7:30AM San Jose - ACG-SV: Learn From the Legends
8:00AM San Francisco - B2B Power Exchange - Leads Group for True B2B Business Developers
8:30AM Pleasanton - Market Research and the Marketing Plan (Pleasanton)
8:30AM Santa Clara - SCU EXEC DEV: Effective Sales Management
12:00PM San Francisco - REN_CENTER: Launch Your Own Small Business
2:00PM San Jose - Basic Bookkeeping: Accounting & Bookkeeping
4:30PM Stanford - Stanford ETL: Gregory Waldorf--eHarmony
6:00PM Oakland - BAWTC: Certificate in Import & Export Mgmt--Import Session I
6:00PM San Francisco - BAYVIEW: QuickBooks 1
7:00PM Palo Alto - BioE2E: A Yen for Funding and Partnering
| Event Name | NCHRA Greater Tri-Valley Chapter: Now That You've Found Them, Learn How to Keep | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 7:30AM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Dublin | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Northern California Human Resources Association | |
| Description | There was a time when managers played a large role in retaining employees, but not anymore. According to a recent Watson Wyatt study, 71% of top performers listed pay among the main reasons they would consider leaving. In this session, we will review all the top reasons people change jobs and review strategies that you can use to improve retention. Its not all about the money what you learn will surprise you. " Review current reasons employees leave " Learn what works and what doesnt when it comes to retention programs " Identify best practices to determine what will and wont work at your organization " Build a plan of action you can use now By identifying the factors top performers use to assess job satisfaction, and sharing these findings among your peers, you will gain the knowledge of what it takes to improve retention at your workplace. | |
| Cost | Registration Fee: member $30, nonmember $50; Day of Event Registration | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.nchra.org | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.nchra.org | |
| Organization Description | The Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) is a membership association for human resources professionals working and living throughout Northern California. Since 1960, NCHRA has been a leading source for professional development, networking and professional support, and other practice tools serving HR professionals seeking California-specific focus on issues and developments in the profession | |
| Event Contact Info | Henry Lonsdale Communications Chair, henry@californiapayroll.com | |
| Venue | Radisson Hotel | |
| Venue Address | 6680 Regional St Dublin, CA, 94568 | |
| Contact Phone | 925-240-2400 | |
| Event Name | ACG-SV: Learn From the Legends | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 7:30AM to 9:00AM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | Association for Corporate Growth, Silicon Valley | |
| Description | LEARN FROM THE LEGENDS Presenters: Laura Pickering and Eroc Benhamou Laura is vice president in the Office of the CEO at Network Appliance where she is a key advisor to and member of NetApp's executive team. She has over 20 years of experience in the high technology industry in both systems and software businesses. Laura joined NetApp in 1996 and has been a catalyst for growth and expansion. Early in her tenure she developed a strategic relationship with Oracle which, at the time, doubled NetApp's total available market and enabled NetApp to successfully penetrate the Database market. That success has led NetApp to be one of the top two choices for enterprise storage today. Laura also created NetApp's Strategic Account Program which has allowed NetApp to focus on its top enterprise customers. Greater customer satisfaction, increased revenue, greater product penetration and extremely strong relationships are a few of the benefits resulting from this program. She also created NetApp's field marketing organization as well as the market development group. Eric Benhamou is chairman and CEO of Benhamou Global Ventures, LLC. Benhamou Global