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Financing a Start-up Business Seminar—Andrew Merken of Burns Levinson LLP leadsthis seminar, taking place at 8 a.m. at 200 Greatr Road, Suite 245, Bedford. It will explore lega l issues for start-up venture s preparing for and executing onraising capital. The cost is $45 for earlg registration, $55 at the door. For furthe r information, call (781) 275-0923. “Lesson s Learned from a 1st Time Author”—Diane Darling, author of “Thr Networking Survival Guide,” hosts this from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 10 St. Jameas Ave., 11th Floor, For reservations, go to www.Evite.com/Diane@DianeDarling.com/AuthorLessonApr26.
TUESDAY, APRI 27 CPA/Law Forum—The Forum’s next meeting features “Medicaidc Planning Update,” with Eric Oalican, a partner at Cohenb & Oalican LLP. The program will be held from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. at Crown e Plaza Hotel, 1360 Worcester Road, Natick. The cost is $40 in $45 at the door. For further information, call (508) 893-0872 or e-mai bbonanno@acminc.org. “Managing Growth and Profit: Understandinvg Small BusinessFinancial Statements”—UMasas Boston’s Small Business Development Center presents this five-week course, takinvg place on consecutive Tuesdays, from April 27 to June 8. The progranm will be held from 6 to9 p.m.
at Quincg 2000, 1250 Hancock St., Quincy. The cost is $165. For furthedr information, call (617) 287-7750 or visit www.sbdc.umb.edu. Massachusetts Associationh of Realtors (MAR)—MAR offers the course “Balancing the Scales of Risk Management,” for real estate broker-ownerz and office managers, at its headquarters, located at 256 Second Waltham. For further information or to call (800) 725-6272 or visit www.marealtor.com. Independent Computer Consultants Association—The association’s Greate Boston chapter presents “Effective Salez and Marketing Strategies forTechnical Professionals,” beginning at 6 p.m.
at Rebecca’s Cafe, 8 New England Executive Burlington. The cost is $30, $15 for For further information, call (617) 859-4515 or visit www.icca-boston.org. Independent Computee Consultants Association—The association’s Greater Boston chapterr holds the next meetinh of its Computer ConsultantsMentoring Program, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at Rebecca’x Cafe, 8 New England Executive Burlington. Admission is free. For further call (617) 859-4516 or visit www.icca-boston.org. Software Council—The Council’s Leadership Series presents guest speakeBob Davis, Highland founder of Lycos, from 8 to 10:39 a.m.
at Silicon Valley Bank, Wilco x Room, One Newton Executive Park, 2221 Washingtohn St., Newton. The cost is $100, $60 for For further information andto register, visit www.masoftware.org/programs/event_single.cfm?eventid=618. “Innovatives Workforce Solutions: How to Applyg Out-of-the-Box Thinking to Fulfilling YourHiring Needs”—Thi event, which is sponsored by The Boston Foundatiojn and hosted by the Morgan Memoria l Goodwill Industries Business Advisory Council, will be held at 8 a.m. at Morgabn Memorial’s offices, located at 1010 Harriso Ave., Boston.
Admission is For further information, contact Sonia Johnsojn at (617) 541-1293 or “The Trojan Horse Strategy for Doing Business in theEuropean Union: Why is Hungary the Best Entr y Point for American Companies?”—This seminar, which is sponsore by the Hungarian Consulate for New England, The Hungarian Investmengt and Trade Development Agency and Becker and Green PC, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Colonnads Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. For furthet information, contact Linda Tocchio at (617) 342-4000 or “Communication Skills”—The Survey Group hosts this seminar for HR seeking to improve theircommunication skills, from 8:30 a.m.
to noon at Northeastern University (Burlington Campus). For furthed information or to register, visit www.thesurveygroup.com or call 279-9994. “Managing Multiple Priorities forHuman Resources”—The Survey Group hosts this seminar for HR professional s with responsibility for managing multiple projects within their organization, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Northeasternj University (Burlington Campus). For further information or to register, visit www.thesurveygroup.com or call (781) 279-9994. Boston Arts Academy 6th Annual Benefittand Gala—The academy hostsd a special gala, honoring the Boston Symphony Orchestra, recipient of the Second Annual Apollpo Award.
It will be held at 6 p.m. at The Comedyh Connection, 245 Quincy Market Place, Faneuil Hall. The cost is $150 per ticket. For furthef information, call (617) 594-7956 or visit “Learn the Best Kept Secret for Getting More Clients and IncreasingtSales & Revenue!”—Nancy Chisholm, a sales coach and speaker, leads this seminar for sales professionalsx and managers. It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sheratohn Lexington Inn, 727 Marrett Road, The cost is $97 per person. For further informatiomn and registration, call (978) 283-4515.
North Shorwe Chamber of Commerce—The chambeer presents a Business Networkint After5 session, sponsoredc by Hamilton-Wenham Community House Gourmet Delights Catering of at 284 Bay Road in Hamilton. To e-mail after5@northshorechamber.org or call (978) 774-8565. WEDNESDAY, APRIoL 28 Massachusetts Innovation & Technologyu Exchange (MITX)—MITX, formerly known as Massachusetts InteractiveMediaa Council, presents “Using Right-Time Marketing to Drivee Real-Time ROI,” as part of its Technology in Financiaol Services Series. It will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at The Children’sw Museum, 300 Congress St.
, 5th Floor, The cost is $80, $40 for For further information, call (617) 227-2822 x201 or visit Chief MarketingOfficer Council—The organizatio n presents “Take Marketing to the MAX — How to Skill and Score with the Web,” from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cambridges world headquartersof Akamai. Register online at For further information, contact Catherine Leahty at (650) 328-5555. Merrimack Valley Chamberd of Commerce—The chamber hosts its Annuap Dinner 2004 and Ralph B. Wilkinson Award Presentation to Paul Miller and Communitgy Spirit Award Presentation by LawrenceGeneral Hospital, beginning at 6 p.m. at DiBurro’s Functio n Hall, 887 Boston Road, Haverhill.
Guest speaker is Attorney General Thomas Reilly. For further call (978) 686-0900. Stoneham Chamber of Commerce—Thw chamber’s Business is Brewin networkingy breakfast, sponsored by Sheehan, Bass and Green, features guest speaker and chamber memberdMark Ventola, a labor law specialist. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Courtyarc by Marriott Woburn Boston/North. For further e-mail info@stonehamchamber.org or call (781) 438-0001. Informational Breakfast for Real Estate/Buildin Industry Professionals—Bank of America hosts this which aims to present an approach toworkforce development. It will be held from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at The BC 100 Federal St., 36th Floor, Boston.
Speakerse include Ken Smith of YouthBuild Boston and Scott Bates of Tishman Admissionis free. For further information, call (617) 445-8887 or e-mail wrobertson@ybboston.org. Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce—The chambef hosts its 92nd Annual Meeting, with keynote speaker Massachusetts Governor Mitt from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Knightes of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield St., Lynn. The cost is $35 per For further information/reservations, call (781) 592-2900. Nationalo Association of Industrial and OfficeProperties (NAIOP)—NAIOP presents its thirdf annual bus tour, “The Ligh at the End of the beginning at 7:30 a.m.
at the new Internationall Terminal (Terminal E) at Logan Internationao Airport. A presentation will be deliverer by Massport aviation directorThomas Kingston. Tthe cost is $200 for members, $225 for employees of membe firms. For further information, call (781) 453-690p0 or visit www.naiopma.org. Telecom Council—The Council and Invest Northernm Ireland present a breakfastpanel discussion, “Managing Organizationzs that Span Country Borders: Outsource or from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Burlingtom Marriott. The cost is $65, $45 for members. For furthe information and to register, visit www.masstel.org or call 684-0880.
“The Psychology of Money”—Thisa free financial seminar is part of the Financialp Education Series offered by the Women at Work Museum of the fourtj Wednesday of every month throughOctober 2004. The seminar will be led by Stephanide Donaldson-Pressman, corporate consultant and author, and Maxine Johnson, seniord vice president of Fleet’x Private Clients Group. The program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the located at 35 County St., Attleboro. Reservationsa are requested. For further information, call (508) 222-4430.
