. Networking at 5pm, dinner at 6pm, program at 7pm. $23 for members, $28 for nonmembers. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 686-8139.

WORKSHOP: The San Diego Employer Advisory Council and the Employment Development Department present a Labor Law Update conducted by a Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps attorney. 7:30am-10am. $40 includes continental breakfast. Doubletree Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr. (858) 689-6019 or grazon@edd.ca.gov for more information.

PROGRAM: The SDTC Capital Markets Special Interest Group presents Buying Telecom Assets in Bankruptcy: The Metricom Case Study with panel speakers Morton Aaronson, CEO, Aerie Networks; Andy Taubman, chairman, NetHere; and Maria Pum, Brobeck Financial Services and Insolvency Partner, moderated by Scott Shepherd, managing partner, Trumpet Partners. 7:30am networking, 8-9:15am program. Wind River Services, 10505 Sorrento Valley Rd. Capmarkets@sdtelecom.org.

WORKSHOP: The San Diego Regional Chamber presents How to Use Your Wireless Phone for business growth as part of its Get Connected II—The Workshop Series. Speakers are Todd Hallenbeck from Verizon Wireless and Scott Solter from Mosaic Retail Solutions. 7:30-9:30am. $25 for members, $35 for prospective members, $45 after March 5 and at the door. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 544-1354.

Thursday, March 7

BREAKFAST: “San Diego Economy: Guess Work or Patch Work?” is the theme of the BIA Home Builders Council’s 2002 Breakfast of Champions with speakers Mark Riedy, Sanford Goodkin and Gary London. 7:30am. $30 for BIA members, $40 for nonmembers. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr. (858) 450-1221.

DINNER: Soroptimist International of La Mesa, a service club of business and executive women, holds its annual Women of Distinction Dinner to honor women who have made outstanding contributions to La Mesa through their volunteer service, businesses or professions. Reception at 6pm, dinner at 6:30pm. $30. El Cajon Community Center, 195 East Douglas Ave., El Cajon. (619) 463-1056.

PRESENTATION: “Next Generation Accountant: From Statistician to Strategist,” exploring trends affecting the accounting profession, is presented during Robert Half International Inc.’s business breakfast. 7:30am. No charge. 4365 Executive Dr., Ste. 450. (858) 452-2626.

Friday, March 8

EVENT: The San Diego County Hispanic Chamber presents the 13th Anniversary Installation Dinner & Silent Auction. Keynote speaker is David E. Hayes-Bautista. 6-9pm. San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina, 333 W. Harbor Dr. (619) 702-0790 or sdchcc.com.

EVENT: 13 San Diego attorneys will participate in the “6th Annual Silver Tongue Competition,” an extemporaneous speech and public speaking contest to benefit the McAlister Institute. Contestants will be given 3-5 minutes to speak on a topic provided just minutes before. 6:30pm social hour, 7:30pm dinner, 8:30pm competition. $185 or $1,750 for a table of 10. Hyatt Regency Hotel, One Market Place. (619) 442 0277, Ext. 100.

Saturday, March 9

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

Monday, March 11

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

Tuesday, March 12

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: The American Management Association presents a Basic Supervision Seminar on boosting productivity, morale and the quality of employees’ work. 8:30am-4pm. $179. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 255-4141.

WORKSHOP: “Skills: Learn How to Make Your Key Strengths Show You as a Valuable Resource” allows attendees to take part in group discussions, practice networking tactics and receive free business cards. Registration 6:30pm, meeting 7-9:30pm. $10. Athens Market Taverna, 109 W. F St. (714) 841-9314 or www.ExecGlobalNet.com.

Wednesday, March 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. CCDC’s regular meetings held at City Hall are televised live on City Access TV Channel 24 on Time Warner and Cox cable.

Thursday, March 14

MEETING: The San Diego Chapter of The American Society for Industrial Security presents Hal Goudarzi discussing the comparison between traditional risk assessment and one which takes terrorist activities into account. 11:30am. Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle N. (619) 295-2394.

