http://upcoming.yahoo.com/tag/seminar/ Tag Search feed on Upcoming. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:21:04 -0700 Upcoming 60 en-us Now you can learn the latest secrets to Getting a Job.

Overview
Job hunt techniques have recently undergone significant paradigm shifts; 60% of business professionals use LinkedIn but only 10% know how to exploit it. Do you know how to use LindedIn's extensive database to locate, research, and contact employers? Do you know how to write an effective profile that stands out? What are leaders in your industry saying? Attend these workshops and learn the latest techniques on how to get yourself hired now!

Who Should Attend
Job seekers who want to:
Create LinkedIn profiles that stand out and get you results
Use Facebook for your maximum professional advantage
Evaluate and use other Web 2.0 tools to increase your chances of landing the job you want.

WORKSHOP 1: LinkedIn and Beyond: Building Your Job Hunt Strategy with LinkedIn and Facebook. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 2: Blockbuster Profiles: Write One That Will Have Recruiters Calling You. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 3: I'm on LinkedIn: Now What? Get the Next Steps to Success. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 4: Special Advanced Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques: Get an Extra Edge on Your Job Hunt. (Limit: 3 per session) freebook

Note: Workshop 4 limit is 3/session will be scheduled to accommodate participants' schedules.
TO SCHEDULE CALL 877.JOBS.417.

FOR MORE DETAILS: email sales1@douglas-partners.com

$48-384 by Dec 7; additional after 12/7 & at the door.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1402121/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1402121/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1402121/#comments 38.5874 -121.2894 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:21:04 -0700 2008-12-01T01:21:04-07:00 Why Didn't they Hire You? 2008-12-10T07:30:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/385832/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/385832/ Courtyard Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova 10683 White Rock Road Rancho Cordova California 95670 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/385832/ Delivered by: Dr Ann Hylton - World acclaimed Knowledge Audtior

For Whom : Anyone who has a serious HIGH level interest in the KNOWLEDGE AUDIT and its general importance and role in CORPORATE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, KNOWLEDGE SECURITY, and the KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY. If you need a HIGH level practical understanding of the fundamentals of KNOWLEDGE AUDITING and some of the other elements of KM that are closely aligned to the Knowledge Audit, then this course is for you.

At the end of the 4-days intensive of training you will have gained solid, practical knowledge and understanding of the KNOWLEDGE AUDIT and its important role and application in Corporate KM.

Course Description: 1-4-Days Intensive Training Course.
This training course offers a High Level Practical Introduction to all elements of a full KNOWLEDGE AUDIT. It will also introduce you to KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT , KNOWLEDGE SECURITY, KNOWLEDGE METRICS, KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY, and the SCIENCE OF KNOWLEDGE for BUSINESS, all within the context of the Knowledge Audit.

Contact us for more information.
Email: admin@kekma-audit.com .
or visit: www.KeKma-Audit.com .
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1399089/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1399089/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1399089/#comments 51.5149 -0.1735 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:10:29 -0700 2008-11-29T06:10:29-07:00 Introduction to KNOWLEDGE AUDITING & KM (1-4 Day Course) 2009-01-26 2009-01-29 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146592/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146592/ Central London Venue Central London London London W1 United Kingdom http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146592/ Now you can learn the latest secrets to Getting a Job.

Overview
Job hunt techniques have recently undergone significant paradigm shifts; 60% of business professionals use LinkedIn but only 10% know how to exploit it. Do you know how to use LindedIn's extensive database to locate, research, and contact employers? Do you know how to write an effective profile that stands out? What are leaders in your industry saying? Attend these workshops and learn the latest techniques on how to get yourself hired now!

Who Should Attend
Job seekers who want to:
Create LinkedIn profiles that stand out and get you results
Use Facebook for your maximum professional advantage
Evaluate and use other Web 2.0 tools to increase your chances of landing the job you want.

WORKSHOP 1: LinkedIn and Beyond: Building Your Job Hunt Strategy with LinkedIn and Facebook. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 2: Blockbuster Profiles: Write One That Will Have Recruiters Calling You. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 3: I'm on LinkedIn: Now What? Get the Next Steps to Success. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 4: Special Advanced Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques: Get an Extra Edge on Your Job Hunt. (Limit: 3 per session) freebook

WORKSHOP; DATES & LOCATIONS Call 877-JOBS-417 for details
DEC 4 Novato, 1,2,3--Thursday, Dec. 4
DEC 10 Sacramento 1,2,3

Where and When workshops 1,2,3 4 see Acteva.com

note: Workshop 4 limit is 3 /session will be scheduled to accommodate participants' schedules.
TO SCHEDULE CALL 877.JOBS.417.

FOR MORE DETAILS: email sales1@douglas-partners.com

$48-384 by 12/2; additional if paying at door.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1394982/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1394982/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1394982/#comments 38.0616 -122.5311 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:00:34 -0700 2008-11-29T01:00:34-07:00 Why Didn't they Hire You? 2008-12-04T07:30:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/382050/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/382050/ Courtyard By Marriott - Novato 1400 North Hamilton Parkway Novato California 94949 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/382050/ Now you can learn the latest secrets to Getting a Job.