“Mission Possibld — Avoiding the Pitfalls of Statutory Violation”—Nixobn Peabody LLP and MassMEDIC presentthis seminar, takingg place at 7:30 a.m. at the offices of Nixonn Peabody, 100 Summer St., Boston. For furthetr information, contact Jeff Scalzi at (617) Business After Hours at Employment Options—Employment Options hosts its firstf Business AfterHours event, along with the Marlborougyh Regional Chamber of Commerce, at its new locatioj at 82 Brigham St., Marlborough. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For furthedr information, visit www.employmentoptions.org or call the Chamber at (508) 485-7746.
Sitzundjiber—The organization for single professionals over 40 holdsa anetworking event, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Crowh Plaza Hotel, 2360 Worcester Road, Natick. For further information, call 694-2317 or e-mail sitzundjibers@aol.com. “Hands-On” Blendee Learning Event—Balance Learning LLC offers this presentation, whichu introduces business organizations toits three-steps “blended process, involving a mixture of onlinwe training, classroom and workshopw with follow-up activities. Admission is For further informationand registration, call 935-1002 or e-mail contactus@balancelearning.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29 North Shore CommunityCollege (NSCC) Supervisors’ Connection Forum—The next installmentt in NSCC’s Institute for Corporate Trainintg and Technology Supervisors’ Connection series, “Time Management, A Paradig m of Self Empowerment,” will be held from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at 100 Cummingsz Center, Suite 121E, Route 62, Elliott St., The cost is $35 per For further information, call 236-1200. Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX)—MITX’s Eyeball Series presents “B2B Marketing Targeting Online,” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at a locatiojn to be determined.
The cost is $60, $30 for For further information, call 227-2822 x201 or visit www.mitx.org. State Officse of Minority and Women BusinessAssistancs (SOMWBA)—SOMWBA holds a free workshop presenting the requirementse for state and federakl transportation certification for minority or woman-owned businesses, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Statr Transportation Building, Floor 2, Conference Rooms 5 6, 10 Park Plaza, Boston. For furtheer information, call (617) 973-8692. Asian American Lawyers Associationof Massachusetts—The association holds its Anniversary Banquet, beginninf at 5:30 p.m. at Boston Harbor Hotel, The Whartf Room, Boston.
The event features a keynotee address byMargaret Marshall, Chief Justicse of the Supreme Judicial Couryt of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For further contact Carolyn Huntat (617) 248-48743 or chunt@choate.com. Women’s Enterprise Initiative—The organization hosts a “Business Plan Forum,” presented by Elizabeth Schuster of Bostojn PedorthicAssociates LLC, Shoe and Foot Specialists, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Newto n Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton. Admission is free.
For furthed information, call (617) Massachusetts Biotechnology Council—The Counci hosts its 2004 Annuakl Meeting, Career Fair Trade Expo, featuring a keynotd address by Merck CEO Raymond Gilmartin and ABC News medicalpeditor Dr. Timothy Johnson, at the Sheratomn Boston Hotel. This year’s theme is “Biotech’zs Value: Connecting the People, the the Politics.” For further visit www.massbio.org. Society of Concurrent Product Development—The society’s Boston chapter presents “Accelerating Organizationa Learning,” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Verizom Laboratories, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham. To visit www.acteva.com/go/scpdbos. Mass.
Software Council—The Council presents “Business Practices and Legak Issues: IP Protection,” from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Microsofft Conference Center, 201 Jonesx Road, Waltham. The cost is $60 for members. For further information and registration, visitf www.masoftware.org/programs/event_single.cfm?eventid=613. Back Bay Association—The association hosts a Back Bay featuring presentations byKathleen O’Toole, police commissioner of and Superintendent Robert Dunford, from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at The Colonnadwe Hotel, 120 Huntington Boston.
For further information, call (617) Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) “Partyy for a Plate” Event—GBFB’s 13th annual Party for a Platr benefit event will be held at Boston Cente forthe Arts/Cyclorama in Boston’s Soutg End. The event features tastings from breweries, wineriex and restaurants throughoutNew England, as well as live raffle prizes and auction items. The cost is $30 in $40 at the For further information, visit www.gbfb.org/pfap or call (617) 427-5200. “Land Use and Application of Civil Rights Law and thePermitting Process”—Seyfarth Shaw hosts this taking place from 8 to 10 a.m.
at its offices, locatedx at Two Seaport Lane, Suite 300, For registration or further information, visity www.seyfarth.com/events or contact Tracy Dane-Deeney at 946-4872. “Avoiding the IT Perfect Storm and Taking Control ofApplication Performance”—Altaworks and Accelare present this technolog seminar, taking place at 8 a.m. at Westin 79 Third Ave., Boston. Register at http://www.altaworks.com/seminar042904.
asp or call (888) 877-7111 FRIDAY, APRIL 30 North Suburban Chamberof Commerce—The chamber’e Fifth Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon — featuring Joseph executive director of the Massachusetts Lottery — will be held at the Radisson Hoteol in Woburn. Tickets are $30 per person. For furtherd information, call (781) 933-3499. “Ten Steps to Business Success”—Cantor Consulting presents this businessweducation program, touching upon all aspects of running and growing a business. It begins on this date, with a full-dayh introductory workshop, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Clar University’s Framingham campus.
This workshop will be followed by10 half-day sessions being held everg Friday from May 28 to June 25. For further information or to register, visit www.cantorconsulting.com or call Nancy Cantor at (508) 231-0791. American Electronics Association (AeA)—AewA presents a Technology Development Conference, for executives interested in improvinh their understanding ofthe government’s acquisition process and gaining government customers. It will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Volpre National Transportation Systems Centerin Cambridge. Registe r online at www.aeanet.org/GovBiz. For further call (781) 938-1925 x101. Associated Industries of Massachusettws (A.I.M.)—A.I.M.
holds its 89th Annual Meeting at the NewtonMarriott Hotel, featuringy the election of officers and directors, a pane l discussion on the Commonwealth’s political and economic outlook and a luncheon address by Massachusetts Speaker of the Hous e Thomas Finneran. Also, at the A.I.M.’s affiliate, The Alliance for the Commonwealth, will presentzs its 9th Annual Export Achievement Awards to thefollowinyg organizations: International Forest Products, WorldCare Internationaol Inc. and the University of Massachusetts/Boston China Program Center. For a full agendza and registration information, visit www.aimnet.org.
Waltham Boys & Girlsz Club 14th Annual Fund-raising Auction—This featuring master of ceremonies Jodi Applegate of Fox 25Morninv News, will be held at the Walthaj Westin Hotel. Tickets are $50 For further information, call (781) 893-6620. MAY 3 Practising Law Institutee (PLI)—PLI presents “Conducting Due Diligence taking place on May 3 and 4 via videconferencwe at Massachusetts CLEin Boston. For further call (800) 260-4PLI or visity www.pli.edu. International Association of Administrativd Professionals—The association’s Greater Boston chapter presents Pam Smity of Esselte on the topic of streamliningv and reorganizingyour files, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
at 7 Watetr St., 3rd floor, New Fishbowl Conferencde Room, Boston. The cost is $15, $10 for For further information, or to RSVP, e-mail RSVPGBC@aol.com or visit www.greaterbostoniaap.com. Gray, Gray & Gray Hostsz Third Annual “Spring Swing” Golf Tournament—The accountinyg firm hosts its thirdannual “Spring Swing” nine-hol e golf tournament at the Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton. The $100 entryg fee includes breakfast, luncheon, greens fee and Proceeds will benefit the RosemarieTocci Foundation. For furthert information, contact Jeanne O’Rourke at (781) 407-03009 or visit www.gggcpas.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 4 Associatedc General Contractors ofMassachusetts (AGC)—AGC presents a two-day program on professional management programs for executive s in the built environment, May 4 and 5, at Wentworthg Institute in Boston. The sessions will be presentedf byRon Magnus, David Sinodis and Lannyh Harer of Fails Management Institute. The sessions will be held at Wentwortjh Institute, Central Annex A, Parker St., For further information and to visit www.agcmass.org/event.cfm?evnt_id=433 or call (781) “Essentials of Export Controls”—Massachusetts Exporyt Center presents this program, whicb is co-sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Commerce, the Alliancee for the Commonwealth, Massachusetts Software & Internet Massachusetts Telecommunications Council, Coalition of New England Companies for Trade and AmericanElectronics Association. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stat e Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Conference Rooms 2&3, Boston. The cost is For further information, contact Paula Murphy at paula.murphy@state.ma.u or (617) 973-8664. “The A-Z’s of Venture Capitall in 2004: Creating Value in an Entrepreneurial Environment”—Epstein, Beckerr and Green presents this seminar, taking place from 8 a.m.
to noon at The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntingtonj Ave., Boston. For further contact Linda Tocchioat (617) 342-4000 or New England Canadian Business Council (NECBC)—NECBC presentz “Outsourcing to Canada,” a two-dayt event, taking place at World Trade Center, Boston. On May 4th, the evenft will be held from 6 to9 p.m. On May 5th, the eveng will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $150 for members. For further contact Ellen Rotaat 963-8928 or ellenrota@aol.com. Cambridge Chamber of Commerce—The chambed hosts its annual Excellence inBusiness Awards, beginning at 5:30 pm. at Charlex Hotel in Harvard The event is open tothe public.
