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The Oregonian, Portland, Ore., business calendar column(Oregonian (Portland, OR) (KRT) Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Dec. 3--TUESDAY: Portland Area Business Association Biz Builders One: Morning networking group. 7 to 8:30 a.m., JackMan Joe Cafe, 1111 N.W. 16th Ave. Free for members and first-time attendees; annual dues are $120. www.paba.com. Shop Talk Showcase: Morning networking program hosted by the Portland Business Alliance. 7:30 to 9 a.m., Affinity Realty, 803 N.E. 28th Ave. Nonmembers $5. Registration requested by 3 p.m. Monday: member registration, www.portlandalliance.com; nonmember registration, Jeff Jordan, 503-552-6745, or Adam Coleman, 503-552-6771. Portland Pearl Rotary Club: Topic is "Corporate Internships." 7:30 a.m., Ecotrust Building, 721 N.W. Ninth Ave. $10. Donald Smith, 503-780-9672 or [email protected]. Safety and Health Management -- The Basics: Sponsored by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. 8 a.m. to noon, Portland Community College, Capital Career Center, 18624 N.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Free. www.orosha.org/education.html or 503-947-7443. Safety and the Supervisor: Sponsored by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. 1 to 5 p.m., Portland Community College, Capital Career Center, 18624 N.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Free. www.orosha.org/education.html or 503-947-7443. Multnomah Bar Association: Hosts a continuing education seminar on "Second Annual Ethics TuneUp." 3 to 5 p.m., World Trade Center, Building 2, 26 S.W. Salmon St. Members $50, nonmembers $70, $5 at the door. Information and registration form: www.mbabar.org or 503-222-3275. Going Into Business: Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Lloyd Center Mall, Suite 2025. $25. Registration required: 503-978-5080. WEDNESDAY: Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Business Roundtable: A business workshop with a peer advice format. Topic is "So You Think You Know Public Relations?" 7:30 a.m., Kingstad Center, 15450 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton. Nonmembers $5. Details: 503-644-0123 or www.beaverton.org. East Portland Chamber of Commerce Good Morning East Portland: 7:30 a.m., CherryWood Village Retirement Community, 1417 S.E. 107th Ave. Free. www.eastportlandchamber.com or 503-788-8589. Oregon City Chamber of Commerce Good Morning Oregon City: 7:45 a.m., Clackamas Community College, Niemeyer Center, Osterman Theatre, 19600 S. Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Free. Registration required: 503-656-1619 or [email protected]. Selling Safety to Management: Sponsored by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. 8 a.m. to noon., Portland Community College, Capital Career Center, 18624 N.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Free. www.orosha.org/education.html or 503-947-7443. Society of American Military Engineers Portland Post: Presentation on "Brewery Blocks Redevelopment in the Pearl District." 11:30 a.m., Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub, 112 S.W. Second Ave. Members $20, $25 for nonmembers and walk-ins. Registration required: Larry Greep, [email protected] or 503-823-6900. Northwest China Council: Monthly China Business Network luncheon features a presentation on "Outsourcing Consumer Electronics to China: Myths, Realities and Lessons Learned." Noon to 1:30 p.m., House of Louie, 331 N.W. Davis St. Students $15, members $20, nonmembers $30; $5 extra for walk-ins. Registration requested: www.nwchina.org or 503-973-5451. Oregon City/West Linn Rotary Club: Noon to 1:15 p.m., Museum of the Oregon Territory, 211 Tumwater Drive, Oregon City. $14 for lunch. www.ocwlrotary.org or Dave, 503-810-8387. Portland Area Business Association Biz Builders Three: Noon networking group. Noon, Crush, 1400 S.E. Morrison St. Free for members and first-time attendees; annual dues are $120. www.paba.com. OSHA Form 300 Record Keeping: Sponsored by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. 1 to 5 p.m., Portland Community College, Capital Career Center, 18624 N.