Ventures, started in 2003, invests and plays an active role in innovative high tech firms throughout the world. Mr. Benhamou is also the chairman of the board of directors of 3Com Corporation and Palm, Inc. He is an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at INSEAD. He served as chief executive officer of Palm from October 2001 until October 2003. Benhamou served as chief executive officer of 3Com Corporation from September 1990 until December 31, 2000. Previously, he held a variety of senior management positions at 3Com. In 1981, Mr. Benhamou co-founded Bridge Communications, an early networking pioneer, and was vice president of engineering until its merger with 3Com in 1987. In 2003, Mr. Benhamou was appointed to the Joint High Level Advisory Panel of the U.S.-Israel Science and Technology Commission by U.S. Commerce Secretary Donald Evans. He currently serves as chairman of the board of Cypress Semiconductor and as a member of the board of RealNetworks, Inc and of Silicon Valley Bancshares. He serves on the board of directors of several privately held companies, and serves on the board of the New America Foundation, a Washington DC-based think tank. Mr. Benhamou serves on the executive committee of TechNet and of the Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB). He is the chairman of the Israel Venture Network, a venture philanthropy organization for a stronger Israeli society. Agenda: Breakfast and Networking 7:30 AM Discussion 8:00 AM RSVP: Online: http://www.acteva.com/go/acgsv ACG Silicon Valley Gratefully Acknowledges Its Sponsors: Silicon Valley Law Group | |
| Cost | Free ACG-SV members; $65 all others | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.acg.org/sv | |
| Organization Description | | |
| Event Contact Info | - -, acgsiliconvalley@acg.org | |
| Venue | Silicon Valley Capital Club | |
| Venue Address | 50 West San Fernando, 17th Floor San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
| Contact Phone | (650) 940-1500 | |
| Event Name | B2B Power Exchange - Leads Group for True B2B Business Developers | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 8:00AM to 10:30AM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | B2B Power Exchange | |
| Description | Please pre-register, because we limit attendance to 25 people per location. For locations and other information, please call 925.201.3410 or register online at http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/application.asp Agenda: 8:00 - 8:35am Registration and pre-meeting networking 8:35 - 8:40am Welcome, Business Card Exchange, Order breakfast 8:40 - 9:55am Introductions including: * Your elevator pitch * A brief description of your services * The sizes and types of companies you work with * The titles of decision makers for your offering * Types of companies you are interested in partnering with * Specific requests 9:55 - 9:55am Sharing of local events that may be of interest to other members 9:55 - 10:30am Networking, lead exchange and appointment setting For general information on the B2B Power Exchange, please visit http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=136961 | |
| Cost | Non-members $35 prepaid, 40 at door, includes breakfast; Members free. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/sanfrancisco. htm | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/sanfrancisco. htm | |
| Organization Description | B2B Power Exchange is a lead exchange group that focuses on helping entrepreneurs, CEOs, consultants and business development pros that sell to senior decision makers at companies with $10 million or more in annual revenues. Our members focus on large, complex business-to-business sales, so most lead groups and Chamber mixers don't provide them with the resources they need. We're different. Our forum of power players knows that the fastest way to the executive suite is through partnerships with others focused on B2B. That's why we leverage our combined skills and executive contacts to expand our pipelines and increase the value we offer our corporate clients.