Overview
Job hunt techniques have recently undergone significant paradigm shifts; 60% of business professionals use LinkedIn but only 10% know how to exploit it. Do you know how to use LindedIn's extensive database to locate, research, and contact employers? Do you know how to write an effective profile that stands out? What are leaders in your industry saying? Attend these workshops and learn the latest techniques on how to get yourself hired now!

Who Should Attend
Job seekers who want to:
Create LinkedIn profiles that stand out and get you results
Use Facebook for your maximum professional advantage
Evaluate and use other Web 2.0 tools to increase your chances of landing the job you want.

WORKSHOP 1: LinkedIn and Beyond: Building Your Job Hunt Strategy with LinkedIn and Facebook. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 2: Blockbuster Profiles: Write One That Will Have Recruiters Calling You. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 3: I'm on LinkedIn: Now What? Get the Next Steps to Success. (Limit: 22 per class)
WORKSHOP 4: Special Advanced Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques: Get an Extra Edge on Your Job Hunt. (Limit: 3 per session) freebook

WORKSHOP; DATES & LOCATIONS Call 877-JOBS-417 for details
DEC 3 Pleasant Hill, 1,2,3 7:30 - 3:30PM
DEC 4 Novato, 1,2,3
DEC 10 Sacramento 1,2,3

Where and When workshops 1, 2, 3, 4 see Acteva.com

Note: Workshop 4 limit is 3 /session will be scheduled to accommodate participants' schedules.
TO SCHEDULE CALL 877.JOBS.417.

FOR MORE DETAILS: email sales1@douglas-partners.com

$48-384 by December 2; additional if paying at the door.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1394861/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1394861/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1394861/#comments 37.946 -122.06 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:51:39 -0700 2008-11-28T23:51:39-07:00 Why Didn't they Hire You? 2008-12-03T07:30:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/382018/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/382018/ Courtyard Marriott - Pleasant Hill 2250 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill California 94523 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/382018/
The critical steps include:

* GENERATING LEADS FROM SEARCH ENGINES: Success begins by using the keywords that prospects associate with a company's product or service. Can prospects find your client's website using the most important and relevant keywords?

* CAPTURING PROSPECTS & CONVERTING INTO A LEAD: Once a prospect lands on the website - do they stay? Does the site provide a clear path that will lead to sales? Do the site metrics indicate that the "calls-to-actions" are effective?

In this fast-paced "show and tell" session we'll cover techniques for:

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO): Learn how to optimize your website so that it ranks higher in the search engines. We'll cover keyword research and the steps to optimizing site content. Learn about the powerful free tools that will increase your visibility into what Google knows about your website.

PAID SEARCH USING GOOGLE ADWORDS: "Pay-Per-Click"(PPC) search engine advertising is one of the most popular approaches to generating traffic - particularly for highly competitive keywords. Learn the basics of campaign set-up.

WEBSITE EFFECTIVENESS: Getting someone to click on your client's listing in the search engines is only the first step in lead generation. What a prospect does after landing on a web page is just as important as how they got there. Learn techniques to evaluate a website's performance.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Marketing consultants working with B2B companies who want to learn more about turning their client's website into a high-value sales tool.

$150 (Early Bird Special) After Jan 1/09: $175.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1389086/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1389086/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1389086/#comments 37.5192 -122.252 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:28:03 -0700 2008-11-26T18:28:03-07:00 Get to the Top of Google and Generate Sales Leads 2009-01-23T08:30:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/92772/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/92772/ Pacific Athletic Club 200 Redwood Shores Parkway Redwood Shores California 94065 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/92772/
At the Silicon Valley Home Buyers Seminar you’ll get straight answers to the following questions:
• Can I afford to buy a home in Silicon Valley?
• Is this the right time for me to buy?
• What will the future market be like in Silicon Valley?
• What are the benefits of home ownership versus renting?
• How to choose the right neighborhood?
• How to find the right house?
• How to make other offers disappear?
You’ll pay absolutely nothing to attend.
You will get answers to your questions, and a plan. Which is probably more than you have today.
And you’ll gain your independence from rental stress. Better yet, you’ll bypass all the mistakes you could make on the way to home ownership.

Guaranteed service.
Whether you’re looking for your first home, want to upgrade, or are curious about how to stop paying rent and start building equity, you’ll get the highest quality service with my personal satisfaction guarantee.

If you have just one evening to invest, imagine the enormous benefits it could bring to you and your family.
You are encouraged to bring your spouse and friends, the more skeptical the better.
Principals only please.
This presentation will take place from 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Room seating is limited, so please register to secure your seat. To learn more and register go to http://www.650and408homes.com/sv_seminar_yahoo.html.
Note: Registration & refreshments starts at 9:40AM. Seminar starts at 10:00PM
Best Regards,

Avi Urban

BTW – Sandwiches and beverages will be served.

