Day planner

THIS WEEK

- Thursday: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours; unwind after work while building valuable professional relationships; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Eye Care One Laser Center, 3152 Washington Road; chamber members free; nonmembers $10; register online at www.augusta gausa.com or call (706) 821-1300.

- Thursday: CSRA Medical Managers' Association monthly meeting; guest speaker Judy Kersey will present CPT Coding Changes for 2008; 11:30 a.m., The Partridge Inn; members free, nonmembers $15; contact Ruby Patterson at (706) 828-6416.

UPCOMING

- Jan. 28: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce third annual Meeting, DoubleTree Hotel, 2651 Perimeter Parkway; 4:30 p.m. Premier Business Showcase and VIP Reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner and program; $50 chamber members; $60 others; $450 for corporate tables of eight with preferred seating; register at www.columbiacountychamber.com or contact Chris Baum at (706) 364-0425 or chris@columbia countychamber.com.

- Jan. 30: Greater North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours; networking and open house for new chamber offices at 406 West Ave.; 4-6 p.m.; ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m.; free; R.S.V.P. to (803) 279-2323.

- Jan. 30: QuickBooks Pro 2007 software course; University of Georgia Small Business Development Center hands-on, computer lab series will teach you how to use the software to help manage your business more efficiently and effectively; Augusta Technical College, Building 600, Room 653; 9 a.m.; $200; R.S.V.P. to Debra McKenzie at (706) 737-1790.

- Feb. 1: Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce Centennial annual meeting; organizational celebration of 100 years of economic leadership, the passing of the gavel and presentation of the inaugural Lester S. Moody Award; 6 p.m., Augusta Museum of History; $100 per person, black tie optional; call Terra Carroll at (706) 821-1318 or register at www.augustagausa.com.

- Feb. 4-25: Senior Preparedness Series; Augusta State University's Continuing Education Department courses on retirement planning, long term care and estate planning; call (706) 733-3190 for course schedule.

- Feb. 19: Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Not Just Coffee meeting; Columbia County Board of Education Office, 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans; Drugs Don't Work program by Chuck Wade; 7:15 a.m.; chamber members free, nonmembers $15, contact Chris Baum at (706) 364-0425 or chris@ columbiacountychamber.com.

- Feb. 23: River's Edge Sertoma Club Spring Charity; fashion show, luncheon and silent auction; North Augusta Community Center; $18, silent auction starts at 10 a.m., fashion show at 11:30 a.m. and luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; call (803) 279-2323.

- Feb. 26: Keeping Small Business Out of Court: 10 Ways Small Business Owners Can Avoid Lawsuits; workshop by the National Federation of Independent Businesses and the South Carolina and Greater North Augusta chambers of commerce; 6-8 p.m.; University of South Carolina Aiken; $25, includes dinner; R.S.V.P. to (803) 279-2323.

- April 19: April Showers; Mommy & Me Expo; 11 a.m., Aiken County Recreation & Parks Department, Aiken-Augusta Highway, Graniteville; free; contact daphne.ali@ mommyperks.com.

ONGOING

- Free counseling for small-business owners and entrepreneurs; SCORE Associates, a nonprofit volunteer organization; call (706) 793-9998 in Augusta, (803) 641-1111 in Aiken and (803) 279-2323 in North Augusta for an appointment.

- Introduction to e-mail; free computer course, Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.; Goodwill Industries' South Augusta One Stop Career Center; call (706) 790-8500.

- Job Searching on the Web; free computer course, Wednesdays and Thursdays: Goodwill Industries' South Augusta One Stop Career Center; call (706) 790-8500.

- Keyboarding; free computer course; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m.; Goodwill Industries' South Augusta One Stop Career Center; call (706) 790-8500.

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

- How to Find Grant Funding for Your Nonprofit; learn how to research and identify grants using the Georgia Center for Nonprofits' Foundation Online Directory tool; Tuesdays 10-11 a.m., 630 Ellis St., free, register by calling Delores Hughes at (706) 826-1493 or online at www.gcn.org.

- United Way Helpline; dial 211 to speak with a specialist who can help you with information and referrals to day care providers, free 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.

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

- Personal financial pitfalls for seniors; AARP Georgia seminar demonstrating how consumers can protect their assets from financial fraud and marketplace abuses; call the CSRA Area Agency on Aging at (706) 210-2000 or (888) 922-4464.

- The NoonTime Networkers, area chapter of Business Network International meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m., T-Bonz Banquet Hall, 2858 Washington Road; contact Angela Brock at angi@csra bni.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; contact John Raborn at john@csrabni.com or (706) 394-2605.

- Business Network International AikeNet Works! chapter; lunch on Thursdays; contact Dena Thomas at 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; call Chuck Ellison at (706) 294-5502.

- Business Network International Referrals & More chapter; Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Just Fresh on Furys Ferry Road; contact Sean Kelly at sean@csrabni.com or (706) 556-1933.

- Augusta Business Development Club, referral group of noncompeting business people; 7:15 a.m., Tuesdays, The Partridge Inn, Walton Way; free; contact Stuart Rayburn at (706) 737-0050.

- Business Network International Pro-Active Professionals chapter; meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Cleveland & Anderson CPAs on Davis Road; call 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; contact John Raborn at (706) 394-2605 or john@csrabni.com.

- Business Network International BNI2 chapter; lunch Thursday at The Clubhouse; contact 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; contact Karen Claeys at (706) 731-8415 or karen@csrabni.com.

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

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

- 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; call (706) 432-0040.

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

- 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.

- President's Club & Foundations Classes; ongoing reinforcement of Sandler Sales System 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; call 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; call Debbie at (706) 364-6612.

- Hands-On Computer Training: programs on Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and more; morning, afternoon and evening classes; Marketable Skills Training Center, 2321 Peach Orchard Road, Suite E; $120 per six weeks, per class; call Gwen Watts at (706) 729-0941.

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

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

- In-store training and certification classes for home and office software; PRONET Computer Stores; call (706) 855-9070.

- 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.

- Construction management; learn the process and potential risks before hiring a contractor for commercial construction project; PCM Construction Consultants; pcmgtgroup@comcast.net or (706) 373-0585.

l Business Opportunity: free seminar for people who have considered being their own boss; Thursdays at Ryan's Steakhouse; call Gail Amstutz at (706) 790-8771 for times andl appointments.

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