THIS WEEK

- Tuesday-Oct. 23: Entrepreneur Development Certificate Program; 6 p.m., Augusta Small Business Development Center, Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St., Suite 3500; Tax Tips for Small Business Tuesday, Setting Up Records Thursday, Legal Issues of Small Business Oct. 14, Marketing Your Small Business Oct. 16, Finding Money for Your Small Business Oct. 21, Expertise from Entrepreneurs Oct. 23; $49 individual class; $210 series; advance registration preferred; D. McKenzie at (706) 721-4545.

- Tuesday: North Augusta Chamber Business After Hours; 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Hammond's Ferry, Sales Office, 89 Crystal Lake Drive; catering by Manuel's; networking event, bring business cards; Judy Whaley at (803) 279-2323 or judy@northaugustachamber.org.

- Wednesday: North Augusta Women in Business' the Voice of Working Women Luncheon; 11:30 a.m., North Augusta Community Center, 495 Brookside Ave.; speaker will be Dr. Randy Cooper; $20 members, $25 nonmembers; Judy Whaley at (803) 279-2323 or judy@north augustachamber.org.

- Friday: Earned Value Professional Certification workshop; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; offered by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International; $295; R.S.V.P. to aaceicsra.org@gmail.com.

UPCOMING

- Oct. 13: Substance Abuse Counselor Certification Training; 6 p.m., Small Business Incubator, 3140 Augusta Tech Drive; receive educational hours toward certification; $1,000 fee; 15-week course; Owens Healthcare at (706) 772-4842.

- Oct. 14: Columbia County Chamber Not Just Coffee; 7:15 a.m. continental breakfast, 7:45 a.m. program, Columbia County Board of Education, 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans; meet and greet newly elected local delegation; free to members, $10 first-time visitors; R.S.V.P. to Tammy Shepherd at (706) 651-0018 or tammy@columbiacounty chamber.com.

- Oct. 21: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. registration, noon lunch and program, Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites, 2 10th St.; topic is How to Give Back in Economic Hard Times; $20 members; $25 nonmembers; to register call (706) 821-1300 or visit www.augustagausa.com.

- Oct. 21: Young Professionals of Augusta; social 6 p.m., 7 p.m. meeting, The Patridge Inn, 2110 Walton Way; nonprofit organization open to all young professionals ages 21 to 40 who live, work or have an interest in the Augusta area; organization offers social networking, philanthropic outreach, professional development and cultural awareness; free to attend; $35 to become member; visit www.ypaugusta.net

- Oct. 23: New Member Orientation; 8-9 a.m., North Augusta Chamber office, 406 West Ave.; free; R.S.V.P. to Judy Whaley at (803) 279-2323 or judy@northaugustachamber.org.

- Oct. 24: Planning and Scheduling Professional Certification workshop; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; offered by the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering International; $295; R.S.V.P. to aaceicsra.org@gmail.com.

- Oct. 29: North Augusta Chamber of Commerce A.M. Connection; 8 a.m., North Augusta Chamber office, 406 West Ave.; speaker is Charles Munns, the president and chief executive officer of Savannah River Nuclear Solutions; $10 members, $12 others; registration required; Judy Whaley at (803) 279-2323 or judy@northaugustachamber.org

- Oct. 29: 10 Ways Small Business Owners Can Avoid Lawsuits seminar; 6-7:30 p.m., Pinnacle Club, 699 Broad St.; $25; R.S.V.P. by Oct. 22 to Katie Jones at (404) 876-8516 or katie.jones@nfib.org or www.nfib.com/object/IO_381 58.html.

- Oct. 30: Columbia County Chamber Professional Development Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Savannah Rapids Pavilion, 3300 Evans to Locks Road; speaker Denise Ryan; topic is Leadership Lessons from the Kings of Chocolate; $20 members, $25 first-time visitors; R.S.V.P. with reservation and credit card information to (706) 651-0018.

- Nov. 6: Starting Your Own Business seminar; 6 p.m., Augusta Small Business Development Center, Office, Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St., Suite 3500; $49; advance registration preferred; D. McKenzie at (706) 721-4545.

- Nov. 7: QuickBooks 2008 seminar; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Augusta Technical College, Building 600, Room 653, 3200 Augusta Tech Drive; seminar includes basic accounting and company setup; upon completion of the series a Small Business Development Center business consultant will help you with implementing QuickBooks into your small business; $149; advance registration preferred; D. McKenzie at (706) 721-4545.

- Nov. 13: Writing A Business Plan seminar; 6 p.m., Augusta Small Business Development Center Office, Enterprise Mill, 1450 Greene St., Suite 3500; $49; advance registration preferred; D. McKenzie at (706) 721-4545.

- Nov. 21: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Signature Event; 6:30 p.m. registration and cocktails, 7:30 p.m. dinner and program; Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites, 2 10th St.; topic is The Power of Influence and Advocacy; guest speaker Hala Moddelmog, the CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure; $50 members, $60 others; corporate tables and sponsorships available; to register call (706) 821-1300 or visit www.augustagausa.com.