Avi Urban

the One Stop Realtor for busy professionals
Silicon Valley homes and investments nationwide

Keller Williams Realty

avi@650and408homes.com
www.650and408homes.com
650-305-1111 cell
408-245-7327 office
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1388591/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1388591/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1388591/#comments 37.4185 -122.1455 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:09:39 -0700 2008-11-26T11:09:39-07:00 YES, you can buy a home in Silicon Valley seminar, FREE. 2009-01-24T10:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/ Bank of America 1001 Page Mill Palo Alto California 94304 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/
Come join in this interactive educational adoption seminar led by Kelli Suchy. A mid-life adoptive mom to a wonderful 4-year-old daughter who with her husband Andy went through 6 failed IVF cycles and 2 pregnancy losses before making the decision to create their family via domestic open adoption.

"What I want you to take away from this seminar: real life information about adoption from someone who has been through it. Resources to guide you in making decisions to form an adoption plan. But the most important piece for me is to have you leave with a lot of HOPE as we move forward into the 2008 holiday season. You will enter 2009 with the beginnings of a plan to create your own family by adoption as we did if adoption is the right family building option for you."
To be covered:
1. Moving forward from pursuing fertility treatments to pursuing adoption as a way to create or add on to your family
2. Open, independent adoption - what they look like from all 3 sides of the triad - birth mother, child and potential adoptive parents
3. Adoption agencies, attorneys, facilitators, adoption coaches - what role do each of them play in this process
4. Thinking about what level of risk you are willing to take regarding drug and alcohol exposure in pregnancy and some recent research statistics to take home to research
5. Costs of adopting in the U.S. including various funding available and IRS tax rebates of adoption costs
6. Outreach/Advertising - will you do it on your own or hire someone? What to expect
7. What to do with yourself as you wait to be selected by a birth mother
8. Expectations, myths and realities of bonding with a non-biological child
9. How and when to talk to your child about being adopted
10. Changes in the works for independent adoption laws
11. Various resources - books, support groups in the area and online, agencies, attorneys, facilitators and adoption coaches I have personally worked with.

$40.00.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1386997/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1386997/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1386997/#comments 37.4841 -122.227 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:52:46 -0700 2008-11-25T21:52:46-07:00 Considering Domestic Adoption? 2008-12-06T10:30:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93140/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93140/ Redwood City Public Library 1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City California 94063 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93140/ ]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1386405/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1386405/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1386405/#comments 34.1886 -118.447 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:17:43 -0700 2008-11-25T15:17:43-07:00 Anger Management Classes 2008-12-13T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/380244/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/380244/ Daybreak Counseling Service 14416 Hamlin St. #107 Van Nuys California 91401 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/380244/
It's time to celebrate all your hard work this year. Let's let off a little steam and have some fun. We all deserve it! Kells will be decked-out for the season and is serving up a special holiday meal, complete with wine and something extra-yummy for dessert. It's a WEO monthly dinner event only different. Bring your spouse; significant other; business partner; friends and celebrate together. Special Bonus Just for Members: share the festivities with others at the member rate!

This special evening is sponsored by: WEO Member Briana Borten, owner of The DragonTree Holistic Day Spa and The Clearing Cafe.

It's all about the Funny!
When Susan Rice takes the stage there is usually a moment where most audience members think, "Oh Wow she looks just like my fill in the blank". They are right and Rice knows it. She has a familiar quality that people react to. Rice walks you through her daily chores - caring for her parents, her trips to the grocery store, and her life as a conventional woman doing a very unconventional job. Come finish your year with a laugh. Susan will make you laugh till you cry!

About Susan Rice
Without a doubt this is one funny woman! For over 25 years Susan Rice has been performing for audiences young and old. She has worked with such greats as Jerry Seinfeld, Paula Poundstone, and Bob Saget and has appeared on the "Comedy Club" on ABC, Evening at the Improv, Showtime's Comedy on the Road and the Reunion Show, and Comedy Express on Fox. Now a Portland resident, the Oregonian calls Rice a "Must see comic".

Tis the season to give: Join us in making the holidays a little brighter for families at Shepherd's Door. Visit the Christmas Wish List at: https://portlandrescuemission.org/opportunities/christmas-wishlist/main. Remember to bring an item for the Shepherd's Door raffle too!

$35 for members, $45 for non-members, after 12/4 it's $45 and $55.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1385151/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1385151/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1385151/#comments 45.5218 -122.6723 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:27:59 -0700 2008-11-24T23:27:59-07:00 WEO's Holiday Celebration! 2008-12-09T17:45:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/199892/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/199892/ Kell's Irish Restaurant and Pub 112 SW Second Ave Portland Oregon 97204 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/199892/
SDForum, in collaboration with Nixon Peabody and Frank Rimerman are delighted to announce the launch of a unique and innovative breakfast series: Building a Tech Business in Silicon Valley: A Case Study. The Series is NOT a "talking heads" panel program. Instead, the important lessons learned are communicated through discussions centering around detailed case descriptions. Audience members put themselves in the shoes of the company's principals as they suffer and succeed through the rollercoaster life of a startup. The Series will take place across five sessions from Fall '08 to Spring '09 and will trace the lifecycle of a fictitious Silicon Valley technology company.