MEETING: The San Diego County Hotel-Motel Association presents a “Salute to Educators” with keynote speaker John Russell, chairman, American Hotel & Lodging Association, at its monthly membership meeting. 11:30am. $25 in advance, $35 late or at the door. Catamaran Resort, 3999 Mission Blvd. Make reservation by March 12. (619) 224-2811

Friday, March 15

EXAM: Registered Geologists Exam. San Diego Civic Concourse, 202 C St. (916) 263-2113.

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. Radisson Hotel San Diego, 1433 Camino Del Rio S. (800) 873-7545.

MEETING: Photoshop World Annual Meeting. Through March 17. San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Dr. (727) 738-2728.

SEMINAR: “Secrets of Champion Sales Reps” is sponsored by Robin Hood Marketing. 11:30am. $95. First Choice Executive Suites Conference Room, 4025 Camino del Rio S. #300. (619) 217-0408.

PRESENTATION: Straight Talk From Sacramento features four state legislators discussing hot Sacramento topics. 7:30-9am. $25 for chamber/Biocom members, $35 for prospective members, $45 after March 14 and at the door. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr. (619) 544-1338.

Saturday, March 16

EVENT: Attorneys offer private counsel on bankruptcy law, personal injury, medical malpractice, consumer protection, family law, immigration and more at the San Diego Public Library’s Law Day 2002. 10am-2pm. No charge. Central Library, 820 E St. (619) 236-5894.

Monday, March 18

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

Tuesday, March 19

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

MEETING: Thin Client 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 March 14. (858) 824-3535.

SEMINAR: Cash Flow Management in California is designed for accountants in public practice or industry, controllers, financial management accountants or other professionals. Registration 8am, session 8:30am-4:30pm. $309; $299 each for two or more. Hyatt Regency San Diego, One Market Place. (715) 833-3959.

LUNCHEON: The Rancho Bernardo Chamber State of the Community Luncheon features speakers Jason Kolbert of Salomon Smith Barney, Brian Maienschein of the City of San Diego 5th District, Phil Schultz of Hewlett-Packard and Donald Phillips of the Poway Unified School District with moderator George Chamberlin. 11:30am registration, noon luncheon, 12:30-1:30pm program. Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr. RSVP by March 12. (858) 487-1767.

Wednesday, March 20

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.

MIXER: ConVis presents a Mixer Marketplace, Ensenada…Vivela! Ensenada Tourism Trust. 5-7:30pm. $15-$25; table displays available. (619) 557-2836 or millisor@sdcvb.org.

MEETING: Professional Women’s Roundtable welcomes guest speaker, Channel 10's Phoebe Chongchua, at its monthly meeting, 11:30am. Raintree Grill, 755 Raintree Lane, Carlsbad . $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers. RSVP gisellathomas@pwrcoaster.org.

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. Sheraton Harbor Island West Tower, 1590 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 873-7545.

CONFERENCE: Mary Kay Inc. Career Conference 2002. Through March 23. Radisson Hotel Harbor View, 1646 Front St. (972) 786-5882.

EVENT: The Carlsbad Chamber hosts a Sundowner/Small Business Show to spotlight companies with two or fewer employees. 4-7pm. Exhibitor fees are $100. Hilton Garden Inn, 6450 Carlsbad Blvd. (760) 931-8400.

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.

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

Thursday, March 21

LUNCHEON: The 2nd Annual All Business Women’s Celebration of Women’s History Month Luncheon with speakers Barbara Warren and Angelika Castaneda. 11:30am-1:30pm. $35, $75 for a vendor table, $350 for a table of 10. Quality Resort, 875 Hotel Circle S. (619) 263-6868 or allbusinesswomen@aol.com.

EVENT: The Special Event Hospitality Roundtable explores the network of associations and government agencies representing segments of the event, catering and meeting planning industry, and features city, county and state agency staff presenting updates on new rules and regulations. 9-11:30am. No charge. Balboa Park Club Ballroom. (619) 234-2005.

PROGRAM: “Reinventing the Rules for the Brand New Workplace” with Tom Peters addresses leadership, branding, customer success and more. 8:30am-3:30pm. $399-$419. Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 873-3451 or lessonsinleadership.com.