ONGOING

- Third Thursdays networking and social hour; UGA Alumni Association Augusta chapter; 6 p.m., Vallarta's, 2808 Washington Road; free; www.alumni.uga.edu/alumni/RegAug.html for information.

- Home Buyer Workshops; Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America; Saturdays, free; sign up at www.naca.com or (706) 855-7464 or (888) 302-NACA.

- United Way Helpline; dial 211 to speak with a specialist who can help you with information and referrals to day-care providers, free back-to-school supplies, senior citizen programs, rent and utility assistance programs, food pantries, housing, prescription assistance and more; 24 hours a day, seven days a week; out-of-area residents can call toll-free (877) 292-5211; some mobile phone callers might need to call (706) 826-1495.

- Born Learning educational materials are provided free to parents, caregivers and health care agencies to ensure early learning and development of children from newborns to 5 years old; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; dial 211 or (706) 826-1495

- Instructor-led online courses; Augusta State University's Education to Go program; (706) 736-1636 for schedule or go to www.ced.aug.edu and click on "courses."

- Personal financial pitfalls for seniors; AARP Georgia seminar on protecting your assets from financial fraud and marketplace abuses; the CSRA Area Agency on Aging at (706) 210-2000 or (888) 922-4464.

- Networking forum; Today's Working Network; Wednesdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; 209 Musical Lounge on the River Walk; visit www.todays-working-network.com for information.

- The NoonTime Networkers, area chapter of Business Network International; meets at 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, T-Bonz Banquet Hall, 2858 Washington Road; Angela Brock at angi@csrabni.com or (706) 288-2800.

- The Leads at Lunch chapter of Business Network International meets every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at Golden Corral, Bobby Jones Expressway; John Raborn at john@csrabni.com or (706) 394-2605.

- Business Network International AikeNet Works! chapter; lunch on Thursdays; Dena Thomas, dena@csrabni.com or (803) 867-9190.

- The Referrals at Breakfast meeting of Business Network International, Thursdays at 7 a.m. at Athens Restaurant on Bobby Jones Expressway; Chuck Ellison at (706) 294-5502.

- Business Network International Referrals & More chapter; Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan's Steak House on Bobby Jones Expressway; Bob Kendra at rjkendra@ft.new yorklife.com or (706) 364-1477.

- Business Network International Pro-Active Professionals chapter; meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Cleveland & Anderson CPAs on Davis Road; Angela Brock at (706) 868-5916 for details.

- Business Network International First Things First chapter; meets for breakfast Tuesdays at 7 a.m. at Athens Restaurant on Bobby Jones Expressway; John Raborn at john@csrabni.com or (706) 394-2605.

- Business Network International BNI2 chapter; lunch Thursday at The Clubhouse; Dennis Lam at dennis@csrabni.com or (706) 726-1446.

- North Augusta Networkers; Business Network International group; Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., North Augusta Community Center; Karen Claeys at karen@csrabni.com or (706) 731-8415.

- President's Club; reinforcement of sales training systems for business owners, sales representatives and managers; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m., 699 Broad St., Suite 1001; (706) 432-0040.

- Word of Mouth Network, group seeks 200 entrepreneurs and businesspeople for a referral network; Richard Banks at (706) 736-5020 for an e-mail providing a concise overview.

- Determine whether a career in the insurance industry fits you. Complete the Harrison Assessment; Sarah D. Johnston at sarah.d.johnston@ nmfn.com.

- Georgia-Carolina Investment Club is looking for members. If you are interested in real estate investing, Bert Ellis for details at (803) 645-7883.

- Business Network International Referrals at Work chapter; Wednesdays for lunch, 11:30 a.m. at Baird & Co.; John Raborn, john@csrabni.com or (706) 394-2605.

- Business Network International Business & Breakfast chapter; Wednesdays at 7 a.m. at Athens Restaurant on Bobby Jones Expressway; Dennis Lam at dennis@csrabni.com or (706) 722-0000, ext. 232.

- President's Club & Foundations Classes; ongoing reinforcement of Sandler Training for business owners, managers, and serious sales representatives; 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Sandler Sales Institute, Wachovia Building, 699 Broad St.; (706) 432-0040

- Income Opportunities in real estate, mortgages and investment services; Thursdays, 7 p.m., Clarion Suites, 3038 Washington Road; free; to reserve seats, (706) 564-5885.

- Georgia Real Estate Investors Association; education on the topic of real estate investing for newcomers and the experienced; 7 p.m., second Thursday each month; Columbia County Library Performing Arts Center; $5 members; $10 nonmembers; Debbie at (706) 364-6612.

l Work From Home; one-hour seminar on being your own boss; The Guest House Inn; Tuesdays; (877) 821-5542.

l Free educational programs on personal money management and ID theft to schools, community, civic groups, employers, churches. Consumer Credit Counseling Services CSRA, a nonprofit ; (706) 736 2090, ext. 204, or ctesch@cccsaugusta.org.