Calendar

JUNE 26

Women in Defense—June meeting. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Scientific Research Corporation (SRC), 1101 Remount Rd., North Charleston. Cost: $20 for members; $25 non-members. RSVP to Tiffany Crosby at 843-725-1623 or tcrosby@scires.com.

Charleston Metro Chamber 236^th Annual Meeting. 6–11 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center. This black tie event features a live and silent auction, culinary creations featuring local/sustainable products, awards presentation and dancing. The cost is $150. To register visit www.charlestonchamber.net.

JUNE 30

Harbour Club Networking. 5:30—7 p.m. at the Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston. The public and Club members alike are invited to join this open networking event every Tuesday for beer, wine and light fare. $10 for Harbour Club members, $12 for non-members. Dress code: business casual, no jeans. For more information contact M.C. Hemingway at 843-723-9680.

Business Network International-Flowertown chapter meets. Noon-1:30 p.m. at The Dog and Duck, 1580 Old Trolley Rd # I, Summerville. Meet weekly for referrals and networking; one person from each profession admitted per meeting. Information: Mandi Driggers at 843-224-0169 or visit www.bniofthelowcountry.com.

JULY 1

SBA Community Express Loan Workshop. 9–11 a.m. at the Bank of America Building, 5th floor, Room 502, 5900 Core Drive, North Charleston. Need a $5,000 to $25,000 small business loan? Learn step-by-step how to apply for an U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan through Superior Financial Group. Applications may be completed on the spot. Required documents to bring: Photo copy of your driver's license or official 10, evidence of LPRA status if not a citizen, Federal Tax 10 number, business check; all partners, principals, must apply together. Registration is required; call 843-740-6160 to register.

Mount Pleasant Professional Partners Network meeting. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Beef O’ Brady’s, 608 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. RSVP to Bryan Froning at 843-856-1270. For more information about Professional Network Connections, visit www.Pnconnections.org or contact Leigh Thomson at Leigh.Thomson@pnconnections.org.

Business Network International Ashley River Chapter meeting. Noon – 1:30 p.m. at Easterby's Family Grille, 2388 Ashley River Road, Charleston. Exchange qualified business referrals in this weekly networking meeting. Information: Nancy Green at 843-856-0025.

The Mount Pleasant Chapter of Business Network International meeting. 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Omar Shrine Temple, The Point Grill, 176 Patriots Point Blvd. Cost: Guests pick up their own lunch tab ($10 cash buffet). Information: George Castano 843-813-4742 or George@ExpoTradeExhibits.com.

JULY 2

Business Networking International, Daniel Island chapter meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Zeus in Mount Pleasant. Meet new business contacts and friends. Cost: lunch. Information: reese@benefitwork.com.

Business Network International meeting, North Area Chapter. Noon at Wing Time restaurant, 5101 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston. Information: Laura Sargent at 843-509-2375 or lsargent@carolinaone.com.

JULY 7

Professional Referral Network meeting. 12:30 p.m. at the Point Grill, 176 Patriots Point Rd. Mount Pleasant. Share lunch and professional leads. Lunch is $9. Information: Jeff Donaldson 843-991-8577.

JULY 8

Women@Work Networking Group meeting. 11:45-1 p.m. at Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston. Members pay $15, non Members $20. A buffet lunch and parking are included. RSVP to RSVP@womenatworkinc.com or visit www.womenatworkinc.com.

JULY 9

Greater Charleston Call Center Alliance meeting. 8-10 a.m. at Blackbaud Inc., 2000 Daniel Island Dr., Daniel Island. Butch Howard, Addie Solutions will speak about call center personalities. A tour of the Blackbaud call center will follow the meeting. Free for members, $30 non-members. RSVP required; visit www.g3ca.org.