SEMINAR: Springboard hosts “Road Map to Financial Freedom” to teach attendees how to manage expenses and balance a checkbook. 7-8pm. No charge. Arrive early as seats are limited. Joyce Beers Community Center, Vermont St. north of University Ave. in Hillcrest. (909) 781-0114, Ext. 749.

Friday, March 22

CONFERENCE: University of California Irvine Annual Conference. Through March 23. U.S. Grant Hotel, 326 Broadway. (949) 824-6394.

WORKSHOPS: The San Diego Mediation Center addresses workplace dispute management with two Business Conflict Resolution Workshops. 8-9:30am. No charge. World Trade Center, 1250 Sixth Ave. and Oceanside Public Library, 330 N. Coast Highway. Registration required. (619) 238-8400, Ext. 21.

EVENT: The San Diego Mediation Center presents its annual Peacemaker Awards Dinner. 5:30-8:30pm. $85 or $825 for a table of 10. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. (619) 238-2400.

EVENT: The San Diego Society for Resource Management presents its monthly luncheon and first Four Hour Educational Seminar, “AB 2222 and Accommodating Workers With Disabilities,” with speakers Rick Bergstrom and Judy Lemm. 11:30am registration, noon luncheon, 1-4pm program. $25-$45. Mission Valley Marriott, 8757 Rio San Diego Dr. RSVP by March 18. (619) 589-0111.

Saturday, March 23

CLASS: The Small Business Development Center presents an overview of business start-up information in Considering a Business. 9am-noon. No charge. MiraCosta’s Community Learning Center, Room 101, 1831 Mission Ave., Oceanside. (760) 795-8740.

Tuesday, March 26

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

LUNCHEON: Carlsbad EncourageMint Business and Morale Club hosts Bill Mayer on “The Magic In Asking The Right Questions.” Noon. No charge. Denny’s restaurant, 1048 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad. (760) 730-3353 or www.encouragemint.com.

SEMINAR: The Indispensable Assistant for secretaries, administrative assistants and support staff covers productivity, organization, time management and more. 9am-4pm, registration opens at 8:15am. $149; $139 each for four or more Sheraton Harbor Island, 1380 Harbor Island Dr. (800) 873-7545.

Wednesday, March 27

CLASS: The Small Business Development Center presents an Introduction to Federal Taxes for Small Business covering business structure, accounting methods, income expense records and more. 9am-3pm. No charge. MiraCosta’s Community Learning Center, Room 101, 1831 Mission Ave., Oceanside. (760) 795-8740.

Thursday, March 28

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 March 27 and at the door. Veteran’s Memorial Center and Museum, San Diego, 2115 Park Blvd. (619) 544-1370.

Monday, April 1

CONFERENCE: YMCA of the USA National Program Conference. Through April 7. Wyndham Emerald Plaza Hotel, 400 W. Broadway. (480) 990-7377.

Tuesday, April 2

CONFERENCE: California Workforce Association Annual Spring Conference. Through April 4. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr. (916) 325-1610.

LUNCHEON: Carlsbad EncourageMint Business and Morale Club presents Sheri Provansol on “From Fluff to Tough.” Noon. No charge, Denny’s restaurant, 1048 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad. (760) 730-3353 or www.encouragemint.com.

Wednesday, April 3

MEETING: The Propeller Club of the Port of San Diego features guest speakers Steve Metruck, commander, U.S. Coast Guard commanding officer, Marine Safety Office San Diego, and Richard Cloward, San Diego Port Tenants Association. Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, 2150 Harbor Island Dr. (619) 421-8443 or cmsofsd@surfree.com.

Thursday, April 4

CONFERENCE: Oracle Corp. AppsWorld Conference. Through April 12. San Diego Marriott, 333 W. Harbor Dr.; expo at San Diego Convention Center. (650) 506-7000.

WORKSHOP: The two-day Emergency Management for Business and Industry is designed to educate businesses on how to develop a crisis management program. Speaker is Congresswoman Susan Davis. 8am-4:30pm both days. $299. Gateway Center building, 5250 Campanile Dr., SDSU campus. (619) 594-5152 or extended.std@sdsu.edu.