8:00AM San Francisco - KEIRETSU FORUM: Academy For Investors
11:45AM Mountain View - MVCofC Women-in-Business Luncheon: Ms. Syndi Seid
12:00PM Palo Alto - MoFo Presents: MCLE Workshop (Palo Alto Presentation)
12:00PM San Francisco - KEIRETSU FORUM: NorCal Women Investor Quarterly Lunch
12:15PM San Jose - Procedures, Permits and Benefits of Starting a Business in San Jose
5:00PM San Francisco - eWOMENNET-SF: $50K in Free Publicity!
6:00PM Santa Clara - How to Use Government Grant Money and Learn about Wholesale Resort Properties
6:00PM Santa Clara - TIE: The industrial fields of growth being promoted by City of Osaka
6:30PM Cupertino - Personal Financial Planning Career Event
6:30PM San Francisco - MIT Club: An evening with MIT Professor Adam Berinsky
| Event Name | MoFo Presents: MCLE Workshop (San Francisco Presentation) | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 8:00AM to 12:45PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Legal / Intellectual Property | |
| Hosted By | Morrison & Foerster | |
| Description | MCLE Workshop: Offering Credits in Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse; Elimination of Bias; and Legal Ethics for In-House Counsel (San Francisco Presentation) Agenda: 8:00 - 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 am Substance Abuse 9:30 - 10:30 am Elimination of Bias 10:45 - 12:45 pm Ethics California bar members whose last names fall in the "A-G" range must fulfill their MCLE requirement by February 1, 2007. As a service to our clients and friends (including those whose last names do not fall into this range), we would like to invite you to our MCLE workshop that includes 2 hours on Ethics, 1 hour on Elimination of Bias, and 1 hour on Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse. Speakers: * Dr. Barry Rosen, Medical Director of The Sequoia Center (Substance Abuse) * James Boddy, Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster LLP (Elimination of Bias) * Wesley Overson & Stephen Freccero, Partners, Morrison & Foerster LLP (Ethics) Please RSVP by December 28. This presentation is also being offered in Palo Alto. This invitation is transferable and open to colleagues and guests. There is no charge to attend this seminar. Morrison & Foerster LLP (provider # 2183) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. | |
| Cost | No charge | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.mofo.com/calendar/index.cfm | |
| Organization Description | Morrison & Foerster LLP is one of the world's largest law firms with 1,000 lawyers in 19 offices worldwide. Morrison & Foerster's principal commitment has been to provide superior service to our clients. The firm takes pride in the talent of our people, the depth of their expertise and the teamwork employed in responding to our clients' needs. Our lawyers work across offices and practice specialties, to help clients anticipate and avoid problems, resolve disputes, and achieve their business goals. | |
| Event Contact Info | Brandon Gabriel, sfmarketing@mofo.com | |
| Venue | Four Seasons Hotel | |
| Venue Address | 757 Market Street San Francisco, CA, 94103 | |
| Contact Phone | (415) 268-7298 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.fourseasons.com/sanfrancisco/vacat ions/directions_to_hotel.html | |
| Event Name | KEIRETSU FORUM: Academy For Investors | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 8:00AM to 12:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | Keiretsu Forum | |
| Description | Guest Etiquette --------------- Guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Keiretsu Forum. However, guest policy is: 1. A guest is either: --- A Future Presenter, and/or --- An active private equity investor (a potential member) 2. Guests can only attend two Keiretsu Forum meetings 3. Guests should not solicit presenting companies and members for business | |
| Cost | - | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.k4forum.com/ | |
| Organization Description | Keiretsu Forum members provide early-stage and seed capital in the range of $250K-$1.5MM. Approximately 15 companies annually receive funding from the Forum members. Keiretsu Forum is much more than an angel group. It is a community of private equity investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. We provide invaluable contacts, serve on Boards, and provide strategic alliances to our entrepreneurs. Our members are CEOs, CTOs, VCs, serial entrepreneurs, and active private equity investors. | |
| Event Contact Info | Sonja Markova, sonja@keiretsuforum.com | |
| Venue | - | |
| Venue Address | - San Francisco, CA, 00000 | |
| Event Name | MVCofC Women-in-Business Luncheon: Ms. Syndi Seid | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 11:45AM to 1:15PM | |
| City | Mountain View | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Santa Clara County Chambers of Commerce Coalition | |
