Meetings
Monday
Job Search Focus Group: 8 a.m. weekly for new member orientation; 9 a.m. weekly regular meeting, Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church, 1345 Grace Ave. Details: 871-0320.
Cheers Toastmasters: noon weekly, Crowne Plaza Hotel, downtown. Details: Michele Girard, 688-1625.
Business Network International, Commonwealth chapter: 11:30 a.m. weekly, Holiday Inn, Covington. Details: Dr. Ron Savignano, (859) 261-9261.
Cincinnati Toastmasters Club No. 472: 7 p.m. second and fourth Mondays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7701 Kenwood Road. Details: Rick Stone, 481-5577.HomeBiz Networking After Hours: 6 p.m., Johnny Chan 2, Harper's Point, Symmes Township. "Working More Effectively By Moving Out of Your Home Office." Sponsored by HomeBizSOS. Cost: $15. Registration: Elaine Milstein, 891-7015.
Tuesday
Toast of the Town (Toastmasters): Noon weekly, 4680 Parkway Drive, Suite 420 (Ford Regional Offices) in Mason. "Improve Your Communications and Interpersonal Skills." Details: Michael Davis, 745-7039.
Business Network International, Anderson/Eastgate chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, 747-2 Ohio Pike, Anderson Township. Details: Steve Waldner, 943-1889.
Business Network International, Hyde Park chapter: 7:15 a.m. weekly, Big Sky Bread Bakery & Cafe, Oakley Square, 3012 Madison Road. Details: Kenneth Kinder, 852-2594.
Business Network International, Kenton/Boone chapter: 7:15 a.m. weekly, Colonial Cottage, Erlanger. Details: Gary Jennings, (859) 431-1975.
Business Network International, Boone County chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Wessels Building, 1881 Dixie Highway. Details: Don Talbert, 762-7736.
Business Network International, Middletown chapter: 7 a.m. weekly, 3851 Towne Blvd. Details: Dr. David Terry, 442-2598.
Business Network International, Delhi chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Western Hills Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road. Details: Steve Schenkel,347-0700.
Business Network International, River Valley chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Perkins, 2611 Alexandria Pike. Details: Mike Shine, (859) 341-6700, ext. 19.
Network Professionals Inc., Eastern Cincinnati chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, New England Club, 8135 Beechmont Ave. Details: Frank Agin, (888) 509-5323.
Greater Anderson Networking Professionals: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Frisch's Restaurant, 7706 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Details: Jim Dunphy, 528-2721.
Seven Hills Toastmasters: 6:30 p.m. first and third Tuesday, Coldwell Banker, 9600 Montgomery Road. Details: Brian Cambre, 793-6211.
Star Financial Group Inc.: 6 p.m. weekly, 4866 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. "How to Pay for College Without Going Broke - Getting the Maximum Money for College." Free. Reservations: 792-4692.
Speaking at Fourth & Vine Toastmasters chapter: 12:15 p.m. weekly, 309 Vine St, sixth floor in the prime rate room. "Improve Communication and Interpersonal Skills." Details: Chris Toney, 763-1693.
IBI Global International: 7 p.m. weekly, Cincinnati Airport, Holiday Inn, 1717 Airport Exchange Blvd. Elite Success Support Group. Free. Registration: Darlene Jameison, (859) 643-4412 or (888) 339-0556.
Toast N Talk (Toastmasters): Noon first, second and third Tuesdays, JW Peck Federal Building, 550 Main St., first floor. "Improve Your Communication and Leadership Skills." Details: Ron Manohar, 263-3659.
Greater Cincinnati/Dayton Organization Development Network: 5:30 p.m., Tri-Health-Bethesda Oak, 619 Oak St. "Appreciative Inquiry: The Positive Revolution." Cost: $10. Reservations: 881-5864.
Allied Construction Industries: 7 a.m., 1010 Yale Ave. "How to Deal with an OSHA Inspection." Cost: $50 members; $75 nonmembers. Details: 221-8020.
Retirement Capital Advisors: 4 p.m. Tuesday or 9:30 a.m. Thursday, 11500 Northlake Drive, Suite 100. Planning 202 - "Tax Strategies." Free. Reservations: 605-3588.
Southeastern Butler County Chamber of Commerce: 11:30 a.m., Wetherington Golf and Country Club. Cost: $18 members; $35 nonmembers. Reservations: 777-3600 or www.sebcchamber.com.
