Interactive Fridays Business Networking Mixer
Fri. September 10, 2010, 5:30-7:30pm
Milpitas

The Beverly Heritage Hotel (swimming pool area), 1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA 95035
THIS IS A FREE NETWORKING EVENT! We are bringing back some good old-fashioned networking to The Beverly Heritage Hotel, so please join us. Are you looking to connect with great people from Silicon Valley in a very approachable, hospitable and comfortable way? Interactive Fridays is a completely informal networking event that allows you to mix and mingle with others at your own pace and with no pressure. You will not be asked to give an introduction or presentation. Read more...

SF Beta 4.04 Startup Mixer
Wed. September 15, 2010, 5-9pm
San Francisco

111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94103
SF Beta is San Francisco's best and biggest startup mixer, attracting founders, innovators, investors, and executives from Silicon Valley and beyond. Our loosely structured event attracts over 350 people, and sometimes a whole lot more. We provide tasty gourmet appetizers and a full cash bar, along with live demos from startups throughout the night. Read more...

Cash Flow Forum - Executive Breakfast
Thu. September 16, 2010, 7:30-9am
San Francisco

The City Club of San Francisco
155 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA 94104-3623
Today's credit reality requires new strategies for growing businesses. For one day only, hear from experts and business owners who have survived - and thrived - in a tight credit market, and learn how they did it. How did a midsize IT services company improve its cash flow and working capital position – in the midst of the worst economy since the Great Depression – to achieve 25% growth in 2009? Read more...

Latins Connect 2010
Sat. October 2, 2010
Silicon Valley

Location TBA, Address, City, Zip
Connect...Empower…Succeed!
The Networking Extravaganza of the Year will feature:
• Gente’s Choice Awards Presentation
• Latins Connect Opportunity Expo
• Latins Connect Job Fair (from participating partners)
• Professional Development Seminars
• 1,000+ in Attendance
CHispPA is spearheading an initiative and creating a platform where Latino community based organizations, programs, community partners and Latino owned businesses as well as our corporate and media partners will be featured in an effort to promote and ultimately support each others ventures. Read more...

The Perfect Business 2010 Summit, Entrepeneur & Investor Conference
October 7-8, 2010
Las Vegas, NV

Meet the World's Most Powerful Entrepreneurs. Experience powerful keynote speakers, as well as intimate breakout sessions that target your specific needs. For two full days, you will gain insider knowledge and life-changing business connections. Find out what it takes to build an empire from people who have done it. World-class business leaders, investors, innovators and dealmakers will help YOU achieve YOUR BUSINESS GOALS. Read more...

BizTechDay San Francisco 2010 - Tech Conference for Biz Owners & Entrepreneurs
Sat. October 23, 2010
San Francisco

Metreon SF, CityView Terrace Room
101 Fourth St, San Francisco, CA 94103

BizTechDay is the only event for the small business community by entrepreneurs that truly care and want to bring you the most inspiring and innovative business ideas, with one goal in mind: To connect, inspire and learn from each other. Meet amazing entrepreneurs, share provoking business thoughts, learn practical business knowledge, and listen to real personal stories and experiences to help grow your business.

BizTechDay audiences are all savvy small business entrepreneurs who have high expectations of our speakers. Our presenters are amazing thought leaders, influential business experts, internet mavericks, pro-bloggers, successful podcasters, social media gurus, and successful entrepreneurs and business owners who have been there and done that... Read more...

FailCon 2010 - Premier Conference on Start-up Failures...
Mon. October 25, 2010, 9am-6pm
San Francisco

Kabuki Hotel, 1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
FailCon is the premier conference on start-up failures and how to prepare and recover from them. Join over 400 entrepreneurs, developers, investors, marketers, service providers, press, and more at this year’s FailCon, called a “breath of fresh air” by NBC, a “big success” by Wired. You aren’t a real entrepreneur until you’ve had to deal with failure, and recovering from it – financially emotionally and practically – can be challenging. Hear how major players in the industry have dealt with failure, recovered from it, and kept a positive, tenacious, and energetic attitude through it all. Read more...

