BUSINESS CALENDAR

* “Government Request for Proposals,” a one-hour, one-on-one tutorial sponsored by the Resource Center for Nonprofit Management at the Ventura County Community Foundation, is available by appointment through February.

Participants need a current government RFP, which they will learn to read and understand.

The cost is $35. Make an appointment at 988-0196, Ext. 18. The foundation office is at 1317 Del Norte Road, Camarillo.

* “Creative Promotions and the Marketing of Services,” six sessions for business professionals, will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.

The instructor is Naomi Finkel, creative director of Say It With Words.

The cost is $275 for all six sessions. Information is available at the CLU Office of Continuing Education, 493-3130.

* An employment tax seminar sponsored by the California Employment Development Department will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Ventura Taxpayer Service Center, 4820 McGrath St., Ventura.

Topics will include the difference between an employee and an independent contractor, and state and federal payroll reporting requirements.

Make reservations for the free seminar at 677-2785.

* “World Marketing Opportunities,” the third conference in a series sponsored by the Economic Development Collaborative of Ventura County, will be held from 7:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 11 at the UFCW Building, 816 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo.

The conference, geared toward local manufacturers, will include how to grow a business, strategic partnerships, managing sales representatives, and immediate and long-term marketing results.

The cost is $30 and includes breakfast.

Make reservations with Darlene Ruz at 384-1800, Ext. 21.