BUSINESS CALENDAR

* “Marketing on the Internet,” a workshop sponsored by Gold Coast Small Business Development Center, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at 5700 Ralston St., Suite 310, Ventura. Topics include designing an effective Web site and how to maximize the return on investment in Internet marketing.

The cost is $15. Make reservations at (805) 658-2688.

* A consultants’ support-group meeting will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the Gold Coast Small Business Development Center, 5700 Ralston St., Suite 310, Ventura. The meeting will include suggestions on marketing, conducting engagements and forming a virtual organization.

Free. Make reservations at (805) 658-2688.

* A Women’s Referral Service networking meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9 at the Westlake Village Inn, 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. The group is designed for entrepreneurs who want to cultivate a source of business contacts.

The cost is $26 for members in advance, $28 for visitors and $30 at the door. Make reservations at (818) 995-6646.

* A real estate seminar on “Live Agency and Ethics” and “Fair Housing and Trust Funds” will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Feb. 16 by the Conejo Assn. of Realtors, Thousand Oaks. The instructor is Duane Gomer. Attendees will receive real estate continuing education certificates.

The cost is $70 for a first-time renewal for salespeople, $130 for subsequent renewals or brokers. More information is available at American Title in Ventura at (805) 677-1400.