Tuesday, January 13 Small Business Seminar “How to Successfully Start Your New Business” Small Business Development Center 10 a.m. – Noon College of the Canyons, University Center 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Room 222 Santa Clarita Cost: $30, $3 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) cocsbdc.org to register online Business Networking Luncheon Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Egg Plantation 24415 Walnut Street, Newhall Cost: $15 in advance, reservations required (limited seating) (661) 702-6977 or [email protected] Wednesday, January 14 Business Networking Breakfast Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Tournament Players Club 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia Cost: $18 members, $35 non-members (661) 702-6977 or [email protected] Business Networking Luncheon Lancaster Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. JP Eliopulos Hellenic Center 43404 30th St. West, Lancaster Cost: $25 members, $35 non-members (661) 948-4518 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “Orientation and Introduction to Business Ownership” Valley Economic Development Center 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Business Networking Breakfast Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Boston Private Bank and Trust 10820 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills Cost: $7 members, $10 non-members RSVP required (818) 368-3235 or [email protected] Thursday, January 15 Business Networking Luncheon Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tipple & Brine 14633 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door (818) 906-1951 or [email protected] Tuesday, January 20 Business Networking Luncheon “How to Increase Your Networking and Grow Referrals” The Executives, Los Angeles Jewish Home 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Braemar Country Club 4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana Cost: $30 members pre-registered, $35 at the door (818) 774-3331 or [email protected] Wednesday, January 21 Small Business Seminar “New Client Orientation” Small Business Development Center 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. College of the Canyons, University Center 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Room 222 Santa Clarita Cost: Free, $3 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) cocsbdc.org to register online Business Networking Mixer Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Let’s Create Something 31143 Via Colinas, Westlake Village Cost: $5 members, $15 non-members (805) 370-0035 or [email protected] Friday, January 23 Executive Forecast Breakfast The Valley Economic Alliance 8 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Hilton Hotel 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills Cost: $50, RSVP required (818) 379-7000 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “QuickBooks Boot Camp” Small Business Development Center 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. College of the Canyons, University Center 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Room 222 Santa Clarita Cost: $99, $3 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) cocsbdc.org to register online Business Networking Luncheon “Salute to Business” Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Grand Vista Hotel 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley Cost: $40 (805) 526-3900 or [email protected] Installation and Recognition Banquet Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hyatt Regency Valencia 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia Cost: $95 per person, RSVP required (661) 702-6977 or [email protected] Saturday, January 24 Installation and Awards Dinner “A Night at the Races” Calabasas Chamber of Commerce 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Warner Center Marriott 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills Cost: $100 per person, RSVP required (818) 222-5680 or [email protected] Tuesday, January 27 Small Business Seminar “Essential Steps to Writing a Business Plan” Small Business Development Center 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. College of the Canyons, University Center 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Room 222 Santa Clarita Cost: $30, $3 parking fee (kiosk located in lot 14) cocsbdc.org to register online Business Networking Luncheon Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wolf Creek Restaurant & Brewing Co. 27746 N. McBean Parkway, Valencia Cost: $15 per person, RSVP required (limited seating) (661) 702-6977 or [email protected] Wednesday, January 28 Business Networking Breakfast Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. Braemar Country Club 4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana Cost: $20 members before Jan. 25, $30 after $30 non-members before Jan. 25, $35 after (818) 989-0300 or [email protected] Business Networking Breakfast “How to Get Your Oversees Customers to Buy More from You” Valley International Trade Association 7:30 a.m. Valley Economic Alliance BFG Boardroom, 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks Cost: $20 VITA members, $25 non-members (818) 379-7000 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “Essential Steps for Developing Your Business Plan” Small Business Development Center 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. University of Antelope Valley 44055 North Sierra Highway, Room 127 Lancaster Free cocsbdc.org to register online Wednesday, February 4 Business Networking Breakfast West Valley-Warner Center Chamber of Commerce 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. California Pizza Kitchen Westfield Topanga 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills Cost: $22 in advance, $33 at the door Business Networking Breakfast Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Panera Bread 14708 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door (818) 906-1951 or [email protected] Thursday, February 5 Business Networking Breakfast Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Orange Grove Bistro, CSUN 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge Cost: $20 members, $22 non-members (818) 341-2428 or [email protected] Business Networking Luncheon Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pieology Pizzeria 28295 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia Cost: $15, pay online only (no walk-ins, limited seating) (661) 702-6977 or [email protected] Wednesday, February 11 Business Networking Breakfast Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Tournament Players Club 26550 Heritage View Lane, Valencia Cost: $18 members, $35 non-members (661) 702-6977 or [email protected] Business Networking Luncheon Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Los Toros Mexican Restaurant 21743 Devonshire St., Chatsworth Cost: $15 members, $18 non-members (818) 341-2428 or [email protected] Tuesday, February 17 Business & Professional Development Luncheon Encino Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monterey at Encino 16821 Burbank Blvd., Encino Cost: $22 members with reservations, $30 non-members and walk-ins (818) 789-4711 or [email protected] Thursday, February 19 New Member Orientation Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Noon – 1 p.m. Lancaster Chamber of Commerce 554 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster Free (661) 948-4518 or [email protected] Tuesday, February 24 Business Networking Luncheon Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gimela’s Lamplighter Restaurant 9110 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth Cost: $15 members, $18 non-members (818) 341-2428 or [email protected] Business Networking Luncheon Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. Panera Bread 24133 Baywood Lane, Valencia Cost: $15, RSVP required (661) 702-6977 or [email protected] Wednesday, February 25 Business Networking Breakfast Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce 7:15 a.m. – 9 a.m. Braemar Country Club 4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana Cost: $20 members before Feb. 22, $30 after $30 non-members before Feb. 22, $35 after (818) 989-0300 or [email protected] Friday, February 27 2015 Annual Recognition Gala Greater Conejo Chamber of Commerce 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village Cost: $125 per person, RSVP required (805) 370-0035 or [email protected] Saturday, February 28 Installation Gala “Big Band Glam” Encino Chamber of Commerce 6 p.m. Woodland Hills Hilton 6360 Canoga Ave., Woodland Hills Cost: $85 per person, RSVP required (818) 789-4711 or [email protected] Wednesday, March 4 Business Networking Breakfast Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Warner Center Marriott 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills Cost: $22 in advance, $32 at the door (818) 347-4737 or [email protected] Thursday, March 5 Business Networking Breakfast Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Porter Valley Country Club 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Northridge Cost: $20 members, $22 non-members (818) 341-2428 or [email protected] Friday, March 6 Installation Gala Chatsworth-Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce 6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Porter Valley Country Club 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Northridge Cost: $75 per person, RSVP required (818) 341-2428 or [email protected] Send items for the calendar section of the Business Journal to [email protected] or fax to (818) 676-1747.