Each session will be kicked off by a panel of experts and then participants will discuss and debate what the founders should do, provide helpful insights and materials for the entrepreneurial attendees as they build and grow their own companies. The experts include seasoned entrepreneurs and CEO's, service providers, investors and executives with pertinent experience and insights. There will be a dedicated wiki to communicate with attendees, including disseminating background material prior to the sessions, session materials, news and other related pieces or posts, and speaker and sponsor information.

Attendees are invited to participate in the entire series, or simply come for one session of particular interest.

Session #2 - Funding Opportunities:
America Has a Big Secret is a BIG hit. US's technology is a hit too. How do they fund their future? Do they continue to self fund and rely on angel investors? What are the pros and cons of accepting venture capital?

John Baer, Threshold Ventures
Steve Baroni, Frank Rimerman
Jim Chapman, Nixon Peabody
Karen Northup, Corefino
Steve Reale, Levensohn Venture Partners
Carol Sands, The Halo Fund
Susan Lucas-Conwell, Moderator

SDForum members: $35, Non-members: $45, Platinum Pass: $0.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1384429/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1384429/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1384429/#comments 37.4071 -122.1549 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:33:45 -0700 2008-11-24T16:33:45-07:00 A Case Study of Learning Lessons for Entrepreneurs 2008-12-17T07:30:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/114113/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/114113/ Frank, Rimerman + Co., LLP 1801 Page Mill Road Palo Alto California 94304 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/114113/
The real Renaissance Weekend is an invitation-only event that attracts the Clintons and other famous people and costs thousands. The Chalk Institute Renaissance Weekend costs about $100 ($30 tuition, $25 book, ~$45 for snacks and lunches). The main criterion for admission is a commitment to attend and actively participate for the full 30 hours. The deadline for applying is December 8 but the program is already 50% full; apply quickly.

This is our second Renaissance Weekend; it is also a Study Group for The Portable MBA from the prestigious Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. Bringing a copy of the fourth edition to the weekend is required. This is our third PMBA study group and the first time we have combined it with the Renaissance Weekend.

Employers ask for an MBA because of the knowledge gained and the character built in the high-pressure boot-camp atmosphere. This program provides an overview of business knowledge, a story for resumes and job interviews and a powerful local network. We will even throw in some bootcamp with a hike, running/walking at the track, and stretching! Graduates become members of the growing Expanded Careers networking group. This group is also a refresher for those who earned an MBA in the past. The textbook was updated in the new millennium.

Session 1: Big Business, Small Business, Being an Entrepreneur: When We Talk About Business What Do We Mean?
First Team Project: Robotics Startup
Session 2: The Money Context: Introduction to Finance, Economics, and the Future
Session 3: Being Where You Want To Be in Business: Marketing and Strategy
Second Team Project: Turn-around for a furniture factory
Session 4: Making the Trains Run on Time and Keeping the Customer Happy: Operations Management
Session 5 Leadership, Managing People, and Business Ethics
Third Team Project: International Stsrategic Alliance

$30 plus textbook and lunches at budget cafes.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1384154/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1384154/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1384154/#comments 37.4248 -122.1 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:21:26 -0700 2008-11-24T13:21:26-07:00 Renaissance Weekend with PortableMBA 2009-01-02T08:00:00Z 2009-01-04T18:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/379550/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/379550/ Commercial Street Conference Room 989 Commercial Street Palo Alto California 94303 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/379550/
Join us January 22nd for the 2-day Essentials, January 28th for the 3-day Advanced or all five days for the Comprehensive Workshop on Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing techniques.

Sign-up January 14th or before get up to a $200 discount off of the January Workshops.

These workshops have limited enrollment and fill up fast so register now!

About your instructor:

Colleen Wright is owner of the Interactive marketing agency Response Interactive LLC. Colleen’s career has spanned a variety of industries from banking and finance to seminar marketing, sports marketing, high tech, non-profit and horticulture. She designed her first website in 1997 for a clipart product series she developed. The clip art series named GardenArtz Gardening Clipart continues to be a bestseller in American Nurseryman Catalog.

As an associate of Search Engine Academy, Colleen teaches Search Engine Marketing through the Search Engine Academy of Oregon. Colleen is also on the Education Committee for the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and attends local and national professional development events regularly.

Response Interactive LLC is an interactive marketing agency that offers search engine optimized web site design, search engine marketing services both PPC and SEO, online display advertising, email marketing, SEO training and consulting services. For more information, please visit www.responseim.com.

Who should attend:
• In-House Marketers
• Business Owners
• Direct Marketers
• Public Relations Professionals
• Real Estate Professional
• Web Designers
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1381921/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1381921/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1381921/#comments 45.4956 -122.833 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:42:07 -0700 2008-11-23T11:42:07-07:00 3-Day Advanced Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop 2009-01-28 2009-01-30 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49318/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49318/ Kingstad Center 15450 SW Millikan Way Beaverton Oregon United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49318/
Join us January 22nd for the 2-day Essentials, January 28th for the 3-day Advanced or all five days for the Comprehensive Workshop on Search Engine Optimization and Internet Marketing techniques.