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| Event Contact Info | Chris Pareja, chris@b2bpowerexchange.com | |
| Venue | Elephant & Castle | |
| Venue Address | 425 Clay Street San Francisco, CA, 94111 | |
| Contact Phone | 925.201.3410 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.elephantcastle.com/content/locatio ns/san_francisco | |
| Event Name | Market Research and the Marketing Plan (Pleasanton) | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 8:30AM to 12:30PM | |
| City | Pleasanton | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Entrepreneurship | |
| Hosted By | Technology Ventures Corporation | |
| Description | Join us on February 14th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm (continental breakfast and check-in begin at 8 am. This session discusses the significant endeavor in determining the market potential of a product, understanding the dynamics in the marketplace, forecasting sales and revenue into a revenue model, and producing a marketing plan. Technology Ventures Corporation (TVC) provides consulting and support services to technology start-ups. TVC's training sessions are free to attendees and will be held at the Carr America Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. Please register online at: http://www.123signup.com/calendar? org=techventures . For more information, contact TVC at 925.960.1600 or tvc.ca@techventures.org . Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=135959 | |
| Cost | FREE. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.123signup.com/calendar?org=techven tures | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.techventures.org | |
| Organization Description | Technology Ventures Corporation helps to facilitate the commercialization of technology from the laboratories of the National Nuclear Security Administration and research universities. TVC provides business and management assistance to technology entrepreneurs through one-on-one consulting, training, and assistance in raising equity capital. TVC does not accept compensation in any form from its clients, but is highly selective in evaluating opportunities with high potential. | |
| Event Contact Info | Technology Ventures Corporation Offices, tvc.ca@techventures.org | |
| Venue | Carr America Conference Center | |
| Venue Address | 4400 Rosewood Drive Pleasanton, CA, 94588 | |
| Contact Phone | 925-960-1600 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.caconference.com/location.htm | |
| Event Name | SCU EXEC DEV: Effective Sales Management | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 -02/16/07 | |
| Time | 8:30AM to 4:30PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Santa Clara University | |
| Description | Effective Sales Management: Motivating and Managing to Maximize Your Sales Workshop Executive Development Center Effective Sales Management will provide participants with basic and advanced sales management tools and techniques necessary to successfully manage the sales function. Cost includes 3-day course. RSVP at Effective Sales Management: Motivating and Managing to Maximize Your Sales | |
| Cost | $1,725 (includes continental breakfast, refreshments, & materials) | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.scu.edu/events | |
| Organization Description | Located in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, Santa Clara University offers a rigorous undergraduate curriculum in the arts and sciences, business, and engineering. It has nationally recognized graduate and professional schools in business, law, engineering, pastoral ministries, and counseling psychology and education. | |
| Event Contact Info | EDC Program Coordinator, edc@scu.edu | |
| Venue | Santa Clara University | |
| Venue Address | St. Joseph's Hall, TransAmerica Room Santa Clara, CA, 95053 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 554-4521 | |
| Event Name | REN_CENTER: Launch Your Own Small Business | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 12:00PM to 2:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and the SBA | |
| Description | Launch Your Own Business (For emerging business owners) A two-hour workshop for new or potential small business owners who want to learn and use the seven critical success factors that are key to a successful small business. | |
| Cost | - | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.rencenter.org | |
| Organization Description | Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1985 to help socially and economically diverse Bay Area residents start and grow their own small businesses. Renaissance works with all types of businesses in all stages of development. Programs are as follows: Training, A Business Incubator, The Women's Business Center, The Bayview Business Resource Center, The Financing Resource Center and The Graduate Network. | |
| Event Contact Info | Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, - | |
| Venue | Bayview Business Resource Center | |
| Venue Address | 3801 Third Street, Ste. 240 San Francisco, CA, 94123 | |
| Contact Phone | (415) 541-8580 | |
| Event Name | Basic Bookkeeping: Accounting & Bookkeeping | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 2:00PM to 5:00PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | Understanding the basics of accounting and finance is vital if you are planning to succeed in business. This workshop will give you a basic overview of accounting and finance principles for a small business and the framework to make timely and accurate business decisions. Topics will include accounting methods, financial statements and ratios, break-even analysis, budgeting, and cash flow management. Presented by the Silicon Valley SBDC. | |
