MONDAY
MERRILLVILLE | The Referral Organization of Indiana (ROI) Business Networking Group meets Mondays at A.J. Specialties, 1308 E. 85th Ave. Networking starts at 7:15 a.m.; meetings start at 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact Tony Schifino at (219) 736-0367.
MERRILLVILLE | Toastmasters of Southlake Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the University of Phoenix, 8401 Ohio Street. For more information, call Kim Kosmas at (219) 218-3877.
VALPARAISO | The Northwest Indiana Professional Network meets from 8 to 10 a.m. Mondays in the Alumni Room of the Harre Student Union, 1509 Chapel Drive, Valparaiso. For more information, contact Sandra Alvarez at the Center of Workforce Innovations at (219) 462-2940 or salvarez@innovativeworkforce.com.
TUESDAY
GARY | The Indiana Business Professionals Chapter of the Networking Club meets from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays at The Baker's House upstairs meeting room, 6004 Miller Ave. For information, call Tammie Galloway at (888) 263-6926, ext 1.
MERRILLVILLE | Southshore Business Networking, will meet from 8 to 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month Cafe Divine, 9000 Taft St. Call Rick Gosser at (219) 808-9888 or visit http://www.southshorebusinessnetworking.com.
SCHERERVILLE | The North Lake Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International), which encompasses Hammond, Gary, Griffith and East Chicago, meets from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays at Briar Ridge Country Club, 123 Country Club Drive. For more information, call Michael Pelz at (219) 977-2090 or (815) 370-2940.
SCHERERVILLE | NWI PRO’s of Tri-Town meets Tuesdays at Tylers Tender, 350 E. U.S. 30. Networking starts at 7:15 a.m.; meetings start at 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact Twila Kaye at twila@twilakaye.com or (219) 227-8875.
VALPARAISO | Small-business operators are invited to Duneland Chapter of Business Networking International from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Strongbow Inn. For information, call Sandy Boland at (219) 926-2505.
WEDNESDAY
HAMMOND | The Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network is sponsoring a free foreclosure prevention event from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Hammond National Guard Armory, 2530 E. 173rd St. Homeowners can attend a workshop and meet with a trained counselor, who can help the borrower navigate the process and prepare the documents lenders need for foreclosure alternatives.
GARY | The Gary Employment Resource Center is hosting its second annual Community Stimulus Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Genesis Convention Center. Sponsorships and booths are available. For more information, contact (219) 882-6050 or visit http://www.gary.in.us.
HIGHLAND | NWI PROs (Professional Referral Organization) West Lake Chapter meets from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Mrs. Dornberg’s 24 Carrot Cuisine, Port De L’eau Plaza, 2130 45th St. Networking before and after. For more information, call Dru Bocek at (219) 613-1125.
MERRILLVILLE | Referral Organization of Crown Point meets from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Café Divine, 9000 Taft St. For more information, contact Lisa Gapen at (219) 433-8544 or generate@comcast.net. The Web site is http://roinetworkinc.com.
MERRILLVILLE | Toastmasters meets from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Ave. For more information, call Dale Brooks at (219) 775-7788.
THURSDAY
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Noon Kiwanis Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at the Old Country Buffet off U.S. 30 (1634 E 80th Avenue). For more information call Aaron Yakovetz at (219) 707-5023, e-mail aaron@goiim.com, or visit www.kiwanis.org .
SCHERERVILLE | A BNI (Business Networking International) business development group meets from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Holiday Inn Express, 1773 Fountain Park Drive in the Fortis A Room. Call Michael Pelz at (219) 977-2090 or (815) 370-2940 for more information.
VALPARAISO | The Porter County Business League meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays at the Round-the-Clock restaurant, 217 E. Lincolnway. For more information, visit http://www.portercounty.com.
VALPARAISO | The Referral Organization of Indiana (ROI) Business Networking Group meets Thursday mornings at 8 a.m. at Regional Federal Credit Union, 2801 Boilermaker Court (behind Menards). For more information contact Cindy Zromkoski at (219) 741-7963.
FRIDAY
HAMMOND | Free business counseling services are available through the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) from 9 and 10 a.m. Fridays at the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, 5246 Hohman Ave. If you are starting a business, or having problems in business, call (219) 931-1000 for an appointment.
