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| Event Name | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Certification & 8(a) Program | |
| Date | Monday December 4, 2006 | |
| Time | 9:00AM to 12:00PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | Eligibility criteria for the SDB program, How to get certified as an SDB, Advantages of SDB certification to the contractor and to prime contractors, Review of the application form. Eligibility criteria for the 8 (a) Program, Certification timeline, How 8 (a) contracts operate, Timeline & stages of program participation, and How the program is exited. Presented by the Silicon Valley SBDC. | |
| Cost | No Fee. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/svsbdcdafh | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.theftc.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 Entrepreneur 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.asp | |
| Event Name | FEI-SF: Accounting & Tax Update 2006 | |
| Date | Monday December 4, 2006 | |
| Time | 11:30AM to 1:30PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Financial Executives International | |
| Description | Accounting & Tax Update 2006 Featured Panelists: BDO Seidman---Paul Heiselmann, Partner (Tax) Ernst & Young---Alex Bender, Partner (Assurance) Cooley Godward LLP---Tom Reicher, Partner (Comp & Benefits) Topics Include: - Stock option pricing - Fin 48 tax consequences - New executive compensation & benefits rules And more! To register for this meeting please click here If you would like to register a guest or if you are a SF Bay Area Chapter Strategic Partner or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kathryn Gordon. | |
| Cost | none specified | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.fei.org/chapter/_meetings/default. cfm?chapter_id=5&CFID=3388762&CFTOKEN=5100647 7 | |
| Organization Description | The Financial Executives International is a non-profit association designed for financial officers of public and private companies worldwide. In general, membership is designed for the senior, professional corporate officers. Typically the CFO, Controller and Treasurer join FEI. In medium to large-sized companies, the assistant controller, and assistant treasurer can also become active in FEI. | |
| Event Contact Info | Kathryn Gordon, kathryn@kathryngordon.com | |
| Venue | Bank of America Building, Carnelian Room | |
| Venue Address | 555 California Street San Francisco, CA, 94104 | |
| Contact Phone | - | |
| Event Name | IMC: Sonoma County Area Lunch for Consultants (ABC) | |
| Date | Monday December 4, 2006 | |
| Time | 12:00PM to 1:30PM | |
| City | Santa Rosa | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Institute of Management Consultants (IMC NorCal) | |
| Description | Self introductions and "elevator speechs," followed by Roundtable discussion of topics of interest. Networking, peer consulting, brainstorming. Rarely do we select a topic in advance. No guest speakers or programs. Spontaneous, lively conversations ensue. Fun and friendly group. Usually 8-10 in attendance, with a range of expertise and years of experience. Meets: First Monday of even-numbered months (Feb/April/June/Aug/Oct/Dec) Directions: Take College Avenue exit from Highway 101. Go west on West College Avenue. Cross Cleveland Avenue at stoplight. Turn right at next stoplight on N. Dutton Avenue. Get in center turn lane, and turn left into parking lot at either of two entrances. Restaurant is at center rear of parking area. | |
| Cost | RSVP required. Only cost is your own lunch, ordered from the menu. | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.imcnorcal.org/ | |
| Organization Description | The Institute of Management Consultants USA Northern California Chapteris a not-for-profit professional association founded to promote excellence and ethics in management consulting through certification, education and professional resources | |
| Event Contact Info | Mary Luttrell, CMC, luttrell@sonic.net | |
| Venue | Sassafras Restaurant | |
| Venue Address | 1220 N. Dutton Avenue Santa Rosa, CA, 95401 | |
| Contact Phone | (707) 542-2090 | |
| Event Name | COMMONWEALTH MLF: John Renesch--Leadership at the Heart of Transformation | |
| Date | Monday December 4, 2006 | |
| Time | 5:30PM to 7:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Commonwealth Club | |
| Description | LEADERSHIP AT THE HEART OF TRANSFORMATION JOHN RENESCH, Author, Getting to the Better Future The stakes are high for organizations seeking new and better ways of succeeding. What's needed is authentic and credible leadership based on increased consciousness and heightened awareness, plus responsible action, says Renesch. Drawing on four decades of experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, Renesch speaks about what is required of leaders who want to grow, learn and contribute to the success of their teams, organizations or communities. 5:30 p.m., Reception 6:00 p.m., Program Program Organizer: Tom Waller | |
| Cost | Free for Members, $15 for Non-members | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.commonwealthclub.org | |
