BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100104T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ ] Companies are constantly looking for ways to do their business better. Six Sigma techniques are proven strategies to make noticeable differences in all types of processes – not only reducing waste in manufacturing\, but helping you better serve your customers. The University of St. Thomas Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate program focuses on the application of Six Sigma techniques to less advanced projects than in a Black Belt-level program. This program will make you a gem for your current or future employer by: • Teaching you how to apply Six Sigma concepts to service-related transactions. • Enabling you to reduce defects in various processes. • Empowering you to increase customer satisfaction\, improve service and product reliability\, and enhance financial performance. You don’t need to manufacture millions of widgets per day to benefit from Six Sigma. It could make a great difference in your organization and you could create happier customers and management staff because of it. Upcoming Offering: January 4 - 14\, 2010 Monday to Thursday (2 consecutive weeks) There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/SixSigmaGreenBeltTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4209048/ DTSTAMP:20090805T091332 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T091332 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100106T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:VCTaskforce: The Elevator Pitch Roundtable DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4940081/ ] The VC Taskforce Elevator Pitch Roundtable is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to network with investors and other CXOs\, present their company and idea\, and hear first-hand what it takes to raise early-stage capital in 2009. Each of our events has consistently drawn an excellent entrepreneur-to-investor ratio. If you are an entrepreneur in a startup that is currently seeking capital\, and would like to present your best 90-second elevator pitch to a panel of VCs\, you must register in advance and have confirmation from the program manager that you are on the list of presenters. The maximum number of presenters is limited to ten. If you are an investor\, come and listen to entrepreneurs' pitches. You never know where you'll find your next deal. Find out how our panel of investors rate the entrepreneurs' pitches\; which VCs pass and for what reasons\; and which entrepreneurs other VCs want to talk to ASAP. Please let us know if you would like to participate on one of our Elevator Pitch Roundtable or Workshop panels.((During the evening\, entrepreneurs on the list will present their pitches to the entire room. Our distinguished panel of early stage investors will ask questions and provide brief feedback. Please note that pitching time limits will be strictly enforced! After the 90 second pitch there will be five minutes of Q&A by the panel followed by two minutes of critique. Our lively panel discussion and Q&A will also provide critical insight into what it takes to raise capital today. Moderator: Patrick Lee\, Pinnacle Ventures Panelists: Steve Wurzburg\, Pillsbury Oleg Kaganovich\, DFJ Frontier & Co David Rorsheim\, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Larry Marcus\, Walden Venture Capital To present a pitch\, prior to registering\, please contact Nat Baker at wnatbaker@yahoo.com (Direct Phone: 415-722-6893). Nat will also provide you with further instructions and advice. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4940081/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4940081/ DTSTAMP:20091217T152826 LAST-MODIFIED:20091217T152826 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/11204/":Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP @ 2475 Hanover Street\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100107T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Employment Law Briefing DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961259/ ] 3 CPE / MCLE Credits In just one year\, the new administration has dramatically impacted our workplaces\, and 2010 promises more of the same. Legislative and agency activity continues apace\, and HR professionals have their hands full keeping track of changes. Join us for a three-hour overview on the top legal issues facing HR. You'll leave armed with the information you need to stay ahead of the curve. Get the latest on: -Health care reform -The Employee Free Choice Act -New ADA regulations You can't afford to miss this valuable workshop! Speaker Robert Kristoff is a partner in the employment practice of Paul Hastings' San Francisco office. Mr. Kristoff practices labor and employment law\, focusing on class action and other litigation\, including wage hour\, discrimination\, sexual harassment\, and wrongful termination issues and union-management issues before the NLRB. He is the chair of the firm's San Francisco Employment Law Department. Mr. Kristoff is a member of the Labor and Employment Law Committee of the San Francisco Bar Association. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961259/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961259/ DTSTAMP:20091219T134525 LAST-MODIFIED:20091219T134525 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/667199/":Brandman University @ 4820 Business Center Dr\, Ste 100\, Fairfield\, California 94534 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100107T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Austin Chat and Chai Thursdays DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961746/ ] I hope that you are enjoying the holiday season. My mission is to bring people together to help people. Connecting is one of the gifts that I love sharing with my friends and family all over the world. I invite us all to make 2010 the best year ever. Take time to reflect upon your goals for 2010. Are you experiencing progress toward the attainment of your health\, well-being\, relationships\, lifestyle\, and career goals? Can you honestly identify the issues that are preventing you from living the life that you envisioned for yourself? Connect with one person and ask them to listen to your vision. Write down your vision and goals. Join me\, Austin Core Market Leader for a Chat and Chai at Ventana del Soul at 7 pm every Thursday. Let's get acquainted and chat about our visions\, goals\, and activities for the new year. Let's connect vision and goals to an action plan and help each other. Register to become a free Biznik member before attending this Biznik event. Dawna Wright\, MPH\, PhD Project Manager and Business Coach FMI: 512.477.3049 Business Website: www.trumpnetwork.com/dawnawright URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961746/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961746/ DTSTAMP:20091220T212241 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T212241 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1108413/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/136/":Ventana del Soul @ 1834 East Oltorf\, Austin\, Texas 78741 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100108T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Build Your Website Fast & Easy DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909521/ ] These days\, every business needs a website. Before you hire designers\, coders or your nephew\, we’ll show you how to get a site up quickly and inexpensively on your own. You'll learn the basics\, like domain names\, hosts\, code and content. Then\, we’ll introduce you to tools to build a site fast and make it easy to maintain too – without the need for much technical expertise. -- Part of Internet Business Basics taught at Seattle SCORE. Whether you’re an Internet newbie or want to use your website to promote\, operate and grow your business\, these sessions are for you. Part presentation\, part creative exchange\, part Q&A\, we’ll cover different topics each month\, exploring tips and techniques for being successful on the Net. -- Instructor Robbin Block gives presentations that clearly make the point\, but never put her audience to sleep (almost never!). She specializes in small business marketing strategies that take advantage of free and low-cost Internet technologies designed for non-technical users. You’ll leave motivated\, inspired and with real tools you can use to take your business to the next level. For more information about the instructor\, visit blockbeta.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909521/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909521/ DTSTAMP:20091215T151515 LAST-MODIFIED:20091215T151515 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/119070/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/76626/":Seattle SCORE @ 2401 4th Avenue\, Suite 450\, Seattle\, Washington 98121 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100109T123000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Networking for Success DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5071398/ ] Sistaz N Motion is committed to helping women entrepreneurs acquire the knowledge\, training\, skills\, resources and access to the business community. Our organization is a common ground for women in need of services that can help advance their business. Stop by and check out our organization. New guest speakers are always welcome. Vendor booths are available. Guest are free. Learn more by visting our website www.sistaznmotion.com or contact us at info@sistaznmotion.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5071398/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5071398/ DTSTAMP:20091231T221203 LAST-MODIFIED:20091231T221203 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/113111/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/76807/":Women's Business Mixer @ 5004 Hartnett Avenue\, Richmond\, California 94804 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100111T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:eBig Startups/VCs SIG: Bootstrapping - Weapon of Mass Reconstruction DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132936/ ] In a world battered by economic crisis\, Sramana Mitra believes entrepreneurship is the only sustainable path forward to a healthy economic world order. And the core of the success of entrepreneurial ventures today is the invigorating art of bootstrapping. Hear a serial entrepreneur\, a strategy consultant and a Forbes columnist (all one person) take aim at this essential route along the roadmap of start-up success. Many entrepreneurs pay homage to bootstrapping yet don't really understand what it is or what its main appeal is. Come learn what bootstrapping entails\, how to get started doing it\, and how it compares to other methods of growth. What are the financial\, intellectual and contentment advantages of bootstrapping? When is it not appropriate? About the Speaker: Sramana Mitra Ms Mitra is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who has founded three companies and provided strategy consulting to over 80 organizations\, large\, and small. She writes a business blog (Sramana on Strategy) and is a columnist for Forbes. Sramana has a master's degree in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT. She is also the author of the Entrepreneur Journeys book series. Entrepreneur Journeys\, Bootstrapping\; Weapon of Mass Reconstruction\, and Positioning: How to Test\, Validate\, and Bring Your Idea to Market are all available from Amazon in paperback and Kindle\, and from Smashwords.com in e-book format. Entrepreneur Journeys and Bootstrapping: Doing More With Less\, published by Hachette India\, are also for sale at bookstores in India. Registration: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=jrpgq URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132936/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132936/ DTSTAMP:20100103T105343 LAST-MODIFIED:20100103T105343 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/46650/":Four Points by Sheraton @ 5115 Hopyard Rd.\, Pleasanton\, California 94588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:2010 Employment Law Update DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961525/ ] Litigation in the 21st century is on the rise in large part because of the constant development of state agency regulations\, and new case and federal law. Keeping current with the most up-to-date legislative and judicial changes in employment law becomes critical with the ever increasing local government regulation. Get up to speed on the latest California employment law cases Learn policy changes to ensure compliance Identify new trends and develop plans and strategies to implement best practices now\, before the lawsuit comes The session will also include an interactive discussion with attendees about developments in the law. Share ideas about the best ways to implement and enforce policies and practices stemming from these developments as well as cautionary tales of practices to avoid. Speakers: Patrick Sutton\, attorney with Rybicki & Associates\, has practiced labor and employment law for public agencies and private clients throughout California. He has broad employment-law experience in areas such as the federal Family and Medical Leave Act\, the Americans with Disabilities Act\, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act\, workers' compensation law and employment tort. Assistant Vice President\, Redwood Credit Union. Carla Hartley\, Partner\, Dillingham & Murphy\, LLP\, has represented employers in employment litigation and has extensive experience in wrongful termination\, breach of contract\, discrimination\, harassment\, the Americans with Disabilities Act\, Family Medical Leave Act\, Title VII\, wage and hour issues\, privacy rights\, and trade secrets. She is also involved with trial and appellate work in state and federal court\, administrative hearings and arbitrations. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961525/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961525/ DTSTAMP:20091220T071103 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T071103 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/142203/":Redwood Credit Union\, Community Room @ 3033 Cleveland Avenue\, Santa Rosa\, California 95403-2126 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SDForum's Third Annual State of Clean Energy Conference DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900421/ ] The third annual SDForum conference on clean energy will take a critical look at the country-level adoption gap and what the leaders are really doing. Where are the leaders? How has public policy accelerated development and what needs to be done? In Silicon Valley\, what are corporations\, start ups\, investors\, universities and governments doing? Where are we ahead\, where are we behind and what's next? This conference brings together global leaders to share best practices and connect with industry movers and shakers. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn and collaborate on how to move the industry forward. Agenda and Confirmed Speakers - Check the website for updates! 8:30am Registration and Networking 9:00am USA Opening Keynote - Diane M. Grueneich\, CA Public Utilities Commssion 9:45am "The Greening of Corporations" Scott Bolick\, SAP\; Lynelle Cameron\, Autodesk\; Mukesh Khattar\, Oracle\; Bruce Klafter\; Applied Materials\; Rich Lechner\, IBM 10:45am Morning Break 11:15am "The Role of Public Policy and Research in Private Innovation" Patrick Bray\, PacificVision Partners\, Osaka City Investment Advisor\; Hal LaFlash\, PG&E\; Marc LePage\, Canadian Consulate\; Dean Arthur Ramirez\, UCSC School of Engineering 12:30pm Lunch and Exhibit Hall 1:15pm Afternoon Keynote - Sally M. Benson\, Stanford University 1:45pm "Leaders in Innovation: Global Success Stories in Clean Energy"Arno Harris\, Recurrent Energy 2:30pm "Early Stage Investors: What Does This Mean for Entrepreneurs?" Dan Lankford\, Wavepoint Ventures\; Bruce Pasternak\, CMEA Capital\; Dylan Steeg\, Intel Capital\; Robert Walker\, Sierra Ventures Moderator: Camille Ricketts\,VentureBeat 3:15pm Break 3:30pm "Financing the Next Level: Global Investment Climate" Larry Kellerman\, Goldman Sachs\; Randy Lewis\, WSGR Moderator: Martin Giles\, The Economist 4:15pm International Closing Keynote 5:00pm Closing Sponsorships/Exhibit Tables are still available at www.sdforum.org/sponsor URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900421/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900421/ DTSTAMP:20091208T214811 LAST-MODIFIED:20091208T214811 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/46502/":AMD Commons Auditorium\; 991 Stewart Drive\, Sunnyvale 94085 @ 991 Stewart Drive\, Sunnyvale\, California 94085 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T084500 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SKMurphy: Idea to Revenue DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4894665/ ] Invest four hours now to save months later finding a path to revenue: most startups fail after they have working functionality but before they find their market. You will leave this workshop with a one-page strategic plan and a dashboard for measuring your progress. This highly interactive session allows you to take a short structured break from your day to day challenges to focus on longer term objectives. By stepping back from your founder's role\, you can take time to understand customer\, competitor\, and co-founder perspectives on your product and your startup. Our promise is that you will leave re-energized and with a richer perspective on your product and your business: you will also have a one page plan for 2010. Topics we will cover: o Startup Maturity Checklist o Your Product o Customer Perception of Your Core Competencies o Goals for 2010 As a part of your workshop registration\, we will also follow up via e-mail and brief phone calls at two weeks\, four weeks\, 8 weeks\, and 13 weeks to help you track your progress\, You will leave with a one page action plan\, a workbook\, and 90 days of access to a private workspace with the workshop materials. About the Workshop Leader Sean Murphy has taken an entrepreneurial approach to life since he could drive. He has served as an advisor to dozens of startups\, helping them explore new options and bring their businesses to new levels. His firm\, SKMurphy\, Inc.\, focuses on early customers and early revenue for software startups\, helping engineers to understand business development. Sean holds a BS in Mathematical Sciences and an MS in Engineering-Economic Systems from Stanford University. Agenda: * 8:45 AM Breakfast & Registration * 9:00 AM Workshop begins * 12:30 PM Lunch & De-brief * 1:00 PM Workshop Ends URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4894665/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4894665/ DTSTAMP:20091201T163536 LAST-MODIFIED:20091201T163536 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/119629/":Fortis General Counsel @ One Lagoon Drive\, Suite 100\, Redwood Shores\, California 94065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Employment Law Briefing DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961528/ ] In just one year\, the new administration has dramatically impacted our workplaces\, and 2010 promises more of the same. Legislative and agency activity continues apace\, and HR professionals have their hands full keeping track of changes. Join us for a three-hour overview on the top legal issues facing HR. You'll leave armed with the information you need to stay ahead of the curve. Get the latest on: Health care reform The Employee Free Choice Act New ADA regulations You can't afford to miss this valuable workshop! Speaker Garry G. Mathiason is a senior shareholder of Littler Mendelson as well as the chairman and founder of Employment Law Training\, Inc.