Posted: March 19, 2010

Jan. 8

Friday

"19th Annual Payroll Update" seminar presented by Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newport News Police Department, 9710 Jefferson Ave., Newport News. The cost is $75 for VPCC members and $85 for nonmembers. Contact Suzy Johnson at 262-2000 or e-mail sjohnson@vpcc.org.

Jan. 12

Tuesday

"Maintaining Your Financial Health in 2010," presented by the Coastal Virginia Express Network of the American Business Women's Association at 8 a.m. at Coastal Catering Co., 4216 Virginia Beach Blvd. The cost is $20. For more information or to register online, visit www.coastalvirginiaexpressnetwork.org.

International Council of Shopping Centers Southern Virginia Alliance program presented from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside. Event includes networking, discussion of industry issues and retail development opportunities. For more information on tickets, call 627-4200.

Regent University Executive Leadership Series presents Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group, at noon at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 352-4141.

Jan. 13

Wednesday

"Tax Outlook for 2010" presented by the Financial Planning Association of Hampton Roads at Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Road, Virginia Beach. Call 277-6150 or e-mail admin@fpahamptonroads.com.

The Public Relations Society of America, Virginia Peninsula Chapter meets at the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport. Keynote speaker Lena L. West is a social media consultant, blogger, speaker, journalist and technologist. For more information or to register, visit www.prsavapeninsula.org.

"Listen Here! Outstanding Speakers," presented by the Virginia Beach Forum from 7:45 to 9 p.m. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. Keynote speaker David Baldacci is the best-selling author of "Absolute Power." The cost is $48. Contact Joel Rubin at 456-5212 or e-mail joel@rubincommunications.com.

"2nd Annual Hampton Roads Business Brief: State of the Economy" presented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce at 8 a.m. at Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 777 Waterside Dr. The cost is $35 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Contact Sharon Dail at 664-2501 or Desiree Ellison at 664-2518.

Jan. 14

Thursday

"Improving Your Sales DNA" seminar presented by Winfree Business Growth Advisors from noon to 2 p.m. at Taylor Executive Center, 7421 Central Business Park Drive, Suite. 105, Norfolk. Call (800) 653-8994 or visit www.hamptonroads.winfree.org.

Jan. 19

Tuesday

"Mentor757" luncheon presented by Sync757 from noon to 1 p.m. at Old Dominion University, Webb Center, Virginia Rice Webb Room. Keynote speaker John Broderick is president of Old Dominion University. The cost is $25 and includes lunch. Contact Sarah Kingsley Foley at 664-2507 or e-mail sfoley@hrccva.com.

"The Case for Roth Conversions" presented by Ameriprise Financal at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Xerxes Nabong at 552-8432 or e-mail xerxes.l.nabong@ampf.com.

Jan. 20

Thursday

"What's Ahead for Commerical Real Estate?" presented by the Hampton Roads Association for Commerical Real Estate from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. The cost is $25 for members and $40 for guests. Reserve by Jan. 14. To register, call 481-2494 or visit www.hracre.org.

"Make 2010 a Year Like No Other" presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners Southeastern Virginia Chapter from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Town Point Club. Contact Maggie Ruch at 273-8025 or e-mail registration@nawboseva.org.

Jan. 26

Tuesday

"You Can Build the Company that Would Put Yours Out of Business" seminar presented by The Owners Alliance from 2 to 5 p.m. at Taylor Executive Center, 7421 Central Business Park Drive, Suite 105A, Norfolk. Call 237-5222 or e-mail www.ownersall.com.

Jan. 28

Thursday

"Sutini Happy Hour" networking event at Town Point Club in the World Trade Center, 101 W. Main St., Suite 300, Norfolk, from 5 to 7 p.m. Contact Samantha Chapman of Town Point at 625-6606.

Feb. 17

Wednesday

"Dale Carnegie Seminar & Breakfast" at Town Point Club in the World Trade Center, 101 W. Main St., Suite 300, Norfolk, from 8 to 10 a.m. Reserve by Feb. 16. For more information, call 625-6606.

Feb. 25

Thursday

"Sutini Happy Hour" networking event at the Town Point Club in the World Trade Center, 101 W. Main St., Ste. 300, Norfolk, from 5 to 7 p.m. Contact Samantha Chapman at 625-6606.