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Entrepreneurship is topic at Hudson Library & Historical Society: Business Calendar

Entrepreneurship is topic at Hudson Library & Historical Society: Business Calendar

Published: Sunday, September 05, 2010, 3:30 AM
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TUESDAY

Hudson Library & Historical Society's Entrepreneurship Series: 7 p.m. at the Hudson Library & Historical Society, 96 Library St., Hudson. Sponsored by the library's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship Research. Scott Shane, professor of entrepreneurial studies at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and author of "Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders: How Your Genes Affect Your Work Life," will discuss workplace behavior. Free. To register, e-mail askus@hudson.lib.oh.us or call 330-653-6658, Ext. 1010.

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American Association of Individual Investors, Akron: 6:30 p.m. at the Akron-Summit County Public Library, Main Library Building, Room 2AB, 60 S. High St., Akron. Free. "Prevailing Over the Aftershocks," about the current state of the markets, is presented by Timothy Hayes of RBC Wealth Management. He is host of "The Smart Investor Hour" on WHK AM/1420. E-mail aaii-neo@googlegroups.com for information.

WEDNESDAY

CFA Society of Cleveland Meeting: 5-8 p.m. at Sammy's Metropolitan Ballroom, 21st Floor of the Huntington Building, East Ninth Street and Euclid Avenue, Cleveland. "Ethical Decision Making," presented by Michael McMillan, director of ethics and professional standards at the CFA Institute. Free for members, $20 for guests. RSVP by 8 a.m. Tuesday. Walk-ins will be charged an additional $5. To register, e-mail cfa@cleveland.cfasociety.org or call Katie Khoury, 216-696-8066.

Lake Communicators Luncheon: 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Lake Metroparks Pine Ridge Country Club, 30610 Ridge Road, Wickliffe. "What Sustains You from Within, When Everything Outside of You Falls Away?" presented by David Cowens, who recently retired as the public-affairs manager for Lubrizol Corp. $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. E-mail wolfeshirley@yahoo.com or call Diana Lewis at 440-255-8932.

THURSDAY

Lake/Geauga Area Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Dino's Restaurant (inside the Days Inn), 4145 Ohio 306, Willoughby. "Strategic Approaches to Conflict Resolution: Lessons Learned in Mediation," with speaker Loretta Feller, alternative dispute resolution coordinator, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. $20 for members, $30 nonmembers. Go to tinyurl.com/2a5dx4k to register.

FRIDAY

Small Business Administration seminar: 10 a.m. to noon at SBA's Cleveland District office, Suite 211, 1350 Euclid Ave. The seminar will explain government contracting opportunities available for small businesses. Free. Seating is limited. Call 216-522-4180.

Workshop for small-business owners: 1-3 p.m. at the former Erie County Conservation League Building on U.S. 250 at Fox Road, Sandusky. The workshop will detail subcontracting opportunities available through Test Facilities, Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, a NASA prime contractor responsible for the maintenance and operation of NASA's Plum Brook Station in Sandusky. The U.S. Small Business Administration will explain SBA programs available to assist small businesses. Robin Puppos will also be present to explain the services available to firms through the University of Toledo Procurement Technical Assistance Center. Seating is limited. Call 419-621-3244 to make your reservation.

Business Volunteers Unlimited seminar, "The Role of the Board": 8-11:15 a.m. at the Dr. Harry E. Eastridge Professional Development Center, Building B, 5700 W. Canal Road, Valley View. $65 for members, $95 for nonmembers. Go to tinyurl.com/23duuws to register.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14

Akron affiliate of Sales and Marketing Executives International Meeting: 4-5:30 p.m., a workshop, "Just Say 'No' to Taxes," presented by Scott Shields, CPA, of Shields Blice & Co.; 5:30-6:15 p.m., networking; 6:30-8 p.m., dinner with keynote speaker Dan Colantone, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Akron Chamber, "Business Building Combinations that Get Real Results," at Tangier, 532 W. Market St., Akron. $40 dinner/workshop, $30 dinner only, $15 workshop only for members, and $70 dinner/workshop, $45 dinner only, $30 workshop only for nonmembers. Reservations required. Go to smeiakron.org or e-mail smeakron@ameritech.net or call Sue Warren at 330-945-7740.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15

Northeast Ohio Health Underwriters Association Program: 8-10:15 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence. "Long Term Care," presented by Marty Puin, president of Marty Puin & Associates Inc. Free for members, $35 for nonmembers. Register by 2 p.m. Sept 13. Go to www.neohua.com to register.

Baldwin-Wallace College, "Enduring Questions: The Mark Collier Lecture Series": 8 p.m. Baldwin-Wallace College, Kulas Musical Arts Building, Gamble Auditorium, 96 Front St., Berea. Speaker is Barbara Kellerman, an author and the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government. Free. For more information, call 440-826-2325.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16

Small Business Administration loan seminar: 10 a.m. to noon at SBA's Cleveland District office, Suite 211, 1350 Euclid Ave. Free. Seating is limited. Call 216-522-4180.

