Meetings
Market Recovery Coffee: 9 to 10 a.m. Friday's, Ameriprise Financial, 5511 Capital Center Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh. Reservations: Phil Sielatycki, 227-3167.
Speak Easy Toastmasters Meeting: 11 a.m. Saturdays, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 South Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. Contact: www.speakeasytoastmastersclub.com or e-mail info@speakeasytoastmastersclub.com or call John Paredes, 259-2749.
Master the Art of Relationship Marketing: 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays, 3801 Computer Drive, Room 101, Raleigh. Build your business the personal way - create and retain customers for life. Reservations: makeloyalcustomers@earthlink.net or call Lois, 848-0710.
NC Ellis Cannady Chapter of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors: workshops and annual meeting, Nov. 8-10, North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh. Specific topics to be covered are Residential Wiring Applications; Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs & Similar Installations; Hazardous Locations and Photovoltaic Installations. Contact: www.nciaei.org.
Colonial Job Seekers-Professionals in Transition Employment Network Group: 8:30 to 11 a.m. Mondays, Colonial Baptist Church, 6051 Tryon Road, Cary. Contact: www.colonial.org/jobseekers.
Carytowne Investors: for ladies only, 9 to 11:30 a.m. second Monday of each month, in Cary. Contact: Jodi O'Neill, 462-0672 or jeo@nc.rr.com.
SCORE: Free consultations offered by the Service Corps of Retired Executives in partnership with the Small Business Association, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, Century Post Office, Salisbury and Martin streets, Suite 306, Raleigh. SCORE manages offices in Morrisville, 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce; Raleigh, 9 a.m. to noon the 1st and 3rd Wednesday and 4 to 7 p.m. the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at Cameron Village Library; Cary, 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Western Wake Technical Community College; and Louisburg, 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday at the northern Wake Tech campus. For an appointment, call 856-4739. Orange and Chatham counties: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, 104 S. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill. Appointments: Call 968-6894 or 967-7075.
ToastMasters Meeting: Raleigh Club, 7 p.m. Mondays, Highland Memorial Methodist Church, 1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh. Lose your fear of public speaking and improve leadership skills. Free. Contact: http://raleightmc.freetoasthost.net/ or 842-7136.
Dynamic Business Builders of the Triangle: business referral group, 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, BNC Building in Cary Village Square, 649 Walnut St., Cary. Visitors are free. Contact: Gary Becker, 469-0202.
Association for Corporate Growth Raleigh Durham meeting: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Embassy Suites Cary, 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd., Cary. “Building a Winning Team” with Jim Rutherford, general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. ACG Members $25, nonmembers $50. Registration by Nov. 8, www.ACG.org.
Apex Leads Group: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Carrabba's Italian Grille, Haddon Hall, Apex. Contact: Shelly Lammon, lammon@townplanner.com or 342-5993.
Wade Avenue Jobseekers: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3313 Wade Ave., Raleigh. Come to the Clara Barton room in the upper building off the parking lot - and bring your lunch. Contact: 781-7635.
High Noon Toastmasters: noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 4601 Six Forks Road, second floor, McDonald's Conference Room, Raleigh. Contact: Dianne Goode, diannegoode@mac.com.
International Association of Business Communicators: Triangle chapter meeting: 6 p.m. Nov. 10, Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, 260 Town Hall Drive. IABC members $15, guests $30 and full-time students $5. For information: http://iabctriangle.org/events.htm or to register, https://www.123signup.com/register?id=jbbzq.
Triangle Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas: Luncheon Meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11, Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Drive, Raleigh. Speaker is North Carolina Senate Minority Leader Phil Berger. Contact: www.abccarolinas.org.
Women Business Owners Network of Cary meeting: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11, Matthews House, 317 W. Chatham St., Cary. April Goyer, president of Avancez, on "Attracting clients and customers effortlessly-the truth about growing your business." Reservations: www.wbon-cary.org or Ruth Drum, 424-3801.
Hi Rise Toasters: noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, downtown Raleigh. Free for Toastmasters International members. Contact: http://hirise.freetoasthost.com/index.html.
Instititute of Real Estate Management: Chapter 105 general meeting and annual officer installation, 6 p.m. Nov. 11, Angus Barn, 9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. $75. Reservations required by Nov. 4, Candi McDowell, 863-8057 or candimcdowell@yorkproperties.com.
Capital City Toastmasters: 7 a.m. Thursdays, BB&T Building, 434 Fayetteville St., Conference Room 2320, Raleigh. Contact: rpadgette@nc.rr.com or go to the Web site www.capitalcitytoastmasters.net.
Greater Raleigh Thought Leader Community @The Cardinal Club: breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 12, Cardinal Club, 150 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. Denny Edwards, CEO, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, will present “What Does Tourism Mean for Wake County?” Reservations: 834-8829. Information: www.ThoughtLeaderCommunity.com.