| Description | Mountain View Women In Business Presents... Have you ever wondered... Why some people stay fit and why others struggle with getting into shape at all? Discover How to Overcome Any Exercise Excuse! - Proven methods for permanent fitness - Quick tips for firming up - See fitness from a new perspective and change your life! This presentation will change the way you feel about health and fitness. You will learn things you never knew about your programming to either being fit or struggling with getting into shape. If you don't want to go through the same routine this year with your health and fitness join us! Guest Speaker: Michelle Melendez, Program Director & Head Fitness Trainer Get Into Fitness Training & Pilates Cardiocamp(TM) Since 1996, Michelle has instructed over 1000 group and personal training clients, including fire fighters. She is a graduate of IBI Global, one of the top business development organizations in the world today. Current certifications: Personal Training-ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association), The Pilates Coach, Fitness by Phone(R) Coach, Martial Fitness Kickboxing, Heart Rate Zone(R) Trainer, Resist-A-Ball Personal Training. Michelle's goal is to teach people how to fit a permanent fitness program into their lives keeping it fun and entertaining. 11:45am - 12:00pm Networking 12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch Meeting & Presentation: Meal Choices: Pot Roast, Old Fashion Style OR Vegetarian Lasagna Call Adrian Jauregui to register for this event @ 650-968-8378. Luncheon is $25 for Chamber members and Students; $30 for non-members. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express or check. Annual Pass and 3-month reservation packages also available. Walk-ins will be accommodated on a limited basis. Men are welcome, too. Sponsored by: Synopsys Hewlett-Packard | |
| Cost | $25 members & students, $30 non-members | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.mountainviewchamber.org/ | |
| Organization Description | Santa Clara County Chambers of Commerce Coalition | |
| Event Contact Info | Adrian Jauregui, info@chambermv.org | |
| Venue | Michaels at Shoreline | |
| Venue Address | 2960 North Shoreline Blvd. Mountain View, CA, 94043 | |
| Contact Phone | (650) 968-8378 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.michaelsatshoreline.com/location/i ndex.html | |
| Event Name | MoFo Presents: MCLE Workshop (Palo Alto Presentation) | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 12:00PM to 4:45PM | |
| City | Palo Alto | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Legal / Intellectual Property | |
| Hosted By | Morrison & Foerster | |
| Description | MCLE Workshop: Offering Credits in Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse; Elimination of Bias; and Legal Ethics for In-House Counsel (San Francisco Presentation) Agenda: 12:00 - 12:30pm Registration and Lunch 12:30 - 1:30pm Substance Abuse 1:30 - 2:30pm Elimination of Bias 2:45 - 4:45pm Ethics California bar members whose last names fall in the "A-G" range must fulfill their MCLE requirement by February 1, 2007. As a service to our clients and friends (including those whose last names do not fall into this range), we would like to invite you to our MCLE workshop that includes 2 hours on Ethics, 1 hour on Elimination of Bias, and 1 hour on Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse. Speakers: * Dr. Barry Rosen, Medical Director of The Sequoia Center (Substance Abuse) * James Boddy, Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster LLP (Elimination of Bias) * Wesley Overson & Stephen Freccero, Partners, Morrison & Foerster LLP (Ethics) Please RSVP by December 28. This presentation is also being offered in San Francisco. This invitation is transferable and open to colleagues and guests. There is no charge to attend this seminar. Morrison & Foerster LLP (provider # 2183) certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California. | |
| Cost | No charge | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.mofo.com/calendar/index.cfm | |
| Organization Description | Morrison & Foerster LLP is one of the world's largest law firms with 1,000 lawyers in 19 offices worldwide. Morrison & Foerster's principal commitment has been to provide superior service to our clients. The firm takes pride in the talent of our people, the depth of their expertise and the teamwork employed in responding to our clients' needs. Our lawyers work across offices and practice specialties, to help clients anticipate and avoid problems, resolve disputes, and achieve their business goals. | |
| Event Contact Info | Tanya Ortiz-Bolhorst, tortiz@mofo.com | |
| Venue | Sheraton Hotel | |
| Venue Address | 625 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94301 | |
| Contact Phone | (415) 813-5722 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/proper ty/area/map.html?propertyID=214 | |
| Event Name | KEIRETSU FORUM: NorCal Women Investor Quarterly Lunch | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 12:00PM to 1:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | Keiretsu Forum | |