Business Volunteers Unlimited and the Commission on Economic Inclusion seminar: 9-11 a.m. at the Greater Cleveland Partnership offices, Higbee Building, 100 Public Square, Cleveland. "Maximize the Value of Diversity on Your Board." $45 for Business Volunteers Unlimited or Greater Cleveland Partnership members, $75 for nonmembers. Go to tinyurl.com/2fdgbdx to register.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17

The University of Akron Global Supply Chain Forum: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., University of Akron Student Union, 303 Carroll St., Akron. $50. Register by this Friday. Go to tinyurl.com/2dwsoa9 to register.

Cleveland Executives Association: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Hermit Club, 1629 Dodge Court, behind the State Theatre in Playhouse Square, Cleveland. Speaker is Jimmy Hanlin, golf pro, radio/TV personality and entrepreneur. $25. Must register by Sept. 14. E-mail Mike Fischbach at mfisch121@sbcglobal.net to register.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18

Computer Assisted Genealogy Group-Cleveland Area Meeting: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fairview Park Regional Library, 21255 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. Morning session: "When the Name's the Same . . . and When It's Not," with Jean Hoffman; afternoon session: "New Map Sources," with Jean Hoffman. For more information go to www.rootsweb.com/~ohcagg/ or call Bill Frank, 440-734-2021.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 21

Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Independence. "A Business Perspective on Health Care Reform -- What the Reform Means to You and Your Business." $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Must RSVP. E-mail cvcc@cuyahogavalleychamber.org or call 216-573-2707.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 22

Ohio Small Business Development Center at the Summit Medina Business Alliance seminar: 4-6:30 p.m. at the Akron Global Business Accelerator, Mezzanine Floor (ninth floor), 526 S. Main St., Akron. "Numbers Demystified: Making sense of financial statements." Free. To RSVP, e-mail info@akronsbdc.org or call 330-375-2111.

"Must Know Financial Information & Resources for Smaller Manufacturers": Workshop 8:30 a.m. to noon, lunch and individual meetings noon to 1:30 p.m. at MAGNET Innovation Center, 1768 East 25th St., Cleveland. Free. Must register. E-mail linda.barita@magnetwork.org or call 216-391-7766. Go to tinyurl.com/273ejj6 for more information.

Walthall Drake & Wallace and Hospice of Western Reserve lunch and learn: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Mentor office, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor. "Is someone depending on you for care?" Space is limited. Must register. E-mail c.bade@walthall.com or call 216-573-2330.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 23

Black Pages Ohio: "Profit Factor: Maximizing Your Business Potential," 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 777 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. Free. To register, go to www.gohere2rsvp.com and use event code 84255, or call 1-800-900-7735.

American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland Business Continuity Seminar: 8 a.m. to noon at the American Red Cross, 3747 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. "Is Your Business Prepared for When 'What if?' Becomes 'What Now?' " $39. Must register; go to www.redcross-cleveland.org or call 216-431-3076.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24

"Post Recession Communications: Facing the New Realities": A four-part public-relations series presented by Kent State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communications. First session: "The Authentic Enterprise," 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at KSU's Franklin Hall. Other sessions include webinars on Oct. 6, noon to 1:30 p.m., "Maximize Your Communications ROI," and Oct. 20, noon to 1:30 p.m., "Leverage the Power of Technology in Your Communications Program." The last session, "Earn Trust," is Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., at Franklin Hall. Go to www.myprseries.com for more information, directions and registration.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 28

How to Write a Business Plan: 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Akron Global Business Accelerator, Mezzanine Floor (ninth floor), 526 S. Main St., Akron. The seminar will be presented by Mary Ann Jasionowski, Ohio Small Business Development Center director, and Mark Hansel of the Cleveland District of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Free. Registration is required. E-mail info@akronsbdc.org or call 330-375-2111.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29

Cleveland Council on World Affairs Dinner: 6 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. program followed by dinner at the Shaker Heights Country Club, 3300 Courtland Blvd., Shaker Heights. "Middle East as Priority and Emerging Trouble Spots in the World," presented by John Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and undersecretary of state for arms control and international security. $90. Go to tinyurl.com/26lg4h8 to register.

THURSDAY, OCT. 7

Business Volunteers Unlimited, "Effective Leadership of Nonprofit Boards": 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Penton Media Building Conference Center, Main Lobby, 1300 East Ninth St., Cleveland. $65 for members, $95 for nonmembers. Go to tinyurl.com/2b4r2sc to register.

Ashland University lecture: The Dr. Lucille G. and L.W. Ford Distinguished Business Lecture, noon at Ashland University's Myers Convocation Center. Speaker is Lizanne Galbreath, managing director of Galbreath & Co., a real estate investments and private-equity holdings firm. Free. Must register by Sept. 20. E-mail Khushwant Pittenger, kpitten@ashland.edu or call 419-289-5219.

Send new items at least two weeks in advance to Eileen Zakareckis, Business Calendar, The Plain Dealer, 1801 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114, or e-mail her. Include "BizCal" in the subject line.

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