Monday, Jan. 13 Small Business Seminar “Orientation/Intro to Business Ownership” Valley Economic Development Center 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Tuesday, Jan. 14 Small Business Seminar “How to Successfully Start Your New Business” Small Business Development Center 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Free, $2 parking fee (kiosk in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Wednesday, Jan. 15 Business Networking Mixer Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cancer Support Center 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village Cost: $5 members, $15 non-members (805) 370-0035 or [email protected] Thursday, Jan. 16 Business Networking Luncheon Sherman Oaks Chamber of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sportsmen’s Lodge Event Center 12825 Ventura Blvd., Studio City Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door (818) 906-1951 Small Business Seminar “Income Tax Tips for Small Businesses” Valley Economic Development Center 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “Public Speaking for Small Business Owners” Valley Economic Development Center 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Friday, Jan. 17 90th Anniversary Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Hyatt Regency Valencia 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia Cost: $85 RSVP required, black tie event (661) 702-6777 Saturday, Jan. 18 Small Business Seminar “Business Survival in a Bad Economy” Valley Economic Development Center 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “Start Your Home-Based Business” Small Business Development Center 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita Cost: $35, plus $2 parking fee (kiosk in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Tuesday, Jan. 21 Business Networking Luncheon Valley Industry Association 11:30 a.m. Valencia Country Club 27330 N. Tourney Road, Valencia Cost: $50 members, $65 non-members. RSVP required. (661) 294-8088 Wednesday, Jan. 22 Small Business Seminar “Social Media Marketing” LA Business Source Center, North Valley 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. VEDC, third floor 13172 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima Free (818) 834-0577 or [email protected] Small Business Marketing Event “2014 Jump Start for Your Business” 8:30 a.m. – Noon University Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita FREE, $2 parking fee (kiosk in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Business Networking Luncheon “Legislative Aide Recognition” United Chambers of Commerce 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Porter Valley Country Club 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Northridge Cost: $25 RSVP Required (818) 981-4491 or [email protected] Business Networking Mixer Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The Commons Assisted Living 21711 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Cost: $10 (818) 347-4736 Small Business Seminar “Website Building Tools” Valley Economic Development Center 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Thursday, Jan. 23 Small Business Seminar “New Client Orientation” 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. University Center at College of the Canyons 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita FREE, $2 parking fee (kiosk in lot 14) (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Friday, Jan. 24 Small Business Seminar “Essential Steps for Writing a Business Plan” 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. University of Antelope Valley 44055 North Sierra Highway, Lancaster Free (661) 362-5900 or [email protected] Monday, Jan. 27 Small Business Seminar “Orientation/Intro to Business Ownership” Valley Economic Development Center 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Tuesday, Jan. 28 Small Business Seminar “Payroll Tax Seminar” Valley Economic Development Center 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “QuickBooks Tutorial” Valley Economic Development Center 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Wednesday, Jan. 29 Small Business Seminar “Ecommerce for Small Businesses” Valley Economic Development Center 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Thursday, Jan. 30 Small Business Seminar “Income Tax Tips for Small Businesses” L.A. Business Source West Valley 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 18645 Sherman Way #114, Reseda Free (818) 705-9977 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “CITI All About Business Loans/ETP” Valley Economic Development Center 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Small Business Seminar “Public Speaking for Small Business Owners” Valley Economic Development Center 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. VEDC, third floor 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys Free (818) 907-9922 or [email protected] Friday, Jan. 31 61st Annual Business Achievement Luncheon 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] Wednesday, Feb. 5 Business Networking Breakfast Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Woodland Hills Country Club 21150 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills Cost: $20, walk-ins $30 (818) 347-4737 or [email protected] 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, $15 at the door (818) 906-1951 or [email protected] Friday, Feb. 7 Business Networking Breakfast Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Palm Garden Hotel 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members (805) 370-0035 or [email protected] Wednesday, Feb. 12 Business Networking Dinner National Association of Purchasing Management NAPM-SFV Scholarship Program 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Odyssey Restaurant 15600 Odyssey Drive, Granada Hills Free for members, $40 non-members. RSVP required. (818) 993-0995 [email protected] Wednesday, Feb. 26 Business Networking Breakfast The Valley Economic Alliance and The Valley International Trade Association 7:30 a.m. 5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd floor, Van Nuys Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members No guest parking in garage, street parking only (818) 379-7000 or [email protected] Business Networking Mixer Woodland Hills-Tarzana Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Maggiano’s Little Italy 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills Cost: Free to members, $10 non-members (818) 347-4737 or [email protected] Friday, Feb. 28 Business Networking Bowling Tournament Calabasas Chamber of Commerce 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. AMF Lanes 23130 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills Cost: $75 per person, $300 for a team of four (818) 222-5680 or [email protected] Greater Conejo Valley Chamber 2014 Recognition Gala “A Night in Oz” 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Four Seasons Hotel 2 Dole Drive, Westlake Village Cost: $125.00 per person, prepaid reservations required (805) 370-0035 or [email protected] Send items for the calendar section of the Business Journal to [email protected] or fax to (818) 676-1747.
