More 2008 Business Events:  Plan ahead!

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Thursday, May 1

Free Networking Breakfast - 7am-8:45am

Strategic Alliance

LOCATION: Millies Restaurant - 21627 Valley Blvd., Walnut.

Strategic Alliance is a free networking group that meets every Thursday morning. MEMBERSHIP IS FREE. RSVP with Dr. Shane at 909-468-4947. Entry fee: $FREE. Info, RSVP: Dr. Wolfgang Shane, 909-468-4947 Email Web

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May 9, 2008

Washington State Convention & Trade Center.

Highly qualified screeners and coaches will be selecting and vetting 20+ early stage companies to pitch to investors on May 9 at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center.
Entrepreneurs:
Please submit your business plan to present at ESIF 2008. CLICK HERE
Non-Refundable Application Fee: $22 for NWEN members, $88 for non-members
Application Deadline: May 7, 2008
**Instructions for submitting your business plan will be sent in your confirmation email after you have filled out the application AND submitted your payment.
Investors:
Register for ESIF here.
Registration fee: $280 for members, $380 for non-members
Online registration closes at midnight on May 7.
Agenda and more info will be added shortly. Click here to view the agenda and presenting companies from the 2007 Early Stage Investment Forum.

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May 12 - May 17

San Fransisco, CA

Small Business Week San Fransisco

The highlight of Small Business Week will be Flavors of San Francisco, a reception and awards ceremony in the Rotunda of City Hall, hosted by Mayor Gavin Newsom and the Small Business Commission.

Visit: http://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/ for more info

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May 13 (8AM-10AM)

1001 Rose Bowl Drive

Pasadena, CA

Marketing for Small Business Owners

Part of the Small Business Survival Workshop Series

FREE!

Learn better ways to meet existing customer needs

                                Meet new market opportunities

                                Establish sound business practices

                                Reach full market potential

Contact: 626.744.4660 or rmartinez@cityofpasadena.net

Workshop Location: Rose Bowl Press Box (Enter at Gate F)

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May 14 - 17

Charlotte, North Carolina

Kidpreneur Teenpreneur Conference

LOCATION:

The Westin Hotel Charlotte Convention Center

Jumpstart your child's interest in business

MORE INFO:

http:www.blackenterprise.com/beec or call 800.209.7229

More 2008 Business Events: 

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ONGOING:

The Premier Business Xchange  
Location:                       Woodland Hills
Date:                            Tuesdays
Contact:                        818-832-1463
 Motivated Toastmasters
Location:                       Encino
Date:                            Tuesdays
Contact:                        818-966-0105
  NAWBO Regional Meetings
Location:                       Pasadena
Date:                            Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Contact:                        626-844-3265  
 Inside Track
Location:                       Woodland Hills
Date:                            Thursdays
Contact:                        818-345-2913
  

Marketing Your Business Ministry
Location:                       Inglewood
Date:                            Thursdays
Location:                       949-499-1174