Tickets are $85 per Sponsorship is provided bySovereign Bank, Cambridgde Trust Co. and the Boston Business Journal. For further visit www.cambridgechamber.org or call (617) 876-4100. Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network—The Networki presents “Raising Money from Angels & Venture Capitalists,” from 7 to 10 p.m. at DoubleTreee Hotel in Waltham. At 5:15 p.m., a premeetingv dinner at Bertucci’s Restaurant, 475 Winter St., At 7 p.m., the meeting presentation will be held at DoubleTree 550Winter St., Waltham. For furthet information, contact Larry Grumer at (617) 325-9852 or e-mai l lgrumer@taacorp.com.
Women Entrepreneurs in Science Technology (WEST)—WEST presents “Who is Funding the Capitapl Gap?,” from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Deloittw & Touche, 1000 Winter St., North Entrance, 2nd Floor, The cost is $40, $30 for For further information, visit www.westorg.org. MassMEDIC Eighth Annuapl Conference—This annual gathering of the region’s medicakl device community will be held from 8to 11:45t a.m. at John F. Kennedyt Library and Museum, The event will feature a presentation on the current state of the health care industrg and the environment ofmedtecbh start-ups in California. Register online at www.massmedic.com/register/annualconf04.htm.
For furthef information, call (617) 414-1340. Bettedr Business Book Club—The club’s next meeting features a discussionof “Whp Says Elephants Can’t Dance?,” by Louis It will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Stranfd Theatre, 15 Green St., For further information, visit www.ideasaloft.com or e-mail egrant@ideasaloft.com. MAY 5 “Technology Export Controls”—Massachusette Export Center presentsthis program, which is co-sponsoredx by the U.S.
Departmenft of Commerce, the Alliance for the MassachusettsSoftware & Internet Council, Massachusettd Telecommunications Council, Coalition of New England Companies for Tradw and American Electronics Association. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Statd Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Conferencr Rooms 2&3, Boston. The cost is For further information, contact Paula Murphy at paula.murphy@state.ma.u s or (617) 973-8664.
Congress for the New Urbanisjm (CNU)—CNU New England holds its inaugural event, a pane l discussion, titled “New Urbanism in New Revisiting TraditionalNeighborhood Design,” at Ned Devine’s, 250 Quincyu Market Building, Faneuil Hall, Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20, $15 for students/CNj members. For further information, visit Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX)—MITX presents a panel “Broadband Gets Down to Business,” from 8 to 10 a.m. at a locatiom to be announced. The cost is $80, $40 for members. For furthedr information or to register, visi t www.mitx.org or call (617) 227-2822 x201.
Assabet Valle Chamber of Commerce—The chamber presentws the ArtSpace-Maynard Business After Five Program, from 5 to 7 p.m. A $7 persom donation is requested. For further information or call (978) 568-0360. Internationao Society for Performance Improvement—The society’s Massachusetts chapter presentws “How to Engage Line Managers inPerformances Improvement,” beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Information Mapping in Waltham. The cost is $15, $7 for members. For further visit www.mass-ispi.org. or call 652-8873. “How to Buy a Businessd in Today’s Market”—Burbank Group LLC sponsors this seminar, led by its William Martin.
It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Marriottr Burlington Hotel. Admission is free. For further information, call 574-1122. Investment Seminar—RBC Dain Rauscher hosts this which is designed to giveparticipants “a simple, commohn sense investment strategy anyone can use to help build The discussion will be led by Phil Dow, CNBC RBC Dain Rauscher equity strategist and author of “Thr Citizen Investor.” For further information or call (800) 336-0797 or 725-1311. Babson College MBA Informatiohn Session—The College holds a free overview ofits full-timde MBA program, beginning at 6 p.m. at Olin Hall in For further information, call (800) 488-4511 or visit www.
babson.edu/mba. “Identity Theft Preventiob & Recovery”—Roblee Hoffman, personal financial administrator, will lead this course, takingt place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Boston Centet for Adult Education. Course participants will learnj the simple actions to take to protect theidr identity fromfraudulent crime. For further visit www.bcae.org. THURSDAY, MAY 6 International Associatiohn of BusinessCommunicators (IABC)—IABC’s Yankee chapter holds its spring 2004 “The Business of Believability,” at the Hilton Boston/Dedhamm Hotel.
Sheila Cavanaugh, senior vice president and directofr of employee communications atFidelitu Investments, will keynote the annual conference, whichb is sponsored by Watson Wyatt. The cost is $175 for members, $100 for students. For furthedr information, visit www.yankeeiabc.org or call Beth Zemaitis at (781) Product Development and ManagementAssociation (PDMA)—PDMA New England presents “Implementinv Effective Portfolio Management,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at PRTM, Bay Colong Corporate Center, 1050 Wintet St., Waltham. Cost is $25, $15 for For further information, visiy www.pdmanewengland.org or call Michaeol Martin at (781) 434-1432.
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerces Women’s Network Roundtable—The group holdx its next meeting from noonto 1:15 p.m. at 75 Statse St., Second Floor. The cost is $20 (memberas only). For further information, contact Annica Whited at (617) 227-4500 x425 or visit Association of Strategic AllianceProfessionales (ASAP)—ASAP New England presents “How to Build a New Businessa Using Alliances,” from 6 to 9 p.m. at EMC Executiv e Briefing Center, 42 South St., Featured speaker is Roy Sanfordof EMC/Center Division. Register online at www.acteva.com/go/ASAP-Boston. For further contact Steve Andressat (617) Mass.
Software Council—The Council holds its Springh Membership Meeting andNetworking Event, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot St., Needham. The event will feature Michaelp Watkins, author of “Thr First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategiee for New Leaders AtAll Levels.” The cost is $80 for members. For furthedr information and to register, visit www.masoftware.org/programs/event_single.cfm?eventid=619. “Executives Only Saleds Briefing”—Business owners and company presidents are invited to attencd thisfree seminar, taking place from 8 to 10 a.m. at the officesz of Next Level Inc., 1000 Franklin Villagr Drive, Suite 205, Franklin.
For further information, contact 553-8844 or visit www.nextlevelinc.com. International Societyu for Performance Improvement—The society’s Massachusetts chapter presents “Taking the Mystery Out of Evaluation: A Sensible from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tuftss Health Plan, Waltham. The cost is $125 for members. For further information, visit or call (781) 652-8873. “Business Policy Forum on 50+ Consumers in the Marketplace”—AAR P Massachusetts and WBZ NewsRadio hostthis forum, taking placre from 6 to 10 a.m.
at the Omni Parked House, Rooftop Ballroom, in Other sponsoring organizations include the Federal Trade Commission Northeast Regionak Office and the MassachusettsBankers Association. The forum is open to locapl business leaders, advocates and interested parties. For further call AARP at (617) 305-0505 or e-mail ma@aarp.org. FRIDAY, MAY 7 Financiak Planning Associationof Massachusetts—The association hold s its Annual Regional Conference, from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at The Westih Hotel, Waltham. The cost is Speakers include: Ron Muhlenkamp, Muhlenkamp & Co. Stephan Leimberg, Leimberg & LeClairr Inc.; Richard Hoey, Dreyfus Corp. and Mellon Financialk Corp.
