Business Minded Workshops This Week

*** Update: I just added two networking events. Drink, nosh and share ideas! ***

The following are more classes and seminars serving the San Francisco Bay Area that target small business owners, entrepreneurs or anyone thinking of making the leap, such as myself. Unlike the free or low cost seminars that I've previously posted, these require a fee. Please review links for more information. And let me know if you attend. I want to attend all of the workshops but can only fit one in my schedule. I'm curious about the turnout, the responses and if the classes were helpful.

Mark your calendars:

*** NEW EVENT***

Business Mixer with Latino Associations

WHEN: August 27, 2009 6:00pm-8:30pm

WHAT: Joint business mixer. Networking with Latino professionals. Call (415) 278-9611 for more information.

WHERE: Roccapulco, 3140 Mission St, San Francisco

MULA: $10 for San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce members. $15 for non-members.

*** NEW EVENT***

Green Drinks Sustainability Networking (Great title!)

www.NBSBA.org
WHEN: August 27, 2009/5:30-7:30pnm

WHAT: "Lively social and networking gathering for business people interested in sustainability, including green business, architecture, design, organics, clean energy, local economy and other topics." - North Bay Sustainable Business Alliance.

WHERE: Novato Oaks Inn, 215 Alameda del Prado Ave, Novat0

MULA: $20. Click on link to RSVP

Successful Consulting

WHEN: August 28, 2009 / 8:30am-3:00pm
WHAT: For people interested in pursuing a Consulting or Contracts business: Pros and Cons.
WHERE: San Jose Entrepreneur Center, 84 W Santa Clara St., San Jose
CONTACT: Silicon Valley SCORE at 408-288-8479

*** Check back for more additions to this weekly list ****

PAST EVENTS:

Crafting your online integrated marketing campaign

http://bit.ly/socmed4you
WHEN: Aug 26, 2009 / 9:30am-12:30p
WHAT: "Define your personal brand and design your integrated marketing campaign. Identify your tagline and keywords. Write online profiles, polish your resume, and create short and long form bios." - iRM Consulting
WHERE: San Francisco State University Downtown Campus, 835 Market St., SF
MULA: Click on link

Job Seekers Looking to Network

http://www.meetup.com/Bay-Area-Job-Seekers-Professionals-Looking-to-Network/
WHEN: August 26, 2009 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm
WHAT: Network with employed and unemployed professionals. Everyone, especially recruiters and HR professionals encouraged to attend.
WHERE: The Bar On Church. 198 Church St., SF
MULA: Click on link. You must RSVP for this MeetUp event.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THIS EVENT, YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED JOB SEEKER OR NON-JOB SEEKER ON THE WORKYOURCAREER.COM SITE, OTHERWISE THERE WILL BE A $5 FEE AT THE DOOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT. CREATING A PROFILE ON THE WORKYOURCAREER SITE IS FAST AND FREE, AND YOU CAN DO SO AT: http://workyourcareer.com/signup.aspx

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