Sign-up January 14th or before get up to a $200 discount off of the January Workshops.

These workshops have limited enrollment and fill up fast so register now!

About your instructor:

Colleen Wright is owner of the Interactive marketing agency Response Interactive LLC. Colleen’s career has spanned a variety of industries from banking and finance to seminar marketing, sports marketing, high tech, non-profit and horticulture. She designed her first website in 1997 for a clipart product series she developed. The clip art series named GardenArtz Gardening Clipart continues to be a bestseller in American Nurseryman Catalog.

As an associate of Search Engine Academy, Colleen teaches Search Engine Marketing through the Search Engine Academy of Oregon. Colleen is also on the Education Committee for the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and attends local and national professional development events regularly.

Response Interactive LLC is an interactive marketing agency that offers search engine optimized web site design, search engine marketing services both PPC and SEO, online display advertising, email marketing, SEO training and consulting services. For more information, please visit www.responseim.com.

Who should attend:
• In-House Marketers
• Business Owners
• Direct Marketers
• Public Relations Professionals
• Real Estate Professional
• Web Designers
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1381917/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1381917/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1381917/#comments 45.4956 -122.833 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 11:38:03 -0700 2008-11-23T11:38:03-07:00 Ultimate SEO Mastery Workshop 2009-01-22 2009-01-23 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49318/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49318/ Kingstad Center 15450 SW Millikan Way Beaverton Oregon United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/49318/
- Lobbyist registration & disclosure requirements
- Lobbying ethics
- "How a bill becomes a law"/ basics of the legislative process (including the "civics book" version as well as additional insights regarding exceptions illustrating how it "really works").
- Legislative rules, exceptions and waivers
- Legislative committees: Their role, how they function and how to work with them (including the respective roles of committee & minority staff).
- Legislative Counsel Bureau & how to access it
- Glossaries of key legislative terms & common references to types and categories of bills
- Review of a "resource packet" of key legislative publications, documents and materials: What they contain, which ones are the most important and how to use them.
- How to read a bill
- Dos and don'ts of testifying
- Rules for effective advocacy
- Attributes of a successful lobbyist
- Advice from senior legislative staff
- How to choose the right author for your sponsored bill
- The lobbyist/client relationship and respective roles

Lobbying 101 is not just for new or prospective lobbyists. Attendees fall into the following categories:
1) Prospective lobbyists
2) New & relatively inexperienced lobbyists
3) Veteran lobbyists.
4) Lobbyist Employers who want to learn more about the process so that they can more usefully interact with and give direction to their lobbyists. This group includes boards, legislative committees and general membership of organizations which employ lobbyists.
5) Personnel who support lobbyists, including administrative, secretarial, and communications staff.
6) Interested citizens who want to become better informed about how the legislature functions.

$250.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1378827/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1378827/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1378827/#comments 33.8003 -117.9004 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:52:19 -0700 2008-11-21T17:52:19-07:00 Lobbying 101 Seminar 2008-12-22T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/378030/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/378030/ Holiday Inn Anaheim Resort 1915 South Manchester Ave Anaheim California 92802 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/378030/
Practical knowledge and tools that go beyond standard employee policies are presented in this comprehensive program that considers not only the severe legal and financial penalties of ineffective discrimination and harassment prevention, but also the impact of low morale, lost productivity and bad publicity.

Concentration Areas:

-State and federal laws related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation
-Overlap and interaction between state and federal regulations
-Effective policies, guidelines and reporting procedures
-Tools and strategies for investigating harassment and discrimination claims
-Best practices in prevention training as mandated by AB 1825

Speakers:
Paula Champagne is a partner in the San Francisco office of Little Mendelson. She advises and represents clients in matters involving employment discrimination, wrongful termination and affirmative action.

Andrea Kelly Smethurst is an employment law attorney. She advises clients on personnel issues, and conducts workplace investigations and harassment prevention training programs.

NCHRA Members: $295 / General: $370.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1376595/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1376595/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1376595/#comments 37.793 -122.401 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:13:05 -0700 2008-11-20T22:13:05-07:00 Keeping Discrimination, Retaliation & Harassment Out of the Workplace 2008-12-09T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/ Northern California Human Resources Association 425 California St., Suite 500 San Francisco California 94104-2107 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/
Balanced ScoreCards give executives a window into all corners of your business: Which products produce the best margins? Which markets are growing? Is product development on schedule? Are pay scales competitive? Any key driver of company success gets a measure, and the ScoreCard reports how we're doing.

