Calendar

Monday, Feb. 24 Small Business Seminar “Orientation/Intro to Business Ownership” Valley Economic Development Center 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Tuesday, Feb. 25 Business Networking Mixer Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 9021Pho Westfield Fashion Square Mall first floor 14006 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks Cost: $15, includes appetizers (818) 906-1951 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “QuickBooks Tutorial” Valley Economic Development Center 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Wednesday, Feb. 26 Business Networking Breakfast and Seminar “Grow Your Business! Maximum impact through trade show and event marketing” The Valley Economic Alliance and The Valley International Trade Association 7:30 a.m. The Valley Economic Alliance 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., second floor, Van Nuys Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members No guest parking in garage, street parking only (818) 379-7000 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan” Small Business Development Center 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Free, $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Business Networking Mixer Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Maggiano’s Little Italy 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills Cost: Free to members, $10 non-members (818) 347-4737 or [email protected] Thursday, Feb. 27 Small Business Seminar “Business Record Keeping in Excel” LA Business Source, West Valley 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 18645 Sherman Way #114., Reseda Free (818) 705-9977 or [email protected] Business Networking Luncheon Chatsworth Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Olive Garden Restaurant 19724 Nordhoff Place, Northridge Cost: $18 (818) 341-2428 or [email protected] Friday, Feb. 28 Small Business Seminar “Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan” Small Business Development Center 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. University of Antelope Valley 44055 N. Sierra Highway, Lancaster Free (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Business Networking Bowling Tournament Calabasas Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. AMF Lanes 23130 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Cost: $75 per person, $300 for a team of 4 (818) 222-5680 or [email protected] Greater Conejo Valley Chamber 2014 Recognition Gala “A Night in Oz” 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village Cost: $125.00 per person, prepaid reservations required (805) 370-0035 or [email protected] Saturday, March 1 Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber Installation Gala 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Porter Valley Country Club 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Porter Ranch Cost: $75, RSVP required (818) 341-2428 or [email protected] Wednesday, March 5 Business Networking Breakfast Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Warner Center Marriott 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills Cost: $20 members and guests in advance, $30 at the door (818) 347-4737 or [email protected] Business Networking Mixer Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park Free (805) 370-0035 or [email protected] Friday, March 7 Business Networking Breakfast Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Panera Bread 14708 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door (818) 906-1951 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “Access to Capital – Finding Funding for Your Business” Small Business Development Center 10:00 a.m. – Noon University of Antelope Valley 44055 N. Sierra Highway, Lancaster Free (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Wednesday, March 12 Small Business Seminar “Effective Marketing” Small Business Development Center 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. DeVry University 15301 Ventura Blvd, D-100, Sherman Oaks  Free (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Installation and Business Recognition Luncheon United Chambers of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Woodland Hills Country Club 21150 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills Cost: $45 per person RSVP required (818) 981-4491 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “How to Successfully Start Your New Business” Small Business Development Center 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Free, $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Business Networking Dinner National Association of Purchasing Management NAPM-SFV Scholarship Program 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Odyssey Restaurant 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills Cost: Free for members, $40 non-members RSVP required (818) 993-0995 or [email protected] Friday, March 14 Small Business Seminar “QuickBooks Boot Camp” Small Business Development Center 10:00 a.m. –4:30 p.m. University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita $99, $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Wednesday, March 19 Business Networking Luncheon Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills Cost: $25 members and guests, $35 at the door (818) 347-4737 or [email protected] Thursday, March 20 Business Networking Luncheon Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center 4234 Coldwater Canyon, Sherman Oaks Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door (818) 906-1951 or [email protected] Business Networking Breakfast Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. Braemar Country Club 4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana Cost: $30 members, $35 non-members (818) 989-0300 or [email protected] Tuesday, March 25 Small Business Seminar “Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan” Small Business Development Center 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Free, $2 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Wednesday, March 26 Mega Mixer and Business Expo Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce California Lutheran University Gilbert Sports & Fitness Center 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Cost: $5 members, $15 non-members (805) 267-7502 or [email protected] Thursday, March 27 Business Networking Luncheon Calabasas Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Calabasas Country Club 4515 Park Entrada, Calabasas Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members (818) 222-5680 or [email protected] Send items for the calendar section of the Business Journal to [email protected] or fax to (818) 676-1747.