7:00AM
9:00AM
10:00AM
12:00PM Campbell - Professional Women Networking
2:00PM
5:00PM Teleseminar - Teleclass Seminar: 7 Sure Strategies to Market Your Small Business
5:30PM
6:00PM
6:00PM San Ramon - Top 10 Mistakes that Investors Make
6:00PM
6:30PM
| Event Name | Business Networking Breakfast | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 7:00AM to 8:30AM | |
| City | Mountain View | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | Silicon Valley BNI | |
| Description | We are an active business referral group who meet every week. We have over 25 members and generate hundreds of thousands of dollars of business for each other every year ($20,000 per member per year on average). We are actively looking to recruit more members. Here's who we are looking for. You are welcome to join us as a visitor to see how it works. | |
| Cost | 10 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.siliconvalleybni.com | |
| Organization Description | We are an active business referral group who meet every week. We have over 30 members and generate hundreds of thousands of dollars of business for each other every year. | |
| Event Contact Info | Philippe Alexis, info@siliconvalleybni.com | |
| Venue | Chevy's | |
| Venue Address | 2116 W. El Camino Real Mountain View, CA, 94040 | |
| Contact Phone | 650-858-0118 | |
| Venue Directions | http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=maps&q=2116+W+ El+Camino+Real,+Mountain+View,+CA | |
| Event Name | Introduction to International Trade | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 9:00AM to 11:00AM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | International Trade / Global Issues | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | This course provides you with the basics to doing business internationally. We will cover the resources that are available to help businesses develop their international sales and will cover both government and private sector resources. Presented by the Silicon Valley Center for International Trade Development. | |
| Cost | $15.00 online/$20.00 at the door. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/ecenter | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.svcitd.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 | Andrea Hamrick, andrea@svcitd.org | |
| Venue | San Jose Entreprenuer Center | |
| Venue Address | 84 W. Santa Clara Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA, 95113 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-494-0247 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.ecenteronline.org/contact.htm | |
| Event Name | 2006 Neat Ideas Fair | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 10:00AM to 4:00PM | |
| City | San Jose State | |
| Event Type | Nominations & Calls for Entry / Competitions | |
| Event Area | Entrepreneurship | |
| Hosted By | San Jose State University - College of Business | |
| Description | The Neat Ideas Fair is an annual forum to promote creativity and entrepreneurship at SJSU by generating and highlighting Neat Business Ideas. The goal of the NIF is to strengthen the connective fabric of innovation and entrepreneurship within SJSU and between the University and the local community. The Competition is open to anyone affiliated with SJSU (students, alumni, faculty, and staff) TO REGISTER AND SUBMIT YOUR NEAT IDEA, please go to http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/svnif/ The 2006 Neat Ideas Fair will be held on the 29th and 30th of November in the Barrett Ballroom, San Jose State University Student Union. | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.neatideasfair.com/ | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.cob.sjsu.edu/svnif/ | |
| Organization Description | Centered in the heart of San Jos￩ and Silicon Valley, and serving the business educational needs of our community and the global marketplace since 1928, the College of Business is the institution of opportunity, providing innovating business education and applied research for the Silicon Valley Region. The College is one of the 500 institutions worldwide that are accredited by the prestigious AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It is also one of the select few business schools accredited at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. | |
| Event Contact Info | Sofia Moede, moede_s@cob.sjsu.edu | |
| Venue | Barrett Ballroom, San Jose State University | |
| Venue Address | One Washington Square San Jose State, CA, 95192-0201 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-924-3394 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.union.sjsu.edu/maps_and_directions /directions.htm | |
| Event Name | Professional Women Networking | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 12:00PM to 1:15PM | |
| City | Campbell | |
| Event Type | Social Gathering / Mixer / Party | |
| Event Area | Other | |
| Hosted By | San Jose Leads Club | |
| Description | Meetings that are held every week so you can give and receive more timely referrals. Meetings that are run by and for the members with the only purpose being networking for referrals. Membership is limited to only one person per business category in a Chapter. There is no competition for referrals in your business unlike large groups such as business or professional associations. Memberships are limited to 30 per Chapter so you can really get to know the name behind the business card and feel comfortable making referrals. | |
| Cost | $5 + cost of lunch | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.sanjoseleadsclub.com/ | |