(TM) (ELT)\, an on-line legal compliance training company with 4 million users. Mr. Mathiason has personally supervised attorneys on over 1\,000 employment and labor litigation matters and currently defends employers in complex wage & hour and discrimination class action cases. Based on his extensive experience\, he originated several of the firm's preventive employment law programs\, has drafted model legislation on workplace violence\, and appeared frequently on national radio and television regarding violence prevention in the workplace. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961528/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961528/ DTSTAMP:20091220T072935 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T072935 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/231696/":Inn at Pasatiempo @ 555 Highway 17\, Santa Cruz\, California 95060 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Telecom Council CES Debrief DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5123505/ ] CES is the biggest Consumer Electronics Show in the US. But\, as all foot-weary telecom professionals know\, after your string of meetings back and forth around the show\, there's precious little time to actually spend learning what's hot\, and seeing the most worthwhile on the show floor. That's why The Telecom Council puts together these roundtable events after large tradeshows - so our members can share what they learned\, what they saw\, and their opinions of the products and companies that made an impression on them - all in the context of telecom. This gives members who didn't go a chance to learn from those who did\, and those who went also get the chance to fill out their notes with things they might have missed. The format of this meeting will be a presentation followed by a roundtable. The presentation will be from an analyst and moderator who will offer show highlights. During the moderated roundtable\, each attendee will get a chance to discuss their opinions\, their take-aways\, and share any gems they found - all in the spirit of networking\, communication\, and collaboration in our industry. Throughout the meeting\, we encourage comments\, disagreements\, and interaction from everyone in the room. We have opened 2 20-person sessions for this debrief- a morning session or a lunch session. You may register for either but not both sessions below. *Session options: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 2:00 PM - 02:00 PM Our innovative debrief events have been extremely successful\, and are consistently highly rated by all that attend. We routinely get feedback like this quote from our CES 2008 Debrief survey: "You saved me 3 days and $3\,000. Great summary and great insights..." This intimate meeting is free to members and $200 for non-members\, with an additional option to obtain the 'Show highlights Brief' and meeting notes. A membership option\, which always includes our meeting notes\, is also available during the online registration process for this event. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5123505/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5123505/ DTSTAMP:20100102T185329 LAST-MODIFIED:20100102T185329 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/670391/":Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications @ 100 Redwood Shores Parkway\, Redwood City\, California 94065 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Westchester Business Connection DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961897/ ] The Westchester Business Connection was formed because we believe in networking. Our associates are members of various networking organizations. We provide social networking and face-to-face events (approximately every four weeks). Become a Champion in 2010!! A champion is one who has repeatedly come out first among contestants in challenges.Be a part of the Westchester Business Connection's Jan Networking Event. There's no better place to start to become a Champion then at the home of a Champion. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961897/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961897/ DTSTAMP:20091221T064211 LAST-MODIFIED:20091221T064211 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/330035/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/667389/":Mo's New York Grill @ 14 Memorial Hwy\, New Rochelle\, New York 10801 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T174500 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Oregon WEO January Networking Dinner DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132940/ ] Kick Start Your Business in Time for the Recovery * Are you worried that 2010 will bring the same business results as 2009? * Are you practicing the same sales and marketing techniques but expecting different results? * Do you feel stuck and desire a way to kick-start your business? If you answered yes to any of these questions\, then you are ready for the wisdom of Christine Richards who will share with us how to find\, engage and keep new customers using razor-sharp and purposeful conversation. Applying the discipline and wisdom of the martial arts\, Christine will discuss the traits you need to be a winner and master the skills and strategies that will dramatically increase your sales and profits in 2010. Attendees with learn how to: -- Find and "read" your best new customers -- Engage prospects in a purposeful conversation -- Increase profitable action for their business -- Deliver a powerful 15-second business introduction -- Keep new customers around for long-term profits About Christine Richards What do you do when you're faced with virtually impossible obstacles? If you're Christine Richards\, you study karate\, apply what you learn in the dojo to the rest of your life\, and build the career and business that no one believed you could achieve. Today\, a 1st degree black belt and 20-year business veteran\, Christine brings gentle humor and engaging presence to her presentation: Kick Start Your Business in Time for the Recovery. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132940/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132940/ DTSTAMP:20100103T111838 LAST-MODIFIED:20100103T111838 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/199892/":Kell's Irish Restaurant and Pub @ 112 SW Second Ave\, Portland\, Oregon 97204 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:VC Taskforce - VC Connect: Ask a VC DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132949/ ] VC Connect: A Q&A roundtable between entrepreneurs and investors from smaller or newer VC funds There are lots of conferences\, panels and beauty pageants for entrepreneurs\, but when do you really have the chance to ask VCs the questions you really need answered? At VC Connect\, that's when. Come with your questions to a Q&A Roundtable with a panel of experienced\, savvy and open venture capitalists who are eager to answer your questions\, and hopeful of meeting the next great entrepreneur. The panel features partners of venture funds that are smaller or newer. These investors may be a better fit for your startup than the standard big-brand Sand Hill Road fund. The session will begin with a brief panel discussion of: "How do investors assess the market opportunity for a new technology?" And then the floor will be open to questions from entrepreneurs on this and all other topics. As an added bonus: The panelists have committed to providing feedback within one week of the event. MC: John Park\, Partner\, Morgan\, Lewis Moderator: Bill Reichert\, Managing Director\, Garage Technology Ventures October Panelists (new panel TBA): Ryan McDonough\, Constantin Partners David Blumberg\, Blumberg Capital Noah Doyle\, Javelin Venture Partners Scott Gibbs\, Odyssey LP Agenda: Registration: 6:00 - 6:30 PM Q&A Session: 6:30 - 8:00 PM Networking Reception: 8:00 - 8:30 PM URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132949/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132949/ DTSTAMP:20100103T114301 LAST-MODIFIED:20100103T114301 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/16990/":Morgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP @ 2 Palo Alto Square\, Palo Alto\, California 94306 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100112T181500 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:ABWA: Anniversary Networking Celebration DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132954/ ] Join us in celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary as Silicon Valley Express Network. Networking games\, door prizes and more! If you would like to contribute to our prizes please bring a donation valued of at least $5 and not more than $10 and receive 2 minutes to tell us about yourself and what you do. Not for business owners only! Bring plenty of business cards\, flyers and brochures. Anniversary Cake will be served! Come and Network! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132954/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5132954/ DTSTAMP:20100103T115307 LAST-MODIFIED:20100103T115307 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/282645/":Hobee's in the Pruneyard @ 1875 S. Bascom Ave.\, Unit 190\, Campbell\, California 95008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100113T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education for Innovation Leadership DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ ] By embracing innovation during a troubled economy\, you can position your company for major growth when the environment improves. Surpass your competitors by getting the tools to think and lead innovatively. UST Executive Education for Innovation Leadership provides participants with a set of tools and frameworks for driving innovation within their organizations\, as well as the opportunity to build skills. This executive-level program will: • Engage talented minds in entrepreneurial\, innovative thinking that benefits your organization. • Help your company choose the right path of innovation\; one that fits with your company’s strategies and goals. • Create innovation strategies for long-term sustainability and significant business growth. Despite turbulent economic conditions\, you can seize market share\, remain relevant and valuable to current customers\, create new offerings\, and emerge as a leader when conditions improve. Upcoming Offering: January 13-15\, 2010 Wednesday\, Thursday\, and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact John Lyfoung at 651-962-4616 for discount information. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this executive education program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Innovation Leadership website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/InnovationLeadership1 . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228797/ DTSTAMP:20090813T111855 LAST-MODIFIED:20090813T111855 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100113T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Blogging/Podcasting as a Business - Meetup DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5021013/ ] The first of what might become a series of meetups for those interested in the business side of blogging\, podcasting\, and other new media ventures. Aaron Hockley and Brandie Kajino are looking to share ideas\, tips\, and have a discussion with others who are attempting to monetize their social media businesses. This group is for: Bloggers\, Solo-prenuers\, Small or Home Office Businesses who use blogging\, online media and/or podcasting as a means of revenue or promoting business services or products. Topics might include: Affiliate marketing\, selling downloadable (e-books\, etc.) products\, blog sponsorship & advertising\, products & services\, business value of blogging & podcasting. This group is NOT for: Design & mechanics of setting up a blog or podcast. Basic social media how-to (Twitter\, Facebook\, etc). Attempting to market/sell your services or products to other group members. We're looking for those who are serious about treating their blog\, podcast\, and social media ventures as a for-profit business. Let's chat\, share\, and grow together. Please RSVP if you're going to attend. If we have a lot more interest than anticipated\, there may be a venue change and we'll update this listing. Feel free to contact aaron@hockleyphoto.com with any questions. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5021013/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5021013/ DTSTAMP:20091229T214513 LAST-MODIFIED:20091229T214513 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/240591/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/669966/":Starbucks - Cascade Station @ 10119 NE Cascades Parkway\, Portland\, Oregon 97220 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100114T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Caribbean Leadership Conversations 3 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4887037/ ] These far-ranging free flow conversations with academics\, private and public sector CEO’s and Entrepreneurs\, will cover the core business issues on the mind of every corporate chief\, including growth\, innovation\, talent management\, information technology\, global markets\, and leadership. A key feature of the conversation is the presence of public\, private and academic sector leaders sharing in this strategic information exchange. Rather than have the usual podium presentations\, a group of five (5) regional business leaders will be invited on stage and be seated in comfortable armchairs and will interact in a free flow format with the participants in a conversation and interaction style. A moderator will also be present on stage and in the audience to control flow and timing. Each session lasting no more than 30 minutes will deal with a specific topic. In a series of interviews each presenter will start by giving a five-minute account of their own personal experience and lessons learnt over the years on the particular subject matter. This is then followed by moderated question and answer in a conversion interaction style. Agenda 08:00 am Breakfast Presentation – a Leadership view from both sides of the fence? 09:00 am Welcome Address –Why we need to have these conversations 09:10 am Leadership challenges – making tough decisions 10:30 am – coffee break 11:00 am Strategies for surviving the recession and the new work order 12:00 Lunch Presentation Open forum/mike – participants are invited to speak about matters raised in the morning session. 01:00pm Succession planning and Recruitment 02:00pm Fostering New product and business innovation and how technology and the internet is changing the way we do things. 3:00pm Refreshment Break 3:30pm Corporate culture and Governance Philanthropy and public social responsibility – are we doing enough? 4:30 – 5:30 pm The way forward – Can Jamaica realise its true potential with the current crop of leaders? “Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of the complex\, critical issues every senior executive confronts on a daily basis.” URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4887037/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4887037/ DTSTAMP:20091119T162359 LAST-MODIFIED:20091119T162359 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1100559/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/660235/":Mona Visitors' Lodge and Conference Centre @ The University of the West Indies\, Mona Campus\, Kingston\, Saint Andrew END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100114T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini MBA in Health Care Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900808/ ] The Mini MBA in Health Care Management gives you a well-rounded perspective on the rapidly-changing health care environment\, its challenges\, and how business strategies can improve patient care\, operational efficiency\, and the overall success of your team. With epidemics like Diabetes\, HIV\, and H1N1 in clear view\, it is critical that health care professionals apply smart business solutions and effective process management to treat patients quickly\, while maintaining quality care and attentiveness. Common industry challenges that are addressed include: •Financial and productivity pressures •New organizational structures and professional relationships •Public reporting of quality and pay for performance •The need for leadership and rapid responses in an industry that typically resists change This program offers practical knowledge that you will be able to immediately apply to your work and will position you for future advancement in the health care market. Upcoming Offerings: January 14 – April 15\, 2010 Thursdays\, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini MBA in Health Care Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MiniMBAHealthCareTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900808/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900808/ DTSTAMP:20091209T105116 LAST-MODIFIED:20091209T105116 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100114T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Crisis Communication in the Age of Social Media DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963594/ ] Crisis communication used to be handled exclusively through official channels: press releases and designated spokespeople and media relations experts. Not any more\, thanks to social media. Today\, everyone is a reporter and anyone can be a spokesperson. News of a crisis travels the globe at lightning speed. As a communications professional faced with all these "unofficial" channels\, how do you "manage" a crisis when it's unfolding on literally hundreds of social media sites? Kick off 2010 with this exciting\, informative program. You'll enjoy an enlightening discussion and valuable networking. Topics include: Cisco's process and preparation for crisis communication How a major consumer product retailer used social media during a recent product recall Monitoring & measuring social media during the worst bushfires in Australia's history The changing rules of engagement for social & traditional media Social media policy & employee engagement Panelists: Nigel Glennie\, Cisco\, responsible for crisis & timely issue communication in Cisco's crisis communication team. Milton Hill\, Mediascape Global. Founder and CEO\, recently spearheaded a massive analytical project commissioned by the Royal Commission Inquiry. Robert Jensen\, FEMA\, currently Deputy Director\, Office of External Affairs\, responsible for direct oversight & management of all internal & external strategic communication & outreach efforts. Rachel Polish\, Ogilvy's 360* Digital Influence. West Coast vice president focusing on social media strategy and building powerful word of mouth campaigns for clients. Rachel is a Reservist with the Coast Guard. Jane Jordan-Meier (moderator) has over 2 decades' experience in crisis communication & is currently writing a book about media management in the digital age. Special thanks to our sponsor: Mediascape Global analyzes and evaluates the media environment providing critical intelligence\, identification and quantification of key issues\, messages & stakeholders. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963594/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963594/ DTSTAMP:20091223T142651 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T142651 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/83575/":Galleria Park Hotel @ 191 Sutter Street\, San Francisco\, California 94104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100114T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Mtg-Improve Sales to your Ideal Customer DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961729/ ] Improve Sales to your Ideal Customer With More Effective Market Research Times are tough\, and consultants now face challenges that confound even the most seasoned professionals. Darlene Crane\, the featured speaker at PATCA's January dinner meeting\, will pose the question\, "During this turbulent economy\, how can we develop deeper insights into our work and our processes to find new benefits to offer our customers and to strengthen our business practices?" Crane's presentation will guide the audience to find strategic solutions to troubling questions\, such as: * Will my business model remain effective and relevant as the economy evolves? * Is there still a demand in my current industry for my product or service line? * How do I know who my ideal customer is these days? Crane will present techniques for conducting primary market research\, and will share insights into conducting deeper secondary research that is now essential for competing effectively and successfully. Hear examples of how classic techniques are being updated and used to develop new business models and enhance product and service distribution using new technology. Attendees will learn: * Recognize business situations in which an on-line survey is inadequate. * When and how to dig into psychographic segmentation and behavior. * How to address current public sentiment and satisfy customer desire for products or services that are sustainable or locally producted. * Methods of long-term strategic analysis that lead to more effective forecasting. **Advance Registration Recommended by Jan 11** URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961729/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961729/ DTSTAMP:20091220T200406 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T200406 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/227708/":Pruneyard Plaza Hotel @ 1995 South Bascom Ave\, Campbell\, California 95008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100115T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch-East Bay DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961595/ ] PATCA hosts an East Bay lunch group for members and consultant guests who are based in the East Bay or even on the Peninsula. PATCA Lunches are monthly meetings for PATCA members and guests designed to offer networking with other consultants\, discussion of business topics\, and the issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. RSVP (Encouraged): suraiya@SpectrumInsights.com PATCA Lunches are designed to offer: *Member-to-member networking with other consultants. *Discussion of issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. *Exchange of ideas about a variety of industries and business topics. *Opportunities to share leads or collaborate on projects. *Have an enjoyable business lunch with interesting people on a regular basis. *Menu Cost: Special Fixed Price Lunch at $8.50 (incl. taxes). Please be prepared to pay by cash or check. You can make lunch selections at the restaurant. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961595/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961595/ DTSTAMP:20091220T115438 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T115438 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/153149/":La Pinata #5 @ 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy.\, Fremont\, California 94538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100116T073000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Build Your Business in 2010 - 1/2 day conference DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5133067/ ] Attendance is limited\, so the faster you register\, the better your chances of getting the sessions you want. You are welcome to sign up at the door\, but just be aware that the sessions you want may be full and unavailable to attend. Thanks. For more detail go to www.imcnorcal.org. To Register\, go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91078. It promises to be a very enlightening\, entertaining\, and educational morning! Formal networking starts promptly at 7:45. Please bring at least 30 to 50 business cards with you. **SPECIAL OPTION: You will also have an opportunity to get a new professional picture taken! We will have a photographer set up to take a high resolution digital for a nominal fee.ﾠ ** Conference Sessions: (for more details and description go to www.imcnorcal.org) 1. Public Speaking That Pulls Clients In - Kare Anderson\, www.sayitbetter.com 2. How to Publish\, Promote and Profit from Books\, eBooks and Information Products - Stephanie Chandler\, www.authoritypublishing.com 3. Lead Generation - Alice Heiman\, www.aliceheiman.com 4. Breaking The Boys Club Code - Mike Johnson\, www.diamond-dynamic.com 5. Law - Business Structure/Tax - John Kaplan 6. Social Media Victories - Patrick Schwerdtfeger\, www.webifybook.com 7. How To Get Started in Consulting - Jeff Thompson URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5133067/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5133067/ DTSTAMP:20100103T165442 LAST-MODIFIED:20100103T165442 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/117078/":Woodfin Suites Hotel @ 5800 Shellmound Street\, Emeryville\, California 94608 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100117T080000 DTEND:20100117150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100122T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Time Management - Interpersonal Skills DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4841038/ ] Define time and its components. Identify and manage time wasters. Set goals and objectives and prioritize accordingly. Know their time usage profile by completing a self-assessment questionnaire. Apply one or more of the 7 habits of highly effective people. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4841038/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4841038/ DTSTAMP:20091103T233328 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T233328 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100117T080000 DTEND:20100117150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100122T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Project Management Skills - Project Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4841013/ ] Plan\, schedule\, implement and control projects in a structural and professional style. Review the financial aspects of the projects they are currently handling. Deal with all parties concerned through better negotiation and communication skills. Develop an awareness of own personal strengths and weaknesses while managing projects. Work with the problems and constraints related to managing projects. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4841013/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4841013/ DTSTAMP:20091103T222708 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T222708 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100119T073000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SDForum Workshop - Top 10 Mistakes People Make in Presentations and Demos DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961738/ ] Huge mistakes are made every day by people giving presentations and product demos that invariably cause audience "tune out" and lost sales. This happens in investor meetings and board rooms\, at trade shows\, conferences and sales meetings of all kinds. Many of the Top 10 Mistakes People Make in Presentations and Demos undermine credibility\, believability and rapport with the audience and create negative perceptions and sabotage the main message. Why waste your hard work building your presentation and demo\, and then have this happen? This dynamic 90 minute workshop contains crucial\, ready-to-apply information and insights into avoiding the Top 10 Mistakes. Attendees will be able to implement and use the ideas and techniques in their next presentation or demo. About the Speaker: Nathan Gold\, founder of The Demo Coach and co-author of Giving Memorable Product Demos\, has given over 15\,000 presentations and product demos in his career. Over the past 9 years\, Nathan has been merited with two DEMOgod Awards from IDG Executive Forums for DEMOmobile 2000 and DEMOfall 2005. Nathan's most recent achievement was granted at the DEMO Fall 2009\, where he coached 4 out of 5 on stage DEMOgod Award winners and both $1M Media Prize People's Choice Award winners. In addition\, Nathan has provided services to help Education.com raise $9.2 million (Series B) and Sim Ops Studios raise $3 million (Series A)\, helped 46 people win awards of their own\, and is the presentation and demo coach for DLA Piper Venture Pipeline Group\, SDForum.org\, Keiretsu Forum Entrepreneur Academy\, and White and Lee's Whiteboard Accelerator. Agenda: 7:30am - 8:00am Registration and Breakfast 8:00am - 10:00am Workshop URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961738/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961738/ DTSTAMP:20091220T204839 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T204839 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/557073/":White and Lee LLP @ 541 Jefferson Ave # 100\, Redwood City\, California 94063 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100119T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Legal & Legislative Conference DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964853/ ] In just one year\, the new administration has dramatically impacted our workplaces\, and 2010 promises more of the same. Legislative and agency activity continues apace. From health care reform\, to the Employee Free Choice Act\, to new ADA regulations\, HR professionals must keep track of many new developments. Join our employment law experts as they cover the latest changes and get the information you need to stay ahead of the curve. Conference Chairs: Jeffrey Tanenbaum\, Partner\, and Seth Neulight\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP 8:30 - 9:45 am Legislative Update: What's New for 2010 Jeffrey Tanenbaum\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Seth Neulight\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP 10:00 - 11:15 am Health Care Reform: The Aftermath for Employers Elizabeth A. Burns\, Partner\, Gordon & Rees LLP 11:15 - 12:30 pm Developments in Labor Law: Are Unions on the Rise? Robert Kristoff\, Partner\, Paul Hastings\, Janofsky & Walker LLP 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 1:45 - 3:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS - Select ONE of the following. Protect Your Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information in an Era of Increasing Employee Mobility Bruce Copeland\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Charles Dyke\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Workforce Restructuring and Retrenchment: Fallout\, Blowback and Lessons Learned Walter Stella\, Partner\, Bingham McCutchen LLP 3:15 - 4:30 pm Wage and Hour Litigation - Class and Collective Actions Brian Ashe\, Partner\, Seyfarth Shaw LLP 4:30 - 4:45 pm Q&A and Closing Comments URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964853/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964853/ DTSTAMP:20091225T212859 LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T212859 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/562135/":San Francisco Marriott - Union Square @ 480 Sutter Street\, San Francisco\, California 94108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100120T170000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Predictions 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5125830/ ] Bring out your Crystal Ball. Our annual Predictions event gathers some very well-informed people to forecast developments for the next year\, to have fun\, and to provide exclusive executive networking. YOU and our invited experts go on the record with predictions for 2010\, so take notes! *What telecom technologies are the ones to watch? *What applications and services are set to take off? *What areas are ripe for company-building right now? *Who ought to be winding down and heading for the beach? We kick off with official predictions from experts from many telecom sectors who will share their views of what to expect for 2010. Then\, we put the questions to you by asking you to enter your predictions in our survey. Your predictions are a contest entry\, to see who gets bragging rights next year. And for fun\, we take a look at last year's predictions and last year's Predictions survey winners. We've got everyone's 2009 Prediction forms in hand\, and will call out the most accurate and most humorous responses. Start the new year with an evening of executive-only networking\, insight\, and predictions about the 'Next Big Thing' in telecom for 2010. This executive-only event is free for members\, and open to guests for a registration fee of $200. To submit to request to attend\, email council@telecomcouncil.com. For more information on the Council's Executive Forum\, including membership criteria\, visit our website at http://telecomcouncil.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5125830/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5125830/ DTSTAMP:20100102T205332 LAST-MODIFIED:20100102T205332 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/430791/":Qualcomm Campus @ 3165 Kifer Road\, Santa Clara\, California 95051 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100120T184500 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Multi-Millionaire Teaches: Do this. Get Rich! DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5011942/ ] Do This. Get Rich! Seminar "I will make 100 people wealthy beyond their wildest dreams by December 31\, 2011." A Special One Evening Seminar Featuring Best-Selling Author Jim Britt Spend an evening with Jim Britt\, an internationally known and highly sought -after success counselor\, author\, and seminar leader. Throughout Mr. Britt's three decade career as an entrepreneur\, he has counseled more than 300 companies and trained more than a million people on the principles of peak performance\, entrepreneurship\, wealth building\, and personal acheivement. We are in the middle of the biggest transfer of wealth in our lifetime. Are you positioned to attract some of that wealth? Are you profiting from the two biggest trends in history happening now? FACT: More millionaires will be made in the next few years than any other time in our lifetime! Are YOU in? In this one evening seminar\, Mr. Britt will share with you exactly what you need to do to position yourself to attract wealth. He will also financially transform 100 lives in the next 24 months and many will come from THIS seminar. This seminar is not about motivation\, positive thinking\, or personal development. It is about discovering and removing financial limitations by dealing with the root cause of one's problems...personally\, financially\, or professionally\, and knowing exactly... WHAT TO DO TO BECOME WEALTHY IN THE NEXT 24 MONTHS! Normal price $97. Block ticket price of $10 available while they last for the first 50 people through our website. Go to: http://www.fleetheratrace.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5011942/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5011942/ DTSTAMP:20091227T193612 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T193612 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/15671/":DoubleTree Hotel San Jose @ 2050 Gateway Place\, San Jose\, California 95110 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100120T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA's Kickstart Club DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961703/ ] The Kickstart Club is a monthly meeting for PATCA members or non-member consultants who want to sharpen their consulting skills by sharing problems and solutions in an informal atmosphere. It is hosted by Charlie Gray (email@cegcs.com\, 650-941-1232). Meetings are held Wednesday which follows the second Thursday of the month (except Aug & Dec) Cost is moderate: whatever you order for your dinner. Ask the host(ess) for "Kickstart". URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961703/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961703/ DTSTAMP:20091220T184448 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T184448 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/357252/":Country Gourmet Restaurant @ 1314 S. Mary Avenue\, Sunnyvale\, California 94087 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100121T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Future of Social Media in 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4962369/ ] Twitter. Facebook. Digg. Ning. This list goes on and continues to grow as more and more consumers and businesses integrate social media into their daily routines. But while 2009 has proven that social media is here to stay\, we also know that it won't look the same in the near future as it does today. So before you devise your own social media strategy for 2010\, join the renowned social media maven\, Jeremiah Owyang\, and an esteemed panel of top brands as they discuss what's working in social media\, what isn't working like it used to\, and where the latest online trends will be taking you and your customers in the year to come. Jeremiah Owyang will provide the keynote\, and panelists will include Jeanette Gibson\, Director of New Media Communication at Cisco\, Ed Terpening\, VP Social Media at Wells Fargo\, and Rob Fuggetta of Zuberance. Networking will be between 5:30 and 6:45\, with the presentation starting at 6:45. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4962369/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4962369/ DTSTAMP:20091221T194808 LAST-MODIFIED:20091221T194808 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/97015/":Adobe Systems @ 345 Park Avenue\, San Jose\, California 95110-2704 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100121T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Harvard Club: Is Nuclear Power Green Power? DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5121687/ ] The Harvard Club of San Francisco will host a presentation and networking program on nuclear power and small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) in Palo Alto on January 21\, 2010. This is the fourth installment in the Harvard Club's Cleantech Thought Leader Series. The community is cordially invited to meet leading nuclear entrepreneurs and investors commercializing the next generation of nuclear power. Eric Wesoff of Greentech Media will present his forthcoming report on small modular reactor technology and will moderate a discussion with industry leaders. Confirmed panelists: * Dr. Paul Lorenzini - Co-Founder & CEO of NuScale Power\, an Oregon-based startup aiming to commercialize "small" 45 megawatt multi-application nuclear reactors. * Michael Shepherd - VP Business Development - B&W Modular Nuclear Energy\, LLC\, The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W). B&W provides technical and management services to power industries and makes the B&W mPowerTM\, a scalable\, modular 125-750 MWe reactor. * Maurice Gunderson - Venture capitalist with CMEA Capital and Senior Partner in the firm's Energy & Materials group. Maurice co-founded Nth Power\, one of the country's first VC firms devoted to energy technology. * Jeff Hamel - Senior Project Manager in the Advanced Nuclear Technology Program at the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) where he overseas research on nuclear development and deployment and support for spent fuel management. 6pm - Buffet & Networking 7pm - Presentation Email inquiries to Series Chair\, Augie Rakow: augierakow@post.harvard.edu The Cleantech Thought Leader Series is an ongoing program of the Harvard Club of San Francisco featuring thought leaders working on the front lines of clean energy technology. Series chair Augie Rakow is an intellectual property attorney and Harvard Club member. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5121687/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5121687/ DTSTAMP:20100102T174427 LAST-MODIFIED:20100102T174427 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/670387/":Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) @ 3420 Hillview Ave.