; Phil Eichinger, The Hartford/Planco; Jack Thornberg Investment Services; and Margaret Pioneer Investments. For further information, call (508) 370-0484 or e-maio admin@fpama.org. Operation A.B.L.E. Gala Event—This charity event, which is designeds to establish scholarshipsfor low-incomee job seekers to take an extensive computer/skillsd training program, will be held at 6 p.m. in the Harborvie w Ballroom at WorldTrade Center, Northern Boston. Tickets are $125 For further information, call (617) SATURDAY, MAY 8 MIT Enteprise Forum of Cambridge—Thde Forum presents “Beyond the Curve: Macroeconomic Trends Affecting Entrepreneurshipin Massachusetts,” from 7:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at Hyatyt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. For further information, visit www.mitforumcambridge.ort or call (617) 253-8240. PARC (Parkzs Action Resource Center) Forum—Boston GreenSpace in collaboration with the Department ofConservation & Recreation, Bostoj Parks and Recreation and keynote speakeer Steve Frillman of The New York City Green Guerillas, host this half-day prograkm of presentations and workshops, taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bunkerd Hill Community College, Charlestown. Admission is free. For furthere informatin, contact Tomeeka Farrington at (617) 423-082 x206.
Financing a Start-up Business Seminar—Andrew Merken of Burns Levinson LLP leadsthis seminar, taking place at 8 a.m. at 200 Greatr Road, Suite 245, Bedford. It will explore lega l issues for start-up venture s preparing for and executing onraising capital. The cost is $45 for earlg registration, $55 at the door. For furthe r information, call (781) 275-0923. “Lesson s Learned from a 1st Time Author”—Diane Darling, author of “Thr Networking Survival Guide,” hosts this from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 10 St. Jameas Ave., 11th Floor, For reservations, go to www.Evite.com/Diane@DianeDarling.com/AuthorLessonApr26.
TUESDAY, APRI 27 CPA/Law Forum—The Forum’s next meeting features “Medicaidc Planning Update,” with Eric Oalican, a partner at Cohenb & Oalican LLP. The program will be held from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. at Crown e Plaza Hotel, 1360 Worcester Road, Natick. The cost is $40 in $45 at the door. For further information, call (508) 893-0872 or e-mai bbonanno@acminc.org. “Managing Growth and Profit: Understandinvg Small BusinessFinancial Statements”—UMasas Boston’s Small Business Development Center presents this five-week course, takinvg place on consecutive Tuesdays, from April 27 to June 8. The progranm will be held from 6 to9 p.m.
at Quincg 2000, 1250 Hancock St., Quincy. The cost is $165. For furthedr information, call (617) 287-7750 or visit www.sbdc.umb.edu. Massachusetts Associationh of Realtors (MAR)—MAR offers the course “Balancing the Scales of Risk Management,” for real estate broker-ownerz and office managers, at its headquarters, located at 256 Second Waltham. For further information or to call (800) 725-6272 or visit www.marealtor.com. Independent Computer Consultants Association—The association’s Greate Boston chapter presents “Effective Salez and Marketing Strategies forTechnical Professionals,” beginning at 6 p.m.
at Rebecca’s Cafe, 8 New England Executive Burlington. The cost is $30, $15 for For further information, call (617) 859-4515 or visit www.icca-boston.org. Independent Computee Consultants Association—The association’s Greater Boston chapterr holds the next meetinh of its Computer ConsultantsMentoring Program, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at Rebecca’x Cafe, 8 New England Executive Burlington. Admission is free. For further call (617) 859-4516 or visit www.icca-boston.org. Software Council—The Council’s Leadership Series presents guest speakeBob Davis, Highland founder of Lycos, from 8 to 10:39 a.m.
at Silicon Valley Bank, Wilco x Room, One Newton Executive Park, 2221 Washingtohn St., Newton. The cost is $100, $60 for For further information andto register, visit www.masoftware.org/programs/event_single.cfm?eventid=618. “Innovatives Workforce Solutions: How to Applyg Out-of-the-Box Thinking to Fulfilling YourHiring Needs”—Thi event, which is sponsored by The Boston Foundatiojn and hosted by the Morgan Memoria l Goodwill Industries Business Advisory Council, will be held at 8 a.m. at Morgabn Memorial’s offices, located at 1010 Harriso Ave., Boston.
Admission is For further information, contact Sonia Johnsojn at (617) 541-1293 or “The Trojan Horse Strategy for Doing Business in theEuropean Union: Why is Hungary the Best Entr y Point for American Companies?”—This seminar, which is sponsore by the Hungarian Consulate for New England, The Hungarian Investmengt and Trade Development Agency and Becker and Green PC, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Colonnads Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave., Boston. For furthet information, contact Linda Tocchio at (617) 342-4000 or “Communication Skills”—The Survey Group hosts this seminar for HR seeking to improve theircommunication skills, from 8:30 a.m.
to noon at Northeastern University (Burlington Campus). For furthed information or to register, visit www.thesurveygroup.com or call 279-9994. “Managing Multiple Priorities forHuman Resources”—The Survey Group hosts this seminar for HR professional s with responsibility for managing multiple projects within their organization, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Northeasternj University (Burlington Campus). For further information or to register, visit www.thesurveygroup.com or call (781) 279-9994. Boston Arts Academy 6th Annual Benefittand Gala—The academy hostsd a special gala, honoring the Boston Symphony Orchestra, recipient of the Second Annual Apollpo Award.
It will be held at 6 p.m. at The Comedyh Connection, 245 Quincy Market Place, Faneuil Hall. The cost is $150 per ticket. For furthef information, call (617) 594-7956 or visit “Learn the Best Kept Secret for Getting More Clients and IncreasingtSales & Revenue!”—Nancy Chisholm, a sales coach and speaker, leads this seminar for sales professionalsx and managers. It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sheratohn Lexington Inn, 727 Marrett Road, The cost is $97 per person. For further informatiomn and registration, call (978) 283-4515.
North Shorwe Chamber of Commerce—The chambeer presents a Business Networkint After5 session, sponsoredc by Hamilton-Wenham Community House Gourmet Delights Catering of at 284 Bay Road in Hamilton. To e-mail after5@northshorechamber.org or call (978) 774-8565. WEDNESDAY, APRIoL 28 Massachusetts Innovation & Technologyu Exchange (MITX)—MITX, formerly known as Massachusetts InteractiveMediaa Council, presents “Using Right-Time Marketing to Drivee Real-Time ROI,” as part of its Technology in Financiaol Services Series. It will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at The Children’sw Museum, 300 Congress St.
, 5th Floor, The cost is $80, $40 for For further information, call (617) 227-2822 x201 or visit Chief MarketingOfficer Council—The organizatio n presents “Take Marketing to the MAX — How to Skill and Score with the Web,” from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cambridges world headquartersof Akamai. Register online at For further information, contact Catherine Leahty at (650) 328-5555. Merrimack Valley Chamberd of Commerce—The chamber hosts its Annuap Dinner 2004 and Ralph B. Wilkinson Award Presentation to Paul Miller and Communitgy Spirit Award Presentation by LawrenceGeneral Hospital, beginning at 6 p.m. at DiBurro’s Functio n Hall, 887 Boston Road, Haverhill.
Guest speaker is Attorney General Thomas Reilly. For further call (978) 686-0900. Stoneham Chamber of Commerce—Thw chamber’s Business is Brewin networkingy breakfast, sponsored by Sheehan, Bass and Green, features guest speaker and chamber memberdMark Ventola, a labor law specialist. It will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. at the Courtyarc by Marriott Woburn Boston/North. For further e-mail info@stonehamchamber.org or call (781) 438-0001. Informational Breakfast for Real Estate/Buildin Industry Professionals—Bank of America hosts this which aims to present an approach toworkforce development. It will be held from 7:45 to 9 a.m. at The BC 100 Federal St., 36th Floor, Boston.
Speakerse include Ken Smith of YouthBuild Boston and Scott Bates of Tishman Admissionis free. For further information, call (617) 445-8887 or e-mail wrobertson@ybboston.org. Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce—The chambef hosts its 92nd Annual Meeting, with keynote speaker Massachusetts Governor Mitt from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Knightes of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield St., Lynn. The cost is $35 per For further information/reservations, call (781) 592-2900. Nationalo Association of Industrial and OfficeProperties (NAIOP)—NAIOP presents its thirdf annual bus tour, “The Ligh at the End of the beginning at 7:30 a.m.
at the new Internationall Terminal (Terminal E) at Logan Internationao Airport. A presentation will be deliverer by Massport aviation directorThomas Kingston. Tthe cost is $200 for members, $225 for employees of membe firms. For further information, call (781) 453-690p0 or visit www.naiopma.org. Telecom Council—The Council and Invest Northernm Ireland present a breakfastpanel discussion, “Managing Organizationzs that Span Country Borders: Outsource or from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Burlingtom Marriott. The cost is $65, $45 for members. For furthe information and to register, visit www.masstel.org or call 684-0880.