| Organization Description | Welcome! Founded in 1978 Leads Club is the oldest and most respected networking organization in the world. Leads Club is open to business owners, professionals, sales people and managers seeking to begin or expand a business. The San Jose Women's Leads Club is open to business owners, executives, managers and sales people who want to increase their business through networking with other professionals. Business owners, managers, sales people, independent professionals and entrepreneurs are invited to expand their businesses through professional networking. | |
| Event Contact Info | Dr. Paula Strauss, dr@backcare.net | |
| Venue | Hobees at the Pruneyard | |
| Venue Address | 1875 S, Bascom Campbell, CA, 95008 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 866-8820 | |
| Event Name | Wheres the Money? | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 2:00PM to 4:00PM | |
| City | San Jose | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | SBA*Cisco Systems*San Jose Entrepreneur Center | |
| Description | Want to start a business? Need money for inventory? Would you like to buy the building where your business is located? Learn about the sources of capital available in your community. Presented by the Silicon Valley SBDC. | |
| Cost | $25.00 online/$30.00 at the door. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/go/svsbdcdafh | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.siliconvalley-sbdc.org 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 | Teleclass Seminar: 7 Sure Strategies to Market Your Small Business | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 5:00PM to 6:00PM | |
| City | Teleseminar | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Marketing | |
| Hosted By | UpLevel Strategies | |
| Description | 7 Sure Fire Strategies to Market Your Small Business During the Holiday Season Many small businesses believe that marketing during the holiday season is a futile effort. But the truth is now is an excellent time to market your business and lay your business foundation for the next year. Join expert Marketing & Business Strategist Kelly O'Neil on her complimentary teleseminar as she shares 7 Sure Fire Strategies to Market Your Small Business During the Holiday Season and set yourself up for a prosperous new year. You will learn: - How to take advantage of your expert status. - How to build your list of prospects while you are decking the halls at holiday parties. - The best way to reconnect with past clients and current prospects. - The 3 sales stopping mistakes small businesses make during the holidays. - How to effectively set yourself up for a prosperous new year. When: Thursday, November 30 Time: 5 PM PST Register At: http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/netcart.asp? MerchantID=52011&ProductID=3303952 Sign Up TODAY for over $600 dollars in Free Bonuses at http://www.uplevelstrategies.com/specialevents2.asp Think Big, Play Bigger.... Kelly O'Neil President, UpLevel Strategies Award-Winning Business & Marketing Coach Author and Professional Speaker Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=127232 | |
| Cost | FREE. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/netcart.asp? MerchantID=52011&ProductID=3303952 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://uplevelstrategies.com | |
| Organization Description | UpLevel Strategies is a business and marketing coaching company that specializes in helping small businesses make more money through low-cost business and marketing strategies. Business success doesnt have to be such a struggle! We'll show you how to create the business that will help you achieve your biggest goals. | |
| Event Contact Info | Kelly O'Neil, info@uplevelstrategies.com | |
| Venue | Teleseminar | |
| Venue Address | Teleseminar Teleseminar, CA, 95117 | |
| Contact Phone | 408-615-8150 | |
| Venue Directions | Sign Up TODAY for over $600 dollars in Free B onuses at http://www.uplevelstrategies.com/sp ecialevents2.asp | |
| Event Name | "Web 2.0: Where are the Opportunities in the Enterprise Space?" | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 5:30PM to 8:30PM | |
| City | Palo Alto | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Biotech / Life Sciences | |
| Hosted By | Silicon Valley World Internet Center | |
| Description | SILICON VALLEY WORLD INTERNET CENTER CHALLENGE-THE-EXPERT PROGRAM: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2006 "Web 2.0: Where are the Opportunities in the Enterprise Space?" 5:30 p.m. Registration & Reception 6:00 p.m. Program Begins 8:00 p.m. Reception 8:30 p.m. Program Concludes Open to the Public. $15 fee if pre-registered or $20 fee at the door (cash or check only). Further information, registration details, and directions below. This program will be held in the Cyprus Room at the Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Come join us in for this Challenge-the-Expert Program which will bring leaders in the Web 2.0 and enterprise space together with our innovation community to explore the homeruns for enterprise- level business solutions based on Web 2.0 technologies and philosophies. We thank SAP for its sponsorship of this program. We recognize that Web 2.0 that is, the next generation of the Web -- is a fuzzy concept, promising more effective collaboration, adaptation and integration. As we look to Web 2.0 technologies and solutions, we can envision new paradigms for interaction among users, services and devices. Web 2.0 also embodies a new mindset for application users, developers, assemblers and administrators, a mindset oriented towards building communities that share code and experience, experimenting and evolving rapidly. Even for enterprise environments, there is emerging interest in rich interactive clients, collaborative development and evaluation, social networking, semantic