| Cost | $40.00 online; $45.00 at the door. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/svsbdcdafh | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.siliconvalley-sbdc.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 | Client Services Coordinator, clientservices@siliconvalley-sbdc.org | |
| Venue | San Jose Entreprenuer Center | |
| Venue Address | 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-494-0240 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ecenteronline.org/contact.htm | |
| Event Name | Stanford ETL: Gregory Waldorf--eHarmony | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 4:30PM to 5:30PM | |
| City | Stanford | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Stanford Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminars | |
| Description | Gregory Waldorf eHarmony CEO ----- The DFJ Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Program is a weekly lecture series where entrepreneurial leaders share the lessons of experience with the Stanford community. During the academic school year, the course meets every Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM in Skilling Auditorium. The Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Program is brought to you by both BASES and the Stanford Technology Ventures Program. The program is sponsored by Draper Fisher Jurvetson. | |
| Cost | Free. All are welcome. | |
| Other ticket Information | http://etl.stanford.edu/ | |
| Organization Description | To EDUCATE the general Stanford community on high-tech leadership and entrepreneurship. To assure highest-grade QUALITY of speakers who come to Stanford. To create a FUN environment for listeners and speakers to learn from each other. | |
| Event Contact Info | Tom Kosnik, kosnik@stanford.edu | |
| Venue | Skilling Auditorium | |
| Venue Address | Skilling Building, 494 Lomita Mall Stanford, CA, 94305 | |
| Contact Phone | (650) 723-2973 | |
| Venue Directions | http://campus-map.stanford.edu/index.cfm?ID=0 4-550 | |
| Event Name | BAWTC: Certificate in Import & Export Mgmt--Import Session I | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 -03/07/07 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Oakland | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | International Trade / Global Issues | |
| Hosted By | Bay Area World Trade Center | |
| Description | Obtain a Certificate in International Trade by completing a series of courses in importing and exporting. The program is designed for individuals to obtain a broad comprehensive foundation to work in a variety of industry sectors and functions in international trade. If you are considering starting your import or export business, these courses can provide you the necessary skills and knowledge to move your business into the next steps. The participant will receive a Certificate upon the successful completion of the entire series. Certificate graduates receive a discount on a BAWTC Membership. Instructor: Tekle Sebhatu, Ph.D. IMPORTING SESSIONS - January 17, 2007 Import Series--Session I: Import Process Participants will explore the fundamentals of effective import decisions. This session provides an insight into the customs clearance process, the role of a customs broker, and the various methods utilized in reducing duties paid on imported goods. - January 24, 2007 Import Series-Session II: Special Customs Requirements This workshop will focus on restrictions, prohibitions, fraud and other agency requirements. The benefits of agreements (NAFTA, CBI, ATPA, AGOA and others) will be discussed. Temporary free importation, anti-dumping, countervailing duty drawback and Foreign Trade Zones will be covered. - January 31, 2007 Import Series--Session III: Documents and Methods of Payments This workshop examines the simultaneous flow of documents, goods and payments in and import transaction. You will understand INCOTERMS, basic principles of international finance to develop sound payment solutions for your importing needs. - February 7, 2007 Import Series--Session IV: Selling Your Imported Product Learn effective marketing strategies that sell your product. This session will cover marketing concepts on product development, pricing strategies, distribution methods and promotion. EXPORTING SESSIONS - February 14, 2007 Export Series--Session I: Fundamentals of Exporting This workshop will explore the fundamentals of exporting and also focus on establishing your export program with an overview of the export process including assessing company's readiness to export, sources of market research, how to enter a foreign market, assessment of a product or service and assistance that is available for exporters. - February 21, 2007 Export Series--Session II: Export Documents and Insurance This workshop will examine the INCOTERMS 2000, flow of documents, goods and payments in an export transaction. Theis session will demonstrate on how to prepare the Shippers Export Declaration (SED 7525-V) and discusses the differences between Schedule B and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule numbers. Types of ocean cargos, ocean and air freight charges, methods of insuring goods, the different insurance coverages and determining the insured value will be covered. - February 28, 2007 Export Series--Session III: Export Methods of Payments and Financing This workshop will focus on the different methods of international payments available to exporters including advance payment; open account; consignment, documentary collection and letter of credit. Also, the various financing options available through commercial banks and government financing programs will be covered. - March 7, 2007 Export Series--Session IV: Export Marketing This workshop will provide participants with the skills necessary to develop an international market strategy including targeting individual country; international sales contract; identify buyers, agents and distributors; trade leads and establishing an international distribution channels. Cost: $400 for the Certificate OR $55 per class. Certificate graduates receive a discount on a BAWTC Membership. | |
