30 “Get Plugged In Network Connection” 7:15 a.m. Mid Valley Chamber of Commerce Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys $13 (818) 989-0300

30 “The 1997 Investment Capital Conference” 7:30 a.m. Los Angeles Venture Association Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles $225 (310) 450-9544

30 “Creating a Motivational Work Environment” 8:00 a.m. American Business Achievement Institute 2463 208th St. #101, Torrance free (310) 618-0222

30 “Tax Advantaged Investing” 12:30 p.m. Linsco/Private Ledger 315 Arden Ave. #4, Glendale free (818) 548-5566

30 “How to Choose a Franchise That is Right for You” 6:00 p.m. Franchise Network Beverly Foundation, 44 S. Mentor Ave., Pasadena free (818) 584-2912

30 “The Changing Retail Scene: Making Sense of all Those Trends Impacting Retail Competition” 6:15 p.m. Retail Financial Executives Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles $40 (213) 343-2970

30 “Managing the Recent Stock Market Downturn” 7:00 p.m. Prudential Securities Regent Beverly Wilshire’s Champagne Room, 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills free (800) 245-9867

MAY 1997

3 “Expanding Your Business in San Fernando Valley” 9:00 a.m. New L.A. Marketing Partnership Business Assistance Program Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood free (800) 333-4766

7 “Professional Investment Management” 12:00 p.m. Fidelity Investments 6300 Canoga Ave. #1001, Woodland Hills free (818) 346-7895

8 “$$$ to Grow Your Business” 8:00 a.m. North L.A. Small Business Development Center Ranch House Inn, 27413 N. Tourney Rd., Valencia $30 (818) 907-9922

8 “Making Meetings Profitable” 11:30 a.m. Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA) Embassy Suites Hotel, 1440 E. Imperial Ave., El Segundo $19 (310) 535-6947

12 “Getting Financing for Your Business” 9:30 a.m. Service Corps of Retired Executives SCORE, 330 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale $20 (818) 552-3206

13 “Meet The Press – Mark Lacter, Editor, Los Angeles Business Journal” 7:00 a.m. Los Angeles Venture Association Summit Hotel Bel Air, 11461 Sunset Blvd. $25 (310) 450-9544

15 “Combatting Workplace Violence” 11:30 a.m. Professionals In Human Resources Association West Coast Long Beach Hotel, 700 Queens Way Dr., Long Beach $20 (310) 635-9555 Ext. 120

15 “Networking: A Marketing Strategy for Entrepreneurs” 5:30 p.m. Women’s Referral Service DoubleTree Hotel, 10740 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood $43 (818) 995-6646

19 “How to Get a Small Business Administration Loan” 9:00 a.m. Westside Small Business Development Center 3233-C Donald Douglas Loop South, Santa Monica $20 (310) 398-8883

21 “Investing in the 90’s” 11:45 a.m. Dean Witter Sanwa Bank Building, 601 S. Figueroa, 28th Floor, L.A. free (800) 340-7485