HR ScoreCards define the workforce factors essential to success and make clear the value of HR in achieving corporate goals: Are we hiring excellent employees? Are they developing their skills over time? Is there mobility and cross training? Are we keeping or losing our best and brightest? This seminar covers everything you need to know to implement company-wide Balanced and HR ScoreCards. You'll be able to:

-Get started using ScoreCards from development to implementation
-Compare your measuring practices with two Bay Area "Best Places to Work"
-Enlist and engage the executive team
-Define HR's leadership role in the Organizational Learning & Growth sector of the Balanced ScoreCard

Speaker: Michael Selby, a 30-year veteran consultant and former OD Manager at Hewlett-Packard, will share his experience building ScoreCards with over 35 major Bay Area companies. Whether your company is in bio-tech, hospitality, insurance, professional services, manufacturing or software, Michael has built ScoreCards for, and know the measures of your industry.

NCHRA Members: $295 / General: $370.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1373677/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1373677/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1373677/#comments 37.793 -122.401 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:30:18 -0700 2008-11-19T15:30:18-07:00 Seminar: Measuring Success with Balanced ScoreCards 2008-12-03T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/ Northern California Human Resources Association 425 California St., Suite 500 San Francisco California 94104-2107 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/89884/
- Lobbyist registration & disclosure requirements
- Lobbying ethics
- "How a bill becomes a law"/ basics of the legislative process (including the "civics book" version as well as additional insights regarding exceptions illustrating how it "really works").
- Legislative rules, exceptions and waivers
- Legislative committees: Their role, how they function and how to work with them (including the respective roles of committee & minority staff).
- Legislative Counsel Bureau & how to access it
- Glossaries of key legislative terms & common references to types and categories of bills
- Review of a "resource packet" of key legislative publications, documents and materials: What they contain, which ones are the most important and how to use them.
- How to read a bill
- Dos and don'ts of testifying
- Rules for effective advocacy
- Attributes of a successful lobbyist
- Advice from senior legislative staff
- How to choose the right author for your sponsored bill
- The lobbyist/client relationship and respective roles

Lobbying 101 is not just for new or prospective lobbyists. Attendees fall into the following categories:
1) Prospective lobbyists
2) New & relatively inexperienced lobbyists
3) Veteran lobbyists.
4) Lobbyist Employers who want to learn more about the process so that they can more usefully interact with and give direction to their lobbyists. This group includes boards, legislative committees and general membership of organizations which employ lobbyists.
5) Personnel who support lobbyists, including administrative, secretarial, and communications staff.
6) Interested citizens who want to become better informed about how the legislature functions.

$250.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1370070/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1370070/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1370070/#comments 38.5809 -121.4948 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:13:59 -0700 2008-11-19T00:13:59-07:00 Lobbying 101 Seminar 2008-12-11T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/108259/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/108259/ US Bank Bldg 980 Ninth St Sacramento California 95814 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/108259/
* Gain access to money saving FREE services from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Norcal Waste and SF Energy Watch.

* Learn how your small business can take low cost, high impact measures to better the environment.

* Bring your calendars to schedule a quick and easy consultation!

* Urban Solutions will help you implement each step free of charge!

Presented by the Urban Solutions Green Business Initiative

FREE of Charge and Open to the Public
Light refreshments will be served.

For more information or to RSVP call 415.553.4433 or email tida@urbansolutionsSF.org

Accessible by BART & Muni Light-rail Civic Center or Powell Stop and Muni Buslines 14, 12, 26, 19, 9x, 27
www.urbansolutionsSF.org/green

No charge.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1363627/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1363627/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1363627/#comments 37.7818 -122.4099 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:53:38 -0700 2008-11-14T11:53:38-07:00 Guide to Greening Your Small Business 2008-12-09T15:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/373458/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/373458/ Muse/Dekker Studio 22 6th Street San Francisco California 94103 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/373458/
This Presidential Election proved how a multi-generational strategy allows you to sell and recruit at landslide levels.

This is a full-day intensive training for business leaders ready to maximize the opportunities (and proactively address the challenges) of a multi-generational market place.

In this seminar you will learn:

*What generational pitfalls are costing you money
*What wins the hearts of clients & customers of each generation
*How generational blind spots cost you client accounts
*How your "best practices" are making "top talent" walk out the door
*Generational misunderstandings that kill the deal with customers
*How to STOP managers from de-motivating employees
*Why coaching & feedback are key management and retention tools
*What managers do that ticks off employees (both younger and older)
*Words that resonate and revolt each generation
*How to inspire team members of all ages
*Why their "work ethic" seem so different from yours
*What exactly "work/life balance" means today

Attendees take away specific, actionable plans and fresh perspectives that help put their new Generational Savvy(TM) to work creating a new competitive advantage.

Who Should Attend:

*Managers
*Business Owners
*C-Suite Executives
*Human Resource Experts
*Marketing, Sales and PR Professionals
*Professional Services Executives
*Not-for-Profit Staff & Board Members

Date: December 2, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST
Tuition: Individual $695 includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch, mid-morning and afternoon refreshments

$695.00 includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch, mid-morning and afternoon refreshments.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1359534/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1359534/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1359534/#comments 47.6108 -122.348 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:38:22 -0700 2008-11-13T18:38:22-07:00 What Makes the Generations Tick and What Ticks Them Off 2008-12-02T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/5371/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/5371/ Bell Harbor International Conference Center 2211 Alaskan Way Seattle Washington 98121 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/5371/ Join me at my next seminar in Silicon Valley
This seminar will include:
• Why real estate is still the best investment vehicle for building wealth
• Which tools to use to evaluate real estate investments
• Why Silicon Valley is a great place to live but a bad place to invest.
• Where to buy a rental property outside Silicon Valley
• What other people like you have actually accomplished

I will cover the basics of real estate investing and tax implications, review the future growth of U.S. markets (including Silicon Valley) and demonstrate the compelling reasons why everyone who was not part of the YouTube, Google, eBay, or Yahoo IPO’s should invest in real estate.
Click here to register http://www.650and408homes.com/seminar_investing_form.html, principals only please.
If you know of someone who may benefit from attending such a presentation, please bring him or her. Or forward this email.
Best Regards,

Avi Urban

BTW – Sandwiches and beverages will be served.

Avi Urban

the One Stop Realtor for busy professionals
Silicon Valley homes and investments nationwide

Keller Williams Realty
avi@650and408homes.com
www.650and408homes.com
650-305-1111 cell
408-245-7327 office
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1357348/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1357348/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1357348/#comments 37.4185 -122.1455 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:02:53 -0700 2008-11-13T14:02:53-07:00 Real Estate investments seminar 2009-01-20T19:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/ Bank of America 1001 Page Mill Palo Alto California 94304 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/261099/
Just a short note to remind you that the Asia Internet
Congress early-bird special will be ending in less
than 48 hours.

Details here:
http://www.tinyurl.com/aic2008

Don't miss out on the chance to get in at the early
bird special price!

Talk soon!
Bernard Tan Min Chun

P.S. The early-bird promo ends this Friday, midnight
14 Nov. Don't delay!

Details here:
http://www.tinyurl.com/aic2008

P.P.S. For more information about how you can get ticket to attend The Asia Internet Congress. Email : askbernardtan@ymail.com

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]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1338980/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1338980/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1338980/#comments 1.2986 103.8541 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:52:55 -0700 2008-11-11T23:52:55-07:00 The ASIA Internet Congress Singapore 2008 2008-12-05T09:00:00Z 2008-12-07T18:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/365976/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/365976/ Singapore Management University Administration Building 81 Victoria Street Singapore 188065 Singapore http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/365976/
Success in HR takes being able to do several things at once, solve problems, resolve issues, think strategically, act legally, attract, retain and develop staff. And more. That's tough enough for an entire department to do, let alone a few or two. And what if it's just you? Whether you're a solo HR practitioner, or you carry the responsibilities as an office manager, administrator, or even a small business owner, you've got a few hands to handle many big responsibilities. Join us at this full-day conference for best practices, tips and ideas on handling the challenges faced by going it alone in HR.

The Latest in Legalities & Legislation
Speaker: Charles Thompson, Partner, Kauff, McClain & McGuire

Been There, Done That, Succeeded: A Case Study of a Solo Practitioner
Speaker: Brenda Rogers, Vice President, Human Resources, Perlegen Sciences

Managing Outsourced Resources and Relationships
Speaker: Dave Sweeney, Managing Principal, DPS Human Resource Services

Good Things in Small Packages: Benefits Providers and Practitioners Panel
Moderator:
Maureen Mack, H.R. Principal, LLC
Panelists:
Carol Nickovich, Founder, Nichovich Insurance Services
Nancy Howitt, President and Client Services Supervisor, Howitt Benefits Services
Kathleen Donofrio, Director, Human Resources, Ausra, Inc.

NCHRA Members: $325 / General: $395.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1326962/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1326962/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1326962/#comments 37.7876 -122.4084 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:55:44 -0700 2008-11-07T18:55:44-07:00 Conference: Going it Alone: HR Departments of One, Two or a Few 2008-12-11T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/56794/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/56794/ The Westin St. Francis Hotel 335 Powell Street San Francisco California United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/56794/
HOW
Pre-registration is encouraged. To register, email; hotlipspizza@writearound.org with your name, phone number and the date of the workshop(s) you would like to attend. $25 Suggested tax deductible donation to Write Around Portland per workshop. All proceeds go directly toward funding Write Around Portland workshops and programs for people affected by HIV/AIDS, veterans living with PTSD, survivors of domestic violence, people living with mental illness, homeless youth and many others. For more information, go to www.writearound.org.

ABOUT HOTLIPS
HOTLIPS Pizza is a local family-owned company with 4 restaurants in Portland, a central processing facility and a soda production operation. Perennially ranked among the best Portland restaurants for great food and its use of locally sourced and organic ingredients. Founded in 1984, HOTLIPS continues to be recognized locally and nationally as a leader in sustainability. www.hotlipspizza.com
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1320831/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1320831/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1320831/#comments 45.5121 -122.643 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:55:19 -0700 2008-11-04T14:55:19-07:00 HOTLIPS Art Action Third Thursday Community Writing Workshops 2008-12-18T09:00:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/364053/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/364053/ HOTLIPS Pizza 2211 SE Hawthorne Portland Oregon United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/364053/ Seminar Schedule

March 21 - 22, 2009

Instructor - Oleg Spector

Day 1 (11:.00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

* Theory & Concepts of Combat
* Physical Elements & Exercises
* Direction of Motion & Use of Energy Exercises
* Evasion Techniques
* Self Defense Techniques
* Mind Development Exercises

Day 2 (11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

* Lower Acrobatics & Falling Techniques
* Joint Locks & Primary Striking Zones
* Self Defense against Weapons
* Adaptability & Use of the Environment in Combat
* Strikes, Punches, Kicks
* Internal Energy in Combat
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1318472/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1318472/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1318472/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2008 20:53:48 -0700 2008-11-03T20:53:48-07:00 Russian Combat Seminar - in Los Angeles 2009-03-21 2009-03-22 http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/61460/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/61460/ Systema SpetsNaz School 11488 Burbank Boulevard North Hollywood California 91601 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/61460/
If you want to learn how product management and marketing can lead, sign up for Product Management University and learn a framework that transcends the entire organization and makes it simple for everyone to embrace the process and contribute.
Attend Product Management University and learn five essentials that will help your company deliver products with broad market appeal and drive faster growth.
San Jose, CA: December 16-18, 2008
REGISTER
http://www.zigzagmarketing.com/product-management-training-and-certification-course-calendar/

Day 1
*Market assessment, strategic planning and organization structure.
*Day 1 only - $895

Day 2
*Product Release Planning, orchestrating design and development (agile and traditional), and executing a product rollout
*Day 2 only - $895

Attend both days for only $1495.

Day 3 - AIPMM Certification - $495/$990
*The (CPM) Certified Product Manager and (CPM) Certified Product Marketing Manager (CPMM) exams developed by the Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM) are the ONLY certification exams for product managers and marketers that certify real world experience. Certify that your skills are portable across product types and market segments.

Easier to Learn. Easier to Practice. Attend this course & learn simple, useful techniques delivered in a no nonsense fashion. You'll walk away with a framework that's simple to adopt and the tools necessary to execute.

View our interactive framework: http://www.zigzagmarketing.com/product-managememt-framework/

2008 Course Outlines: http://www.zigzagmarketing.com/downloadTraining-Course-Literature.html

Contact John Mansour at (866) 797-3647 ext 2 or jmansour@zigzagmarketing.com

Day 1 - $895, Days 1&2 - $1495, Days 1, 2 & 3 - $2485.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1298532/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1298532/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1298532/#comments 37.3706 -121.923 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:40:14 -0700 2008-10-30T19:40:14-07:00 Product Management University & Certification - San Jose, CA 2008-12-16T08:30:00Z 2008-12-18T16:30Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93670/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93670/ Regus Office Centers (HQ) - Silicon Valley 2033 Gateway Place, 5th Floor San Jose California 95110 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/93670/ You're going to shine in 2009!

Come get hands-on personal development and coaching during dynamic life strategy empowerment seminars and workshops to ensure your success in 2009 and beyond!

Seminars! Workshops! Coaching! Fitness Consultations & Energy Workouts!

Personal Motivation
Improving Your Self-Confidence
Managing Life Changes/Balance
Putting Life Purpose in Action Every Day
Financial Management
Goal Setting
Career Management
Step-by-Step to Starting Your Own Small Business

Don't Miss this Power-Packed Chance to Change Your Life. Register Now!
http://empowermentspa.com/newyearsbootcamp.aspx
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1119226/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1119226/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1119226/#comments 36.1675 -86.6593 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:14:50 -0700 2008-09-23T16:14:50-07:00 New Year's Empowerment Boot Camp 2009-01-21T18:00:00Z 2009-01-25T12:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/256846/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/256846/ Nashville Airport Area Nashville Airport area Nashville Tennessee 37214 United States http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/256846/ By the end of the program, participants will be able to:
Distinguish between management and leadership.
Identify their strengths and leadership styles through self-assessment.
Examine various leadership theories with emphasis on situational leadership.
Identify the major competencies underlying emotional intelligence.
Understand the role of the leader as delegator and change agent.
]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/767437/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/767437/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/767437/#comments 25.2708 55.3092 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:43:55 -0700 2008-06-06T09:43:55-07:00 Leadership Training Dubai, The Power of Leaders 2008-12-14T08:00:00Z 2008-12-18T14:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/122735/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/122735/ Dubai J. W. Marriott Hotel Deira Dubayy Dubai United Arab Emirates http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/122735/ By the end of the management training 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.
Use NLP in leading and coaching others.
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]]> http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/434111/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/434111/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/434111/#comments 25.2708 55.3092 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:41:10 -0700 2008-02-17T07:41:10-07:00 Meirc Neuro Linguistic Programming Training: Strategies for Excellence at Work and Life Dubai 2008-12-21T08:00:00Z 2008-12-25T14:00Z http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/112121/ http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/112121/ Al Bustan Rotana Hotel P.O Box 30880 Casa Blanca Road Dubai Dubai United Arab Emirates http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/112121/