Business Events Calendar

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

Preparing for the Coming Global Management Challenge

Speaker: Edwin Keh, managing director of Payless ShoeSource International

* Sponsor: Whittier College

* Location: Lautrup-Ball Cinema, Whittier College, 13406 Philadelphia St.

* Time: 1:30 p.m.

* Cost: Free

* Phone: (562) 907-4931

The Future of Digital Film

Entertainment, film and technology professionals will discuss new technologies, marketing and distribution.

* Location: Doubletree Hotel, 1707 4th St., Santa Monica

* Time: 6 p.m.

* Cost: $60

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.ihollywoodforum.com

Internet Strategy Before and After the Investment Bubble

Speaker: MarketSpace co-founder Bernie Jaworski

* Sponsor: Virtual International Community

* Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 300 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills

* Time: 8 a.m.

* Cost: $35 for members, $50 for nonmembers in advance

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.thevic.org

Labor Law Seminar

An update on legal requirements on wages, benefits, sexual harassment, disability discrimination and independent contractor reporting.

* Sponsor: California Chamber of Commerce

* Location: Four Points Hotel, 9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles

* Time: Registration, 8 to 8:30 a.m.; program, 8:30 a.m. to noon

* Cost: $125

* Phone: (310) 645-4600

* Web: www.hrcalifornia.com

Employment Tax Seminar

The Employment Development Department offers a seminar to help employers comply with California employment tax laws. Topics include how to report state and federal payroll taxes and when the state considers independent contractors to be employees.

* Location: One-Stop Career Center, 1220 Engracia Ave., Torrance

* Phone: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

* Cost: Free

* Phone: (562) 903-4067

* Web: www.edd.ca.gov

Wednesday

Trade Fundamentals

The World Trade Centers Assn. sponsors a seminar on getting started in foreign trade. Topics include using international resources to locate trade leads, trade finance assistance and developing an international business plan.

* Location: Los Angeles International Trade Office, 350 S. Figueroa St., Suite 172, Los Angeles

* Time: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

* Cost: $20

* Phone: (213) 680-1888

* E-mail: infolawtcanet.org

* Web: iserve.wtca.org

Thursday

Cal/OSHA Compliance Seminar

Learn how to prepare for a workplace safety inspection from the initial walk-through to appeals procedures. Also hear about some of the most common safety violations and how to avoid them.

Sponsor: California Chamber of Commerce

* Location: Anaheim Doubletree, 100 the City Drive, Orange

* Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Cost: $200 in advance or $230 at the door

* Phone: (916) 553-3111

* E-mail: jtdufouraol.com

* Web: dufourenvironmental.com

Saturday

Legal and Financial Foundations of Venture Success

Real-world lessons and practical training from experienced chief financial officers, business executives, attorneys and accountants, presenting a balanced view of traditional and cutting-edge business practices.

Sponsor: Caltech Enterprise Forum

* Location: Beckman Institute Auditorium, Caltech

* Time: Breakfast, 8 to 9 a.m.; program, 9 a.m. to noon

* Cost: $35

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.its.caltech.edu/~entfor

March 6

Nuts & Bolts of Starting Your Business

How to set up a business, planning and goal setting, legal structure, licenses and permits needed.

* Host Small Business Development Center

* Location: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance

* Time: 6 p.m.

* Cost: Free, reservations recommended

* Phone: (310) 787-6466

March 6-8

Computer Telephony Expo

CT Expo 2001 brings together the builders, integrators and executives driving the strategies and purchases critical to business communications. The open-communications community will be represented, including IP telephony gateways, Web-enabled call centers, interactive voice response, communication controllers, open telephony servers and unified messaging solutions.

Sponsor: CMP Media

* Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

* Cost: $1,395 for the full conference; free for exhibit hall only

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.ctexpo.com

Corporate Uses of Streaming Technology

A program for information technology and telecommunications executives, system integrators and consultants.

* Sponsor: TECH Marketing

* Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St.

* Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Cost: $795

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.etvworld.com

March 9

Will the World Realize the Promise of a Global Economy?

A lecture series on technology presented by Town Hall Los Angeles. Erkki Liikanen, commissioner for enterprise and the information society, Commission of the European Union, will explain how Europeans approach such issues as peer-to-peer technology, privacy and security.

* Location: Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

* Time: Noon

* Luncheon cost: $38 for members, $55 for nonmembers

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.townhall-la.org

March 10-13

Trends Shaping the Digital Economy

The Software & Information Industry Assn. conference focuses on three trends: software as a service, the value of information, and education any time and anywhere. Executives from leading companies and start-ups will address the challenge of driving market acceptance for new revenue, pricing, licensing and distribution models.

* Location: Hotel Del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado

* Cost: $995 for members, $1,395 for nonmembers

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.siia.net/spring2001

March 12

How to Prepare a Business Plan

A seminar on business plan basics: content, purpose, style, presentation and financials.

Host: Small Business Development Center

* Location: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance

* Time: 5 p.m.

* Cost: $20

* Phone: (310) 787-6466

March 13

Human Resource Management for the Small Business

How to recruit, hire, coach and train employees without violating employment laws. How and why to terminate employment.

Host: Small Business Development Center

* Location: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance

* Time: 1 p.m.

* Cost: $20

* Phone: (310) 787-6466

March 14

Investment Capital Conference

Hear more than 65 speakers from firms that provide financing in public and private debt and equity transactions that range from $500,000 to $500 million. Learn where the capital is and how to get it.

Host: Los Angeles Venture Assn.

* Location: Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

* Cost: $265 to $345

* Phone: (310) 450-9544

* Web: www.lava.org

March 15

Small Business Tax Workshop

Host: Small Business Development Center

* Location: 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance

* Time: 9 a.m.

* Cost: Free

* Phone: (310) 787-6466 *

Please submit events two weeks in advance to Marie Condron at [email protected]. Or send a fax to Kathleen Brady at (213) 237-7837.