BUSINESS CALENDAR

* The monthly meeting of Business Referral Network of Ventura, a chapter of Women’s Referral Service, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Residence Inn/Marriott, 2101 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard.

The cost is $63 for three meetings in advance or $25 each meeting in advance. Visitors pay $30 in advance. At the door, the cost is $33 for all. Information is available at 667-2086.

* “Fundamentals of Successful Project Management,” sponsored by SkillPath Seminars of Kansas City, Mo., will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 7 and 8 at Four Points Ventura Harbortown, 1050 Schooner Drive. The program is for managers and supervisors, project leaders, self-directed work groups and team leaders.

The cost is $399. More information is available at (800) 873-7545.

* A Microsoft Office seminar for basic to intermediate users will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Heritage Square Hall, 731 S. B St., Oxnard. The seminar covers Word 97, Excel 97, Access 97, Outlook 97 and PowerPoint 97.

The cost is $59. Make reservations with Fred Pryor Seminars at (800) 255-6139.

* A Business Development series sponsored by the Oxnard College Center for Economic & Community Development will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on six Saturdays between Sept. 18 and Dec. 4, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Topics include “Starting and Operating a New Business,” “Expanding Into Global Markets” and “Employment Tax Seminars.”

The cost is $30 for one seminar or $25 each for all six. More information is available at 986-5831.

* Conference on Leadership Development & Teambuilding, sponsored by SkillPath Seminars of Kansas City, Mo., will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Road, Ventura. Topics include “Creating a Winning Team,” “Building Your Leadership Skills” and “Inspiring Teams to Achieve Challenging Goals.”

The cost is $195 per person or $185 for four or more. More information is available at (800) 873-7545.