Business Events Calendar

A weekly listing of local events compiled by the SoCal Tech Calendar (www.socaltechcalendar.com) and Kathleen Brady.

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Tuesday

Women in Tech Happy Hour

Women in Technology International and Women in Film New Media Council mixer features Susan Estrich, author of “Sex and Power.” Friars Club, 9900 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills; 6 p.m.; free.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.witi.org

San Diego Networking Meeting

Raymond W. Cohen, chief executive of Cardiac Science Management, will speak on his company’s success strategies in “When Time Means Life: A Corporate Resuscitation Story.” La Jolla Woman’s Club, 715 Silverado St., La Jolla; 6:30 p.m.; $35 (includes dinner).

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.tiesandiego.org

L.A. Society for Technical Communication Meeting

Principles of interactive design for Web-based and online documents, with speaker Meryl Natchez, CEO of TechProse. Westside Pavilion Community Room C, Third Level, Westside Too, 10800 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles; 6 p.m.; $10 reserved; $15 at door (includes dinner).

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.lastc.org

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Wednesday

Dodgers Business Luncheon

The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce holds a luncheon for L.A. Dodgers players and coaches. Wilshire Grand Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; 11 a.m.; $65 members, $75 nonmembers.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.lachamber.net *

Networking Event

For professionals in the new-media, technology, Internet and communications industries. Red’s BBQ, 2799 Townsgate Road, Westlake Village; 5:30 p.m.; free.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.vojo.com

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Thursday

Business With Airports

Los Angeles World Airports and Inglewood’s Economic and Business Development Office co-sponsor a two-day conference to help minority and women-owned companies do business with airports. Information: (310) 215-4208.

Problem-Solving Techniques

“Breakthrough Thinking: Creating Answers That Work,” with author Gerry Nadler. Presented by the L.A. Organization Development Network. Luxe Summitt Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; 7 p.m.; $52 at the door.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.laodn.org

Networking Breakfast

Virtual International Community networking event features Kurt Andersen, CEO, Powerful Media (Inside magazine and Inside.com). Four Seasons Hotel, 300 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills; 8 a.m.; $65 at the door.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.thevic.org

Networking Roundtable

Executive Coaching and Resource Network luncheon for executives in career transition. Drake Beam Morin, 100 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach; 11:30 a.m.; $35.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.executive-coaching.com

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Friday

Latin Business Assn. Gala

The Latin Business Assn. honors its five founders at the organization’s annual gala. Century Plaza Hotel; 6 p.m.; $350. Information: (323) 721-4000, Ext. 228.

April 30-May 1

Digital Horizon Conference and Expo

A two-day educational technology event for small-business owners produced by I-strategy.com, with workshops, keynote speakers and exhibits. Westin Los Angeles Airport Hotel, 5400 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles; 8 a.m.; free.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.digitalhorizonexpo.com

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May 2

How to “Brick-and-Click”

Course by Cal State Fullerton, University Extended Education, to help businesses navigate the transition from traditional enterprise to the cyber world. Class meets three Wednesdays, May 2-16. Humanities Building, Room 619; 7 p.m.; $360.

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.takethelead.fullerton.eduPlease submit events two weeks in advance to Marie Condron at [email protected].