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Free. www.orosha.org/education.html or 503-947-7443. Multnomah Bar Association: Hosts a continuing education seminar on "Bridging Generations: Working Together to Improve the Practice of Law." 3 to 5 p.m., World Trade Center, Building 2, 26 S.W. Salmon St. Members $50, nonmembers $70, $5 extra at the door. Information and registration form: www.mbabar.org or 503-222-3275. Portland Business Alliance Business After Hours: 5 to 7 p.m., Western Culinary Institute, 921 S.W. Morrison St. Members $8 in advance, $10 at the door; nonmembers $12, $15 at the door. Registration required: www.portlandalliance.com. Nonmember registration: Jeff Jordan, 503-552-6745. Sustainable Business Network of Portland: Hosts a reading and discussion with Stacy Mitchell, author of "Big-Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega Retailers and the Fight for America's Independent Businesses." 7:30 p.m., Powell's Books, 1005 W. Burnside St. Free. 503-228-4651. THURSDAY: Portland Area Business Association Biz Builders Two: Morning networking group. 7 to 8:30 a.m., JackMan Joe Cafe, 1111 N.W. 16th Ave. Free for members and first-time attendees; annual dues are $120. www.paba.com. Business Briefings Breakfast Series: Topic is "Blogs and Virtual Communities: Marketing in the Age of the Connected Consumer." Sponsored by Portland State University's School of Business Administration. 7:15 to 9 a.m., Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon St. Free. Register: 503-725-4763 or [email protected]. Institute of Real Estate Management 19th Annual Forecast Breakfast: 7 to 9:30 a.m., Portland Marriott Downtown, 1401 S.W. Naito Parkway. $65. Registration required: 503-228-0002. Beaverton Area Chamber Sales Tuneup: Sales and marketing training group. 7:30 a.m., Beaverton Chamber Building, Fifth-floor conference center, 12655 S.W. Center St., Beaverton. Free. 503-644-0123. Good Morning Tigard: Networking program sponsored by the Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce. 7:30 a.m., HomeStreet Bank, 16200 S.W. Pacific Highway, Tigard. Free. www.tigardchamber.org or 503-639-1656. Winter 2006 IFA Franchise Business Network: Topic is "Master Franchises & Multi-Unit Franchising." 7:30 to 9 a.m., Portland International Airport Conference Center, 7000 N.E. Airport Way. International Franchise Association members $30, nonmembers $35. Register: [email protected]. Welldiggers: Networking group for professionals older than 40. Hosts a presentation on "End of Year Red Zone: 30 Days to Fix Your Taxes, Investments and Personal Goal Setting." 7:30 to 9 a.m., Buffalo Gap, 6835 S.W. Macadam Ave. $3. Registration requested: [email protected]. Basics of Business -- What It Takes to Be Successful in Business Workshop: Covers record keeping, marketing, insurance, business assistance, management, sources of money, legal structures and business plans. Sponsored by SCORE, Service Corps of Retired Executives. Registration opens at 8 a.m., workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ODS Tower, 601 S.W. Second Ave., Suite 2030. $55 in advance, $65 at the door. Registration required: www.scorepdx.org or 503-326-3441. Rotary Club of East Portland Luncheon: Noon to 1:30 p.m., Rose Quarter, Rose Room, 1 Center Court. $10. www.eastportlandrotary.org or Walt, 503-335-9284. Incentive and Recognition Programs: Sponsored by the Department of Consumer and Business Services, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division. 1 to 5 p.m., Sheet Metal Workers Training Center, 2379 N.E. 178th Ave. Free. Information: www.orosha.org/education.html or 503-947-7443. Portland Oregon Visitors Association Afternoon Networking Event: 4 to 6 p.m., Huber's Cafe, 411 S.W. Third Ave., Beaverton. Members $10; nonmembers $15. Registration required: [email protected] or 503-275-9750. Portland Business Alliance Cornerstones for Success: Education forum for executives and owners of small and midsize businesses. Topic is "Hurdle Obstacles to Growth!" 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 200 S.W. Market St. Members $20; nonmembers $30. Registration required: www.portlandalliance.com. Association of Business Process Management Professionals Annual Elections and Case Study: "Using Business Process Management and a Business Rules Approach to create a "Compliance Framework" for the purpose of demonstrating "prospective compliance." 6 to 7:45 p.m., OHSU/OGI School of Science & Engineering, Wilson Clark Center dining room, 20000 N.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Free. Registration requested: www.abpmp.org. FRIDAY: Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce Connect with Success AM: Morning networking event. 7:30 to 9 a.m., Columbia Gorge Premium Outlet, 450 N.W. 257th Way, Troutdale. Free. www.greshamchamber.org or 503-665-1131. Beaverton Area Chamber Coffee Connection: Weekly networking event open to all area businesspeople. 