Health Alliance and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine: 5 p.m., Kresge Auditorium in the U.C. Medical Sciences Building, 231 Albert Sabin Way. Town hall meeting - "Caring for the Underinsured: Successes, Threats and Gaps." Reservations: 585-2273.
Wednesday
Business Network International, Eastern Hills chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Comey & Shepherd Realtors, 7333 Beechmont Ave. Free. Details: Rick Seissiger,576-0747.
Business Network International, Kenwood chapter: 7 a.m. weekly, Tri Health Sports Complex, I-71 and Pfeiffer Road. Details: Jim Courtney, 961-3075.
Business Network International, Mason chapter: 7:15 a.m. weekly, Sibcy Cline Realtors, 10000 Kings Automall Drive. Details: Cory O'Donnell, 683-7688.
Business Network International, River Cities chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Colonial Cottage Inn, 3140 Dixie Highway, Erlanger. Details: Dave Schansberg, (859) 341-5777.
Business Network International, Tristate chapter: 7:15 a.m. weekly, Perkins restaurant, 2611 Alexandria Pike, Highland Heights. Details: Tom Bockenstette, 752-5400.
Business Network International, West Chester chapter, 7 a.m. weekly, O'Charley's Restaurant, 7412 Tylersville Road, West Chester Township. Details: Barb Fischer, 759-0070.
Business Network International, Western Hills chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Western Sports Mall, 2323 Ferguson Road. Details: Carl McClurg, 598-6011.
Business Network International, Beckett chapter: 11:45 a.m. weekly, Beckett Office Center, 8050 Beckett Center Drive, West Chester Township. Details: Doug Smith, 699-5050.
Business Network International, Greater Cincinnati chapter: 7:15 a.m. weekly, Bankers' Club, Fifth Third Center, 511 Walnut St., downtown. Details: Brad Youngblood, 841-1010.
Business Network International, Fairfield chapter: 7 a.m. weekly, ET Cyber Cafe, 5965-2 Boymel Drive. Details: Dr. Dean Tower, 858-3311.
Toastmasters of Mount Auburn: Noon weekly, Cancer Family Care, 2421 Auburn Ave. Details: Jan Borgman or Andrea Herzig, 731-3346.
Milford - T.A.L.K. Toastmasters: 6:45 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, St. Andrews Parish, 552 Main St. Details: Barbara Boles, 722-0975.
Greater Cincinnati Human Resources Association: 11 a.m., Montgomery Inn Banquet Center, 601 E. Pete Rose Way. "Annual Education Meeting." Cost: $20 members; $35 nonmembers; $15 students. Reservations: 554-4747.
Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce: 11:30 a.m., Queen City Club, 331 E. Fourth St. "Association for Corporate Growth Luncheon." Cost: $25 members; $30 guests; $35 nonmembers. Registration: 579-3111.
Thursday
Business Network International, Blue Ash chapter: 7:15 a.m. weekly, Blue Ash Banquet Hall, 11330 Williamson Road. Details: Jane Henke, 825-7585.
Business Network International, Bluegrass chapter: 11:30 a.m. weekly, Holiday Inn, Riverfront, 600 West Third St., Covington. Details: Ken Holiday, (859) 802-3049.
Business Network International, KOI chapter: 7 a.m. weekly, Colonial Cottage Inn, 3140 Dixie Highway, Erlanger. Details: Rick Schuler, (859) 525-1199.
Business Network International, Montgomery chapter: 11:30 a.m. weekly, Kids First Sports Center, 7900 E. Kemper Road. Details: Jeff McSwain, 326-6665.
Business Network International, Tri-County chapter: 7 a.m. weekly, Kinker-Eveleigh, 7750 Montgomery Road. Details: Bill Perin, 984-6620.
Business Network International, Springdale chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Cincinnati Investments Council, 12077 Sheraton Lane. Details: Jenny Funk, 891-8400.
Business Network International, West Cincinnati chapter: 7:30 a.m. weekly, Perkins, 5343 North Bend Road, Monfort Heights. Details: Tom Tasset Jr., 741-2100.
Northern Hills Toastmasters: 7 p.m. weekly, Fairfield Fire Station No. 2, Ohio 4 at Boymel Drive, Fairfield. Details: Mike Combs, 742-0768.
