Business Events Calendar
A weekly listing of local events compiled by the SoCal Tech Calendar (www.socaltechcalendar.com) and Kathleen Brady.
Tuesday-Wednesday
Computer Telephony Expo
CT Expo 2001 brings together the builders, integrators and executives driving the strategies and purchases critical to business communications. The open communications community will be represented, including IP telephony gateways, Web-enabled call centers, interactive voice response, communication controllers, open telephony servers and unified messaging solutions.
* Sponsor: CMP Media
* Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.
* Cost: $1,395 for full conference; free for exhibit hall only
* E-mail: lpomeranz@cswpr.com
* Web: www.ctexpo.com
Corporate Uses of Streaming Technology
A program for information technology and telecommunications executives, system integrators and consultants.
* Sponsor: TECH Marketing
* Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.
* Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Cost: $795
* E-mail: info@etvworld.com
* Web: www.etvworld.com
Wednesday
Ad Fusion: Integrating Online and Offline Campaigns
Top players in the integrated online and offline advertising world discuss the synergy between these techniques. The panel, moderated by Ogilvy and Mather CEO Jerry McGee, includes Mark Bilfield of Saatchi and Saatchi, Pat Rogge of Rare Medium and Mike Tankel of Suissa Miller Advertising.
* Sponsors: Virtual International Community, Ad Club of Los Angeles
* Location: Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles
* Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
* Cost: $20 for members, $35 for nonmembers in advance; $50 for all on-site.
* E-mail: info@theVIC.org
* Web: www.thevic.org
Publicity, Promotion, Advertising and You
A seminar to help small-business owners raise their profiles at minimum expense. Presented by Bob Rains, former vice president of publicity, promotion and advertising at Universal Pictures.
* Location: SBA Business Information Center, 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite L-100, Los Angeles
* Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
* Cost: $20
* Phone: (818) 552-3206
Thursday
U.S.-Japan High-Tech Partnership Series: Focus on Wireless and Broadband
Presented by the Japan External Trade Organization. Industry leaders will discuss the outlook for wireless and broadband technology. Keynote speeches will be given by representatives of NTT DoCoMo, Broadcom and Qualcomm. A panel discussion will follow on money sources from Japan, including JAFCO, Mitsubishi Capital, Hitachi Capital and Funai Electric.
* Location: Torrance Marriott, 3635 Fashion Way
* Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
* Cost: $55
* E-mail: ishikawajohn@jetro.go.jp
* Web: www.jetro.org
Friday
National Assn. of Women Business Owners Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon
The NAWBO recognizes female entrepreneurs who have owned successful companies for 15 years or more. Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, chefs known as the “Two Hot Tamales,” will be honored.
* Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
* Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
* Cost: $75
* Phone: (213) 622-3200
* Web: www.nawbola.org
Will the World Realize the Promise of a Global Economy?
A lecture series on technology presented by Town Hall Los Angeles. Erkki Liikanen, commissioner for enterprise and the information society, Commission of the European Union, will explain how Europeans approach issues such as peer-to-peer technology, privacy and security.
* Location: Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
* Time: Noon
* Luncheon cost: $38 for members, $55 for nonmembers
* E-mail: townhall-la@townhall-la.org
* Web: www.townhall-la.org
March 12
Getting Financing for Your Business
This two-hour seminar tackles one of the key problems faced by most new entrepreneurs-- raising financing.
* Sponsor: Service Corps of Retired Executives
* Location: SBA Business Information Center, 3600 Wilshire Blvd., Suite L-100, Los Angeles
* Time: 9:30 a.m.
* Cost: $20
* Phone: (818) 552-3206
March 13
Home and Small Office Computer Networking
A general meeting of the Los Angeles Computer Society. Chris Chapman and Jed Reitler of Linksys will explain computer networking terms and methods.
* Sponsor: Los Angeles Computer Society
* Location: Methodist Fellowship Hall, 8065 Emerson Ave., Westchester
* Time: 7 p.m.
* Cost: Free
* E-mail: toddmartin@earthlink.net
* Web: www.lacspc.org
Starting and Operating Your Own Business
An all-day workshop for people starting a business or operating a new one. Panel discussions will be held on record-keeping, taxes, legal requirements, marketing and insurance.
* Location: SCORE Conference Room, 330 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
* Time: 8:15 a.m.
* Cost: $20
* Phone: (818) 552-3206
Human Resource Management for the Small Business
A seminar on how to recruit, hire, coach and train employees without violating employment laws and on how and why to terminate employment.
* Host: Small Business Development Center
* Location: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance
* Time: 1 p.m.
* Cost: $20
* Phone: (310) 787-6466
March 14
Promoting and Protecting Your Invention
Patent attorney Robert M. Sperry conducts a seminar for inventors who want to promote their ideas and protect their rights.
* Location: SCORE Conference Room, 330 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
* Time: 9:30 a.m.
* Cost: $20
* Phone: (818) 552-3206
Investment Capital Conference
Hear more than 65 speakers from firms that provide financing in public and private debt and equity transactions that range from $500,000 to $500 million. Learn where the capital is and how to get it.
* Host: Los Angeles Venture Assn.
* Location:: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
* Cost: $265-$345
* Phone: (310) 450-9544
* Web: www.lava.org
Government Contracting
The Small Business Administration offers assistance in contracting with federal, state or local governments. The program for disadvantaged businesses will be discussed.
* Location: Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, 1157 Spruce St., Riverside
* Time: 9 a.m.
* Cost: $20
* Phone: (800) 750-2353
March 15
Small Business Tax Workshop
* Host:: Small Business Development Center
* Location:: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance
* Time: 9 a.m.
* Cost: Free
* Phone: (310) 787-6466
March 16
Access to Capital
Minorities in Business magazine holds a forum on tapping financing sources.
* Location: Downtown Marriott, 333 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles
* Time: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Cost: $55 in advance, including breakfast and lunch
* E-mail: mib1@pacbell.netPlease submit events two weeks in advance to Marie Condron at marie@supplycurve.com. Or send a fax to Kathleen Brady at (213) 237-7837.