JULY 14

Berkeley Chamber Small Business Network. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Berkeley Electric Cooperative, 2 Spring Hall Road, Goose Creek. Topic: Financing and Finances. The Small Business Network enables you and others in your organization to gain valuable insight into issues impacting your business. Bring your lunch and listen to our experts who are not only knowledgeable on the topics they cover, but have worked for years to provide assistance to those in need. The Berkeley Electric Cooperative is supplying the beverages and room for these events. Cost: Free. Information: 843-761-8238 or 843-577-9549 or amorris@bcoc.com.

Charleston City Council meeting. 5 p.m. at the Reuben M. Greenberg Municipal Bldg., 180-B Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. Information: 843-577-6970.

JULY 15

JULY 16

SBDC seminar series: How to do business with the Federal Government. 9-11:30 a.m. at the Bank of America building, 5th floor, 5900 Core Rd., North Charleston. Learn the products and services purchased by the military in South Carolina, the steps necessary for participation in government contracting, how to identify bid opportunities using the Internet, and more. Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center. Cost: Free; registration required. To register, email charlestonsbdc@moore.sc.edu or call 843-740-6160.

JULY 21

Entrepreneurial Woman Series: Solving Your 5 Biggest Business Challenges. 6-8 p.m. at the Center for Women, 129 Cannon St., Charleston. What are the make or break issues you need to identify to keep your business successful? How can you best adjust to a failing economy and still thrive? Find out what resources are available to businesses through the federal stimulus plan and other resources to help biz owners stay afloat during this economic downturn. Join two banking professionals who will share their perspective on how to keep your business healthy. Sheila Underwood, SunTrust and Karen Ross, First Federal. Registration required: $20 CFW members; $40 non members. Go to www.c4women.org or call 843-763-7333.

Lowcountry Wedding Professionals meeting. 6:30 p.m. at Tidewater Chapel, 222 W Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. All small business owners/managers are invited to attend. For more information, please visit www.charlestonlwp.wordpress.com or e-mail charlestonlwp@live.com.

Small Business Resource Seminar—Part 1 of 2. 6-9 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Charleston, 5 Liberty St., Charleston. Speakers include Charles Williams, Chairman of SCORE 285, Tom Lauria, director of the Small Business Development Center and Cindi Rouke of the Charleston LDC. Breaks and refreshments provided. $50 in advance; $55 at the door. To register or for more information, visit www.score285.org.

JULY 22

Graduate Leadership Symposium. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Buyer Auditorium in Mark Clark Hall at The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St, Charleston. This one-day seminar is free and open to graduate students at The Citadel and the College of Charleston. Speakers: Allison Dean Love, executive director of the South Carolina Insurance News Service and Nancy McGinley, superintendent of the Charleston County School District. Participants will assess their own leadership skills and participate in group decision making exercises and case study reviews. The deadline to register is July 15; register online at www.citadel.edu/krause-center. Information: Charlene Gunnells at charlene.gunnells@citadel.edu or 843-953-2155.

Small Business Resource Seminar—Part 2 of 2. 6-9 p.m. at the Tate Center for Entrepreneurship, College of Charleston, 5 Liberty St., Charleston. Speakers include John Martin, Martin Law Firm and Joe Conti, SCORE Counselor. Breaks and refreshments provided. $50 in advance; $55 at the door. To register or for more information, visit www.score285.org.

JULY 23

JULY 27

Empowerment Group: Career Transitions Group. 6—7:30 p.m. at the Center for Women, 129 Cannon St., Charleston. This 7-week group, meeting on Mondays, will focus on the 4 major aspects of career development: self exploration; identifying those occupational areas that provide the best fit for your interests, background, and skills; researching potential occupational choices to learn about the demand in the current job market, salaries, and potential employers; creating an action plan that will help you turn your career goals into reality. Facilitated by Erin Scheffer. Registration required: $35 CFW members; $70 non members. Go to www.c4women.org or call 843-763-7333.

JULY 28

Charleston City Council meeting. 5 p.m. at the Reuben M. Greenberg Municipal Bldg., 180-B Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. Information: 843-577-6970.

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JULY 30