Business calendar

THIS WEEK

- Wednesday: Augusta Metro Chamber's Fort Gordon Newcomer Event, vendor event for service members and families new to the Augusta area; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gordon Club; display tables provided for $25; businesses interested in participating can contact Janna Crane at JCrane@augustagausa.com or by calling 821-1315.

- Wednesday: University of South Carolina Aiken Small Business Development Center's free small business tax workshop; Ruth Patrick Science Education Center, Room 320, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; registration required (803) 641-3646 or e-mail, SBDC@usca.edu.

- Thursday: Greater Augusta chapter of Legal Nurse Consultants meeting; Lessie Chapman will speak on life-care planning; 5 p.m., Gibbs Memorial Library, 326 N. Belair Road; call Johnnie Kelly at 790-5662.

l Saturday: National Association of Social Workers Augusta Unit workshop on Emotional Abuse, presented by Dr. Marty Tamm Loring, Augusta State University, Allgood Hall, first floor, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; registration from 8:30-9 a.m.. for more information and pre-registration, contact Houston Lirette at 790-1152 or e-mail him at bubba4@knology.net.

UPCOMING

- Sept. 12: SuCCess Columbia County Style, Columbia County Chamber of Commerce after-hours networking event; GIW Industries, 5000 Wrightsboro Road, Grovetown; 5 p.m.; chamber members free; nonmembers $10; call 651-0018.

l Sept. 13: The Search for Cash, How to Write a Business Plan; seminar by Cash Canada, Wachovia Bank Aiken city president; 8-9 a.m., Aiken Chamber of Commerce, 121 Richland Ave. East; free for members, $15 for non-members; R.S.V.P. at (803) 641-1111.

- Sept. 13: Real Estate ... Real Investment, free video presentation by Edward Jones Investments, topics include where should you be investing right now; real estate or stocks?; 6:30-7:30 p.m.; 3635 Walton Way Extension; refreshments provided; call Carrie at 736-6252 to reserve a seat.

- Sept. 13: Talbert & Moore Financial Group, open house for new location and client appreciation event; 4-7 p.m.; 802 E. Martintown Road, North Augusta.

- Sept. 14: Preparing Successful Bids/Proposals; free three-hour seminar by Georgia Tech to help companies understand the technical proposal preparation process when responding to federal government requests; topics include preliminary preparation for bidding, receiving the bid package and developing your bid price/cost proposal; 9 a.m. to noon, Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center, 1054 Claussen Road, Suite 301; for more information, contact Lloyd Watts at 729-2076 or lloyd.watts@edi.ga tech.edu.

- Sept. 15: Trust Workshop; free from First Command Financial Planning; 7 p.m.; reservations required, call (706) 860-2488.

- Sept. 15: Small Business Administration free workshop on Community Express Loans; program offers loans from $5,000 to $25,000 to small-business startups and expansions; applications will be taken on-site, bring personal and business tax returns and financial statements; 4-6 p.m.; Augusta Technical College Jack Patrick Harris Technology Building (Building 1000 Auditorium 3200); registration is required because seating is limited; register online at www.sba.gov/ga/registration.html, or call Tammi Brown at (404) 331-0100, ext. 605, by Thursday.

- Sept. 16: Georgia Association of Public Accountants seminar, The Real World of Financial Statements - Income Tax Basis; 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Peter S. Knox Conference Center, 325 Greene St.; $175 for association members, $225 for nonmembers; includes breakfast and lunch; for more information contact Jerry Brigham & Associates at (706) 650-1700.

- Sept. 20: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Women in Business, presenter Lee Donald speaks on getting organized, Augusta Towers Hotel and Convention Center, 11:30 a.m.; $14 if registered by Sept. 16., $17 at door, $20 for nonchamber members; R.S.V.P. to Allison Hopkins at (706) 821-1306 or ahopkins@augustagausa.com.

- Sept. 20: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Golf Tournament; 9:30 a.m., Champions Retreat Golf Club; $250 per player or $1000 for a team of four; price includes golf car, goodie bag, lunch and admittance to the awards reception; contests include hole-in-one, closest to pin, and longest drive; contact Terra Carroll at 860-4735 for registration or sponsorships.