| Organization Description | The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, bringing together its 14,000 members for over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy. Founded in 1903, the Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1924 to Erin Brockovich in 2001. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates have all given landmark speeches at the Club. As a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization, the Commonwealth Club relies on the support of its membership, the Business Council and foundation grants to continue its role in fostering open public discussion in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout the nation via radio, internet and television. The Club has offices in San Francisco and San Jose, with regular events in both cities, as well as programs in the East and North Bay. | |
| Event Contact Info | - -, - | |
| Venue | Commonwealth Club Office | |
| Venue Address | 595 Market Street, 2nd floor San Francisco, CA, 94105 | |
| Contact Phone | - | |
| Event Name | Celebrating the Entrepreneur | |
| Date | Monday December 4, 2006 | |
| Time | 6:30PM to 10:00PM | |
| City | San Francisco | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Entrepreneurship | |
| Hosted By | Women's Technology Cluster | |
| Description | On behalf of the 2006 Host Committee: WTC Founder, Catherine Muther - San Francisco Mayor, Gavin Newsom - United States Senator, Barbara Boxer - United States Senator, Dianne Feinstein - Congresswoman and House Democratic Leader, Nancy Pelosi - Assemblyman, Mark Leno - Former San Francisco Supervisor, Leslie Katz - Congressman Mike Honda - Franklin "Pitch" Johnson, Founding Partner Asset Management - Brook Byers, Partner Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers You are cordially invited: Monday, December 4th, 2006 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm San Francisco City Hall North Light Court Celebrating the Entrepreneur -- an evening with the Women's Technology Cluster Networking Cocktail and hors d'oeuvre reception Holiday gift shop at our silent auction Register on-line at: http://www.wtc-sf.org/dd_2006.htm For sponsorship information, please contact Sharon Vosmek, 415- 421-5500 x5003 All proceeds benefit the work of The Women's Technology Cluster. Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=119458 | |
| Cost | $250. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=1175 27 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.wtc-sf.org/dd_2006.htm | |
| Organization Description | The Women's Technology Cluster is the pre- eminent business incubator dedicated to women leaders building technology-driven businesses. Our mission is to increase the number of successful companies and to leverage their influence. Through our dedicated community of proven CEOs, investors, and industry experts, we provide extensive advisory services, coaching, and access to business and capital networks. | |
| Event Contact Info | Brynna Deaver, brynna@wtc-sf.org | |
| Venue | San Francisco City Hall | |
| Venue Address | 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA, 94102 | |
| Contact Phone | 415-421-5500 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.sfgov.org/site/cityhall_index.asp? id=5244 | |
| Event Name | Be In Business For Yourself | |
| Date | Monday December 4, 2006 | |
| Time | 7:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | World Leadership Group | |
| Description | Are you getting paid what you are worth? We can help! You are invited to attend a Free Seminar hosted by Global Equity Lending & Global Realty Marketing. Are you a homeowner? Interested in lowering your mortgage? Through our seminar, "Harness the Power of Your Mortgage" learn how you could choose to: Significantly lower your monthly mortgage payment, free up cash to pay off credit cards, auto loans, while at the same time freeing up money to save! Discover how to improve your quality of life by taking control of your financial future. This seminar will include a World Leadership Group Business Opportunity Presentation that can show your our "no experience required" method of earning a second income in the real estate and mortgage industries. Seating is limited please call Pilar | |
| Cost | 0 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.PilarTobias.com | |
| Organization Description | Be In Business For Yourself World Leadership Group offers you an opportunity to be in business for yourself but not by yourself. We are looking for people from all walks of life that have the motivation and desire to be their own boss and take control of their own financial future. WLG is like no other business on earth! WLG, A Company Built by Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs. We have one of the most powerful compensation and promotion plans in marketing today. We offer a unique blend of Infinity Overrides, Generational Overrides, and Bonus Pools that give you many exciting ways to make money with WLG.
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| Event Contact Info | Pilar Tobias, PilarTobias@wlgdirect.com | |
| Venue | Business Opportunity Presentation | |
| Venue Address | 2700 Augustine Dr #199 Santa Clara, CA, 95054 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-977-3087 | |
