TODAY

“OUTLOOK AND OPPORTUNITIES”: Learn about the current economic outlook, impact of political and social events on the financial markets, and how to maintain a long-term investment strategy. Reservations required; free; noon-1 p.m.; Michelle Shooks’ office at Edward Jones, 1444 N.W. College Way, Suite 2, Bend; 541-330-4329.

GREEN DRINKS: This networking event, sponsored by the Central Oregon Environmental Center, focuses on business and sustainability; free; 5-7 p.m.; SolAire Homebuilders, 593 N.W. York Drive, Bend; 541-385-6908, ext. 16, katy@envirocenter.org or www.resourceoregon.org.

“CREDIT ABILITY — BUILDING A STRONG CREDIT HISTORY”: Teri Rahmsdorff, credit specialist, will discuss how to build good credit; free; 6 p.m.; Mid Oregon Credit Union, 1386 N.E. Cushing Drive, Bend; 541-382-1795.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR CENTRAL OREGON ANNUAL AWARDS: Registration required; free for Economic Development for Central Oregon and High Desert Enterprise Consortium members; 6-8:30 p.m.; Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-388-3236 or dayna@edcoinfo.com.

MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2003: This class teaches basic concepts and how to create brochures, fliers and other publications; $59; 6-9 p.m., and class continues on Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu.

FRIDAY

Oct. 31

MADRAS-JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE CUPPERS: Free; 8 a.m.; Country Financial, 213 S.W. Fourth St., Suite 200, Madras; 541-475-2350 or office@madraschamber.com.

REDMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COFFEE CLATTER: Free; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Opportunity Foundation of Central Oregon, 835 State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-923-5191 or www.visitredmondoregon.com.

“NONPROFIT GRANT WRITING”: Participants will learn how to select and write grant applications for nonprofit organizations. Taught by professional nonprofit fundraiser Laura Pinckney. Preregistration required; $59, and continuing education units are available; 9 a.m.-noon, and class continues on Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-noon; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or www.cocc.edu.

BEGINNING QUICKBOOKS PRO WORKSHOP: Preregistration required; $59, and continuing education units are available; 9 a.m.-noon, and class continues Nov. 7 from 9 a.m.-noon; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7270 or www.cocc.edu.

TUESDAY

Nov. 4

MICROSOFT WORD PARTS 1, 2 AND 3: This class is divided into three parts and teaches participants how to create a document and table, format, set margins, apply color, and use spell check, tabs, indents, spacing, printing, bullets and numbering. Keyboarding, Introduction to Computers and File Management are required prerequisite classes. First come, first served, and registration is 30 minutes before class starts; free; 8:45-11:30 a.m., and class continues Oct. 6 and 10 from 8:45-11:30 a.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-389-9661 or www.coic.org.

INTERNET CLASS: This class teaches how to tour the Internet with emphasis on job searching and employment. Basic computer experience required. First come, first served, and registration is 30 minutes before class starts; free; 1-3:30 p.m.; COIC WorkSource Bend, 1645 N.E. Forbes Road, Bend; 541-389-9661 or www.coic.org.

“PRICING STRATEGIES FOR BUSINESS”: Learn how to perform break-even analysis and establish prices for services, products, and product mixes. Preregistration required; $49; 6-8:30 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or www.cocc.edu.

WEDNESDAY

Nov. 5

“QUICKBOOKS FINANCIAL ANALYSIS”: Business owners will learn how to use QuickBooks to analyze where they stand financially. Preregistration required; $59, and continuing education units are available; 6-9 p.m., and class continues Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or www.cocc.edu.

THURSDAY

Nov. 6

BEND CHAMBER ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST: Dr. Tom Potiowsky, Oregon state economist, will discuss the economic outlook for 2009. Registration required by Nov. 5; $45 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Price includes breakfast and corporate tables are available; 7:30-9:15 a.m.; The Riverhouse Convention Center, 3075 N. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-3221 or www.bendchamber.org.

RETIREMENT PLANNING CLASS: Steve Hood, president of LifePlan Advisors Inc., presents “Seven Strategies for a Happy and Successful Life When the Workday Is Done”; free; 3-4:45 p.m.; Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-549-1154 or 888-320-9624.

“HOW TO START A BUSINESS”: This workshop covers the basic steps needed to open a business. Preregistration is required; $15; 6-8 p.m.; Maida Bailey Old Library Building, 151 Spruce St., Sisters; 541-383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.

FRIDAY

Nov. 7

PEER FEEDBACK WORKSHOP: This workshop, hosted by the Bend Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurial Council, features presenters Tim Casey, of the Bend Chamber, WendyKay Gewiss, of the Natural Desert Association, and Beth Wickham, of the Central Oregon Community College Business Development Center. Preregistration required by noon Nov. 6; free; 8-9:30 a.m.; Central Oregon Home Health and Hospice, 2698 N.E. Courtney Drive, Suite 101, Bend; 541-382-3221.

“PROJECT MANAGEMENT — GET STARTED”: Learn industry-standard terminology and processes to keep projects organized. Preregistration required; $69; 9 a.m.-noon, and class continues Nov. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or www.cocc.edu.

“WINNING AT SALES”: Learn how to create a sales attitude, understand the buying and selling process, and ask effective questions. Hosted by Dana Barz. Preregistration required; $25; 10 a.m.-noon; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-550-0272 or www.danamics.net.

SATURDAY

Nov. 8

BEGINNING QUICKBOOKS PRO WORKSHOP: Preregistration required; $59, and continuing education units are available; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or www.cocc.edu.

MONDAY

Nov. 10

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS: This class will teach participants how to use special layer effects and filters to transform photographs. Basic knowledge of Photoshop and preregistration required; $59, and continuing education units are available; 6-9 p.m., and class continues Nov. 17 from 6-9 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7270 or http://noncredit.cocc.edu.

WEDNESDAY

Nov. 12

“HOW TO TRIPLE YOUR BUSINESS AND THRIVE IN TODAY’S ECONOMY”: This seminar, part of the Bend Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Professional Development Series, features speaker Robert Berman, a business consultant and entrepreneur. Registration required by Nov. 10; free; 7-8:30 a.m.; Hitchcock Auditorium, Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-382-3221, brandi@bendchamber.org or www.bendchamber.org.