\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100121T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Social Media 101 - Learn all about Facebook\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4962382/ ] Do you feel confused when it comes to using social media? Do terms like "Tweets"\, "Tagging" and "Social networking" sound like a foreign language to you? You are not alone! A large number of small business owners feel overwhelmed when navigating their way through the social media landscape looking for ways to promote their business. We will demystify the buzzwords - Let this workshop empower you! At the end of the session\, you will understand the key social media tools out there\, such as Facebook and Twitter. You will learn how you can use them to market your business at little or no cost. In addition\, you will learn how these social media tools fit into your overall marketing efforts. And finally\, you will have a plan for developing your own social media strategy that will help you increase your bottom line. Please see below for a detailed outline of the workshop: Social media explained - what are all the major social media tools out there? How are they used? Buzzwords demystified - "Tweets"\, "Tagging"\, "Social Networking"\, what do all these buzzwords actually mean? Making your business social - how can you use social media to promote your business\, increase sales and get more customers? The social plan - how to develop a social media strategy that actually works? We only have limited Early Bird Tickets available - so register today! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4962382/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4962382/ DTSTAMP:20091221T211206 LAST-MODIFIED:20091221T211206 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/59831/":Goethe-Institut San Francisco @ 530 Bush Street\, San Francisco\, California 94108 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100123T100000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Social Media @ The Beach DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550128/ ] Who?: Anyone looking to learn more about next generation marketing and technology. Whether if you are completely new to Social Media or if you are at an advanced level\, there will be a large variety of topics to be discussed at the event. One of our featured highlights is the group activity in how to make a Business successful using Social Media Marketing from the ground up. Why Social Media?: Increase Brand Awareness Reputation Management / Social Engagement Improve Search Engine Rankings (Google Juice) Increase Relevant Visitor Traffic Improve Sales for a Product or Service TopicsDiscussions: Blogging / Vlogs / Podcasts Social Networks (Facebook\, Myspace) Micro-Blog (Twitter) Youtube\, Vimeo\, Viddler SEO / Social Bookmarking Wikis Flickr / Photobucket Success Stories from Social Media Career Search using Social Media Public Relations / Exposure / Branding IT Security / Technology Social Media Made Easy Many More...Stay Tuned! Event Overview: #SMATB is a local event for the Virginia Beach are for the people by the people. We are not your typical large corporate company trying to get you as another client or charge you an arm & a leg just to get in. We are opening this to the public as a grass roots type of movement where we are avoiding corporate exposure and running this by a team who will all contribute by presenting and organizing the event. #SMATB is also contributing proceeds from the event to "Just For Kids" local charity. Speakers: Cara Mandart - Non-Profits / Relocation Specialist / Social Media Jobs Specialist Cathy Mayo Kahn - Business development / Events Coordinator Damien Smith - Owner of a Social Media Marketing Company Frederick West - Business Coach / Website developer / SEO Jaylyn Bergner - PR specialist / Writer / Communications Justin Williams - Social Media Blogger / Marketing & Advertising / Finance Consultant Leslie Woodruff - Marketing / Photography Rachell Lauren Brazie - PR / Blogger / Telecomm Tina Merritt - Owner of a Social Media Marketing Co. for Real Estate Agents Lori Aitkenhead - Marketing / Blogger / Writer of the Industry Wire / Inbound Marketing Professor **Guest Speaker** Will Announce Near Event Launch!!!! Stay Tuned!!! Sponsorships are available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/20350581/Social-Media-At-The-Beach-Sponsorship-Information URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550128/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4550128/ DTSTAMP:20090928T201847 LAST-MODIFIED:20090928T201847 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/259277/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/643408/":Peabodys @ 211 21st St\, Virginia Beach\, Virginia 23451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100123T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:A Helluva Camp for Indie Filmmakers DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900900/ ] As the economy faces a 'jobless recovery\,' creative entrepreneurs are emerging in all sectors and industries. While gumption counts for a lot\, entrepreneurs still require hard skills and information to successfully launch an enterprise. Film fundraising expert and author Holly Million helps big thinkers translate their vision into practical plans with A Helluva Camp for Indie Filmmakers. Registration includes breakfast\, lunch and Peet's coffee and teas. This class is for indie filmmakers who want new ideas and new ways to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. A Helluva Camp will cover topics not covered in most film schools\, and our instructors are working filmmakers or real-life movers and shakers in their fields of expertise. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with other filmmakers and experts in many fields. With topics such as "Agony & Ecstasy of a Tapeless Workflow" and "How to Ask People For Money\," A Helluva Camp provides thorough and compelling content with a fired-up attitude. Register before Dec. 31\, 2009 at the early-bird discount rate of just $125. Tom Lin\, a veteran of the online advertising world for such corporations as Microsoft\, Google and Yahoo\, participated in Million's recent workshop on Web 2.0 tools for film fundraising. "I'm very familiar with Web 2.0 and\, as a filmmaker\, I've attended classes that speak to these tools\, but none of them successfully brought it all together until I participated in Holly's workshop\," notes Lin. "Hers was the best I've ever attended. Thanks\, Holly!" URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900900/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900900/ DTSTAMP:20091209T130441 LAST-MODIFIED:20091209T130441 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/663232/":Ninth Street Media Center @ 145 Ninth Street\, San Francisco\, California 94103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100124T080000 DTEND:20100124150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100129T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Simplification of Work Processes and Procedures - Quality and Productivity DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909764/ ] Analyze the basic concepts and steps in work simplification. Practice the use of flow charts\, office layout charts and work distribution charts. Simplify complicated procedures as part of a number of case studies. Analyze and distribute work allocated to employees in an organizational unit. Justify how the simplification of work procedures will increase individual and organizational productivity. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909764/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909764/ DTSTAMP:20091215T230802 LAST-MODIFIED:20091215T230802 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100125T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini MBA Program DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ ] Professionals who take the time to stay current and competitive in their careers are more likely to be successful and catch the attention of company leaders. Whether you are seeking new insights or need a refresher course in the functional areas of business\, expanding your business acumen is crucial. The Mini MBA Program features Z-Class Business Simulation \, an experience where you will make real-life business decisions and analyze the effects of your decisions on a company. Applying your newly acquired knowledge will make you a valuable asset and you’ll retain 60% more than through reading and lecture alone. Whatever your immediate career goals are\, this program will quickly increase your value and potential. You’ll be noticed because of your: • Well-rounded business acumen • Ability to think critically and act strategically • Capacity to lead change • Integrity and sound ethical values The challenging yet condensed curriculum uses case studies\, lecture\, and application exercises to teach timely\, relevant topics. You’ll also find that the small classes and collaborative environment help you form a tight-knit network of industry peers. Upcoming Offerings: January 25 - 29\, 2010 Bloomington Campus Monday to Friday\, Full Day February 10 - May 12\, 2010 Minneapolis Campus Wednesdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. March 15 - 19\, 2010 Minneapolis Campus Monday to Friday\, Full Day There are no prerequisites to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini MBA Program website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MiniMBAManagementTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4225113/ DTSTAMP:20090810T141445 LAST-MODIFIED:20090810T141445 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100125T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Project Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ ] If you’ve been asked to streamline the projects you manage or are considering a career in project management\, now is the time to get the background you need to do the job. In the current economic situation\, companies want to maximize efficiency in all aspects of their business. Employees who are not technically “project managers” are being asked to more effectively manage their projects without formal training on the topic. Additionally\, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics\, the demand for project managers is expected to grow ten percent through 2016\, creating 15 million jobs for project management professionals. With the guidance of expert project managers\, you will: • Learn the 12 “must know” topics in project management as determined by the Project Management Institute’s Body of Knowledge • Know how to effectively move a project through each phase of its life cycle from initiation to closure • Receive hands-on practice with all levels of the project process • Understand the leadership role of project managers The Mini Master of Project Management can help you become a valued project manager in any industry\, whatever your title may be. Upcoming Offerings: January 25 - 29\, 2010 Monday to Friday\, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. February 15 - May 3\, 2010 Mondays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Project Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MiniMasterProjectManagementMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4208952/ DTSTAMP:20090805T080839 LAST-MODIFIED:20090805T080839 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100125T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Marketing Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ ] Marketing professionals are being called upon to do more with less and help sustain their company through tough times. Those who can rise to the occasion will establish themselves as valuable assets and set themselves apart as go-to marketers. The Mini Master of Marketing Management program provides you with the up-to-date principles and knowledge you need to optimize your marketing efforts and deliver bottom-line contributions to your organization. You will leave this program with: • A broad perspective of the issues faced by marketing professionals. • Hands-on experience in identifying and overcoming marketing problems. • The ability to create effective marketing strategies for positioning your product or service. Now more than ever it is important to successfully convey your company’s value to customers and stand out from the competition. Don’t let ineffective marketing hold you or your company back\; create opportunities with marketing expertise. Upcoming Offerings: January 25-29\, 2010 Monday to Friday\, Full Day There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Marketing Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MarketingTrainingMinneapolisMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4111679/ DTSTAMP:20090724T120325 LAST-MODIFIED:20090724T120325 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/641951/":University of St. Thomas - Bloomington Campus @ 3601 Minnesota Dr.\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100125T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Legal & Legislative Conference DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4982345/ ] In just one year\, the new administration has dramatically impacted our workplaces\, and 2010 promises more of the same. Legislative and agency activity continues apace. From health care reform\, to the Employee Free Choice Act\, to new ADA regulations\, HR professionals must keep track of many new developments. Join our employment law experts as they cover the latest changes and get the information you need to stay ahead of the curve. Conference Chairs: Jeffrey Tanenbaum\, Partner\, and Seth Neulight\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP 8:30 - 9:45 am Legislative Update: What's New for 2010 Jeffrey Tanenbaum\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Seth Neulight\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP 10:00 - 11:15 am Health Care Reform: The Aftermath for Employers Elizabeth A. Burns\, Partner\, Gordon & Rees LLP 11:15 - 12:30 pm Developments in Labor Law: Are Unions on the Rise? Robert Kristoff\, Partner\, Paul Hastings\, Janofsky & Walker LLP 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 1:45 - 3:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS - Select ONE of the following. Protect Your Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information in an Era of Increasing Employee Mobility Bruce Copeland\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Marjorie Fochtman\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Workforce Restructuring and Retrenchment: Fallout\, Blowback and Lessons Learned Walter Stella\, Partner\, Bingham McCutchen LLP 3:15 - 4:30 pm Wage and Hour Litigation - Class and Collective Actions Brian Ashe\, Partner\, Seyfarth Shaw LLP 4:30 - 4:45 pm Q&A and Closing Comments URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4982345/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4982345/ DTSTAMP:20091226T170948 LAST-MODIFIED:20091226T170948 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/8836/":TechMart @ (next to Great America)\, Santa Clara\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100126T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SDForum's Quarterly Venture Breakfast with Pillsbury Winthrop DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964844/ ] We're excited to deliver\, with Pillsbury Winthrop\, the annual Quarterly Venture Breakfast Series. Our January session will be focusing on 'The Year in Review'. What a difference a year makes. Through 2009\, venture investing had been relatively stable with 7 straight years between $22-30 Billion invested annually in the US. That streak ended abruptly in 2009\, with VC investing down roughly 50%. Our panel will examine a number of issues facing the venture industry in 2010\, including: - Is the venture model broken? With a dead IPO market and few big M&A deals\, can the venture industry return sufficient capital to warrant even $15B of investment annually by LP's? - What will be different in 2010? Will venture investing go up\, down\, or sideways? - Will the IPO market finally rebound in 2010? - Clean Tech is still the new\, new thing\, but in a world of capital efficiency\, how will it be affected? - Where are valuations headed? Agenda: 8:00am-8:30am Registration and Breakfast 8:30am-8:45am Introductions 8:45am-9:00am Overview 9:00am-9:45am Panel Discussion Speakers Include: Steve Bengston\, PricewaterhouseCoopers Winston Fu\, USVP Ann Winblad\, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners Moderated by: Allison Leopold Tilley\, Pillsbury Winthrop URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964844/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964844/ DTSTAMP:20091225T210339 LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T210339 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/11204/":Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP @ 2475 Hanover Street\, Palo Alto\, California 94304 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100126T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch-Sunnyvale DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961710/ ] PATCA hosts a Sunnyvale lunch group for members and consultant guests who are based in the South Bay. PATCA Lunches are monthly meetings designed to offer networking with other consultants\, discussion of business topics\, and the issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. RSVP (Encouraged): joel@emlinux.com PATCA Lunches are designed to offer: *Member-to-member networking with other consultants. *Discussion of issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. *Exchange of ideas about a variety of industries and business topics. *Opportunities to share leads or collaborate on projects. *Have an enjoyable business lunch with interesting people on a regular basis. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961710/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4961710/ DTSTAMP:20091220T185942 LAST-MODIFIED:20091220T185942 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/227097/":Coco's on Oakmead\, Sunnyvale @ 1206 Oakmead Parkway\, Sunnyvale\, California 94086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100126T173000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:An Evening with Best-Selling Author Geoffrey Moore DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963578/ ] Join us in conversation with Geoffrey Moore and learn what's on his mind as we enter the next decade. Geoffrey Moore is a best-selling author\, managing director at TCG Advisors and Venture Partner at Mohr Davidow Ventures. His books draw on years of consulting experience in Silicon Valley and address topics ranging from technology adoption and market development\, to organizational change and strategies for managing growth and innovation. His most recent book 'Dealing with Darwin: How Great Companies Innovate at Every Phase of Their Evolution' examines the challenges to remaining competitive in a fast-changing\, global world. His other books\, 'Crossing the Chasm'\, 'Inside the Tornado'\, 'The Gorilla Game' and 'Living on the Fault Line' are best sellers and required reading at leading business schools. He is currently at work on a new book focusing on the role of business models in the strategy mix. He graduated in American literature with honors from Stanford University and has a doctorate from the University of Washington in English literature. Register early\, as seating will be limited at this evening event. Early bird registration ends January 10\, 2010. Co-hosted by Harvard Business School Alumni Strategy Roundtable. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963578/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963578/ DTSTAMP:20091223T131247 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T131247 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/26346/":SRI International @ 333 Ravenswood Avenue\, Menlo Park\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100127T080000 DTEND:20100127170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100129T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Enterprise Social 2.0: Rip or ROI? DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767556/ ] This senior executive event will bring together decision makers from the Top Fortune companies to discuss innovative strategies on how to maximise business performance through social media engagement. The event will include keynote speeches\, best-practice presentations as well as interactive discussion sessions. The summit will provide excellent opportunities for you to hear international experts discuss best practices on how to drive business performance using Web 2.0 and social media. Key issues to be discussed include: · How to integrate social media programs successfully into business strategies? · Building business momentum\, visibility and market growth through social media · Measuring success and influence using metrics and analytics: what are the tools and techniques · Integrating viral marketing and social media into traditional marketing mix · Developing and activating audiences using social media channels such as Twitter\, Facebook\, blogs · Maximising brand awareness through creating powerful synergy using online and offline strategies · Social retailing: developing an integrated E-commerce approach and selling using social media · Engaging your organisation to use social media to maximise effectiveness and productivity · Tackling the legal and privacy aspects of implementing social media within a large organisation Take advantage of this unique opportunity to develop new business relationships and discuss best practices with your peers in an exclusive networking environment. Contributing Organisations: Google\, SWIFT\, Nokia\, MARS\, L’Oreal\, SAP\, Airbus\, Beiersdorf\, Philips\, Kodak\, Siemens\, Paypal\, Motorola\, Lego\, Vodafone. Workshop and panel discussions facilitated by Experts on Social Media. To learn more visit: www.kgsglobal.com or write to info@kgsglobal.com URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767556/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4767556/ DTSTAMP:20091021T104940 LAST-MODIFIED:20091021T104940 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1059612/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/643884/":Dorint Hotel Amsterdam-Airport @ Stationsplein ZW 951\, Schiphol-Oost\, Amsterdam\, NL-1117 CE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100130T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:A Helluva Camp for Nonprofit Rebels DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900916/ ] As the economy faces a 'jobless recovery\,' social entrepreneurs are emerging in all sectors and industries. While gumption counts for a lot\, entrepreneurs still require hard skills and information to successfully launch an enterprise. Fundraising expert and author Holly Million helps big thinkers translate their vision into practical plans with A Helluva Camp for Nonprofit Rebels. Registration includes breakfast\, lunch and Peet's coffee and teas. This content-packed camp features new faces and new ideas for the rebels who want to shake up the nonprofit world. Come discover new ideas and innovative ways of doing "business" in your field. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with other nonprofit rebels and experts in many fields. Camp enrollment limited to 80 maximum. With topics such as "Caviar PR on a Baked-Bean Budget" and "How to Ask People For Money\," A Helluva Camp provides thorough and compelling content with a fired-up attitude. Register before Dec. 31\, 2009 at the early-bird discount rate of just $125. Tom Lin\, a veteran of the online advertising world for such corporations as Microsoft\, Google and Yahoo\, participated in Million's recent workshop on Web 2.0 tools for film fundraising. "I'm very familiar with Web 2.0 and\, as a filmmaker\, I've attended classes that speak to these tools\, but none of them successfully brought it all together until I participated in Holly's workshop\," notes Lin. "Hers was the best I've ever attended. Thanks\, Holly!" URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900916/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900916/ DTSTAMP:20091209T134624 LAST-MODIFIED:20091209T134624 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/663232/":Ninth Street Media Center @ 145 Ninth Street\, San Francisco\, California 94103 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100131T080000 DTEND:20100131150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100205T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Effective Budgeting and Cost Control - Finance and Accounting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909836/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:See how the budget relates to the key financial statements: balance sheet\, income statement\, and cash flows. Prepare a budget consistent with the organization strategic plan. Use appropriate estimation techniques in the development of revenue and expense budgets. Identify all the appropriate costs to be included in a capital expenditure proposal. Analyze management cost reports and take corrective action. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909836/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909836/ DTSTAMP:20091216T035408 LAST-MODIFIED:20091216T035408 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100202T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Financial Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ ] You don’t have to work in the finance or accounting departments to make a major impact on your company’s bottom line. Understanding the areas of business outside of your expertise allows you to make more sound decisions and increases your credibility as a leader. The Mini Master of Financial Management helps managers and leaders from all business functions to: • Adjust to the conditions of the domestic and global financial markets • Assess strengths and weaknesses in a company’s financial statements • Make accurate financial projections and set appropriate budgets • Take advantage of financial information systems and tools • Make sound financial decisions that increase shareholder value Through lecture\, simulation and group exercises\, you’ll broaden and deepen your knowledge of financial management while strengthening your leadership capacity and commitment to ethical business practices. Equip yourself with current financial management strategies and invest in your future success. Upcoming Offering: 2/2/2010 - 4/20/2010 Tuesdays\, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Minneapolis Campus There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Financial Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/FinancialManagementTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4167555/ DTSTAMP:20090731T074241 LAST-MODIFIED:20090731T074241 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100203T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Forum: Tradeshow Marketing - Ready for MWC & CTIA DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5127460/ ] Whether your telecom startup has a booth at one of the largest tradeshows\, has a speaking slot\, or whether you simply have a few people walking the tradeshow floor\, there are things you and your company can do to maximize the return on your investment in tradeshow marketing. We will bring in a few experts who know the different parts of marketing to give you a refresher course on guerrilla marketing tactics that may fit your product and your budget. *Do you really need a booth? *How much PR is enough PR? *How do I get leads to visit my booth / cocktail / hotel suite? *Should I reuse my MWC marketing at CTIA? *What kinds of advertising are effective for venture funded startups? *How do I get connected to the social networking scene at MWC in Barcelona? Join the entrepreneurs from the Telecom Council's Entrepreneur Forum to discuss the needs\, technologies\, trends\, and policies that are affecting their businesses. Our Entrepreneur Forum meetings gather 25-45 entrepreneurs over lunch to network\, discuss\, and learn about issues affecting them and their businesses. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5127460/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5127460/ DTSTAMP:20100102T215656 LAST-MODIFIED:20100102T215656 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/615055/":The TIPS Group @ 1000 Elwell Court\, Palo Alto\, California 94303 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100204T083000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Legal & Legislative Conference DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4983488/ ] In just one year\, the new administration has dramatically impacted our workplaces\, and 2010 promises more of the same. Legislative and agency activity continues apace. From health care reform\, to the Employee Free Choice Act\, to new ADA regulations\, HR professionals must keep track of many new developments. Join our employment law experts as they cover the latest changes and get the information you need to stay ahead of the curve. Conference Chairs: Jeffrey Tanenbaum\, Partner\, and Seth Neulight\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP 8:30 - 9:45 am Legislative Update: What's New for 2010 Jeffrey Tanenbaum\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Seth Neulight\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP 10:00 - 11:15 am Health Care Reform: The Aftermath for Employers Elizabeth A. Burns\, Partner\, Gordon & Rees LLP 11:15 - 12:30 pm Developments in Labor Law: Are Unions on the Rise? Robert Kristoff\, Partner\, Paul Hastings\, Janofsky & Walker LLP 12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 1:45 - 3:00 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS - Select ONE of the following. Protect Your Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information in an Era of Increasing Employee Mobility Charles Dyke\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Gregory Schopf\, Partner\, Nixon Peabody LLP Workforce Restructuring and Retrenchment: Fallout\, Blowback and Lessons Learned Walter Stella\, Partner\, Bingham McCutchen LLP 3:15 - 4:30 pm Wage and Hour Litigation - Class and Collective Actions Brian Ashe\, Partner\, Seyfarth Shaw LLP 4:30 - 4:45 pm Q&A and Closing Comments URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4983488/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4983488/ DTSTAMP:20091226T180443 LAST-MODIFIED:20091226T180443 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/72760/":Carr America Conference Center @ 4400 Rosewood Drive\, Pleasanton\, California 94588 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100207T080000 DTEND:20100207150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100212T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:High Performance Teams - Interpersonal Skills and Self Development DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963772/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Identify team strengths and blind spots after analyzing their personal styles and preferences. Distinguish between groups and teams and list the major characteristics of effective teams. Make decisions by consensus through participating in a number of team building activities. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963772/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963772/ DTSTAMP:20091223T194644 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T194644 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100207T080000 DTEND:20100207150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100212T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Managing Your IT Projects Successfully - Information Technology DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963776/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Understand how to manage IT projects using project management methodology. Master fundamental project management skills\, concepts and techniques. Link project goals and objectives to stakeholders needs in a clear and compelling manner. Set realistic measurable objectives and estimate project costs and schedules using proven techniques. Develop work breakdown structures and establish an effective project control and monitoring process for IT Projects. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963776/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963776/ DTSTAMP:20091223T195209 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T195209 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100209T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:20+ Great Ways to Promote your Business Online: Marketing Workshop DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/753589/ ] A practical demonstration of the many online tools you can use (most of them free) to promote your business and your personal profile. Everything from photo albums\, web calendars\, web diaries (blogs)\, free web pages\, discussion groups\, online videos\, email newsletters and e-books. Plus the cheapest way to do effective\, targeted online advertising. For consultants\, designers\, therapists\, trades\, trainers\, cafes\, restaurants\, retailers and staff who have responsibility for the company's online marketing. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/753589/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/753589/ DTSTAMP:20080601T130727 LAST-MODIFIED:20080601T130727 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/24799/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/77554/":Design & Technology Centre @ Cnr Gordon Street & Victoria Road\, Rozelle\, New South Wales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100212T200000 DURATION:PT0S RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100214T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:SKYBARK NYC Pre-Westminster Red Carpet Fashion Show and Awards DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900676/ ] The Event: The PETaPOTTY Westminster Experience is setting the stage for an incredible 4 day BarkBar invitational vendor expo and SkyBark red carpet kickoff party\, in conjunction with The Westminster Kennel Club 134th Annual Dog Show. February 12th – 15th\, BarkBar & SkyBark have secured the penthouse of the world famous Hotel Pennsylvania\, offering a glamorous setting with breathtaking views of New York\, sure to keep up with BarkBar & SkyBark’s highest possible standards. PETaPOTTY’s Westminster Experience is going to be THE event surrounding The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. From fashion shows\, red carpets\, DJ Biden and the hippest pooch party in town\; to gift bags\, spectacular food & drinks\, and over 25 of the pet industries most revered and celebrated brands on display\, this is one event New York and the Westminster Kennel Club will never forget! BarkBar: February 12th 2010\, 8pm - Midnight | February 15th 2010\, 11AM - 11PM BarkBar is the Westminster Experience's\, 4 day invitational vendor expo. PETaPOTTY has invited only the absolute leaders in the pet industry to participate in this spectacular 4 day event. 25 of the industry's most revered\, innovative and successful brands will exhibit their very best for 2\,700 of America's top dogs\, their owners\, trainers\, breeders\, groomers\, industry pioneers\, and the over 50\,000 spectators and enthusiasts converging upon the 134th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. The Penn Top and Sky Top ballroom will be all glitz and glamour in true Hollywood forum\, with live music\, dancing\, drinks\, couture fashion showcases\, and much more! BarkBar is sure to be all the talk of the Westminster Dog Show. By participating as a vendor/sponsor\, your organization will benefit from extended exposure through media campaigns and promotional efforts directed toward the supporters of SKYBARk and PETaPOTTY SkyBark: February 12th 2010\, 8PM - Midnight SkyBark is the ultimate chic hotspot and the only night club of its kind offering a place for both humans and canines to live it up late night. For the first time owners can bring their four legged friends out in a social environment where cocktails and food are offered along with a lively atmosphere. The inaugural event premiered March 25\, 2006 at our beautiful Downtown Los Angeles Location and it was a howling success. SkyBark was so successful it has now spread across to the east coast by popular demand\, launching our New York franchise at the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show! SkyBark features\; a red carpet arrival and puparazzi entrance wall \, celebrity guests and their pooches\, live music by DJ Biden\, drinks\, dancing\, delicious hor's orderves for both people and pets\, New York’s hottest doggy fashion show\, gift bags and much much more! SkyBark is also a charitable event\, benefitting a different charity with each gathering. This year SkyBark will be hold a silent auction to benefit the North Shore Animal League\, the world’s largest no kill animal rescue. The Venue: This Year the penthouse is the place to be! The Hotel Pennsylvania is the world’s most popular hotel having welcomed more guest than any other hotel in the world! Hosting over 1\,700 stunning rooms for dog enthusiasts and exhibitors\, the Hotel Pennsylvania is the social center for the entire Westminster Dog Show. The PETaPOTTY Westminster Experience is proud to have secured The Penn Top ballroom for SkyBark events and the Gold Ballroom for BarkBar our 4 day invitational vendor expo. The Penn Top ballroom has breath taking views of the Empire State building\, while the adjacent Sky Top ballroom overlooks the marquis of Madison Square Garden. This truly is the ideal setting for the convergence of over 50\,000 spectators and enthusiasts from all over the world. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900676/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4900676/ DTSTAMP:20091209T084600 LAST-MODIFIED:20091209T084600 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/340229/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/9339/":Hotel Pennsylvania @ 401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd St.)\, New York City\, New York 10001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100214T080000 DTEND:20100214150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100219T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Efficient Finance and Accounting Operations DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5016018/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Understand the operations of the Finance and Accounting department. Acquire internationally implemented best practices in the following areas: Accounts Payables\, Billing\, Budgeting\, Cash Management and Treasury\, Costing\, Filing\, Financial Statements\, General Ledger\, Inventory\, Payroll\, and Policies and Procedures. Apply their knowledge through hands-on workshops and group presentations. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5016018/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5016018/ DTSTAMP:20091227T230145 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T230145 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100214T080000 DTEND:20100214150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100219T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Public Relations and Media Skills - Public Relations DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909801/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Analyze and assess the latest public relations concepts and strategies in a variety of contexts. Appraise certain public relations techniques and approaches appropriately geared to the working environment of Arab institutions. Practice key public relations skills relating to verbal and written communication\, as well as editorial\, layout and production techniques. Improve their awareness of the main media skills in Public Relations. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909801/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909801/ DTSTAMP:20091216T013307 LAST-MODIFIED:20091216T013307 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100214T080000 DTEND:20100214150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100219T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Purchasing - Materials Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5015544/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Understand the fundamentals and modern principles of the purchasing function. Acquire all the required skills to be an effective buyer. Improve the efficiency of buying goods and services. Select suppliers in a better way. Determine transportation and packaging requirements. Shorten total lead-time to speed up the purchasing cycle. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5015544/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5015544/ DTSTAMP:20091227T223804 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T223804 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100214T080000 DTEND:20100214150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100219T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Cost Management Strategies for Business Decisions DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5015789/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Discover the importance of analyzing and managing costs. Understand Activity-Based Costing - ABC and Activity Based Management - ABM. Realize the importance of process costing and cost allocation. Develop important tools for planning and decision making. Evaluate and manage performance through strategic cost management. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5015789/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5015789/ DTSTAMP:20091227T225008 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T225008 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100214T080000 DTEND:20100214150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100219T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Contract Preparation and Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963780/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Identify and discuss the major steps involved in the contracting procedures. Develop the scope of work and recognize the implications of a poorly prepared scope. Discuss the contracting strategy including pricing. Select contractors more efficiently. Review the tendering principles and process. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963780/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963780/ DTSTAMP:20091223T200552 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T200552 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/403697/":Abu Dhabi @ Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi\, Abu Dhabi END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100219 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mediterranean Conference for Academic Disciplines DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/850160/ ] Call for abstracts in various academic disciplines. Visit Mediterranean Malta during Carnival Week 2009. Two free 1-day tours of the islands of Gozo (a.k.a. the island of Calypso of ancient mythology) and Malta during the 4-day conference. A holistic academic experience hosted by the International Journal of Arts and Sciences (IJAS). One of six conferences hosted by IJAS during the academic year. Unti January 8\, 2010\, IJAS invites abstracts\, papers and proposals in any of the following tracks: Social Sciences and Humanities\, Business and Economics\, Teaching and Education\, and Science and Technology. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/850160/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/850160/ DTSTAMP:20080628T224822 LAST-MODIFIED:20080628T224822 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/264640/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/157979/":University of Malta Gozo Conference Center @ The Road from Victoria to the Gozo Boat\, Xewkija\, UNKNOWN END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100216T070000 DTEND:20100216190000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100218T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Predictive Analytics World DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964819/ ] Tue-Wed\, February 16-17\, 2010\, 7am to 7pm Predictive Analytics World Dates: February 16-17\, 2010 Location: San Francisco\, CA Predictive Analytics World is the business-focused event for predictive analytics professionals\, managers and commercial practitioners\, covering today's commercial deployment of predictive analytics\, across industries and across software vendors. The conference delivers case studies\, expertise and resources to achieve two objectives: 1) Bigger wins: Strengthen the business impact delivered by predictive analytics 2) Broader capabilities: Establish new opportunities with predictive analytics The Top Experts\, Case Studies and Workshops: PAW's February 2010 program is packed with the top predictive analytics experts\, practitioners\, authors and business thought leaders\, including keynote speakers Kim Larsen\, Director Advanced Analytics at Charles Schwab\, Andreas S. Weigend\, Ph.D.\, Former Chief Scientist at Amazon.com\, and Program Chair Eric Siegel\, Ph.D.\, President of Prediction Impact and former Columbia University professor. February's agenda covers hot topics and advanced methods such as social data\, uplift modeling (net lift)\, text mining\, massively parallel analytics\, in-cloud deployment\, and innovative applications that benefit organizations in new and creative ways. "Predictive Analytics World was probably the best analytics conference I have attended\, from a knowledge point of view\, in a long time...[and] turned into my new must-go-to conference." ﾠﾠﾠﾠDennis R. Mortensen ﾠﾠﾠﾠDirector of Data Insights ﾠﾠﾠﾠYahoo! For more information\, see http://www.PredictiveAnalyticsWorld.com Save: Take an additional $50 off the Super Early Bird registration fee - a total savings of $450 - or $150 off the Early Bird or Regular registration fee with this registration discount code: TEC150 For inquiries\, e-mail us at registration@predictiveanalyticsworld.com or call (718) 577-1202. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964819/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964819/ DTSTAMP:20091225T184929 LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T184929 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/41173/":The Palace Hotel @ 2 New Montgomery Street\, San Francisco\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100217T193000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA's Kickstart Club DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964795/ ] The Kickstart Club is a monthly meeting for PATCA members or non-member consultants who want to sharpen their consulting skills by sharing problems and solutions in an informal atmosphere. It is hosted by Charlie Gray (email@cegcs.com\, 650-941-1232). Meetings are held Wednesday which follows the second Thursday of the month (except Aug & Dec) Cost is moderate: whatever you order for your dinner. Ask the host(ess) for "Kickstart". URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964795/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964795/ DTSTAMP:20091225T170344 LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T170344 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/357252/":Country Gourmet Restaurant @ 1314 S. Mary Avenue\, Sunnyvale\, California 94087 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100218T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Business Communication DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ ] Do you have a lot to tell your colleagues and consumers\, but just aren’t being heard? You need to follow this motto: I communicate\; therefore I can. Gain strategies to increase your impact. The best business communicators deliver the right message to the right people at the right time\, and they achieve results. Mastering the art of persuasion will allow you to craft messages that resonate with your audience\, whether they are external or internal. Join this program and you will: • Learn to present powerful and consistent messages to external and internal stakeholders. • Improve your expertise and credibility as a professional communicator. • Develop your understanding of brands and branding in the marketplace. • Meet and network with business communication professionals. With credentialed faculty\, thought-leaders and accomplished practitioners as your instructors\, you will learn up-to-date business communications best practices. Enroll today and you can become a business communications leader yourself. Upcoming Offerings: 2/18/2010 - 5/20/2010 Thursdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Business Communication website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/BusinessCommunicationSkillsMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212657/ DTSTAMP:20090806T090729 LAST-MODIFIED:20090806T090729 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100219T070000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vibhas Live @ Good Morning Sedona Networking Breakfast DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/760983/ ] A jam-packed morning of valuable networking and business tips as well as outstanding entertainment and important community information highlight this signature quarterly themed networking event. A complete buffet breakfast is included. The event is held at Los Abrigados Resort ballroom from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Doors open at 7 a.m. A nice bonus for attendees is the opportunity to distribute flyers\, business cards or other marketing material for only $15. Flyers cannot be distributed for individuals who do not attend the breakfast. Please provide at least 100 flyers or marketing material pieces. All material must be delivered to the Chamber administrative office by the Wednesday prior to the event. Cost to attend is $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door\, if any seats are available. Seats for all shows can be purchased at the start of each new season for only $65 (a $15 savings). Include flyer distribution for all four shows for only $105 (a $35 savings). For the comfort of our guests\, a reduced number of seats will be available at each table\, so be sure to reserve your seat early as these shows sell out! Call the Sedona Chamber Business Office at 928-204-1123 or come by 45 Sunset Drive to reserve your spot. Prepayment is required. Join us and get an early start on your day with business networking\, information and fun! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/760983/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/760983/ DTSTAMP:20080604T221333 LAST-MODIFIED:20080604T221333 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/250102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/149407/":Los Abrigados Resort @ 160 Portal Lane\, Sedona\, Arizona 86336 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100219T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch-East Bay DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964783/ ] PATCA hosts an East Bay lunch group for members and consultant guests who are based in the East Bay or even on the Peninsula. PATCA Lunches are monthly meetings for PATCA members and guests designed to offer networking with other consultants\, discussion of business topics\, and the issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. RSVP (Encouraged): suraiya@SpectrumInsights.com PATCA Lunches are designed to offer: *Member-to-member networking with other consultants. *Discussion of issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. *Exchange of ideas about a variety of industries and business topics. *Opportunities to share leads or collaborate on projects. *Have an enjoyable business lunch with interesting people on a regular basis. *Menu Cost: Special Fixed Price Lunch at $8.50 (incl. taxes). Please be prepared to pay by cash or check. You can make lunch selections at the restaurant. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964783/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964783/ DTSTAMP:20091225T162851 LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T162851 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/153149/":La Pinata #5 @ 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy.\, Fremont\, California 94538 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100221T080000 DTEND:20100221150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100226T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mastering Business and Financial Modeling: Unleashing the Power of Excel 2007 - Finance and Accounting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963777/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Use Excel in business\, finance\, accounting\, marketing and sales more effectively. Perform analysis and evaluation to assist in enhancing the decision making process. Master data analysis using pivot tables and pivot charts. Slice and dice large accounting data in no time. Develop dynamic business reporting models flash reports to senior management. Apply data to real-life business situations. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963777/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963777/ DTSTAMP:20091223T195841 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T195841 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100221T080000 DTEND:20100221150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100226T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making - Interpersonal Skills and Self Development DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963783/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions. Use traditional and creative tools for identifying causes and generating solutions. Utilize creativity and lateral thinking as a business tool. Analyze and solve actual problems facing them at work. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963783/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963783/ DTSTAMP:20091223T202405 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T202405 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100222T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Project Management PREP DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ ] If you are serious about becoming a PMP®\, a prep course is the best way to prepare for the difficult exam. Project Management Professional (PMP®) offered by Project Management Institute (PMI®) (http://www.pmi.org/info/default.asp) is regarded as one of the most valued certifications available. The PMP® designation following your name tells current and potential employers that you have a strong foundation of project management knowledge that can be readily used beneficially in the workplace. Join the Project Management PREP program and you will: • Align your project management experience with the PMBOK® terminology and school of thought. • Formulate a successful test-taking strategy with the guidance of a PMP® certified instructor. • Receive a copy of The Fourth Edition PMBOK® Guide\, a PMP® Study Guide\, and class materials. This program is designed for project managers\, project coordinators\, project analysts\, product managers\, program managers\, and project team members from all industries who want to increase their project management skills\, apply a standards-based approach to project management\, and prepare for the Project Management Institute’s certification exam. Upcoming Offering: 2/22/2010 – 2/24/2010 Monday to Wednesday\, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Project Management PREP website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/ProjectManagementPREPtrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4212827/ DTSTAMP:20090806T114746 LAST-MODIFIED:20090806T114746 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100222T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ ] Lean training gives companies the ability to identify and eliminate waste from their operations\, resulting in a higher quality product at lower costs. Global competition has dramatically increased the pace of business. Companies must now run like finely-tuned machines\, developing and delivering high-quality products and services quickly\, efficiently\, and cost effectively. If they don’t\, they could be left behind. Equip yourself with the ability to implement proven techniques so your organization can outpace the competition. The Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise will help you apply Lean principles to: • Evaluate and streamline operations and transactions • Ability to think critically and act strategically • Improve time-to-market of products and services • Increase efficiency and reduce costs • Exceed customer expectations • Achieve increased business results and competitiveness • Inspire a Lean culture that supports continuous improvement You’ll learn tools and concepts through group exercises\, videos\, and hands-on simulation. With Lean certification\, you will demonstrate a commitment to company excellence and be recognized for your value contribution. Acquire the tools and facilitate the change your organization needs to stay ahead. Upcoming Offerings: Febrauary 22 - May 17\, 2010 Mondays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of the Lean Enterprise website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/LeanCertificationTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4181568/ DTSTAMP:20090803T094546 LAST-MODIFIED:20090803T094546 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100223T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Blogging for Business and Organisations DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4890674/ ] A blog is an online diary\, where you can post updates and information about events\, new products and services\, team activities\, customer or staff stories and news. Blogs can be formal or informal: your website gives us the facts\, and a blog brings the business to life. You'll see examples of blogs from all types of businesses and organisationes\, and how to find lots more. This 3-hour workshop will show you fast and effective ways to start and maintain a blog - all you need is a keyboard! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4890674/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4890674/ DTSTAMP:20091126T033254 LAST-MODIFIED:20091126T033254 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/24799/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/77555/":Manly Warringah Community College @ LEVEL 1\, 14 WILLIAM ST\, Brookvale\, New South Wales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100223T120000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:PATCA Consultants Networking Lunch-Sunnyvale DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964790/ ] PATCA hosts a Sunnyvale lunch group for members and consultant guests who are based in the South Bay. PATCA Lunches are monthly meetings designed to offer networking with other consultants\, discussion of business topics\, and the issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. RSVP (Encouraged): joel@emlinux.com PATCA Lunches are designed to offer: *Member-to-member networking with other consultants. *Discussion of issues and challenges of running a successful consulting practice. *Exchange of ideas about a variety of industries and business topics. *Opportunities to share leads or collaborate on projects. *Have an enjoyable business lunch with interesting people on a regular basis. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964790/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964790/ DTSTAMP:20091225T165213 LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T165213 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/227097/":Coco's on Oakmead\, Sunnyvale @ 1206 Oakmead Parkway\, Sunnyvale\, California 94086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100224T190000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:How To Read Faces For Profit DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5009236/ ] Learn to sell with more confidence\, overcome selling obstacles\, and close more business in less time.Face Reading is a critical skill needed to improve sales performance and accelerate results. This interactive workshop will give you practical skills to drive more sales and grow your client-base\, and produce more consistent sales results URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5009236/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5009236/ DTSTAMP:20091227T172017 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T172017 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/1109681/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/106478/":TownePlace Suites Hotel @ 7601 Chicago Road\, Warren\, Michigan 48092 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100306T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Internet Marketing Essentials DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4168542/ ] Learn to maximize your presence on the internet with a variety of media. Through hands-on training using powerful yet practical tools\, you will learn to drive traffic to your website\, increase conversion rates\, and strengthen your email campaigns. Internet marketing is rapidly growing and constantly in a state of flux\, having an ever increasing impact on marketing campaign success. Professionals who keep up to date with current internet strategies create opportunities for their companies to gain market share. The median salary for Internet Marketing Managers is $9\,381.00 (or 10.2 %) higher than for Marketing Managers in Minneapolis (Salary.com\, May 2009). If you are seeking a career in internet marketing\, want to drive more traffic to your website\, or are looking for a valuable skill to add to your resume\, this is the program for you. At the University of St. Thomas\, we will help you: • Discover the fundamentals of electronic marketing • Develop working approaches for creating and managing email campaigns • Start\, administer\, and evaluate effectiveness of paid search campaigns • Utilize social media to build relationships with customers and grow qualified traffic Upcoming Offerings: Saturday\, March 6\, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Internet Marketing Essentials website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/InternetMarketingTrainingMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4168542/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4168542/ DTSTAMP:20090731T112456 LAST-MODIFIED:20090731T112456 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100307T080000 DTEND:20100307150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100312T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Win-Win Negotiation Skills - Interpersonal Skills and Self Development DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014807/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Recognize the soft\, hard and principled styles in negotiating. Plan and conduct (individually and within a team) several negotiations. Use the 10-point planning format that will allow reaching a win-win outcome. Appreciate and apply (if need be) different negotiating tactics. Identify\, through several self-assessment tests\, their preferred negotiating style and how it affects the negotiating outcome. Discover their own approach to resolving conflict and building trust. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014807/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014807/ DTSTAMP:20091227T220012 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T220012 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100307T080000 DTEND:20100307150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100310T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Accounts Payable: From Accounting to Management - Finance and Accounting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5044692/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Understand the function of Accounts Payable and its role in organizations. Take a successful lead in the management of Accounts Payable. Get the latest update on best practices in managing Accounts Payable. Apply accounting principles related to Accounts Payable. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5044692/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5044692/ DTSTAMP:20091230T221842 LAST-MODIFIED:20091230T221842 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100307T080000 DTEND:20100307150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100312T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Accounts Payable: From Accounting to Management - Finance and Accounting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5019725/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Understand the function of Accounts Payable and its role in organizations. Take a successful lead in the management of Accounts Payable. Get the latest update on best practices in managing Accounts Payable. Apply accounting principles related to Accounts Payable. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5019725/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5019725/ DTSTAMP:20091228T025702 LAST-MODIFIED:20091228T025702 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100307T080000 DTEND:20100307150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100312T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Meirc Certificate in Islamic Business and Commercial Transactions - Finance and Accounting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963824/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Use business and commercial transactions as they relate to Islamic finance. Understand the sources\, principles\, concepts\, methodology\, standards and application of Islamic transaction. Make the link between Islamic finance and the financial system\, industry and environment. Discover the importance of contracts in relation to Islamic finance. Gain practical experience of the application of Islamic contracts to contemporary Islamic financial products and services. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963824/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963824/ DTSTAMP:20091224T024329 LAST-MODIFIED:20091224T024329 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100309T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Twitter and Facebook for Marketing and Networking DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4141470/ ] This workshop will show you the best ways to use Twitter and Facebook to grow your business and extend your professional network. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4141470/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4141470/ DTSTAMP:20090728T185040 LAST-MODIFIED:20090728T185040 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/24799/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/77554/":Design & Technology Centre @ Cnr Gordon Street & Victoria Road\, Rozelle\, New South Wales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100313T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Starting a Cafe or Restaurant Workshop - Melbourne DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881677/ ] The facts you need\, so your dream is based on reality. Invest in your future success - this is information you can take to the bank. Trends\, customers\, legal & licensing issues\, staff & recruitment\, equipment\, marketing\, set-up costs and financial feasibility. Includes 40 page manual\, resource webpage and 12 months support. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881677/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4881677/ DTSTAMP:20091111T234102 LAST-MODIFIED:20091111T234102 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/24799/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/658969/":Bluestone Restaurant @ 349 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, Victoria 3000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100314T080000 DTEND:20100314150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100319T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Warehouse Operations and Management - Materials Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014283/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Maximize customer service and provide fast and accurate issuing. Plan and control the warehousing operation to minimize the operational costs. Guarantee safety to the warehouse personnel and facilities. Develop the technical skills of warehouse personnel. Deal and work with the problems and constraints related to warehousing management. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014283/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014283/ DTSTAMP:20091227T213345 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T213345 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100314T080000 DTEND:20100314150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100319T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Training Your Mind for Success with NLP - Interpersonal Skills and Self Development DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014192/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Define and understand Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its relevance at work. Identify their preferred thinking patterns and filters. Apply sensory specific language in their day-to-day interactions with others. Use modeling techniques to improve their skills. Implement NLP in leading and coaching others. Understand the law of attraction and how to attract more of what they want. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014192/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014192/ DTSTAMP:20091227T212851 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T212851 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100315T090000 DTEND:20100315170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100318T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UC Berkeley New Manager Boot Camp DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963584/ ] Mon-Wed\, March 15 - March 17\, 2010\, 9am to 5pm UC Berkeley's: New Manager Boot Camp - Engaging and inspiring others. - Assembling and retaining the best talent. - Prioritizing and making quality decisions. - Navigating your organization's unique power structure to get things done. - Mastering the art of personal\, group\, and remote communications. All while staying on top of your field. Unlocking the full potential of your team\, and yourself\, requires an additional set of skills-beyond what got you here. UC Berkeley's "New Manager Boot Camp" uses a combination of lectures\, case studies\, and individual and group exercises designed for immediate application in your career as a manager and a leader. Award-winning faculty and industry experts team up in this program to make sure you are prepared to lead. This three day training course will make sure you are ready to face the challenges of being a new manager. - Leading and Developing Others: How do you ensure that your team members are excited about their work\, your team\, the company? How do you manage difficult people? What do you do about conflicts between team members? How do you lead people who were your peers yesterday? - Team Structure: How many people can you effectively manage? How do you determine roles for team members? How do you manage dispersed\, multi-cultural teams? What is technology's impact on organizational structure and business processes? - Prioritizing: How do you balance team management\, planning for the future\, and day-to-day decision making? How do you keep your team focused without micromanaging? - Hiring and Firing: How do you find good people and assess if they are a fit for your team? How do you take action when you have a poor fit-quickly\, professionally\, and without threat of lawsuit? - Communicating Effectively: How do you harness the power of communication? The New Manager Boot Camp will provide you the most intensive management training you can find for knowledge workers who are new to management. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963584/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4963584/ DTSTAMP:20091223T133819 LAST-MODIFIED:20091223T133819 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/13106/":Haas School of Business (UC-Berkeley) @ 2220 Piedmont Avenue\, Berkeley\, California 94720 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100319 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:MDDexec's European Sales & Marketing Summit\, 17-18 March 2010\, London DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4884225/ ] MDDexec’s European Sales & Marketing Summit\, 17-18 March 2010\, London. Learn how to grow and retain talent\, respond to the changing healthcare environment and sustain high growth at this year’s sales and marketing meeting place for the medical device industry. Hear expert speakers from the likes of Boston Scientific\, Medtronic\, DePuy (a J&J company)\, Stryker\, Covidien\, Hospira and more. Speakers will lead discussions on a variety of topics such as future-proofing your European go-to-market strategy\, the importance of sales force effectiveness in a price and quality-sensitive market & how to implement your value proposition through your sales teams in this 2-day programme. For more information & to book online visit www.mddexec.com/saleseu Super Early bird discount (€600) runs until December 4th. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4884225/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4884225/ DTSTAMP:20091116T074302 LAST-MODIFIED:20091116T074302 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/918092/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/12097/":Regent's Park Marriott Hotel @ 128 King Henry's Road\, London\, London NW3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100321T080000 DTEND:20100321150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100326T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Meirc Certificate in Islamic Banking and Insurance - Finance and Accounting DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014034/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Gain knowledge of the development of Islamic banking and insurance. Understand the role of Islamic capital markets and financial regulations. Outline the rules of deposits and investment accounts in Islamic banking. Understand the importance of using Islamic treasury and trade products and services. Increase their awareness of Takaful underwritings and Re-Takaful. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014034/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/5014034/ DTSTAMP:20091227T212049 LAST-MODIFIED:20091227T212049 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/119498/":Kuala Lumpur @ Kuala Lumpur\, Kuala Lumpur\, Kuala Lumpur END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100321T080000 DTEND:20100321150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100326T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Resolving Contractual Claims and Disputes - Contracts Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985431/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Identify and avoid causes for contractual claims and change orders. Recognize the different types of claims and how to prevent and/or deal with each type. Understand the different approaches to claims handling including Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and litigation. Practice and discuss\, through a project\, all aspects of handling and resolving contractual claims and change orders. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985431/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985431/ DTSTAMP:20091226T193919 LAST-MODIFIED:20091226T193919 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100321T080000 DTEND:20100321150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100326T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Preparation for Project Management Professional Certification - Project Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985244/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Get a jump start to prepare for the PMP exam. Manage a project in compliance with the Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. Know the project management framework\, processes and the nine project management knowledge areas in addition to project manager professional and social responsibilities. Recognize Project Management Book of Knowledge PMBOK and PMP exam Certification. Apply project management skills\, tools and techniques to deliver on time within budget. Identify key concepts not mentioned in the PMBOK. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985244/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985244/ DTSTAMP:20091226T193037 LAST-MODIFIED:20091226T193037 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100328T080000 DTEND:20100328150000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100402T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Total Quality Management (TQM) Tool Box for Continual Improvement - Quality and Productivity DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985630/ ] By the end of the program\, participants will be able to:Realize the importance of quality models. Understand TQM philosophy. Use TQM improvement tools to enhance customer satisfaction and improve processes within their organizations. Gain an understanding of other widely used improvement methodologies. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985630/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4985630/ DTSTAMP:20091226T194830 LAST-MODIFIED:20091226T194830 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/434759/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/111711/":Dubai\, UAE @ Dubai\, Dubai\, Dubai END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100329T090000 DTEND:20100329170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100403T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UC Berkeley Product Management Program DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964781/ ] Mon-Fri\, March 29 - April 2\, 2010\, 9am to 5pm UC Berkeley Product Management Program The UC Berkeley Product Management program teaches critical business skills and a strategic framework for superior Product Management that will drive companies to new levels of profitability. Designed for product managers and executives interfacing with product management\, this intensive 5-day course delivers a powerful knowledge mix across the product life cycle including strategic planning\, product management execution\, and product launch. Benefits During this program\, participants will develop the skills to: - Determine the most effective methods for obtaining and integrating market feedback to drive corporate and product decisions\, including both one-off and recurrent research studies - Appropriately allocate resources among products - Prepare a meaningful business case - Construct product road maps - Write effective market and product requirements documents - Choose the most appropriate product prototyping and testing methodology - Develop a top-notch launch plan - Optimize the marketing mix Learn from the Best in the Business and Build a Valuable Network The program brings together top faculty from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley with Product Managers of some of the world's most successful products. All graduates get a UC Berkeley Certificate and an invitation to join our UC Berkeley Product Management alumni LinkedIn network. Who Should Attend? Product Managers\, Directors\, and Vice Presidents of Product Management\, Engineers looking to move into or interfacing with Product Management Strategic planners\, VP's\, and others who manage product portfolios and corporate strategy. Program Dates: March 29 - April 2\, 2009 Program Fee: $5\,995 For more information\, visit: www.galimagroup.com/product-management or contact Tom Peterson\, tom_peterson@haas.berkeley.edu\, 510-643-0476 URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964781/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4964781/ DTSTAMP:20091225T162255 LAST-MODIFIED:20091225T162255 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/4368/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/13106/":Haas School of Business (UC-Berkeley) @ 2220 Piedmont Avenue\, Berkeley\, California 94720 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100330T183000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Twitter and Facebook for Marketing and Networking DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4419531/ ] This workshop will show you the best ways to use Twitter and Facebook to grow your business and extend your professional network. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4419531/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4419531/ DTSTAMP:20090913T044852 LAST-MODIFIED:20090913T044852 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/24799/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/77555/":Manly Warringah Community College @ LEVEL 1\, 14 WILLIAM ST\, Brookvale\, New South Wales END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100401T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Mini Master of Supply Chain Management DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ ] The Mini Master of Supply Chain Management will introduce you to or refine your strategies in supplier management systems. In today’s marketplace\, cutting costs is no longer a catch-phrase\, it’s the reality. Customers require high-quality\, low-cost products in shorter lead times while companies require the same from their suppliers. Satisfying these demands requires a systematic approach to supplier selection\, evaluation\, management\, and improvement. When you improve your supply chain management\, you’ll benefit by: • Better understanding the system as a whole. • Implementing tools\, tactics\, and procedures to ensure you receive high quality materials at the lowest price. • Producing your products at a lower cost. Upcoming Offering: April 1 – June 3\, 2010 Thursdays\, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Minneapolis Campus You’ll gain hands-on material delivered by experienced practitioners for immediate application in the workplace. There are no prerequisites or pre-readings to enroll in this non-degree program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Mini Master of Supply Chain Management website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/SupplyChainManagementMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4207052/ DTSTAMP:20090804T112257 LAST-MODIFIED:20090804T112257 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100417T200000 DTEND:20100417230000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100419T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:WebTech Conference 2010 - Bulgaria DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840275/ ] 6th edition of WebTech conference will be held. A 2 day conference about : - Web Technologies - Blogs and blogging - Web 3.0 - Open Web - Mobile technologies - Internet Business URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840275/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4840275/ DTSTAMP:20091103T062539 LAST-MODIFIED:20091103T062539 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/150563/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/380456/":Veliko Turnovo Business hotels @ Veliko Turnovo\, Veliko Turnovo\, Veliko Turnovo 5000 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100503T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education: Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ ] Finance for Nonfinancial Leaders is a rigorous program that prepares promising\, non-financial professionals to create and manage healthy corporate growth within the rules of the new economy. It is said that the economy is undergoing a “fundamental reset.” A new cycle of the economy is unfolding\, and businesses are adjusting everything from operations to marketing. During this transition\, you have an opportunity to grow into an even more valuable leader. After completing this program\, participants are likely to demonstrate: • A keen understanding of the key financial metrics of the company • Increased capacity to provide accurate financial forecasts and budgets • Confidence in working with your finance and accounting leaders • Proficiency in analyzing\, synthesizing and interpreting financial reports • The ability to explain financial terminology and concepts to team members • A greater capacity for – and interest in – ethical leadership and collaboration Top executives will be seeking people who can develop forward-thinking and fiscally responsible plans for strengthening the business. Get the tools needed to help your company thrive. Upcoming Offering: May 3 - 5\, 2010 Monday to Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this executive education program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Finance for Non-Financial Managers website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/FinanceNonFinancialManagersMN URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226413/ DTSTAMP:20090811T113731 LAST-MODIFIED:20090811T113731 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100504T090000 DTEND:20100504170000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20100506T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Responsible Business Summit 2010 DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839510/ ] The Responsible Business Summit is the largest corporate responsibility and sustainability conference in Europe - and has been running for 9 years in London with over 450 attendees expected in 2010.. This year\, delegates will attend a summit with the theme "Drive innovation and opportunity in a post-recession world". Below are some quick statistics on the Summit: * 6 International CEOs/Presidents (from Tata\, Coca Cola\, Kingfisher\, Intel\, ICA and Amnesty International) * 24 focused workshops * 40+ European CR Director/VP speakers * 450+ attendees - equal split between attendees from continental Europe and the UK * 10+ hours of networking 1 European Awards Dinner 30+ exhibiting Service Providers This year\, broad topics to be addressed include: * Opportunities for sustainable business post-recession * Manage the changing role of the CR professional * Embedding CR and change management: how to do it * Environmental impact management and savings URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839510/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4839510/ DTSTAMP:20091102T020510 LAST-MODIFIED:20091102T020510 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/211060/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/53337/":London Novotel West @ One Shortlands\, Hammersmith\, London W6 8DR END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100510T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Microsoft® Project Program DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ ] The most widely used and respected project management technology in the nation is Microsoft® Project. Are you taking advantage of the benefits of Microsoft® Project? Capitalizing on technology can make managing your projects more organized and reporting to others in your organization more thorough. The Microsoft® Project: Integrated for Certified Project Managers program at the University of St. Thomas is designed to meet the needs of two different groups: those who are new to the software and those who want to use it in a greater capacity than they currently do. Our comprehensive program provides you with a complete learning opportunity\, from the basic to the advanced aspects of the software. Discover how the software can benefit you and your project. Three-Day Program 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5/10\, 5/12\, and 5/14/10 Please visit the University of St. Thomas Microsoft Project Program website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/MSProjectTrainingMN . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4228733/ DTSTAMP:20090813T094914 LAST-MODIFIED:20090813T094914 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100514T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Build Your Website Fast & Easy DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909525/ ] These days\, every business needs a website. Before you hire designers\, coders or your nephew\, we’ll show you how to get a site up quickly and inexpensively on your own. You'll learn the basics\, like domain names\, hosts\, code and content. Then\, we’ll introduce you to tools to build a site fast and make it easy to maintain too – without the need for much technical expertise. -- Part of Internet Business Basics taught at Seattle SCORE. Whether you’re an Internet newbie or want to use your website to promote\, operate and grow your business\, these sessions are for you. Part presentation\, part creative exchange\, part Q&A\, we’ll cover different topics each month\, exploring tips and techniques for being successful on the Net. -- Instructor Robbin Block gives presentations that clearly make the point\, but never put her audience to sleep (almost never!). She specializes in small business marketing strategies that take advantage of free and low-cost Internet technologies designed for non-technical users. You’ll leave motivated\, inspired and with real tools you can use to take your business to the next level. For more information about the instructor\, visit blockbeta.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909525/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909525/ DTSTAMP:20091215T151956 LAST-MODIFIED:20091215T151956 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/119070/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/76626/":Seattle SCORE @ 2401 4th Avenue\, Suite 450\, Seattle\, Washington 98121 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100521T070000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Vibhas Live @ Good Morning Sedona Networking Breakfast DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/761034/ ] A jam-packed morning of valuable networking and business tips as well as outstanding entertainment and important community information highlight this signature quarterly themed networking event. A complete buffet breakfast is included. The event is held at Los Abrigados Resort ballroom from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Doors open at 7 a.m. A nice bonus for attendees is the opportunity to distribute flyers\, business cards or other marketing material for only $15. Flyers cannot be distributed for individuals who do not attend the breakfast. Please provide at least 100 flyers or marketing material pieces. All material must be delivered to the Chamber administrative office by the Wednesday prior to the event. Cost to attend is $20 pre-sale and $25 at the door\, if any seats are available. Seats for all shows can be purchased at the start of each new season for only $65 (a $15 savings). Include flyer distribution for all four shows for only $105 (a $35 savings). For the comfort of our guests\, a reduced number of seats will be available at each table\, so be sure to reserve your seat early as these shows sell out! Call the Sedona Chamber Business Office at 928-204-1123 or come by 45 Sunset Drive to reserve your spot. Prepayment is required. Join us and get an early start on your day with business networking\, information and fun! URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/761034/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/761034/ DTSTAMP:20080604T224123 LAST-MODIFIED:20080604T224123 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/250102/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/149407/":Los Abrigados Resort @ 160 Portal Lane\, Sedona\, Arizona 86336 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20100530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20100604 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:End of Academic Year Conference DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/850522/ ] ------------------------------------------------------ A rejuvenating conference at an Alpine resort. Open to various academic disciplines. Four-day conference includes free hikes and guided mountain walks. Spas and swimming facilities available. A European gift after a strenuous academic year. One of six conferences organized by the International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS). Until March 25\, 2010\, IJAS invites abstracts\, papers and proposals in any of the following tracks: •Social Sciences and Humanities\, •Business and Economics\, •Teaching and Education\, and •Technology and Science. CONFERENCE LOCATION: HOTEL NORICA Hotel Norica is connected by an underground tunnel where a short walk leads to one of Austria's most impressive swimming pools\, the Alpen Therme\, a multi-million Euro complex with the Alps towering above it. The Hotel will provide you with a free bath robe for the duration of your stay\, and free daily entrance access to the Alpen Therme. Without the availability of this free daily entrance\, the Alpen Therme would charge over 20 Euros for a 4-hour ticket\, and over 24 Euros for a day-ticket. Swimming pools\, spa and wellness facilities are available both within the Therme and inside the Hotel. IJAS has reserved a block of double rooms at the Norica for 81 Euros per person per day. Each room comes with a bath/shower\, WC\, hair dryer\, color-cable TV\, radio\, direct-dial phone\, and laptop connection. Additional charges may include (i) 8 Euros per day for single use\; (ii) 8 Euros per person per day for rooms with a balcony\; (iii) a 2 Euros tax per person per day for the wellness cur\; and (iii) a 10 Euros surcharge per person per day for lunch. Most of these charges are optional\, levied on those who want more than the basic package. SUBMIT YOUR RESEARCH: The submission deadline for this conference is March 25\, 2010. Within days of receiving your abstract\, we will notify you of the reviewers' acceptance or rejection. You will get a free copy of the proceedings on a CD-ROM entitled Conference of the International Journal of Arts and Sciences (ISSN 1943-6114). At the conference\, the presentation room will be equipped with a laptop\, a digital projector and a projector screen. The laptop will be set up for Powerpoint presentations. Linux and Mac users are asked to save their presentations in a compatible format. In the evolving world of Microsoft\, save down to the 97-2003 format in order to ward off any problems. Make sure to bring with you about 10 to 20 hard copies for the attendees. CONFERENCE COORDINATOR: Dr. Joseph Bonnici IJAS Conferences Coordinator Vance Hall Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley St New Britain\, CT 06050-4010 USA URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/850522/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/850522/ DTSTAMP:20080629T003207 LAST-MODIFIED:20080629T003207 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/264640/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/158006/":Hotel Norica @ Kaiser-Franz-Platz 3\, Bad Hofgastein\, Salzburg A-5630 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100602T080000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education in Finance: Leaders and Partners in Value Creation DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ ] Finance managers and directors have the knowledge and the skills to be the value creators of an organization. Learn the skills to become strategic partners in increasing your company’s economic value and helping your company grow. The Leaders and Partners in Value Creation program strengthens your ability to influence business strategy by bringing fresh knowledge\, keen insights\, and an enterprise-wide perspective to your leadership team. Through three days of stimulating discussions\, executive storytelling\, and experiential learning\, you will learn how to: • Expand your capacity for intra-organization collaboration and leadership • Examine various financial frameworks for enterprise decision-making • Examine the interaction of financial\, operational\, and marketing value drivers • Develop and apply the metrics of value creation Become a credible and influential strategic partner in value creation\, work more collaboratively with your counterparts in other business functions\, and understand and manage the financial drivers of value. Make the investment today for you and your company. Upcoming Offering: June 2 - 4\, 2010 Wednesday to Friday\, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There are no prerequisites to enroll in this executive education program. Please visit the University of St. Thomas Leaders and Partners in Value Creation website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://exed.stthomas.edu/ValueCreation URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4226358/ DTSTAMP:20090811T105328 LAST-MODIFIED:20090811T105328 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/566824/":University of St. Thomas @ 1000 LaSalle Avenue\, TMH 166\, Minneapolis\, Minnesota 55403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100606T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:UST Executive Education for Collaborative Leadership DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4229500/ ] Develop future leaders in a real-life setting that delivers immediate business results – facilitate and cement critical business relationship through a state-of-the-art executive education experience. Learn how to develop and shape collaborative relationships that will span numerous boundaries. UST Executive Education for Collaborative Leadership creates a facilitated\, problem-solving environment that is the ideal setting for helping teams learn while they bond through shared experiences. By the end of the program\, your team of high-potential leaders will be able to: • Make collaborative decisions • Span boundaries • Embrace change • Think critically • Act strategically. Stay competitive and successful in today’s economy – tomorrow’s leadership capacity will require greater flexibility\, vigorous change management skills and extensive cross-cultural/global comprehension. Upcoming Offering: One-Week Retreat June 6 – 11\, 2010 Please visit the University of St. Thomas Collaborative Leadership website for more information or copy and paste the following URL: http://ustcollaborativeleadership.com . URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4229500/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4229500/ DTSTAMP:20090814T080102 LAST-MODIFIED:20090814T080102 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/903699/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/618173/":Gainey Conference Center @ 2480 S. County Road 45\, Owatonna\, Minnesota 55060 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20100924T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Drive Traffic to Your Website DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909535/ ] You’ve got a great website\, but no visitors. Learn what it takes to get attention. We’ll start with Search Engine Marketing (SEM)\, like registration\, optimization\, organic search and cost per click advertising. Then we’ll take you to the next step: how to use local search and other sites to increase traffic to yours. -- Part of Internet Business Basics taught at Seattle SCORE. Whether you’re an Internet newbie or want to use your website to promote\, operate and grow your business\, these sessions are for you. Part presentation\, part creative exchange\, part Q&A\, we’ll cover different topics each month\, exploring tips and techniques for being successful on the Net. -- Instructor Robbin Block gives presentations that clearly make the point\, but never put her audience to sleep (almost never!). She specializes in small business marketing strategies that take advantage of free and low-cost Internet technologies designed for non-technical users. You’ll leave motivated\, inspired and with real tools you can use to take your business to the next level. For more information about the instructor\, visit blockbeta.com. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909535/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/4909535/ DTSTAMP:20091215T153113 LAST-MODIFIED:20091215T153113 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/119070/ LOCATION;ALTREP="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/76626/":Seattle SCORE @ 2401 4th Avenue\, Suite 450\, Seattle\, Washington 98121 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR