June 18, 2007

Calendar of business events

Tuesday, June 19

"Here comes the revolution: How digital tech is transforming media," hosted by Orange County Venture Group. 7-9 p.m. Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. Members, free; nonmembers, $45 before June 19. $55 at the door. Information: 888-965-6284.

"Demystifying financial statements," free workshop sponsored by SCORE and Orange County Public Library. 6-9 p.m. Westminster Library, 8180 13th St. RSVP: 714-893-5057.

"How to invest with little or zero down," hosted by Buy Rentals. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Hotel Huntington Beach, 7667 Center Ave. RSVP: 626-533-3589.

"Executive networking meeting for executives and professionals in career transition," sponsored by Hire Consulting Services LLC. 8:30-10:30 a.m. The Sports Club/LA, 1980 Main St., Irvine. $35; at the door, $50. Breakfast included. Information: 760-230-4301.

"Women of Excellence," sponsored by Commercial Real Estate Women – Orange County. Featuring Zov Karamardian, founder and executive chef of Tustin-based Zov's Bistro. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Crew members, $50; nonmembers, $65. Information: 949-475-7600.

Society for Technical Communication, monthly meeting. 6 p.m. Topic: Building a style sheet with the Madcap Flare Style Sheet Editor. Doubletree Club Orange County Airport, 7 Hutton Centre Drive, Santa Ana. $23. Information: 714-751-2400.

Women's Transportation Seminar, monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Featuring John F. Barna, executive director California Transportation Commission. WTS members, $45; nonmembers, $60; students and public agencies, $25. Information: 714-717-8307.

"How to turn your networking events into a client magnet," For You Network North Orange County monthly meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Foxfire Restaurant, 5717 East Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills. Information: 714-809-4406.

Society of Financial Service Professionals, Orange County chapter, meeting. 7:30-10:30 a.m. Topic: The soul of money and estate planning. Holiday Inn, 3131 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Members, $15; nonmembers, $25. Information: 714-543-9482.

Wednesday, June 20

"Coaching across generations: What you need to know to meet the challenges of a multi-generational workforce," seminar sponsored by Professional Coaches & Mentors Association. 5-8 p.m. Wyndham Hotel, 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa. Nonmembers, $60. Information: 714-841-9314.

"E-documents, signatures, notaries & recordings," panel sponsored by the Orange County Escrow Association. 6:30 p.m. Doubletree Hotel, 201 E. MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana. Members, $32; at the door, $37. Nonmembers, $37; at

the door, $42. RSVP: 714-641-1111.

TechBiz Connection, meeting. 6-9 p.m. Topic: Expanding your business globally. Knobbe, Martens, Olsen & Bear LLP, 2040 Main St., 14th Floor, Irvine. $30 advance registration; $40 at the door. Information: 714-389-3360.

Thursday, June 21

"Web 3.0," seminar sponsored by the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology (Calit2). 5:30 p.m. Calit2 building, UCI. Information: www.calit2.net.

2007 Business Expo: Creating a fortune for the Latino micro business, sponsored by the Delhi Center. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Delhi Center, 505 E. Central Ave., Santa Ana. Information: 714-481-9600.

Orange County Financial Society, meeting. 11:30 a.m. Featuring Michael Pinto, vice chair, Orange County Great Park Corp. Santa Ana Country Club, 20382 Newport Blvd., Santa Ana. Free to paid members, $210/yr; guests, $40. RSVP: 949-856-3480.

National Society of Hispanic MBA, Orange County chapter, leadership boot camp: "Heart and smart connection." Keynote speaker, Greg Creed, president Taco Bell. 2040 Main St., 14th Floor, Irvine. Information: Marcelo Espinoza, president@orangecounty.nshmba.org.

"Bridge2Growth," seminar sponsored by The British Midlands, an economic development group for Central England. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Hilton Hotel, Orange County Airport, Irvine. Information: 888-625-5136.

Orange County Executive Network, breakfast. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Topic: How to lead and still have a life. 3800 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. $30-$40. Registration: www.myocen.com.

"Discrimination, harassment and internal investigations," seminar presented by the Employer Advisory Council of Orange County Inc. 7:30-11 a.m. 11999 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove. EAC-OC members, $60; nonmembers, $80. Information: 714-543-9916.

Saturday, June 23

"What all agents should know about foreclosure," workshop sponsored by Santa Ana College. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1530 W. 17th St., Room A-205, Santa Ana. $49 per person; $74 per couple. Information: 714-564-6594.

Vista Seminar, Microsoft's latest operating system, sponsored by Cal State Fullerton University's Extended Education. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cal State Fullerton. Free. RSVP: 657-278-3313.

Monday, June 25

"What you need to know about San Clemente real estate," a free seminar presented by Real Estate broker Mike Cotter. 7-8:30 p.m. San Clemente Presbyterian Church, 119 Avenida de la Estrella, Room 207, San Clemente. RSVP required: 949-322-6009.

Vital Connections luncheon, a gathering of Christian women in the marketplace. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur, Newport Beach. Members, $30; guests, $40. RSVP by June 19: 949-910-0137.

Tuesday, June 26

"Discrimination, harassment and internal investigations," seminar presented by the Employer Advisory Council of Orange County Inc. 7:30-11 a.m. Holiday Inn, 25205 La Paz Road, Laguna Hills. EAC OC members, $60; nonmembers, $80. Information: 714-543-9916.

Team Women Irvine Chapter, meeting. 11:20 a.m.-1 p.m. Keller Williams Realty, 4010 Barranca Parkway No. 253, Irvine. Free. Limited seating. RSVP: 714-749-0837.

Chapman University's 29th Annual Economic Update. 7:30 a.m. Featuring Dr. James L. Doti, Chapman University's president, and Dr. Esmael Adibi, director of the university's A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research. $100. Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. RSVP: 714-744-7958.

"Marketing and promotion – finding your niche," workshop sponsored by SCORE, SBA, City of Mission Viejo. 6-9 p.m. $30 online registration; $40 at the door. Mission Viejo City Hall, Saddleback Room, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo. Registration: www.score114.org.