November Business Calendar
By THE BAKERSFIELD CALIFORNIAN
SATURDAY, NOV. 7
Stop Foreclosure Seminar, hosted by RE/MAX Golden Empire, 2 to 3 p.m., 3955 Coffee Road, free. Certified distressed property experts Jim Summers and Robert Watt discuss how property owners who owe more than their home is worth can avoid foreclosure through short sales. Call 615-1500.
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Henry A. Barrios / The Californian The 19th annual Bakersfield Business Expo 2009 was jam packed with vendors and people networking at the Rabobank Convention Center Theater on an October evening.
Henry A. Barrios / The Californian Barbara Davis, program recruiter with California Mentor, takes a spin of the prize wheel at the Rabobank booth during the 19th annual Bakersfield Business Expo 2009.
Henry A. Barrios / The Californian From left, Adriana Lopez and Heather Mann, both with Marriott and Kara Reddick with KBAK and Jaqueline Hurtado with Telemundo participate in a business mixer hosted by the Wells Fargo branch on 22nd Street in downtown Bakersfield.
Henry A. Barrios / The Californian There was a good turnout for the business mixer hosted by the Wells Fargo branch on 22nd Street in downtown Bakersfield in October.
"The Home Front," a home-based business expo, with vendors, cooking demonstrations, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 P St. Free. 326-1529.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10
Sales: Turning Objections into Reasons for Buying seminar, with speaker Jim Pentico from the Dale Carnegie Training in Central California, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce, 1725 Eye St. $20 per chamber member; $40 per non-member. 327-4421.
Courage to Coach, including coaching employees who don't want to be coached, 8 to 11 a.m., P.A.S. Training Center, 1401 19th St. Suite 110. $95. Reservations required. Call 631-2165 or Michelle@PASassociates.com.
Kern Construction Credit Association, voluntary organization dedicated to informing Kern County businesses regarding credit and collection issues, 12:10 p.m., Pavletich Electric, 6308 Seven Seas Ave. Call 588-2021.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce new member reception, 4:30 p.m., 1725 Eye St. 327-4421.
Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce business mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., hosted by Double Tree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. Call 323-0331.
THURSDAY, NOV. 12
Business Networking International Asset Builders, 7 a.m., Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. 873-2000.
Et Cetera Meeting, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Kern Council of Governments Office, Conference Room, 1401 19th St., Suite 300. E-mail commuter@kerncog.org or 861-2191.
Pro31 Networking Group, a non-denominational Christ based women's business networking group, noon to 1 p.m., The Petroleum Club, 5060 California Ave., 12th floor. $15. Reservations requested one day in advance. E-mail keashaann@yahoo.com or 301-8509.
The Bakersfield Jaycees (Junior Chamber International), for ages 21-40, monthly general membership meeting every second Thursday. Information/location details, 345-6649.
Communication & Supervision Workshop Part II, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Presented by Robin Paggi with KDG Human Resource Solutions, 4550 California Ave., third floor, $225 for all three sessions or 1 solution services hour. Pre-registration required. Call 328-5291 or e-mail ssmith@kleinlaw.com.
Lead Like Jesus Leadership Encounter, for leaders including those in business, ministry and learning to be leaders, facilitated by Holly Culhane and Maria Paine, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1401 19th St. Suite 110. $85 includes continental breakfast and lunch. Register at www.LeadLikeJesus.com/events or 631-2628.
FRIDAY, NOV. 13
Dynamic Decision Making, learn a straightforward process for making business decisions, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., P.A.S. Training Center, 1401 19th St. Suite 110. $255. Reservations required. Call 631-2165 or Michelle@PASassociates.com.
TUESDAY, NOV. 17
State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Sessions, 3 to 5 p.m., P.A.S. Training Center, 1401 19th St. Suite 110. $85. Reservations required. Call 631-2165 or Michelle@PASassociates.com.
Central California Credit Association meeting, 12:10 p.m., Bakersfield Californian, 1707 Eye St.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18
Lunch & Learn -- Managing in the New Millennium, Shaping an Effective Workforce, noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Robin Paggi with KDG Human Resource Solutions, 4550 California Ave., third floor, $15 incudes lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 328-5291 or e-mail ssmith@kleinlaw.com.
JC Financial Credit meeting, 11:45 a.m., Carrows at California Avenue and Easton Drive. Call 800-342-7064.
National Association of Women in Construction, Women's Educational and Networking group, 6 p.m., Hodel's Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Drive. 303-7886.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Court. $5 chamber member; $10 nonmember. 327-4421.
Communication & Supervision Workshop Part III, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Presented by Robin Paggi with KDG Human Resource Solutions, 4550 California Ave., third Floor, $225 for all three sessions or 1 solution services hour. Pre-registration required. Call 328-5291 or e-mail ssmith@kleinlaw.com.
Managing People Through Change, 8 to 11 a.m., P.A.S. Training Center, 1401 19th St. Suite 110. $95. Reservations required. Call 631-2165 or Michelle@PASassociates.com.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20
Lunch & Learn -- The Law, The Flu and You! Noon to 1p.m., presented by Katy Raytis with KDG Human Resource Solutions, The Downtown Club, 2120 Kern St., Fresno. $20 includes lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 328-5291 or e-mail ssmith@kleinlaw.com.
TUESDAY, DEC. 1
State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Sessions, 8 to 10 a.m., P.A.S. Training Center, 1401 19th St. Suite 110. $85. Reservations required. Call 631-2165 or Michelle@PASassociates.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 4
State-Mandated Sexual Harassment Training Sessions, 8 to 10 a.m., P.A.S. Training Center, 1401 19th St. Suite 110. $85. Reservations required. Call 631-2165 or Michelle@PASassociates.com.
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