web, accelerated deployment, adaptive integration frameworks, and web feeds. Join us in challenging our experts and in sharing your views about the requirements, challenges and benefits of Web 2.0 technologies and solutions in the enterprise space. Key Themes for our Discussion ﾷ Which problems do Web 2.0 technologies address well for enterprises? ﾷ Are these technologies a good way to solve those problems? ﾷ Which Web 2.0 capabilities are enterprise customers requesting? ﾷ What competitive opportunities and threats do you see based on Web 2.0? ﾷ In what timeframe? ﾷ Which emerging technologies and methodologies associated with Web 2.0 do you believe will be significant for enterprises, and which do you believe are not appropriate for enterprise environments? ﾷ Are companies taking actions to understand and introduce Web 2.0 technologies, and how high a priority is adoption of such technologies? ﾷ What are the barriers to adoption of Web 2.0 solutions at the enterprise level? ﾷ How can the industry help you surmount these barriers? REGISTRATION INFORMATION Pre-registration is highly recommended by Wednesday, November 29, 2006. For those who pre-register in time, there is a $15 fee. There is a $20 fee at the door (cash or check only) for walk-ins. Please make checks payable to Silicon Valley World Internet Center. To pre- register, please send your name, title, company name, telephone number, and email address to: kahrobaie@worldinternetcenter.com DIRECTIONS TO THE CROWNE PLAZA CABANA HOTEL Address: 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California General Hotel Number: 650.857.0787 From Highway 101 - North or South * Take Highway 101 to San Antonio Road/Los Altos exit. * Proceed on San Antonio west, approximately 2 miles. * Turn right on El Camino Real and proceed 1/2 mile. * Turn left at Dinah's Court stoplight into the Crowne Plaza Cabana hotel entrance. * Parking is available in the front and back of the hotel. Ask for the Cyprus Room. From Highway 280 - North or South * Take Highway 280 to the Page Mill Road exit. * Proceed on Page Mill east, approximately 3 miles. * Turn right onto El Camino Real. * Continue for 1 mile to Dinah's Court stoplight. * Turn right into the Crowne Plaza Cabana hotel entrance. * Parking is available in the front and back of the hotel. Ask for the Cyprus Room. | |
| Cost | $15 pre-reg by 11/29; $20 day of reg | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.worldinternetcenter.com | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.worldinternetcenter.com | |
| Organization Description | The Silicon Valley World Internet Center (http://www.worldinternetcenter.com) leverages expert knowledge and relationships for the benefit of its clients. By coordinating high-level exchanges of strategic knowledge among technology producers, innovators, and end-users, the Center shortens and sharpens its clients' strategic decision process. In its eighth year in Silicon Valley, this for-profit corporation delivers timely insights into emerging technologies and developing markets that saves its clients time, money, and resources. Additionally, the Center provides an optimal window into Silicon Valley for the promotion of its clients' brand, key messages, and products. | |
| Event Contact Info | Claire Kahrobaie, kahrobaie@worldinternetcenter.com | |
| Venue | Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, Cyprus Room | |
| Venue Address | 4290 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA, 94306 | |
| Contact Phone | 650.565.8070 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.worldinternetcenter.com | |
| Event Name | VC TaskForce - Myth and Reality: IP and Emerging Technology | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 9:00PM | |
| City | Palo Alto | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Legal / Intellectual Property | |
| Hosted By | VC Task Force | |
| Description | Patents are considered the jewels for most technology start ups. But sometimes investors and entrepreneurs can become obsessed with IP and overwhelmed by high costs for processing patents. And oftentimes emerging technology start ups are short on cash, but more importantly without clear strategies to deal with IP. There are many challenges and dangers for start ups and established companies when it comes to IP - think Blackberry. The challenges are many - whether it involves being first to market or navigating the terrain with patent trolls on the loose. A clear focus is necessary to avoid wasting money, time and other critical resources. Join our provocative panel of experts who will explore the host of IP issues facing young emerging technology start ups ranging from software to clean tech and biotech. In the course of this evening program, the legal and technology presentations will highlight the key issues and strategies helpful to start ups. Moderator: David Tollen, Principal, Tollen Legal Panelists: Bill Reichert, Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures Hank Berry, Partner, Hummer Windblad Ventures Peter Detkin, Co-founder, Intellectual Ventures Bob Saul, President and CEO Polymorphic DNA Technologies, Inc. Key contact: Richard Bullen, Business Navigation Hors d'oeuvres, wine and soft drinks will be served. Send to Outlook: http://www.fullcalendar.com/vc.cfm?i=119975 | |
| Cost | $55 VC Taskforce members, $65 Affiliates, $87 General. | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=1203 77 | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.vctaskforce.com | |
| Organization Description | VC Task Force? is building an organization that venture capitalists can give input and direction to and get immediate results that benefit both themselves and their portfolio companies.