Referral Magnets “Let Us Help You Grow Your Business”: Business Network International, 8:30 a.m. Thursdays, Courtney's Restaurant, 1885 Lake Pine Drive. Contact: Robert Bajakian, 433-2023 or robertb@integratedmortgage.net.
Financial Planning Association of the Triangle meeting: 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Nov. 12, Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh. John Lunsford and Scott Hartman, both from Lunsford & Strickland, will cover tax law changes in 2009 and year-end tax planning strategies. They will also provide an outlook on potential tax law changes in 2010. Registration: www.fpatriangle.org.
Wakefield Business Network International: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays, Heritage Golf Complex, 1250 Heritage Club Ave., Wake Forest. Contact: Frank Cowley, 671-9051 or frank@adaugeodevelopment.com.
Top of the Day Toastmasters: noon Thursdays, Kelly Services, Suite 320, third floor, 4601 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Contact: highnoontoastmasters.com.
Association of Information Technology Professionals: 5:15 p.m. Nov. 12, University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Dr. Shannon Tufts, director of the Center for Public Technology, UNC School of Government, on “WEB 2.0 - What is the potential of the next generation of web technologies to transform.” Guests $30. Reservations: www.rtp-aitp.org/reservation.shtml or 875-9305.
Triangle Business and Professional Women meeting: 6 p.m. Nov. 12, Radisson at RTP. Merrily Sable will present “Getting Control of Your Calendar.” First time guests and members $17, nonmembers $25. Register: bpwtriangle@yahoo.com
or Linda Karolak at 961-0811.
Seminars, Classes & Events
Real Estate Bar Camp RDU: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 6, the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors, 111 Realtor Way, Cary. For real estate professionals to share ideas, learn and collaborate with thought leaders in real estate and social media. $12. Register: www.rebarcamprdu.com/registration.
Women of Western Wake Luncheon: sponsored by Cary Magazine and Crescent State Bank, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 6, The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond, Cary. An event honoring the achievements and success of four local women, and highlighting their impact on the community. Contact: www.carymagazine.com/events/women-western-wake-luncheon.
14th Annual North Carolina Veterinary Conference: Nov. 6-8, Raleigh Convention Center, 500 South Salisbury St., Raleigh. An opportunity for North Carolina veterinarians to earn continuing education hours and learn the latest research findings and information on a variety of topics. Register: www.ncveterinaryconference.com/registration.htm.
How to Start and Stay in Business: Sponsored by the Wake Tech Small Business Center and the Raleigh SCORE, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7, Western Campus of Wake Tech, 3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Millpond Village, Cary. $45 or $55 at the door. Register: 856-4739 or www.raleighscore.org.
Triangle American Marketing Association Social: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, 4325 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Join American Marketing members and non-members for a social evening at Fleming's. Contact: www.triangleama.org.
10 Steps to Starting Your Own Business: offered by Johnston Community College, 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9, Cleveland Center 008. Free. Get an overall understanding of the steps you need to take to make your dream venture a reality. Contact: Rosa Andrews, 919-209-2015 or rsandrews@johnstoncc.edu.
Stop Letting “Stuff” Overwhelm You: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9, Meredith College, Raleigh. Katie Page of Minding Your Matters Organizing explores the habits surrounding “stuff accumulation.” $25. Register: http://meredith.edu/community-programs/personal-growth.htm or 760-8450.
A Mock Trial: CPA on the Hot Seat: presented by the CPA Law Forum, 7:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 10, The Cardinal Club, Wachovia Building on Fayetteville St. Raleigh. Speakers are attorneys Whit Clanton, Robert Howard, Sr.; CPA Michael Womble; retired judge K. Edward Greene. $45 if pre-registered by Nov. 6. Walk-ins $60. Register: www.triangleforum.com.
Risk & Insurance Management Society: Piedmont Chapter breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 10, RTP Marriott. Johnny Lee with Peace@Work will discuss violence in the workplace. Members $15, nonmembers $20. Register: 531-6129 or jorie.dickerson@sas.com.
Fidelity Investments Leadership in Technology Executive Speakers Series: 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Room 1231 in EBII, Centennial Campus, N.C. State, Raleigh. Donald A. Thompson, Jr., president and CEO of I-Cubed, will discuss ”The Three C's to Win in Today's Economic Environment.” Free. Contact: www.csc.ncsu.edu/corporate_relations/fi_lit.php or email tate@csc.ncsu.edu.
Dynamite Marketing on a Firecracker Budget: Contact: 6:45 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10, Western Wake Tech, 3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary. Free. Contact: caroix@waketech.edu or http://smallbusinesscenter.waketech.edu.
Wachovia Executive Lecture Series: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 11, N.C. State University College of Management auditorium, 3400 Nelson Hall, Raleigh. Robert J. Greczyn, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina will speak on the topic of “Leadership.” Free. Contact: www.mgt.ncsu.edu.
Introduction to Real Estate Investing: a free workshop, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 1700 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Come learn about what is negotiable in this market, what has changed, and how to locate and evaluate properties in terms of return on investment potential. Amy Bonis and Jim Morton present. Preregistration required, www.amybonis.com or 747-7927.
8th annual Sustainable North Carolina Awards ceremony: Nov. 11, Marbles Museum, downtown Raleigh. To honor businesses, organizations, and individuals from across the state. Contact: www.sustainnc.org/2009awards or Katy Ansardi 839-2111 ext. 9304.
Improving Your Basic Business Writing Skills: offered by CAI, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, 2900 Highwoods Blvd., Raleigh. A program led by Dr. David Covington, business and technical writing professor at N.C. State University, features discussions of the rules you need to follow (and the rules you can safely forget). Members $189, nonmembers $260. Register: 878-9222 or www.capital.org.
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Triangle Chapter of North Carolina: National Philanthropy Day Celebration, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Prestonwood Country Club, Cary. Steve Daniels, co-anchor of ABC 11 news will serve as master of ceremonies. Contact: www.afptriangle.org.
Common Financial Mistakes Seminar: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, Renaissance Funeral Home Chapel, 7615 Six Forks Road, Raleigh. Speakers are Greg Hicks, certified financial planner, and Wanda Cooper, financial advisor. Register: 866-1866 or www.rfhr.com.
Transparency in Governance and Management: The New IRS 990: offered through the Duke Nonprofit Management Certificate Program, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Erwin Mill Building, Bay C, Computer Lab, Durham. Marty Martin of the Martin Law Firm will present the class. Register: 684-6259.
Home Selling Seminar: sponsored by Triumph Realty, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 7720 Chapel Hill Rd., Raleigh. $20. Reservations: 233-8889.
Retaining Your Customers in a Down Economy: 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 12, Northern Wake Tech Campus, 6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh. Free. Contact: entrepreneurship@waketech.edu or http://smallbusinesscenter.waketech.edu.
Coming Up
Philanthropy of Community: A One-Day Conference, presented by NCGives and the Center for Community Action, 9:30 a.m. Nov 13, Warwick Center, UNC-Wilmington. Learn the advantages of a more inclusive approach to philanthropy for community building. $50. Contact: 910-736-5573.
National Speakers Association/Carolinas Speaker School: NSA/Carolinas meeting, 6 p.m. Nov. 13 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 14, Charlotte Hilton Executive Park, I-77 & Tyvola Road, Charlotte. Open to anyone interested in the business of speaking, training and consulting. $25 for Friday's program, $59 for Saturday's program and $84 for both days. For non members and guests it's $25 for Friday's program, $99 for Saturday's program and $134 for both days. Register, Laura Hamilton, 336-996-9405 or www.nsacarolinas.org.
The Nuts and Bolts of Personal Injury Claims: sponsored by the N.C. Advocates For Justice, Nov. 13, Sheraton Four Seasons in Greensboro. Mike Rothrock, an attorney for law firm Leone Noble & Seate, will speak on the topic of Soft Tissue Injury Cases. Contact: www.ncatl.org.
15th Investor Education Fair: offered by BetterInvesting, Central North Carolina chapter, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh. A full day of timely and informative seminars with nationally recognized speaker and BetterInvesting veteran Gretchen Hurt. Corporate presentation by Joe Crapster of Duke Energy Co. Register: www.eventbrite.com/event/443857590.
Determining Return on Investment for Organizational Development Interventions: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17, Lord Corporation, Cary. William J. Rothwell, president of Rothwell and Associates, will review approaches to measuring the impact of OD interventions and determining return on investments for OD interventions. Contact: www.todn-nc.org.
Institute of Management Accountants: NC Triangle Area Chapter meeting, 10:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary. Part II of the IMA Ethics Series. $25. Contact: Kathy Santos-Rezendes, 544-7040 ext. 11530, www.imanctriangle.org.
Super Customer Service: offered by Johnston Community College, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17, Elsee Bldg, Main Campus JCC, Room 160-162. Instructor is Perfect Workday Co. Free. Contact: Rosa S. Andrews, 209-2015 or rsandrews@johnstoncc.edu.
Triangle Benefits Forum: 11:45 a.m. Nov. 17, Mutual Distributing Co., 2233 Capital Blvd ., Raleigh. Guest speakers are Marcy Hobart, First Citizens Bank, and Fred Peterson, Aon Consulting. The presentation will focus on the Pension Protection Act - After the Dust Settled. Lunch provided. Reservations: Audrey Brown, abrown@williamsmullen.com.
The American Society for Quality-Raleigh meeting: 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17, meet for a tour at Nomacorc, the world's leading producer of alternative wine closures. Andres Labadie, Quality Engineer, will lead the tour focused on “Innovative Wine Closures: How Co-extruded synthetic closures are making a difference in the wine industry.” Free for ASQ members only. Register: www.asqraleigh.org.