“The Psychology of Money”—Thisa free financial seminar is part of the Financialp Education Series offered by the Women at Work Museum of the fourtj Wednesday of every month throughOctober 2004. The seminar will be led by Stephanide Donaldson-Pressman, corporate consultant and author, and Maxine Johnson, seniord vice president of Fleet’x Private Clients Group. The program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the located at 35 County St., Attleboro. Reservationsa are requested. For further information, call (508) 222-4430.
“Mission Possibld — Avoiding the Pitfalls of Statutory Violation”—Nixobn Peabody LLP and MassMEDIC presentthis seminar, takingg place at 7:30 a.m. at the offices of Nixonn Peabody, 100 Summer St., Boston. For furthetr information, contact Jeff Scalzi at (617) Business After Hours at Employment Options—Employment Options hosts its firstf Business AfterHours event, along with the Marlborougyh Regional Chamber of Commerce, at its new locatioj at 82 Brigham St., Marlborough. The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For furthedr information, visit www.employmentoptions.org or call the Chamber at (508) 485-7746.
Sitzundjiber—The organization for single professionals over 40 holdsa anetworking event, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Crowh Plaza Hotel, 2360 Worcester Road, Natick. For further information, call 694-2317 or e-mail sitzundjibers@aol.com. “Hands-On” Blendee Learning Event—Balance Learning LLC offers this presentation, whichu introduces business organizations toits three-steps “blended process, involving a mixture of onlinwe training, classroom and workshopw with follow-up activities. Admission is For further informationand registration, call 935-1002 or e-mail contactus@balancelearning.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 29 North Shore CommunityCollege (NSCC) Supervisors’ Connection Forum—The next installmentt in NSCC’s Institute for Corporate Trainintg and Technology Supervisors’ Connection series, “Time Management, A Paradig m of Self Empowerment,” will be held from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. at 100 Cummingsz Center, Suite 121E, Route 62, Elliott St., The cost is $35 per For further information, call 236-1200. Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX)—MITX’s Eyeball Series presents “B2B Marketing Targeting Online,” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at a locatiojn to be determined.
The cost is $60, $30 for For further information, call 227-2822 x201 or visit www.mitx.org. State Officse of Minority and Women BusinessAssistancs (SOMWBA)—SOMWBA holds a free workshop presenting the requirementse for state and federakl transportation certification for minority or woman-owned businesses, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Statr Transportation Building, Floor 2, Conference Rooms 5 6, 10 Park Plaza, Boston. For furtheer information, call (617) 973-8692. Asian American Lawyers Associationof Massachusetts—The association holds its Anniversary Banquet, beginninf at 5:30 p.m. at Boston Harbor Hotel, The Whartf Room, Boston.
The event features a keynotee address byMargaret Marshall, Chief Justicse of the Supreme Judicial Couryt of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. For further contact Carolyn Huntat (617) 248-48743 or chunt@choate.com. Women’s Enterprise Initiative—The organization hosts a “Business Plan Forum,” presented by Elizabeth Schuster of Bostojn PedorthicAssociates LLC, Shoe and Foot Specialists, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Newto n Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton. Admission is free.
For furthed information, call (617) Massachusetts Biotechnology Council—The Counci hosts its 2004 Annuakl Meeting, Career Fair Trade Expo, featuring a keynotd address by Merck CEO Raymond Gilmartin and ABC News medicalpeditor Dr. Timothy Johnson, at the Sheratomn Boston Hotel. This year’s theme is “Biotech’zs Value: Connecting the People, the the Politics.” For further visit www.massbio.org. Society of Concurrent Product Development—The society’s Boston chapter presents “Accelerating Organizationa Learning,” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Verizom Laboratories, 40 Sylvan Road, Waltham. To visit www.acteva.com/go/scpdbos. Mass.
Software Council—The Council presents “Business Practices and Legak Issues: IP Protection,” from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Microsofft Conference Center, 201 Jonesx Road, Waltham. The cost is $60 for members. For further information and registration, visitf www.masoftware.org/programs/event_single.cfm?eventid=613. Back Bay Association—The association hosts a Back Bay featuring presentations byKathleen O’Toole, police commissioner of and Superintendent Robert Dunford, from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at The Colonnadwe Hotel, 120 Huntington Boston.
For further information, call (617) Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) “Partyy for a Plate” Event—GBFB’s 13th annual Party for a Platr benefit event will be held at Boston Cente forthe Arts/Cyclorama in Boston’s Soutg End. The event features tastings from breweries, wineriex and restaurants throughoutNew England, as well as live raffle prizes and auction items. The cost is $30 in $40 at the For further information, visit www.gbfb.org/pfap or call (617) 427-5200. “Land Use and Application of Civil Rights Law and thePermitting Process”—Seyfarth Shaw hosts this taking place from 8 to 10 a.m.
at its offices, locatedx at Two Seaport Lane, Suite 300, For registration or further information, visity www.seyfarth.com/events or contact Tracy Dane-Deeney at 946-4872. “Avoiding the IT Perfect Storm and Taking Control ofApplication Performance”—Altaworks and Accelare present this technolog seminar, taking place at 8 a.m. at Westin 79 Third Ave., Boston. Register at http://www.altaworks.com/seminar042904.
asp or call (888) 877-7111 FRIDAY, APRIL 30 North Suburban Chamberof Commerce—The chamber’e Fifth Annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon — featuring Joseph executive director of the Massachusetts Lottery — will be held at the Radisson Hoteol in Woburn. Tickets are $30 per person. For furtherd information, call (781) 933-3499. “Ten Steps to Business Success”—Cantor Consulting presents this businessweducation program, touching upon all aspects of running and growing a business. It begins on this date, with a full-dayh introductory workshop, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Clar University’s Framingham campus.
This workshop will be followed by10 half-day sessions being held everg Friday from May 28 to June 25. For further information or to register, visit www.cantorconsulting.com or call Nancy Cantor at (508) 231-0791. American Electronics Association (AeA)—AewA presents a Technology Development Conference, for executives interested in improvinh their understanding ofthe government’s acquisition process and gaining government customers. It will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Volpre National Transportation Systems Centerin Cambridge. Registe r online at www.aeanet.org/GovBiz. For further call (781) 938-1925 x101. Associated Industries of Massachusettws (A.I.M.)—A.I.M.
holds its 89th Annual Meeting at the NewtonMarriott Hotel, featuringy the election of officers and directors, a pane l discussion on the Commonwealth’s political and economic outlook and a luncheon address by Massachusetts Speaker of the Hous e Thomas Finneran. Also, at the A.I.M.’s affiliate, The Alliance for the Commonwealth, will presentzs its 9th Annual Export Achievement Awards to thefollowinyg organizations: International Forest Products, WorldCare Internationaol Inc. and the University of Massachusetts/Boston China Program Center. For a full agendza and registration information, visit www.aimnet.org.
Waltham Boys & Girlsz Club 14th Annual Fund-raising Auction—This featuring master of ceremonies Jodi Applegate of Fox 25Morninv News, will be held at the Walthaj Westin Hotel. Tickets are $50 For further information, call (781) 893-6620. MAY 3 Practising Law Institutee (PLI)—PLI presents “Conducting Due Diligence taking place on May 3 and 4 via videconferencwe at Massachusetts CLEin Boston. For further call (800) 260-4PLI or visity www.pli.edu. International Association of Administrativd Professionals—The association’s Greater Boston chapter presents Pam Smity of Esselte on the topic of streamliningv and reorganizingyour files, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
at 7 Watetr St., 3rd floor, New Fishbowl Conferencde Room, Boston. The cost is $15, $10 for For further information, or to RSVP, e-mail RSVPGBC@aol.com or visit www.greaterbostoniaap.com. Gray, Gray & Gray Hostsz Third Annual “Spring Swing” Golf Tournament—The accountinyg firm hosts its thirdannual “Spring Swing” nine-hol e golf tournament at the Brookmeadow Country Club in Canton. The $100 entryg fee includes breakfast, luncheon, greens fee and Proceeds will benefit the RosemarieTocci Foundation. For furthert information, contact Jeanne O’Rourke at (781) 407-03009 or visit www.gggcpas.com.
