CALENDAR
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Networking Lunch
Sponsor: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
11:30 a.m.
Forbidden City Restaurant
6380-A E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach
$30
(562) 436-1251
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Federal Taxes Tip Workshop
Sponsor: Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corp.
9:30 a.m.
Vermont Slauson Business Enterprise Center
6109 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles
Free
(323) 753-2335
Sales Success
Sponsor: Score of Greater Los Angeles
11 a.m.
330 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
$45
(818) 552-3206
Why Sell One House When You Can Sell Two
Sponsor: Beverly Hills/Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors
11:30 a.m.
6330 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles
Free
(310) 967-8800
Membership Orientation
Sponsor: Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
5 p.m.
1234 Sixth St.
Free
(310) 393-9825
Business Plan Essentials
Sponsor: VEDC
6 p.m.
5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys
Free
(818) 907-9922
Friday, Oct. 12
Networking Breakfast
Sponsor: Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
8 a.m.
9400 S. Santa Monica Blvd.
$30
(818) 248-1000
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Global Corporate Human Capital Trends
Sponsor: Challenger Networking Group
Noon
Zen Buffet
21610 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills
$11 lunch
(818) 992-4270
Art of Negotiation
Sponsor: Dynamics Capital
7 p.m.
Luxe Hotel
11461 Sunset Blvd., Brentwood
$60
(310) 471-0650
Wednesday, Oct. 17
City Council, School Board
Candidate Mixer
Sponsor: Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
5:30 p.m.
Pacific Park
380 Santa Monica Pier
$25
(310) 393-9825
Evening Mixer
Sponsor: Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce
5:30 p.m.
Lido di Manhattan
1550 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach
$20
(310) 545-5313
Thursday, Oct. 18
Net Breakfast
Sponsor: Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
7:30 a.m.
Santa Anita Golf Course
405 S. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia
$20
(626) 447-2159
Power to Invest
Sponsor: Entrust Group
8 a.m.
Courtyard Marriott Marina del Rey
13480 Maxella Ave.
$115
(800) 392-9653, ext. 232
Business Luncheon
Sponsor: Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce
11:30 a.m.
Sportsmen’s Lodge
12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City
$35
(818) 906-1951
After Hours Mixer
Sponsor: Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
5 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express
3500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
$10
(626) 795-3355
Foreclosure Workshop
Sponsor: California Foreclosure Institute
5:30 p.m.
Angela Iacobini Library
4900 Clark Ave., Lakewood
Free
(310) 379-0101
Business After Dark
Sponsor: Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce
5:30 p.m.
Audi Beverly Hills
8850 Wilshire Blvd.
$30
(818) 248-1000
Friday, Oct. 19
Space Industry’s Impact on
Southern California’s Economy
Sponsor: Aerospace & Defense Forum
7:30 a.m.
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
1900 Avenue of the Stars
Free (Reservation required)
(818) 505-9915
Saturday, Oct. 20
Sales and Marketing
Sponsor: VEDC
9 a.m.
5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys
Free
(818) 907-9922
ABC’s of Financial Statements
Sponsor: Score of Greater Los Angeles
10 a.m.
330 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
$45
(818) 552-3206
Tuesday, Oct. 23
Networking Mixer
Sponsor: Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
5:30 p.m.
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
87 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
$20
(562) 436-1251
Foreclosure Workshop
Sponsor: California Foreclosure Institute
5:30 p.m.
Pasadena Central Library
285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena
Free
(310) 379-0101
Wednesday, Oct. 24
Wired Wednesday Tech Seminar
Sponsor: Pasadena Chamber of Commerce
8 a.m.
Kidspace Children’s Museum
480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena
Free (Reservation required)
(626) 795-3355
Thursday, Oct. 25
L.A. Manufacturing Executive Roundtable
Sponsor: McGladrey LLP
7 a.m.
City Club on Bunker Hill
333 S. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles
Free
(213) 330-4638
Monday, Oct. 29
Southern California Visitor Industry Outlook Conference
Sponsor: Collins College of Hospitality Management
8 a.m.
Omni Los Angeles Hotel
251 S. Olive St., downtown Los Angeles
$190
(909) 869-4864
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Gaming Breakfast
Sponsor: thinkLA
8 a.m.
Hard Rock Café
6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood
$95
(310) 876-0650
Speed Networking
Sponsor: Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce
6 p.m.
Saint Anne School
2015 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica
$25
(310) 393-9825
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Networking Breakfast
Sponsor: Greater San Fernando Valley
Chamber of Commerce
7:15 a.m.
Braemar Country Club
4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana
$35
(818) 989-0300
CONVENTIONS
• American Nurses Association
Oct. 8-12
(301) 628-5000
• O You, Oprah Magazine
Oct. 20
Oprah.com/oyou
• Ultimate Women’s Expo
Oct. 27-28
(866) 618-3434
• Ski Dazzle
Nov. 15-18
(949) 497-4977, ext. 261
• Green Festival L.A.
Nov. 17-18
(800) 584-7336
• L.A. Auto Show
Nov. 30-Dec. 9
LAAutoShow.com
• Star City Games
Dec. 15-16
(540) 767-4263, ext. 280
• L.A. Fitness Expo
Jan. 19-20
(888) 348-3976
• L.A. Art Show
Jan. 23-24
(310) 822-9145
• ConfitExpo
Jan. 23-24
(55) 5564-7040
• Los Angeles Boat Show
Feb. 7-10
(714) 633-7581
• Soccer Nation Expo
Feb. 16-17
(888) 429-7276
• Travel Show
Feb. 22-24
(213) 237-5876
• L.A. Marathon Expo
March 15-16
(213) 542-3000
• Spectrum International Beauty Expo
March 17-18
(310) 680-7367