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| Event Contact Info | June Riley, jr@vctaskforce.com | |
| Venue | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Law Offices | |
| Venue Address | 950 Page Mill Road (near El Camino Real) Palo Alto, CA, 94304 | |
| Contact Phone | 650-968-1304 | |
| Event Name | Top 10 Mistakes that Investors Make | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 7:00PM | |
| City | San Ramon | |
| Event Type | Web Seminar / Tele-Course | |
| Event Area | Investment / Finance / Money | |
| Hosted By | National Wealth Network | |
| Description | Discover what the 'Top 10 Mistakes that Investors Make' are and find out how you can avoid these mistakes. Call in and learn from this outstanding teleseminar on Thursday November 30th from 6 pm to 7 pm PST. The teleseminar is presented by National Wealth Network and 'Wealth Classes and will feature a panel of real estate investment experts. This event is free but has limited spots so please reserve early. Once you register, the number to call and the instructions will be emailed to you a few days before the event. | |
| Cost | Free (Please Register) | |
| Ticket URL | http://www.nationalwealthnetwork.com/events/n ov30-2006.html | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.nationalwealthnetwork.com/events/n ov30-2006.html | |
| Organization Description | National Wealth Network (NWN) is a real estate investment club based out of San Ramon, California that provides educational resources and real estate investment opportunities to investors across the United States. The club chapters in San Ramon and Fremont provide a meeting place for new and experienced investors to network and exchange ideas. Members of the club get the opportunity to learn about wealth creation strategies from experts who have already invested successfully. Our educational "wealth classes" provide basic to advanced courses on real estate and business across the San Francisco Bay Area. Please check our websites www.nwngroup.com and www.wealthclasses.com for dates, times, and meeting locations. | |
| Event Contact Info | George Antone, info@nwngroup.com | |
| Venue | Teleseminar | |
| Venue Address | Teleseminar San Ramon, CA, 94583 | |
| Contact Phone | 925-855-3205 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.nationalwealthnetwork.com/events/n ov30-2006.html | |
| Event Name | SCU: Alumni Career Management Workshop | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 6:00PM to 8:00PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Seminar / Workshop / Class | |
| Event Area | Career / Job Fair | |
| Hosted By | Santa Clara University | |
| Description | Alumni Career Management Workshop Develop Dynamic Networking and Interviewing Skills This is an intensive and detailed workshop covering two critical aspects of the job search. It will cover informational interviews and job interviews, their commonalities and differences. Topics include: How to tell your story to "hook" the listener - Top dozen common interview questions - Behavioral interviews - Questions to ask the interviewer at both informational and job interviews - Appropriate follow-up Attendees will role play responses in a safe and supportive environment to prepare them for actual networking and interview situations. | |
| Cost | $30 materials fee | |
| Other ticket Information | http://www.scu.edu/careercenter/events/progra ms/2005-2006/alumnicareerwkshp.shtml | |
| 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 | Nancy Myrback, nmyrback@scu.edu | |
| Venue | Santa Clara University | |
| Venue Address | Donohoe Alumni House Santa Clara, CA, 95053 | |
| Contact Phone | (408) 554-4421 | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.scu.edu/map/index.cfm?i=18 | |
| Event Name | SWE: Are You Equipped to be a CEO? | |
| Date | Thursday November 30, 2006 | |
| Time | 6:30PM to 8:00PM | |
| City | Santa Clara | |
| Event Type | Speaker / Panel / Round Table | |
| Event Area | Management / Strategy / Planning | |
| Hosted By | Society of Women Engineers | |
| Description | November Dinner Seminar: Are You Equipped to be a CEO? Mark your calendars for this dinner event and come learn about what it takes to become an executive. When: Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 6:30pm RSVP: SWE.LENA@GMAIL.COM Join us for an informal presentation by Lorraine Hariton, current Chairwoman of the Board and former CEO of Beatnik, Inc. As CEO, she raised more than $40 million in venture capital and grew the company from 10 to 125 employees. Prior to her current position, Lorraine was CEO of Apptera and served in various management positions at Network Computing Devices, including executive vice-president of sales, marketing and development. Earlier in her career, she held various marketing and sales management positions at Verifone and IBM/ROLM. Lorraine has an M.B.A. from Harvard and a B.S. in mathematical sciences from Stanford. Come hear about the ingredients for her success as an executive and learn about what important tools people should have in their toolboxes for becoming a CEO! This is not an event to be missed. Space is limited, so sign up early! COST (Dinner Included): Please Note: An RSVP implies a financial commitment to SWE-SCV for the cost of this program Members: $10 Student Members: $7 Non-members: $12 Program only (no dinner): $5 Bonus: Invite a non-member guest who has not attended a program in FY06 and get a $5.00 discount coupon (good towards a future program) for each one who attends. | |
| Cost | $12 or $5 with no dinner | |
| Ticket URL | http://swe-goldenwest.org/scvs/www/index.htm | |
| Other ticket Information | http://swe-goldenwest.org/scvs | |
| Organization Description | | |
| Event Contact Info | RSVP -, SWE.LENA@GMAIL.COM | |
| Venue | NVIDIA Corporation | |
| Venue Address | 2701 San Tomas Expy Santa Clara, CA, . | |
| Contact Phone | - | |
| Venue Directions | http://www.gordonbiersch.com/restaurants/ | |