| Description | Quarterly Lunches Hosted by Keiretsu Forum Women Members Guest Etiquette --------------- Guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Keiretsu Forum. However, guest policy is: 1. A guest is either: --- A Future Presenter, and/or --- An active private equity investor (a potential member) 2. Guests can only attend two Keiretsu Forum meetings 3. Guests should not solicit presenting companies and members for business | |
| Cost | - | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.k4forum.com/ | |
| Organization Description | Keiretsu Forum members provide early-stage and seed capital in the range of $250K-$1.5MM. Approximately 15 companies annually receive funding from the Forum members. Keiretsu Forum is much more than an angel group. It is a community of private equity investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs. We provide invaluable contacts, serve on Boards, and provide strategic alliances to our entrepreneurs. Our members are CEOs, CTOs, VCs, serial entrepreneurs, and active private equity investors. | |
| Event Contact Info | Sonja Markova, sonja@keiretsuforum.com | |
| Venue | - | |
| Venue Address | - San Francisco, CA, 00000 | |
| Event Name | Procedures, Permits and Benefits of Starting a Business in San Jose | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 12:15PM to 1:30PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | This workshop includes discussion of the basic procedures to starting a small business, the various permits, rules and regulations required of all small businesses, and numerous program benefits of doing business in San Jose. Programs discussed include the Enterprise Zone, Loan Programs, WIN and other small business benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to speak directly with a city staff. | |
| Cost | No Fee | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/ecenter | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.ecenteronline.org/ | |
| Organization Description | The SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center is a unique partnership between the U.S. Small Business Administration, Cisco Systems and the City of San Jose to provide entrepreneurs with all of the resources they need to be successful in their business endeavors including counseling, training, financing and technology. Please visit us at www.ecenteronline.org. | |
| Event Contact Info | Emily Navarra, emily.navarra@sba.gov | |
| Venue | San Jose Entreprenuer Center | |
| Venue Address | 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-494-0216 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ecenteronline.org/contact.htm | |
| Event Name | eWOMENNET-SF: $50K in Free Publicity! | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 5:00PM to 8:45PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Marketing | |
| Hosted By | eWomenNetwork.com | |
| Description | Take the Guesswork Out of Becoming a Million Dollar Business! Countless people have visions of products and services that would be extremely successful, but they just don't have a plan to bring them to the marketplace. Barbara Carey is living proof that a person with a plan can single-handedly start, nurture, and grow a self-funded business. Learn through her experiences in building a multi-million dollar business. Her book, The Carey Formula, provides a step-by-step guide for getting your product to market. In her presentation, Barbara will start us down this simple path to success, so simple even her ten year old son did it! - Learn to take the guesswork out of where to start and what to do - Understand how to get your products and services noticed by large companies - Understand this simple yet effective plan to achieve business success - Develop the power of this formula in your own business whether you have a product or a service Whether you dream of having a million- dollar business, or just want to have the freedom to no longer worry about the success of your business and where the income will come from, Barbara has the plan that has proven successful, time and time again! Vendors! This is an excellent opportunity to show your products to a woman who has sold on QVC as well as in national department stores- reserve your table today! Barbara Carey is a woman with a mission, never willing to settle for the workaday world of a traditional career. For the last twenty-years she has forged an independent path for herself as an inventor and entrepreneur. From modest beginnings to building a multi-million dollar empire she is the epitome of the American Dream. Carey is the inventor and creator of Hairagami(TM), a popular As Seen On TV hair product, dittie(TM) and vendPINK(TM), feminine protection companies dedicated to helping women in need. Dittie(TM) and vendPINK(TM) support and donate to organizations that support women fighting breast cancer. As an inventor and entrepreneur, Barbara Carey has brought more than 100 products to market, launched seven companies, and been awarded more than a dozen patents in the last 20 years. This wasn't luck or being in the right place at the right time that has made her wealthy, instead, it was developing and following her formula, a system so effective that her ten-year-old son used it to launch his own extremely profitable and award winning company. She's done all of it virtually on her own, through a step-by-step, tried-and-true process she calls "The Carey Formula." ~~~~~~~~~~~~ A limited number of display tables are available to showcase or sell your products and services. On a first-come basis, the fee is $95 for non-members and $70 or eWN members. | |
| Cost | BY 1/4: $49-eWN Members, $59-non-members AFTER: $69-all | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.ewomennetwork.com | |
| Organization Description | eWomenNetwork.com is a dedicated community of female business owners and professionals who are committed to supporting and doing business with other success-minded women. With 75 chapters and growing all over North America we are the #1 resource for connecting and promoting women and their businesses. We are businesswomen who believe in "giving first" to others. Just wait until you see our web site at www.eWomenNetwork.com! | |
| Event Contact Info | Anne Evanston, annevanston@eWomenNetwork.com | |
| Venue | Kensington Park Hotel, 3rd Floor | |
| Venue Address | 450 Post St. San Francisco, CA, 94109 | |
| Contact Phone | (415) 513-5733 | |
| Event Name | How to Use Government Grant Money and Learn about Wholesale Resort Properties | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | National Real Estate Investment Club | |
| Description | Educational Presentation: "How to Use Government Grant Money to Buy Real Estate or Fund Your Non-Profit" Sherry Watson will share with you the secrets she uses daily that allow her to get Millions of Dollars in Grant Money with little or no time on her part. Her precise, step-by-step strategies make getting Grant Money no longer the daunting or tedious task as you once thought. Register for the event at a chapter below Jan. 9th in Santa Clara | Jan. 10th in Pleasanton | Jan. 11th in San Francisco PLUS: Investment Opportunity: "Resort Properties at Wholesale Prices" Learn how to invest in resort properties and buy at wholesale prices and get 10 - 20% equity at closing! PLUS Discover how you can get 15% of the total purchase price given back to you at closing and a 2 year guaranteed lease back. Register for the event at a chapter below Jan. 9th in Santa Clara | Jan. 10th in Pleasanton | Jan. 11th in San Francisco For more information and to register please visit www.nreiclub.com, give us a call at 925-846-CLUB (2582), or email us at info@nreiclub.com. | |
| Cost | $25 Per Person | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.nreiclub.com/ | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.nreiclub.com/ | |
| Organization Description | National Real Estate Investment Club is an education/networking based real estate investment club. Our mission is to make our members and clients more successful. | |
| Event Contact Info | Monica Zook, monica@nreiclub.com | |
| Venue | Santa Clara Marriott | |
| Venue Address | 2700 Mission College Boulevard Santa Clara, CA, 95054 | |
| Contact Phone | 925-846-2582 | |
| Event Name | TIE: The industrial fields of growth being promoted by City of Osaka | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | International Trade / Global Issues | |
| Hosted By | TIE - The Indus Entrepreneurs | |
| Description | City of Osaka, the second hottest city economically in Japan, is utilizing tax funds for lending intensive support to three growing industries namely Information Technology, Bio Technology and Robot Technology. City of Osaka has the largest concentration of small- to medium-size enterprises in Japan. Also, it has the economic magnitude that corresponds to Canada. For these reasons, there are a lot of enterprises that intend development with foreign countries. Therefore, City of Osaka is committed to promoting international businesses. Through this presentation, we would like to share opportunities with professionals in Silicon Valley. 1. Information Technology Toward the ubiquitous society in the very near future, City of Osaka is setting out to form a project called Knowledge Capital. At the north side of Osaka station, specially around the area of Midousuji street is under local revitalization by transmitting attractive information, also is working in order to embrace to help digital contents industry with a focus on creative human resources development. 2. Bio-Technology In Osaka, many pharmaceutical companies are there and they expand economic relations in biotech fields. For lending intensive support to the field of preventive medical care, City of Osaka entered into partnership with research organizations such as Osaka City University Medical School, then helps them working for new development functional foods. Not only that, City of Osaka provided the consultation service for them to discuss regarding functional foods development in order to activate the market with risk reduction. 3. Robotics Technology Many robot-related companies are in Osaka, too. The rising momentum in this field for development new technologies, City of Osaka expands economic relations between domestic and international organizations through the organizations such as called Robot Laboratory, and RooBO. At RoboCup, which is an international joint project to promote AI, robotics, and related field by playing soccer games using their robots, Team Osaka won every three years since 2004-2006 that means they have exceptional skills obviously. Host: Ramesh Trivedi Keynote Speaker: Mr. Yoshihide Kuzumoto, Director General, Economic Affairs bureau Osaka Municipal Government, Osaka Speakers: - Mr. Norio Nakahara, General Manager, Japan Operations, Biocom technologies, Inc - Kiyoshi Ogata, Manager, Recruiting, IBPC Osaka Schedule: 6:00 PM Dinner & Networking 7:00 PM Panel Discussion 8:30 PM Q & A 9:00 PM Close Registration closes at 12 noon of the day of the event. All registration fees are non-refundable and no credit is offered for cancellations. | |
| Cost | online: Members $20, Nonmembers $50: onsite: +$10 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.tiesv.org/site/Events/ | |
| Organization Description | | |
| Event Contact Info | Radha Ravi, radha.ravi@siliconvalley.tie.org | |
| Venue | TIE Conference Center | |
| Venue Address | 2903 Bunker Hill Lane, Suite 108 Santa Clara, CA, 95054 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 567-0700 x 235 | |
| Event Name | Personal Financial Planning Career Event | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:30PM to 8:30PM | |
| City | Cupertino | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Career / Job Fair | |
| Hosted By | University of California Extension, Santa Cruz | |
| Description | UCSC Extension Program Coordinators, instructors and past and present students make program presentations and discuss the career trends and options available in a variety of personal financial planning careers. | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.ucsc-extension.edu | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.ucsc-extension.edu/ucsc/email/mark eting/careerEvents.html | |
| Organization Description | University of California Extension, Santa Cruz, is the premier provider of continuing education programs in Silicon Valley. We provide training for individuals, groups and corporations. Our courses are designed to improve professionals' careers and productivity through knowledge of technologies and business practices employed in today's workplace, and to enhance their creativity through personal enrichment courses. | |
| Event Contact Info | David Fastenau, dfastenau@ucsc-extension.edu | |
| Venue | UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley | |
| Venue Address | 10420 Bubb Road Cupertino, CA, 95014 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 861-3844 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ucsc-extension.edu/ucsc/generalInf o/maps/index.jsp | |
| Event Name | MIT Club: An evening with MIT Professor Adam Berinsky | |
| Date | Tuesday January 9, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:30PM to 8:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | MIT Club of Northern California | |
| Description | ABOUT PROFESSOR ADAM BERINSKY: Dr. Berinsky is an Associate Professor of Political Science at MIT. His research focuses on the political behavior of ordinary citizens. He has published numerous articles and is the author of "SILENT VOICES: Public Opinion and Political Representation in America." Dr. Berinsky's talk will include 1) A brief history of opinion polls, 2) Examples of what can happen when polls are conducted improperly, 3) What to look for when examining opinion polls. Adam is a networker and likes to interact with alumni. Register online at | |
| Cost | $30 members, $35 non-members | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.mitcnc.org | |
| Organization Description | MIT Club of Northern California (MITCNC) is the premier regional alumni/ae club of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The club offers numerous resources in entrepreneurship, career development, and professional networking in the Bay Area (some of which are open to public). In addition, the Club provides many opportunities for social interaction between MIT alumni/ae as well as alumni/ae from similar university clubs. | |
| Event Contact Info | - -, moji1993@alum.mit.edu | |
| Venue | University Club | |
| Venue Address | 800 Powell Street San Francisco, CA, 94108 | |
| Contact Phone | - | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.cooley.com/about/office_detail.asp x?OfficeID=000000132003 | |