Pruneyard Plaza Hotel, 1995 South Bascom Ave
The presentation will teach powerful methods for understanding and expanding the sphere of influence consultants have with clients. $20-members; $25-non-members; $20-first time attendees; & guests of members. Info: 800-747-2822, info@patca.org, http://www.PATCA.org

Scott's Seafood Restaurant, 2 Broadway - Jack London Square
RISING STARS! Celebrating 3 Outstanding Women. Key Note Speaker Lina Lawson, Past National President & Top Ten Business Woman of ABWA. $45 by 8/31 & $50 after 8/31. Info: 510-632-6668, camojo@sbcglobal.net, http://www.bayareacouncil.net

D’Argenzio Winery, 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Come promote your business services or products, non-profit organization, networking group, special events, or yourself. Complimentary food and beverages. Informational presentations. Free admission as a guest. For information, call Events Unlimited at 707-527-7563. http://www.sonomacoeventsunlimited.com

Country Gourmet Restaurant, 1314 S. Mary Ave
Meetings for consultants to sharpen skills by sharing problems & solutions. Cost is moderate: whatever you order for your dinner. Ask for 'Kickstart'. Price of meal. Info: 800-747-2822, info@patca.org, http://www.PATCA.org

50 West San Fernando, Silicon Valley Capital Club, 17th Floor
Enjoy a wine tasting and light refreshments while you connect! Girls For A Change is a national non-profit based in Silicon Valley that provides after-school programs for girls in middle and high school. We develop leadership and problem solving skills in girls using social change. Learn about getting involved and meet others who care about their community. Info: RSVP to Lori Fitzmaurice – lori@girlsforachange.org, 408 529-1298, http://www.girlsforachange.org

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, 2475 Hanover St
What used to be the tool of large companies is now available to medium and small businesses. Learn how to deal with this new competitive landscape. $20 members, $25 non-members, $35 at the door. Info: 650-386-5015, events@gaba-network.org, http://www.gaba-network.org

La Pinata Restaurant, 39136 Paseo Padre Pkwy
PATCA Lunches are meetings for members and consultant guests offering networking, topics discussion, and challenges of a consulting practice. Cost of meal. Info: 800-747-2822, info@patca.org, http://www.PATCA.org

Silicon Valley Capital Club, 50 W. San Fernando St. Ste 1700
Participate in 'The Easy-to-Meet-People' networking process | Engage in a positive, mutually supportive environment | Enjoy a wine & cheese reception $35.00 thru 9/24 then $45 after & at the door. Info: 408-288-8484, kristy@kristyrogersconnects.com, http://kristyrogersconnects.com

Coco's Bakery & Restaurant, 1206 Oakmead Parkway
PATCA Lunches are meetings for members and consultant guests offering networking, topics discussion, and challenges of a consulting practice. Cost of meal. Info: 800-747-2822, info@patca.org, http://www.PATCA.org

Hiram Johnson Building, 455 Golden Gate Ave
We are targeting 300+ business owners for a free,educational business seminar designed to answer the question: How do I grow my business in this economic climate? ...To do this, we will be hearing from a panel of speakers touching on specific hints and strategies to benefit any business owner This will be immediately followed by an expo/networking mixer in the outside hallway,where business patrons may intermingle. Refreshments will be provided and booths from our sponsors will be present to display applicable materials in regards to building business. Individual questions and answers will be available during this time as well. http://www.businessdevelopmentsolutionsintl.com

First Bank, 550 Montgomery/Clay Sts, 10th Fl
Kick-Off the 4th Quarter at the SBN Mega Mixer. Members of our Member Associations: Free with advanced registration; Non-Members and everyone at the door: $15.00; RSVP to Michelle Horneff-Cohen michelle@propertymanagementsystems.net or 415-661-3860. Please be sure to mention which member association that you belong for the free registration.

