BUSINESS CALENDAR

UPCOMING

* The American Society for Training and Development will feature Ron and Cheri Wilson on adding humor to workshop presentations from 7:30 to 9 a.m. today at Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale.

For more information, call Al Restivo (818) 952-1969, or visit the Web site https://www.astdla.org.

* Mid-Valley Chamber of Commerce Breakfast will feature Mayor Richard Riordan at 7:45 a.m. today at the Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys. The mayor will discuss the proposed 1999-2000 city budget. Tickets at the door are $25 for members and $30 for the public.

For more information, call the chamber at (818) 989-0300.

* The American Society of Training and Development’s San Fernando Valley division will feature Tyler Blake discussing trends in Internet-based training from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at 15355 Morrison St., Room 106, Sherman Oaks.

For more information, call Cathy Barkataki at (818) 992-0803, or visit the society’s Web site at https://www.astdla.org.

* Valley International Trade Assn. will present a workshop on “Banking Savvy for the Seasoned Exporter” covering aspects of advanced letters of credit, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the University Club, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. The fee is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers.

For more information, call the VITA office at (818) 346-5620 or visit the Web site at https://www.vita-trade.org.

* Women and Investing, a free seminar, will be presented from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday by the Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale.

For more information, call (818) 409-8100 or (818) 548-5566.

* Cal State Northridge is offering several business courses, including a marketing and sales course beginning Wednesday from 7 to 9:50 p.m. through July 21. All sessions are at the campus, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Tuition varies.

For more information on these and other upcoming seminars, call (818) 677-3911.

* Valley Economic Development Center is offering a free workshop on legal issues for small businesses from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at One Stop-Sun Valley, 9024 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Sun Valley.

Also, the center and the Woodland Hills Chamber of Commerce will co-sponsor a free 10-week entrepreneurial training program to qualified business owners beginning May 25.

For more information on these programs, call the center at (818) 907-9977.

* The American Society of Training and Development’s Healthcare Division will feature consultant Bill Bradley on management development from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jack-in-the-Box Training Center, 16340 Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys. The lecture is free. For more information, call Doug Miller at (323) 936-9916.

* Successful Job Search Techniques workshop, sponsored by the Jewish Vocational Service will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at JVS, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. The $50 fee includes the workshop and three months of job search services at JVS.

To register, call (818) 464-3222.

* Valley Business Expo/99 business-to-business trade show, sponsored by the Mid-Valley Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. May 20 at the Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave., Van Nuys. The event is free and open to the public. Exhibition booth rentals begin at $290.

To reserve a booth or for more information, call the chamber at (818) 989-0300.

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ONGOING

* The Premier Business Xchange meets for breakfast at 7:15 a.m. today and every Tuesday at Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road. Bring 50 business cards.

For reservations and information, call (818) 552-2120.

* BizNet OnLine Magazine holds a networking breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Denny’s restaurant, 9001 Tampa Ave., Northridge. Breakfast and parking are $9 for members; $10 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made online at https://www.biznetonline.com.

For more information, call (818) 892-7883, Ext. 6.

* Toastmasters of Woodland Hills, a group designed to develop speaking and leadership skills, holds a free public meeting on Tuesdays from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Pacific Lodge, 4900 Serrania Ave., Woodland Hills. Visitors welcome.

For information, call (818) 788-1157.

* TUGNET, a computer-users group network, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. Admission for nonmembers is $3.

For information, call (818) 884-9441 or visit the Web site at https://www.tugnet.org.

* The Valley Computer Club will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Burbank YMCA, 321 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank. Guest fee is $4.

For information, call (818) 768-4916 or e-mail [email protected] or visit the club’s Web page at https://www.pacificnet.net/~burvally.

* The Business Exchange Group meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Marie Callender’s, 6633 Fallbrook Ave., West Hills.

For reservations, call (818) 377-5851.

* LeTip of Burbank meets at 7 a.m. Wednesdays at the Holiday Inn, 150 E. Angeleno Ave., Burbank. Visitors should bring 30 business cards.

For reservations and more information, call (818) 295-3778.

* The Northridge chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays at Mimi’s Cafe, 19710 Nordhoff St., Northridge.

For more information, call Mary Lou German at (818) 346-6877 or Franchelle Youngers at (800) 767-7337.

* The Woodland Hills Leads Club meets Wednesdays at 7:15 a.m. at Weiler’s Deli, 22323 Sherman Way, Canoga Park.

For information, call Gary Rich at (818) 906-7356.

* HOT LEADS A.M., a new morning networking program sponsored by the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce, meets at 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Casa de Carlos restaurant, 20549 Devonshire St., Chatsworth. Cost is $8 for breakfast.

RSVP to (818) 341-2428.

* Jewel City 29 Toastmasters meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Red Cross Building, 1501 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale.

Call Linda Cota-Kumagai at (818) 771-7180.

* The Tarzana chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club meets Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. at Carrow’s restaurant, 18355 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana.

For more information, call Eileen Elliot or Lois Terrazas at (800) 767-7337.

* LeTip of Newhall holds a breakfast meeting Thursdays at 7 a.m. at Mimi’s Cafe, 24201 W. Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia. New participants are encouraged to bring 30 business cards.

For reservations or information, call (805) 286-1040.

* LeTip of Woodland Hills holds a breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Marie Callender’s, 6633 Fallbrook Ave., Canoga Park. Newcomers are encouraged to bring at least 50 business cards.

For reservations or information, call (818) 887-0070.

* LeTip of Sherman Oaks meets for breakfast Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Radisson Valley Center Hotel, 15433 Ventura Blvd., Encino.

For information and reservations, call (818) 990-0335.

* Networking Business Alliance meets at 7:15 a.m. Thursdays at the Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Road.

For information, call (818) 883-4440.

* Toastmasters Cosmopolitan 172 meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Denny’s restaurant, 16624 Ventura Blvd., Encino.

For information, call (818) 785-1333.

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