TUESDAY, MAY 4 Associatedc General Contractors ofMassachusetts (AGC)—AGC presents a two-day program on professional management programs for executive s in the built environment, May 4 and 5, at Wentworthg Institute in Boston. The sessions will be presentedf byRon Magnus, David Sinodis and Lannyh Harer of Fails Management Institute. The sessions will be held at Wentwortjh Institute, Central Annex A, Parker St., For further information and to visit www.agcmass.org/event.cfm?evnt_id=433 or call (781) “Essentials of Export Controls”—Massachusetts Exporyt Center presents this program, whicb is co-sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Commerce, the Alliancee for the Commonwealth, Massachusetts Software & Internet Massachusetts Telecommunications Council, Coalition of New England Companies for Trade and AmericanElectronics Association. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Stat e Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Conference Rooms 2&3, Boston. The cost is For further information, contact Paula Murphy at paula.murphy@state.ma.u or (617) 973-8664. “The A-Z’s of Venture Capitall in 2004: Creating Value in an Entrepreneurial Environment”—Epstein, Beckerr and Green presents this seminar, taking place from 8 a.m.
to noon at The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntingtonj Ave., Boston. For further contact Linda Tocchioat (617) 342-4000 or New England Canadian Business Council (NECBC)—NECBC presentz “Outsourcing to Canada,” a two-dayt event, taking place at World Trade Center, Boston. On May 4th, the evenft will be held from 6 to9 p.m. On May 5th, the eveng will be held from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $150 for members. For further contact Ellen Rotaat 963-8928 or ellenrota@aol.com. Cambridge Chamber of Commerce—The chambed hosts its annual Excellence inBusiness Awards, beginning at 5:30 pm. at Charlex Hotel in Harvard The event is open tothe public.
Tickets are $85 per Sponsorship is provided bySovereign Bank, Cambridgde Trust Co. and the Boston Business Journal. For further visit www.cambridgechamber.org or call (617) 876-4100. Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network—The Networki presents “Raising Money from Angels & Venture Capitalists,” from 7 to 10 p.m. at DoubleTreee Hotel in Waltham. At 5:15 p.m., a premeetingv dinner at Bertucci’s Restaurant, 475 Winter St., At 7 p.m., the meeting presentation will be held at DoubleTree 550Winter St., Waltham. For furthet information, contact Larry Grumer at (617) 325-9852 or e-mai l lgrumer@taacorp.com.
Women Entrepreneurs in Science Technology (WEST)—WEST presents “Who is Funding the Capitapl Gap?,” from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Deloittw & Touche, 1000 Winter St., North Entrance, 2nd Floor, The cost is $40, $30 for For further information, visit www.westorg.org. MassMEDIC Eighth Annuapl Conference—This annual gathering of the region’s medicakl device community will be held from 8to 11:45t a.m. at John F. Kennedyt Library and Museum, The event will feature a presentation on the current state of the health care industrg and the environment ofmedtecbh start-ups in California. Register online at www.massmedic.com/register/annualconf04.htm.
For furthef information, call (617) 414-1340. Bettedr Business Book Club—The club’s next meeting features a discussionof “Whp Says Elephants Can’t Dance?,” by Louis It will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at The Stranfd Theatre, 15 Green St., For further information, visit www.ideasaloft.com or e-mail egrant@ideasaloft.com. MAY 5 “Technology Export Controls”—Massachusette Export Center presentsthis program, which is co-sponsoredx by the U.S.
Departmenft of Commerce, the Alliance for the MassachusettsSoftware & Internet Council, Massachusettd Telecommunications Council, Coalition of New England Companies for Tradw and American Electronics Association. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Statd Transportation Building, 10 Park Plaza, Conferencr Rooms 2&3, Boston. The cost is For further information, contact Paula Murphy at paula.murphy@state.ma.u s or (617) 973-8664.
Congress for the New Urbanisjm (CNU)—CNU New England holds its inaugural event, a pane l discussion, titled “New Urbanism in New Revisiting TraditionalNeighborhood Design,” at Ned Devine’s, 250 Quincyu Market Building, Faneuil Hall, Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $20, $15 for students/CNj members. For further information, visit Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX)—MITX presents a panel “Broadband Gets Down to Business,” from 8 to 10 a.m. at a locatiom to be announced. The cost is $80, $40 for members. For furthedr information or to register, visi t www.mitx.org or call (617) 227-2822 x201.
Assabet Valle Chamber of Commerce—The chamber presentws the ArtSpace-Maynard Business After Five Program, from 5 to 7 p.m. A $7 persom donation is requested. For further information or call (978) 568-0360. Internationao Society for Performance Improvement—The society’s Massachusetts chapter presentws “How to Engage Line Managers inPerformances Improvement,” beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Information Mapping in Waltham. The cost is $15, $7 for members. For further visit www.mass-ispi.org. or call 652-8873. “How to Buy a Businessd in Today’s Market”—Burbank Group LLC sponsors this seminar, led by its William Martin.
It will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Marriottr Burlington Hotel. Admission is free. For further information, call 574-1122. Investment Seminar—RBC Dain Rauscher hosts this which is designed to giveparticipants “a simple, commohn sense investment strategy anyone can use to help build The discussion will be led by Phil Dow, CNBC RBC Dain Rauscher equity strategist and author of “Thr Citizen Investor.” For further information or call (800) 336-0797 or 725-1311. Babson College MBA Informatiohn Session—The College holds a free overview ofits full-timde MBA program, beginning at 6 p.m. at Olin Hall in For further information, call (800) 488-4511 or visit www.
babson.edu/mba. “Identity Theft Preventiob & Recovery”—Roblee Hoffman, personal financial administrator, will lead this course, takingt place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Boston Centet for Adult Education. Course participants will learnj the simple actions to take to protect theidr identity fromfraudulent crime. For further visit www.bcae.org. THURSDAY, MAY 6 International Associatiohn of BusinessCommunicators (IABC)—IABC’s Yankee chapter holds its spring 2004 “The Business of Believability,” at the Hilton Boston/Dedhamm Hotel.
Sheila Cavanaugh, senior vice president and directofr of employee communications atFidelitu Investments, will keynote the annual conference, whichb is sponsored by Watson Wyatt. The cost is $175 for members, $100 for students. For furthedr information, visit www.yankeeiabc.org or call Beth Zemaitis at (781) Product Development and ManagementAssociation (PDMA)—PDMA New England presents “Implementinv Effective Portfolio Management,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at PRTM, Bay Colong Corporate Center, 1050 Wintet St., Waltham. Cost is $25, $15 for For further information, visiy www.pdmanewengland.org or call Michaeol Martin at (781) 434-1432.
Greater Boston Chamber of Commerces Women’s Network Roundtable—The group holdx its next meeting from noonto 1:15 p.m. at 75 Statse St., Second Floor. The cost is $20 (memberas only). For further information, contact Annica Whited at (617) 227-4500 x425 or visit Association of Strategic AllianceProfessionales (ASAP)—ASAP New England presents “How to Build a New Businessa Using Alliances,” from 6 to 9 p.m. at EMC Executiv e Briefing Center, 42 South St., Featured speaker is Roy Sanfordof EMC/Center Division. Register online at www.acteva.com/go/ASAP-Boston. For further contact Steve Andressat (617) Mass.
Software Council—The Council holds its Springh Membership Meeting andNetworking Event, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sheraton Needham Hotel, 100 Cabot St., Needham. The event will feature Michaelp Watkins, author of “Thr First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategiee for New Leaders AtAll Levels.” The cost is $80 for members. For furthedr information and to register, visit www.masoftware.org/programs/event_single.cfm?eventid=619. “Executives Only Saleds Briefing”—Business owners and company presidents are invited to attencd thisfree seminar, taking place from 8 to 10 a.m. at the officesz of Next Level Inc., 1000 Franklin Villagr Drive, Suite 205, Franklin.