| Cost | see details | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/bawtcevents | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.bawtc.com/ | |
| Organization Description | Part of a network of 300 world trade centers worldwide, the BAWTC promotes Bay Area businesses throughout the world, thereby contributing to regional economic growth through international trade and commerce. | |
| Event Contact Info | Bay Area World Trade Center, - | |
| Venue | Port of Oakland's Exhibit Room | |
| Venue Address | 530 Water Street Oakland, CA, 94607 | |
| Contact Phone | (510) 251-5900 | |
| Event Name | BAYVIEW: QuickBooks 1 | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Software | |
| Hosted By | Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and the SBA | |
| Description | Using Quickbooks Pro (For existing and emerging business owners) These three, two-and-a-half-hour weekly sessions cover all aspects of understanding and using QuickBooks Pro for your business at the beginning, intermediate and advanced level. Everyone is assigned a computer and uses the program.. LIMIT 12 STUDENTS; $50 FOR THE SERIES; PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED AND PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING BUSINESS DATA TO FIRST CLASS Instructor: Melinda Phillips | |
| Cost | $50 for the series; pre-registration required; limited to 12 students | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.rencenter.org | |
| Organization Description | Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1985 to help socially and economically diverse Bay Area residents start and grow their own small businesses. Renaissance works with all types of businesses in all stages of development. Programs are as follows: Training, A Business Incubator, The Women's Business Center, The Bayview Business Resource Center, The Financing Resource Center and The Graduate Network. | |
| Event Contact Info | Yamilet Gonzalez, yamilet@bayviewrencenter.org | |
| Venue | Bayview Business Resource Center | |
| Venue Address | 3801 Third Street, Ste. 240 San Francisco, CA, 94123 | |
| Contact Phone | (415) 647-3728 | |
| Event Name | BioE2E: A Yen for Funding and Partnering | |
| Date | Wednesday February 14, 2007 | |
| Time | 7:00PM to 9:30PM | |
| City | Palo Alto | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | Biotech Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur | |
| Description | A Yen for Funding and Partnering---the value of developing relationships with Japan Pharma Forging relationships with Japanese pharmaceutical companies can provide attractive routes of funding, with this event focusing on the pros and cons of the corporate venture capital, strategic alliances, and corporate partnering. Like venture capital firms, corporate VCs differ in their goals and strategies. This is an opportunity to hear how two Japanese corporate VC funds operate, what their investments are, and why corporate venture capital represents an attractive source of funds. Both early stage and mature venture capital companies are increasingly relying on strategic alliances and partnering as a route to financing clinical and corporate development, without losing the benefit from commercialization of their products. Although partnering can be an attractive option, finding the right partner, and managing the relationship, are essential. We will hear from two companies about their experiences of working with major Japanese pharmaceutical companies. This event will be moderated by Stuart Wren, who has worked in Japan for 10 years for GSK and its heritage companies. Presenters: - Yoshitaka Yoneyama---President & CEO, Astellas Venture Management LLC - Graeme Martin---President& CEO, Takeda Research Investment, Inc. - Chris Dammann---Vice President, Business Development, Affymax Inc. - Natalie Holles---Senior Director, Business Development, Kai Pharmaceuticals | |
| Cost | $25 Pre-Registered, $35 at the door | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaID=1278 37 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://bioe2e.org/events.html | |
| Organization Description | BioE2E’s mission is to coalesce an active community of life science entrepreneurs by creating a lively forum for the exchange of applicable real-world entrepreneurial experiences. BioE2E is open to everyone. While the series is designed to facilitate those actively trying to start, build and/or operate a life science-related business, anyone interested in or involved with entrepreneurial endeavors in the life science arena will benefit by attending. | |
| Event Contact Info | - -, - | |
| Venue | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich and Rosati | |
| Venue Address | 950 Page Mill Road Palo Alto, CA, 94301 | |