- Sept. 22: North Augusta Chamber Business Expo & Job Fair; 3-7 p.m.; North Augusta Community Center; sponsorships and tabletops available; call the chamber for more information.

- Sept. 30: North Augusta Chamber Business After Hours; 5-9 p.m., Georgia Golf Hall of Fame and Botanical Gardens; includes children's activities, entertainment and refreshments; free for members and their families.

- Nov. 11: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce 2005 Women in Business Signature Event; guest speaker Carolyn Kepcher, executive vice president of the Trump Organization; 6:30 p.m.; Radisson Riverfront Hotel Augusta; 10-seat corporate table $450, individuals $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers; contact Allison Hopkins at 821-1324 or ahopkins@augustagausa.com.

- Nov. 15: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business Expo & Small Business Person of the Year Awards Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for luncheon; expo lasts until 8 p.m., Radisson Riverfront Hotel Augusta; corporate tables $180, booths are available for $150, includes ticket to the awards luncheon and Business After Hours; luncheon-only tickets $20; Business After Hours tickets only $12; contact Allison Hopkins at 821-1324 or ahopkins@augustagausa.com.

ONGOING

- Free help for small-business owners and entrepreneurs, Service Corps of Retired Executives, a nonprofit volunteer counseling organization, call (706) 793-9998 in Augusta or (803) 641-1111 in Aiken.

- Preparation course for PHR/SPHR human resources certification; Augusta-Aiken Society for Human Resource Management; $25 members, $50 nonmembers; Augusta State University; contact Dalton Brannen at (706) 667-4524 or visit www.augusta-aikenshrm.org.

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

- Software training for Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and other applications; daytime and evening classes offered Monday through Saturday; Computer Link, (706) 860-8313, 596 Bobby Jones Expressway.

- Microsoft Office User Specialist tests; MCSE, A+, N+, and I-NET+; Savannah River College; call Shannon Thomas at (706) 738-5046.

- The NoonTime Network-ers, area chapter of Business Network International; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays; Club House on Washington Road.

- The Augusta Network Club, a group of noncompeting business people who have informal meetings; 8 a.m. every other Thursday; no dues; call Charles Scavullo Sr. at (706) 737-9177.

- Augusta Residential Network Club, group of noncompeting business people who deal with residential customers on a daily basis, 8 a.m. every other Thursday; no dues; call Heath Jefferson at (706) 267-2228.

- The Entrepreneur's Source, an international network of self-employment coaches who work with individuals and companies looking for opportunities for business ownership and expansion; call Angela Payne at 868-9420.

- Microsoft Small Business Server; install-it-yourself workshop for small-business owners by Network Consultants; $99, visit augustasoftware training.com for details.

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

- Foreign Accent and Southern Accent Reduction; classes for improving business and professional skills; Snyder Speech Therapy Services; to register; call (706) 860-9385.

- Seminar on construction management; learn the process and potential risks before hiring a contractor for commercial construction project; PCM Construction Consultants; (706) 373-0585.

- Keller Williams Realty; personalized sessions for anyone considering a real estate career; The Atrium, 3633 Wheeler Road; call (706) 868-3772.

- Online computer certification courses delivered via Internet; Augusta State University/Education to Go; courses include Novell IntranetWare, Microsoft and Cisco CCNA; scheduled at your convenience; (706) 737-1636.

- Free financial retirement seminar to develop your "Plan B." Call (706) 798-7626 or (706) 414-7313.

- How to get started in Real Estate; Sherman and Hemstreet GMAC; call Tom Horner at (706) 738- 6641.

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

- Online workshop How To Start A Successful Internet Business by Brown Horizons titled. Go to www.brownhorizons publishing.com and click on "How To Start A Successful Internet Business" or call (706) 729-9666.

- Careers in financial planning presentation, First Command Financial Planning, 4132 Madeline Drive, Augusta; call (706) 860-2488 for details.

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