7:45 to 9 a.m., New Seasons Market, 3205 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton. Free. www.beaverton.org or 503-644-0123. Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce Networking: 8 a.m., Marylhurst University, Flavia Salon, 17600 Pacific Highway, Marylhurst, Lake Oswego. Free. www.lake-oswego.com or 503-636-3634. Nuts & Bolts of How to Do a Business Plan: Covers elements of a business plan, financial planning, organizational strategies, managerial strategies, fitting your marketing plan into your business plan and a demonstration of business planning software. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., OAME Cascade Plaza; 4134 N. Vancouver Ave. Members $45, nonmembers $55; $10 extra at the door. www.sba.gov/or/. Registration requested: [email protected] or 503-249-7744. How to Start a Business: Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center at Portland Community College. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lloyd Center Mall, Suite 2025. $150. Registration required: 503-978-5080. Columbia Corridor Association Annual Meeting: "State of the Association." Noon to 2 p.m., Riverside Golf and Country Club, 8105 N.E. 33rd Drive. Members $40, nonmembers $50. Registration required by Monday: Marissa King, [email protected] or 503-287-8686. COMING UP: Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Holiday Auction: Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus Event Center, 17705 N.W. Springville Road. $25 in advance for members, $30 for nonmembers. 503-644-0123. Registration requested by Friday: [email protected]. Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon monthly meeting: Dinner meeting features a presentation on "Seven Magic Questions Guaranteed to Tell You What You Are Meant to Do in Life." Dec. 12, 5:45 to 8:30 p.m., Embassy Suites Downtown, 319 S.W. Pine St. Members $35, nonmembers $45, after Thursday is $5 extra. Registration requested: 503-229-3819, [email protected] or www.oregonweo.org. EMPLOYMENT AND CAREERS THURSDAY: Capital Career Center Featured Employers: Representatives from Westaff and ACS will discuss industry trends and available positions. 1 to 3 p.m., Portland Community College, Capital Career Center, Room 1508, 18624 N.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Sponsored by the Oregon Employment Department. www.workinginoregon.org or Kimberly, 503-533-2939. FRIDAY: Job Finders Support Group: Sponsored by Job Seekers Support Group. Noon, Capitol Hill Library, 10723 S.W. Capitol Highway. www.jobfinderssupport.com/support_group.htm. TECH TUESDAY: American Electronics Association: Presents "Technology and Transactions: Tips, Trends and War Stories from Veterans of Technology Company Deals." 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Oregon Zoo, Skyline Banquet Room, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road. Members $50, nonmembers $110. Melissa Elmore, 503-624-6050. Registration required: www.aeanet.org/Oregon. Microsoft's Strategy for the Health Care Industry : Sponsored by OHSU/OGI Center for Professional Development and the Oregon Institute for Technology. Networking begins at 6 p.m., presentation at 7 p.m., OHSU/OGI School of Science and Engineering, Wilson Clark Center, dining room, 20000 N.W. Walker Road, Beaverton. Free. Registration required: www.cpd.ogi.edu. WEDNESDAY: Software/Hardware Engineers Luncheon: Event for local developers of real-time/embedded development. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kingstad Center, 15450 S.W. Millikan Way, Beaverton. Free. Registration requested: Sally, 503-274-8005 or [email protected]. To submit items: Send Sunday business calendar events to The Oregonian Business News Department no later than 17 days before the event. Fax: 503-294-4079; e-mail: [email protected]. Only events sponsored by nonprofit organizations will be printed. Include sponsor's name, date, time, address, topic, speaker, fee and contact/registration information. Events must be held in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas or Clark counties and will be printed on a space-available basis, with those that appeal to the widest audience getting the first consideration. To see more of The Oregonian, or to subscribe the newspaper, go to http://www.oregonian.com. Copyright (c) 2006, The Oregonian, Portland, Ore. 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