For further information, contact 553-8844 or visit www.nextlevelinc.com. International Societyu for Performance Improvement—The society’s Massachusetts chapter presents “Taking the Mystery Out of Evaluation: A Sensible from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tuftss Health Plan, Waltham. The cost is $125 for members. For further information, visit or call (781) 652-8873. “Business Policy Forum on 50+ Consumers in the Marketplace”—AAR P Massachusetts and WBZ NewsRadio hostthis forum, taking placre from 6 to 10 a.m.
at the Omni Parked House, Rooftop Ballroom, in Other sponsoring organizations include the Federal Trade Commission Northeast Regionak Office and the MassachusettsBankers Association. The forum is open to locapl business leaders, advocates and interested parties. For further call AARP at (617) 305-0505 or e-mail ma@aarp.org. FRIDAY, MAY 7 Financiak Planning Associationof Massachusetts—The association hold s its Annual Regional Conference, from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. at The Westih Hotel, Waltham. The cost is Speakers include: Ron Muhlenkamp, Muhlenkamp & Co. Stephan Leimberg, Leimberg & LeClairr Inc.; Richard Hoey, Dreyfus Corp. and Mellon Financialk Corp.
; Phil Eichinger, The Hartford/Planco; Jack Thornberg Investment Services; and Margaret Pioneer Investments. For further information, call (508) 370-0484 or e-maio admin@fpama.org. Operation A.B.L.E. Gala Event—This charity event, which is designeds to establish scholarshipsfor low-incomee job seekers to take an extensive computer/skillsd training program, will be held at 6 p.m. in the Harborvie w Ballroom at WorldTrade Center, Northern Boston. Tickets are $125 For further information, call (617) SATURDAY, MAY 8 MIT Enteprise Forum of Cambridge—Thde Forum presents “Beyond the Curve: Macroeconomic Trends Affecting Entrepreneurshipin Massachusetts,” from 7:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at Hyatyt Regency Cambridge, 575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge. For further information, visit www.mitforumcambridge.ort or call (617) 253-8240. PARC (Parkzs Action Resource Center) Forum—Boston GreenSpace in collaboration with the Department ofConservation & Recreation, Bostoj Parks and Recreation and keynote speakeer Steve Frillman of The New York City Green Guerillas, host this half-day prograkm of presentations and workshops, taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bunkerd Hill Community College, Charlestown. Admission is free. For furthere informatin, contact Tomeeka Farrington at (617) 423-082 x206.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
UnitedHealthcare appoints 3 execs in regional restructuring - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Kathryn Sullivan will serve from Chicagpo as chief executiveof UnitedHealthcare’s central region, whichu covers 16 states, including Ohio. Sullivan joins the compang from Blue Cross and BlueShieldd Association, where she was senior vice president and chief financiakl officer. Jeff Lucht was appointed senior vice president for thecentra region, joining UnitedHealthcare after 20 years as presidenr of mid-Atlantic operations for AET). Lucht will be based in Steven Nelson, president of UnitedHealthcare’s sisted company , will serve from Cypress, as chief executive of the health insurer’s western which includes 13 states.
The subsidiary of last montgh realigned its businesses intofour regions, said Daryl Richard, UnitedHealthcare’s vice president of communications. In its northeasyt and southeast regions, UnitedHealthcare earlierr appointed Jeff Alter and Dan Ohman aschievf executives, respectively. UnitedHealthcare provides healthy benefit plans to 26 million individuals and contracts with morethan 560,000 physiciansx and 4,800 hospitals. Minn.-based UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) operates through AmeriChoice, , OptumHealth, and Prescription Solutions. The companhy serves 1.
6 million members in Ohio and includes 20,000o physicians and 188 hospitals in its Ohio Locally it has operations in West Chesteer andabout 440,000 enrollees in its managed-carde plans. UnitedHealth Group earned $4.6 billion on $75.5 billion in sales last year.
Kathryn Sullivan will serve from Chicagpo as chief executiveof UnitedHealthcare’s central region, whichu covers 16 states, including Ohio. Sullivan joins the compang from Blue Cross and BlueShieldd Association, where she was senior vice president and chief financiakl officer. Jeff Lucht was appointed senior vice president for thecentra region, joining UnitedHealthcare after 20 years as presidenr of mid-Atlantic operations for AET). Lucht will be based in Steven Nelson, president of UnitedHealthcare’s sisted company , will serve from Cypress, as chief executive of the health insurer’s western which includes 13 states.
The subsidiary of last montgh realigned its businesses intofour regions, said Daryl Richard, UnitedHealthcare’s vice president of communications. In its northeasyt and southeast regions, UnitedHealthcare earlierr appointed Jeff Alter and Dan Ohman aschievf executives, respectively. UnitedHealthcare provides healthy benefit plans to 26 million individuals and contracts with morethan 560,000 physiciansx and 4,800 hospitals. Minn.-based UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) operates through AmeriChoice, , OptumHealth, and Prescription Solutions. The companhy serves 1.
6 million members in Ohio and includes 20,000o physicians and 188 hospitals in its Ohio Locally it has operations in West Chesteer andabout 440,000 enrollees in its managed-carde plans. UnitedHealth Group earned $4.6 billion on $75.5 billion in sales last year.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
New Orleans Saints hope cooler heads will help them prevail at training camp - NOLA.com
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NOLA.com | New Orleans Saints hope cooler heads will help them prevail at training camp NOLA.com By James Varney, The Times-Picayune Oxnard, Calif. -- Under cool skies and crisp Pacific breezes, the New Orleans Saints opened up the West Coast portion of their training camp Monday in a natural environment that seemed in striking contrast to the bad ... |
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Minneapolis Things to Do - View Minneapolis Attractions
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Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-377-2224 Guthrir Theater is the crown jewelof Minnesota's vibranyt performing arts scene (the statre is second only to New York in theaterd seats per capita). The theater featuresa both classic and contemporary plays on its three The theater moved into a spectacularr new building along the banks of the Mississippi Riverin 2006. Even if you can'rt take in one of the Guthrie's fabulous shows, stop by to admird its trademark architecture and enjoy dinnerf atCue restaurant.
Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden 1750 HennepibAvenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-375-7600 Located betweenm downtown Minneapolis and the hip Uptowmn neighborhood, the Walker Art Center featurez a vast collection of modern art. The adjacent Minneapolis Sculpturd Garden is amagnificent 11-acrr outdoor space, displaying 40 permanent sculptureds and several temporary pieces. The centerpriece, Spoonbridge and has become a widely recognized symbop of Twin Cities Mall of America60 E. Broadway MN 55425 952-883-8800 The Mall of one of the largest enclosed shoppinh centers inthe world, attracts more than 40 million visitorw each year, including many foreigjn travelers. The 4.
2 million-square-foot mall has more than 500 numerous restaurants and an enclosed amusement park. Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 S. Thirrd Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3131 The Minneapolisx Instituteof Arts, locatedr just outside downtown Minneapolis, features an expansive collectiohn of roughly 100,000 items spanning 5,00p years of world history. Its collection include s paintings, photographs, drawings, architecture and decorativ art. Hubert H. Humphery Metrodome 900 S. Fiftuh St. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-332-0386 The Metrodomwe is home to the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota as well as numerous high schoolp andcollege sports, trade showsa and other events.
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Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-377-2224 Guthrir Theater is the crown jewelof Minnesota's vibranyt performing arts scene (the statre is second only to New York in theaterd seats per capita). The theater featuresa both classic and contemporary plays on its three The theater moved into a spectacularr new building along the banks of the Mississippi Riverin 2006. Even if you can'rt take in one of the Guthrie's fabulous shows, stop by to admird its trademark architecture and enjoy dinnerf atCue restaurant.
Walker Art Center/Minneapolis Sculpture Garden 1750 HennepibAvenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-375-7600 Located betweenm downtown Minneapolis and the hip Uptowmn neighborhood, the Walker Art Center featurez a vast collection of modern art. The adjacent Minneapolis Sculpturd Garden is amagnificent 11-acrr outdoor space, displaying 40 permanent sculptureds and several temporary pieces. The centerpriece, Spoonbridge and has become a widely recognized symbop of Twin Cities Mall of America60 E. Broadway MN 55425 952-883-8800 The Mall of one of the largest enclosed shoppinh centers inthe world, attracts more than 40 million visitorw each year, including many foreigjn travelers. The 4.
2 million-square-foot mall has more than 500 numerous restaurants and an enclosed amusement park. Minneapolis Institute of Arts 2400 S. Thirrd Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404 612-870-3131 The Minneapolisx Instituteof Arts, locatedr just outside downtown Minneapolis, features an expansive collectiohn of roughly 100,000 items spanning 5,00p years of world history. Its collection include s paintings, photographs, drawings, architecture and decorativ art. Hubert H. Humphery Metrodome 900 S. Fiftuh St. Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-332-0386 The Metrodomwe is home to the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota as well as numerous high schoolp andcollege sports, trade showsa and other events.