MERRILLVILLE | Northwest Indiana Networking Professionals meets at 7:15 a.m. Fridays at either Cafe Divine (Inside Living Hope Church, 9000 Taft St.) or AJ Specialties (1308 East 85th Ave.) Check the website for location, http://nwinetworking.org/events.php. Contact Carl Watroba at carl@compdrinc.com or (219) 776-7423 for more information.
SEPT. 8
MERRILLVILLE | Business leaders can learn about major issues impacting the region at a luncheon featuring Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Centier Centre, 600 E. 84th St. Attendees will learn how actions taken by the 2010 Indiana General Assembly affect Indiana business, what to expect in 2011 and information about programs and services offered by the Indiana Chamber. Cost is $19. Indiana Chamber members may attend for free. To register, visit http://www.indianachamber.com/specialevents or call (317) 264-3793.
SEPT. 11
The Northwest Indiana Society of Human Resource Managers is hosting a Human Resources Certification Program beginning Sept. 11, 2010 and running consecutive Saturdays through Oct. 23 at Indiana University Northwest. For information, visit http://www.shrmnwi.org or http://www.iun.edu/~mtgctr.
SEPT. 14
HAMMOND | The Northwest Indiana Small Business Development Center is offering its Business Feasibility Workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hammond INnovation Center, 5209 Hohman Ave., Hammond. Cost of the workshop is $25, and registration and payment are required in advance. To register, contact the center at (219) 644-3513 or http://www.nwisbdc.org.
SEPT. 15
MERRILLVILLE | The Northwest Indiana Society of Human Resource Managers are holding its monthly membership meeting at the Avalon Manor. The program is entitled “Minimizing Insurance Costs”. Registration is at 11:15 a.m. and program begins at 12:00 p.m. To register, visit www.shrmnwi.org.
SEPT. 17
SCHERERVILLE | Carl Lisek will be the guest speaker at the next monthly meeting of the Lake County Advancement Committee, scheduled for noon Sept. 17 at Teibel's Restaurant, U.S. 30 and 41. Lisek is the owner/vice president of Legacy Environmental Services Inc. and co-executive director of South Shore Clean Cities. Cost is $20 per person and will be collected at the door. Only cash and checks will be accepted. To make reservations, e-mail Caitlin Mills-Groninger, coordinator of special events for Calumet College of St. Joseph, at cmillsgroninger@ccsj.edu or call (219) 473-4325 by Sept. 8. Guests are welcome.
SEPT. 18 and 25
MERRILLVILLE | Anna Sheets, of Accounting Made Simple, outlines core bookkeeping functions for the frequent QuickBooks user at a two-day QuickBooks workshop from 9 a.m. to noon in room 231 at the Purdue University Calumet Academic Learning Center, 9900 Connecticut Drive. Cost is $100. Registration and payment are required in advance. To register, call (219) 644-3513 or e-mail northwest@isbdc.org.
SEPT. 28
CROWN POINT | First Financial Bank, 11890 Broadway, will host "The Up Side of Down" from 8 to 9 a.m., presented by LeAnn McCrum, Executive Director of the Northwest IN Small Business Development Center. The presentation will share insights on how businesses and organizations can make improvements/modifications to make them stronger in the future. RSVP by e-mailing Judith.mariola@bankatfirst.com or calling the SBDC office (219) 644-3513. Networking and Refreshments.
VALPARAISO | Terry Savage, a nationally recognized expert on personal finance, a syndicated columnist and best-selling author, will speak at 6:30 p.m. at the Valparaiso University Harre Union. Cost is $15 for members of Porter Healthy Woman or clients of Vogelsang Asset Management and $20 for the public. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.valpo.edu/union/tickets/ or in person at the Harre Union welcome desk. For more information, visit http://www.vogelsang.wfadv.com.
OCT. 21
HAMMOND | The sixth annual Lakeshore Chamber Business Expo will be 1 to 4:30 p.m. at Dynasty Banquets, 4125 Calumet Ave. For more information call (219) 931-1000 or visit http://www.lakeshorechamber.com.
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