The week in business

MONDAY

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Boise Chapter: 5:30 p.m. at Airport Holiday Inn, 3300 S. Vista Ave., Boise. Teri Ferron, Franklin Covey, speaks on time management. For information, call Bert at 385-5372 or e-mail bzb@moffatt.com.

TUESDAY

Building a Buzz About Your Business: 4 to 7 p.m. at Idaho SBDC, 1021 Manitou, Boise. Whether your company is brand new or well-established and expanding into a new market, building a buzz about your business is key to succeeding in your endeavors. Cost is $60. Register at www.idahosbdc.org or call 426-3875.

BLSA, Boise Chapter of NALSthe association for legal professionals: 5:30 p.m. at U.S. Bank (second floor), 101 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. "You Want Me to Do What? You are Put on the Spot - Dealing with Office Drama and Dilemmas" panel. For information, call Bert at 385-5372 or e-mail bzb@moffatt.com.

Business Plan Workshop: 6 to 9 p.m. at Idaho SBDC, 1021 Manitou, Boise. A business plan is a blueprint for success. Let Russ Sloan from the Idaho SBDC show you the steps to writing a business plan for your small business. Cost is $25. Register at www.idahosbdc.org. or call 426-3875.

WEDNESDAY

Beginning QuickBooks: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at TECenter, 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa. Starting off the use of QuickBooks with a solid foundation will help you make the most of this powerful accounting software. Cost is $60. Register at www.idahosbdc.org. or call 426-3875.

META's Beyond the Bottom Line Workshop: What Bankers Really Look for in a Business Plan: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at U.S. Bank, 101 S. Capitol Blvd., Suite 200, Boise. Meet and learn from local bankers why a business plan in so important - not only to secure financing but to the long-term success of your organization. Cost is $15. For information and registration, e-mail meta@mtnstatesgroup.org or call 336-5533, Ext. 230.

Intermediate QuickBooks: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. at TECenter, 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa. Teaching workshop participants how to take QuickBooks to an advanced level. Cost is $60. Register at www.idahosbdc.org. or call 426-3875.

THURSDAY

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Early Bird Training: Facilitating Work Teams for Outstanding Results: 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Boise Chamber offices, 250 S. 5th St. Cost is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. Register at www.boisechamber.org or call 472-5258.

True Grit: HR's Strategic Strength Conference: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at University of Phoenix, 2950 E. Magic View Drive, Suite 188, Meridian. Bryan Parker will lead a workshop titled "The Choice" based on concepts from the groundbreaking book, "Leadership and Self-Deception." The Sept. 19 session features James P. Own, author of "Cowboy Ethics: What Wall Street Can Learn from the Code of the West" and "Cowboy Values: Recapturing What America Once Stood For," followed by breakout sessions on seven additional current HR and business topics. For information or registration, visit http://idaho.shrm.org.

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) Open House: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Idaho Department of Labor, 219 Main St., Boise. The company is currently hiring for 140 openings across of variety of disciplines, including engineering, manufacturing, information systems, finance, marketing and more. For information, call (509) 338-4397.

FRIDAY

Creative Real Estate Financing: Sept. 19-20 at Best Western Vista Inn, 2645 Airport Way, Boise. Frontline Seminars will offer the two-day course. Cost is $697. To register, visit www.frontlineseminars.com.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 21

Super Saving Seminar: 6 to 8 p.m. at First Church of the Nazarene, 3852 N. Eagle Road. Zions Bank and its community partners are offering free seminars designed to help participants develop money management skills to pay down debt and boost savings. This new lesson will include money-saving tips and preview the 13-week Financial Peace University program developed by financial guru, radio talk show hose and author Dave Ramsey. For more information, call Don Milne at (801) 844-7977 or e-mail supersaving@zionsbank.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24

Personal Property Appraisal Seminar: The American Society of Agricultural Appraisers (ASAA) will offer a 4 1/2 day seminar Sept. 24-28 in Twin Falls. The ASAA seminar is specifically designed for those who desire to enter the livestock, farm equipment and/or horse appraisal field, and for those who are already doing agricultural, personal property appraisals. For information, call (800) 488-7570 or visit www.amagappraisers.com.

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Track: Contracting Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses: 9 a.m. to noon at Boise Chamber offices, 250 S. 5th St. Cost is $45 for Chamber members and $60 for nonmembers. Register at www.boisechamber.org or call 472-5258.

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Boise Young Professionals: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lush, 760 Main St., Boise. Lounging series with Gary Michael, former CEO of Albertsons. Cost is $10 for BYP members and $15 for nonmembers. Register at www.boisechamber.org or call 472-5258.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25

The Apropos Marketing Foundation Workshop: 10 a.m. to noon at The WaterCooler, located in the former Boise Heating & Cooling building at 14th and Idaho streets, Boise. The workshop presented by Mike Fisch will help business professionals kick-start their sales. Free for Treasure Valley Consultants' Network members and $5 for nonmembers. For information, call 484-6919 or visit www.tvcnet.org.

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO Speaker Series: Noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Featuring Chip Fisher, chairman and CEO, 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Register by calling Scott at 472-5237 or e-mail sjones@boisechamber.org.

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. at The Grove Hotel, 245 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise. Free to Chamber members, $10 for nonmembers (pay at door).

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