MELON Group (Milford/Eastgate/Loveland Organization for Networking: 8 a.m. weekly, Clermont Chamber of Commerce, 533 Chamber Drive, Milford. Details: Vicki Mascara, 793-3966.
West Hills Toastmasters: 7 p.m. first and third Thursday of each month, Perkins Restaurant, Monfort Heights. Details: Don Hartley, 481-6608 or Will Atkinson, 574-0396.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: 8 a.m., Chamber Center, 300 Buttermilk Pike, suite 330, Fort Mitchell. HR Group 100 - "Creating and Sustaining a Value-Based Organization." Free. Reservations: (859) 578-6399.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: 5 p.m., Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront, Covington. Business After Hours - "Spring Into Action." Cost: $5. Reservations: (859) 578-6395.
Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce: 8 a.m., Montgomery Inn Banquet Center, 601 E. Pete Rose Way. "Winners are Driven: A Champion's Guide to Success in Business and in Life: Bobby Unser Live." Cost: $49 Chamber and Tri-State Chamber Collaborative members; $98 nonmembers. Registration: 579-3111.
Friday
Business Network International, Northern Kentucky chapter: 7 a.m. weekly, Colonial Cottage Inn, 3140 Dixie Highway, Erlanger. Details: Cyril Benjamin, (859) 491-8300.
Greater Cincinnati Professional Coaches Association: 11:15 a.m., St. John's United Church of Christ, 729 Jefferson Ave., Reading. Free for members and first meeting; $10 nonmembers. Details: Donna Drury, 774-8991.
Manufacturers' Agents of Cincinnati: 11:30 a.m., Clarion Hotel & Suites, 5901 Pfeiffer Road, Blue Ash. "Legal Aspects of the Representatives/Principal Business Relationship." Cost: $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Reservations: Kathy, 385-8091.
Cincinnati Chapter of eWomenNetwork: 11:30 a.m., The Madison, 700 Madison Road, Covington. "Don't Be a Lone Ranger - Corporate Sales and Networking Survival Skills for Women." Cost: $35 members in advance; $45 nonmembers; $55 at the door. Registration: www.eWomenNetwork.com or 932-9439.
Christian Business Network: 11:30 a.m., St. Paul Village, 5515 Madison Road or 11:30 a.m., Vineyard Community Church, 11340 Century Circle. Cost: $8 members; $10 nonmembers. Reservations: cbncincinnati@netzero.com or 779-3222.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: 8 a.m., Four Seasons Country Club, 345 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills. Media Training Workshop - Part I "Creating Your Crisis Plan." Cost: $25 for one session; $40 for both Parts I and II. Reservations: (859) 578-8800.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: 8 a.m., Chamber Center, NOR-COM room, 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 330, Fort Mitchell. HR Group 100 - "Budget/Time Tips for Successful Recruitment." Free. Reservations: (859) 578-8800.
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: 11:30 a.m., Metropolitan Club at RiverCenter, 50 East RiverCenter Blvd., Covington. Government Forum - "Legislative Wrap-Up." Cost: $30 Chamber members; $40 future members. Reservations: (859) 578-6395.
Saturday
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: Noon, Metropolitan Club, at RiverCenter, 50 East RiverCenter Blvd., Covington. Government Forum - U.S. Rep. Rob Portman. Cost: $30 Chamber members; $60 nonmembers. Reservations: (859) 578-8800.
Seminars
Wednesday
Super Job Fair: 10 a.m., Paul Brown Stadium, East Club Lounge. Produced by the Cincinnati Employment Guide. Free for all job seekers. Details: 769-8400, ext. 222.
Health Fair: 10 a.m., University Hospital, 234 Goodman St. "Free Health Screenings and Information." Sponsored by Health Alliance and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Details: 585-2273.
Thursday
Small business: 6 p.m., Room 461 of the BEP Center on the main campus of Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. "Secrets to Starting a Successful Small Business." Sponsored by NKU Small Business Development Center and U.S. Bank. Free. Reservations: (859) 572-6524.
Saturday
Small business: 8:30 a.m., Scarlet Oaks/Great Oaks Campus, 3254 East Kemper Road. "What You Should Know About Starting and Operating Your Own Small Business." Sponsored by Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). Cost: $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Registration: 684-2812.
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