Gbiz.me, 37 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Join Us for our Open House, We will have several activities throughout the day: We will offer complimentary access to our collaboration space all day. Based on first come first serve and space available. Tours starting at 10am, Hosted Reception from 5:30 to 7:30pm, 1-800-745-4321, Visit www.gbiz.me, info@gbiz.me, http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1103540043721&id=preview

Quan Yin Training Center, 2311 8th St
Friday 2pm-9pm; Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday 8am-2pm Facilitator: Lee Mun Wah The goal of this summit is to bring together diversity specialists to support and learn from each other. * Corporate/Governmental Rate $575 * Educational/Non Profit $350 Individual $225 * Student $175. Info: 510-204-8840, munwah@stirfryseminars.com, http://www.stirfryseminars.com/BTC/index.php

Monday Night Active Networking
Mondays, 2010, 5-8pm
San Francisco

The Box SF, 1069 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Welcome to Monday Night "Active Networking" at The Box SF. The economy has been bad, and for some of you worse than others. People are hurting, me, some of you and many you know. Business is down, jobs are scarce, the economy still and people are fearful. We are going to start a concept called "ACTIVE NETWORKING" here at THE BOX SF.

Stop by after work anytime between 5-8pm and buy a drink, relax and connect. Bring your cards, laptops, i-Toys and smiles and be prepared to meet an interesting, outgoing, cross-section of cool people! Bring and trade business cards, ideas, add new friends on your social networking sites right here-LIVE-right now, with our high-speed free Wi-Fi, and begin new and genuine connections. Read more...

First Fridays Monthly Networking Event
First Friday of Month, 2010, 5:30-11pm
East Bay

First Fridays is a monthly, professional community event that focuses on providing a relaxing atmosphere where professionals can socialize, network and have fun at different venues around the Bay Area - Networking Happy Hour, Multiple Booth Vendors, Live Entertainment. Read more...

B2B Power Exchange is a leads group for people who sell to corporate decision makers. Pre-register because attendance is limited to 25 people. Info: 925 201-3410, chris@b2bpowerexchange.com, http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com

Business Builders http://businessbuilders.voicegateway.com
Lions Blind Center, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose
Chair: Pat Forst, Forst Commercial Real Estate, paforst@aol.com, 408 260-2412
Co-Chair: Paul Bever, Premier Benefits, paul@premierbenefits.com, 408 227-9996
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Winchester BRN
560 Winchester Blvd., Ste. 500, San Jose, 95128
Chair: Rick Smith, Click Home, rick@clickhomerealty.com, 408 482-0539
Co-Chair: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

B2BRN http://b2brn.com
Waddell & Reed, 1999 South Bascom Ave., Ste. 400 Campbell 95008
Chair: Penny Kelly, Kelly Family Creations, pmarikelly@aol.com, 408 245-2175
Co-Chair: Mindy Flatow-Dickens, Morgan Multimedia, Mindy@MorganMM.com, 408 984-4600 x313
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Retro
Coastal Paving, Inc., 1295 Norman Ave, Santa Clara 95054
Chair: Michael Connell, Ceitronics, michael_connell@ceitronics.com, 408 456-1458
Co-Chair: Tim Aiona, WSI Elite Net Designs, tainoa@wsielitenetdesigns.com, 408 559-1295
Chamber Representative: Randy McDonald, randym@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5268

Art of Business http://art.BrnGroups.com
Hobee's Restaurant in The Pruneyard, 1875 South Bascom Ave, Campbell 95008
Chair: Debbie Quintana, Gourmet Gifts, gourmetgifts@comcast.net , 408-307-3411
Co-Chair: Larry Allen, Allen's Portrait Arts, larry@pro-photo.com, 408-978-7137
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408-291-5288

Aim High http://www.aimhighbrn.com
Marie Callender's Restaurant & Bakery, 620 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95123
Chair: Laura Armour, RFI, larmour@rfi.com , 408 298-5400
Co-Chair: Howie Blumstine, Add Plus, 408 528-0818
Chamber Representative: Carol Smith, carols@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5261

Power Partners Group
Chicago Title, 290 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road (Hwy 9) Los Gatos, CA 95030
Chair: Dave Olson, Teleflex Solutions, dolson@teleflexsolutions.com, 408 200-3808
Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Almaden Business Partners
Cup & Saucer Cafe, 1375 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose 95118
Chair: Andre Gong Sue, FFS Insurance & Financial Services, andre@ffsbenefits.com, 408 216-5600
Co-Chair & Chamber Representative: Rick Gerhardt, SJSVCC, rickg@sjchamber.com, 408 291-5288

Info: http://www.svama.org