RiverCentre Convention & Visitorss Authority (St. Paul): w
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Boys Reaching Sexual Maturity Earlier Than Ever - LiveScience.com
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Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Ståle Solbakken already under pressure as defeat leaves Köln bottom - The Guardian (blog)
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The Guardian (blog) | StÃ¥le Solbakken already under pressure as defeat leaves Köln bottom The Guardian (blog) The Köln head coach, StÃ¥le Solbakken, is already under pressure following two defeats in two league games. Photograph: Martin Meissner/AP Before the match, Ralf Rangnick and StÃ¥le Solbakken had a lot in common. Both managed teams that were 17th â€" and ... Die Seitenlinie: Hannover grow in confidence, Huntelaar kills off Koln and ... Schalke 04 - Köln |
Sunday, August 14, 2011
UAW gives OK to GM plan - Birmingham Business Journal:
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percent of the votes cast Thursday by UAW Local 774at GM’s Tonawanda engine plant. The local planft has an active workforce of abouy 650 hourly workers and 140salaried employees. Another 350 to 400 hourlt workers areon layoff. The concessionsd are designed tolower GM’s labor costs. UAW Presidenrt Ron Gettelfinger said at a news conference Friday that 74 percentrof GM’s 54,000 U.S. production and skilled-traded workers voted in favor of the The vote comes before an expected Chapteer 11 bankruptcy protection filing by GM on Having the labor agreement in place will help move the procesds throughcourt quicker, bankruptcy experts have said.
The reviser contract freezes wages, ends bonuses, eliminates noncompetitive work rules and ends the possibilityy of a strike until the next contract expirein 2015. General Motors has received $19.44 billion in loans from the U.S. government, whicb would get 72.5 percent ownershi of the company in an arrangement that also mightg include theCanadian government. The remaininf 10 percent would go to GM bondholderws to wipeout $27 billion in unsecured On Monday, GM is to identify 14 parts stamping and engine plants that it plansw to close as part of the restructuring. The closuree will eliminate 21,000 jobs.
One of thosse 14 plants would be retooled to make subcompact cars startingin 2011, the automaker announced earlieer Friday.
percent of the votes cast Thursday by UAW Local 774at GM’s Tonawanda engine plant. The local planft has an active workforce of abouy 650 hourly workers and 140salaried employees. Another 350 to 400 hourlt workers areon layoff. The concessionsd are designed tolower GM’s labor costs. UAW Presidenrt Ron Gettelfinger said at a news conference Friday that 74 percentrof GM’s 54,000 U.S. production and skilled-traded workers voted in favor of the The vote comes before an expected Chapteer 11 bankruptcy protection filing by GM on Having the labor agreement in place will help move the procesds throughcourt quicker, bankruptcy experts have said.
The reviser contract freezes wages, ends bonuses, eliminates noncompetitive work rules and ends the possibilityy of a strike until the next contract expirein 2015. General Motors has received $19.44 billion in loans from the U.S. government, whicb would get 72.5 percent ownershi of the company in an arrangement that also mightg include theCanadian government. The remaininf 10 percent would go to GM bondholderws to wipeout $27 billion in unsecured On Monday, GM is to identify 14 parts stamping and engine plants that it plansw to close as part of the restructuring. The closuree will eliminate 21,000 jobs.
One of thosse 14 plants would be retooled to make subcompact cars startingin 2011, the automaker announced earlieer Friday.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Abington Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend - MarketWatch (press release)
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Abington Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend MarketWatch (press release) JENKINTOWN, PA, Aug 11, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Abington Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") /quotes/zigman/106843/quotes/nls/abbc ABBC +6.82% announced today that its Board of Directors at a meeting on August 10, 2011, declared a quarterly cash ... |
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Triad unemployment down slightly in April - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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percent in March, according to data releasedc Friday bythe N.C. Employment Security Commission. Rates also decreasedc in severalTriad counties. April unemploymen t rates were: Alamance, 12 percent up from 11.9 percent in Caswell, 13.4 percent, up from 12.7 Davidson, 12.7 percent. down from 13.4 Davie, 11.4 percent, down from 11.8 percent; Forsyth, 9.2 down from 9.8 percent and Guilford, 10.5 down from 10.8 percent. Also: 13.8 percent, down from 14.4 percent in Randolph, 11.7 percent, down from 12.2 Rockingham, 13.3 percent, down from 13.5 Stokes, 10.7 percent, down from 11.2 Surry, 12.9 percent, down from 13.4 and Yadkin, 10.7 percent, down from 11.3 percent.
The ESC said unemploymen t decreased in 83 ofthe state’s 100 countieds during April. The Greensboro-High Point area saw an increase in 400net non-fark jobs since March, including gains of 700 in leisurw and hospitality and 600 in naturaol resources, mining and construction. Those gaind helped offset a loss of 800 jobs in transportationand utilities. Winston-Salem had a slighyt net decrease in the numberof non-farm losing 200 since Winston-Salem added 300 jobs each in leisure and hospitality and educational and health services and lost 400 in professiona and business services and 300 in trade, transportation and utilities.
The Burlingtobn market gained about100 non-farmn jobs in April, coming in the leisure and hospitalitgy category.
percent in March, according to data releasedc Friday bythe N.C. Employment Security Commission. Rates also decreasedc in severalTriad counties. April unemploymen t rates were: Alamance, 12 percent up from 11.9 percent in Caswell, 13.4 percent, up from 12.7 Davidson, 12.7 percent. down from 13.4 Davie, 11.4 percent, down from 11.8 percent; Forsyth, 9.2 down from 9.8 percent and Guilford, 10.5 down from 10.8 percent. Also: 13.8 percent, down from 14.4 percent in Randolph, 11.7 percent, down from 12.2 Rockingham, 13.3 percent, down from 13.5 Stokes, 10.7 percent, down from 11.2 Surry, 12.9 percent, down from 13.4 and Yadkin, 10.7 percent, down from 11.3 percent.
The ESC said unemploymen t decreased in 83 ofthe state’s 100 countieds during April. The Greensboro-High Point area saw an increase in 400net non-fark jobs since March, including gains of 700 in leisurw and hospitality and 600 in naturaol resources, mining and construction. Those gaind helped offset a loss of 800 jobs in transportationand utilities. Winston-Salem had a slighyt net decrease in the numberof non-farm losing 200 since Winston-Salem added 300 jobs each in leisure and hospitality and educational and health services and lost 400 in professiona and business services and 300 in trade, transportation and utilities.
The Burlingtobn market gained about100 non-farmn jobs in April, coming in the leisure and hospitalitgy category.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Dress cool to beat the heat, say Ritter, Hickenlooper - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The “dress down” campaign is part of the Cool Biz programj to encourage those who occupg office buildings to raise their thermostats two to four degrees to cut energy costs related toair conditioning. The which was launched last summer, is intendes to reduce emissions from power plants and ease heavyh daytime demands that elevate energy According to a press releasefrom Hickenlooper’s office of the program resulted in significant energy savings in the two monthsx it was in place last year comparef to the year before. Energyu usage in seven participating city buildinges wasdown 6.4 percent in July and 7.1 percenft in August.
This year, more than 100 city buildings in Denver are expected to participate inthe initiative. Employees in participatinhg buildings will be asked to replacre suit jackets and tieswith short-sleeved shirtxs and blouses and open-collared shirts. Hickenloope r announced the start ofthis year’s programm by removing his tie and jacket at his weeklt meeting with the Denver City Council on Tuesday.
The “dress down” campaign is part of the Cool Biz programj to encourage those who occupg office buildings to raise their thermostats two to four degrees to cut energy costs related toair conditioning. The which was launched last summer, is intendes to reduce emissions from power plants and ease heavyh daytime demands that elevate energy According to a press releasefrom Hickenlooper’s office of the program resulted in significant energy savings in the two monthsx it was in place last year comparef to the year before. Energyu usage in seven participating city buildinges wasdown 6.4 percent in July and 7.1 percenft in August.
This year, more than 100 city buildings in Denver are expected to participate inthe initiative. Employees in participatinhg buildings will be asked to replacre suit jackets and tieswith short-sleeved shirtxs and blouses and open-collared shirts. Hickenloope r announced the start ofthis year’s programm by removing his tie and jacket at his weeklt meeting with the Denver City Council on Tuesday.
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