Business Calendar

Published 5:00 am Wednesday, August 11, 2010

TODAY

BEND CHAMBER BUSINESS SUCCESS PROGRAM: Kleve Kee, a consultant for the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership, David Slavensky, who conducts seminars on lean manufacturing, and Brian Nicholson, owner of Michi Designs, will discuss lean business practices. Registration was requested by Aug. 10 at www.bendchamber.org; 7:30-9 a.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave.; 541-389-0803.

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UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING CREDIT: Part of NeighborImpact’s financial fitness series, providing a general overview of credit including the pros and cons of using it, the kinds of credit available and the importance of maintaining a good credit record. Registration required; free; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; NeighborImpact, 20310 Empire Ave., Suite A110, Bend; 541-318-7506, ext. 109 or somerh@neighborimpact.org.

THURSDAY

“HOW TO START A BUSINESS”: Covers basic steps needed to open a business. Registration required. http://noncredit.cocc.edu; $15; noon-2 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Redmond campus, 2030 S.E. College Loop, Redmond; 541-383-7290 or www.cocc.edu.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION GROUP: Networking group to help with the unemployment process by exchanging tips and learning about resources; free; 1-3 p.m.; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-749-2010 or bendetg@gmail.com.

“SOLAR AND ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS”: Part of the Building Green Council of Central Oregon Green Pathways educational series; free; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Atlas Smart Homes, 550 S.W. Industrial Way, Bend; 541-389-1058 or www.buildinggreencouncil.org.

THE “NEW NORMAL” AND STEPS YOU MUST TAKE TO REGAIN YOUR FINANCIAL FOOTING: Hosted by Members Financial Services, Hendrix Niemann, wealth management specialist for CUNA Mutual Group, will speak. Register by calling 541-382-1795; free; 5:30-7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend.

FRIDAY

EDWARD JONES COFFEE CLUB: Mark Schang, Edward Jones financial adviser, will discuss current updates on the market and economy; free, coffee provided; 9-10 a.m.; Sisters Coffee Co., 939 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-617-8861.

OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit. Registration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Pizza Hut, 2139 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

BEND CHAMBER BUSINESS SUCCESS PROGRAM: Learn the difference between a satisfied customer and a loyal customer. Dana Barz, of danamics, and Ben Perle, general manager of The Oxford Hotel, will speak; $25 for chamber members, $45 for nonmembers; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Bend Golf and Country Club, 61045 Country Club Drive; 541-382-7437.

WEDNESDAY

Aug. 18

BEND CHAMBER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK: David Rosell, president of Rosell Financial Group, will give a brief presentation on how to overcome the fear of networking and how to make the most of networking events; $5 for members ($10 at the door) and $10 for nonmembers ($15 at the door); 5-7 p.m.; North Rim Lodge, 1500 N.W. Wild Rye Circle..

THURSDAY

Aug. 19

ENROLLED AGENT EXAM PREP: Study for the IRS exams in courses offered by COCC’s Continuing Education Department. Class runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and continues Sept. 23 and 24. Registration required by Aug. 12. 541-383-7270; $480 plus $145 for required text available at first class; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend.

STRATEGIC MARKETING : Executive education course offered by Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration suitable for professional hoteliers and restaurateurs. Early registration encouraged, class continues through Aug. 21; $1,895; OSU-Cascades Campus, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-480-8700 or http://www.osucascades.edu/cornellexecprogram/home.

CROOKED RIVER RANCH-TERREBONNE CHAMBER OF COMERCE “NETWORKING SOCIAL”: Hosted by Vern Sampels Landscaping; free; 5:30 p.m.; 16412 Rainbow Road, Crooked River Ranch.

FRIDAY

Aug. 20

ENROLLED AGENT EXAM PREP: Study for the IRS exams in courses offered by COCC’s Continuing Education Department. Class runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and continues Sept. 23 and 24. Registration required by Aug. 12. 541-383-7270; $480 plus $145 for required text available at first class; ; Central Oregon Community College, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend..

TUESDAY

Aug. 24

GREENING UP YOUR RENTALS: Learn to make rental units more valuable, more efficient and more attractive to potential renters by going “green.” Sponsored by the Central Oregon Rental Owners Association, the class will include a light supper. For more information, call 541-693-2020; 5:30-8 p.m.; Central Oregon Association of Realtors, 2112 N.E. Fourth St., Bend.

WEDNESDAY

Aug. 25

OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit. Registration required; $35; 9 a.m.; Abby’s Pizza, 1938 S. U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-330-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.

THURSDAY

Aug. 26

ABC’S OF INTERNET SECURITY: Learn to minimize the chance of an Internet mishap and find out how to protect your information and your computer. Register by calling 541-382-1795; free; 6 p.m.; Mid Oregon Credit Union, 1386 N.E. Cushing Drive, Bend; 541-382-1795.

FRIDAY

Aug. 27

SATURDAY

Aug. 28

TUESDAY

Aug. 31

OREGON ALCOHOL SERVER PERMIT TRAINING: Meets the minimum requirements by the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to obtain the alcohol server permit. Registration required; $35; 4 p.m.; Pizza Hut, 2139 N.E. Third St., Bend; 541-447-6384 or www.happyhourtraining.com.

THURSDAY

Sept. 2

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