Wednesday
The Business and Science of Farming classes begin at Michigan Works in Traverse City, and continue Wed. and Thu. through March 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost of $75 includes field trips and one-on-one business counseling. For details or to register, call The Michigan Land Use Institute at (231) 941-6584, or visit www.localdifference.org/getfarming.
Thursday
Grand Traverse Woman Network Nite, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic. Tickets are $22 each, or two for $40. Register online at www.grandtraversewoman.com.
Saturday
The Institute for Sustainable Living, Art & Natural Design, Odom RE-USE and Eco-Building Products present the "Back to the Basics" Workshop Series for the do-it-yourselfer, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eco-Building Products, 130 Hall St., Traverse City. Donations accepted.
March 9
"Choosing a Data Base for your Nonprofit" offered by NorthSky Nonprofit Network; 10 a.m. to noon at NMC's University Center featuring Andy Wolber, executive director of Michigan N-Power; sign-up available at www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org.
March 10
Northwestern Michigan College Career Fair, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Hagerty Center on NMC's Great Lakes Campus. Space is limited. Employer registration and a $25 table fee (waived for non-profits) requested by Feb. 10. Registration forms available at www.nmc.edu/careers. Mail checks payable to Northwestern Michigan College to 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, 49686. Call with credit card information: (231) 995-1360.
March 11
Leelanau County Chamber of Commerce's "Business After Hours"; 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Great Lakes Children's Museum, 13240 SW Bay Shore Drive (M-22) in Greilickville.
"Developing a Crisis Communication Plan" sponsored by NorthSky Nonprofit Network; features Paul Heaton, director of public relations for Northwestern Michigan College; noon to 1:30 p.m. at NMC's University Center; sign-up available at www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org.
March 15
Farm to School conference on "Setting the Table for Wellness" sponsored by the Michigan Land Use Institute; day-long event at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme; sign-up information available at www.localdifference.org/farmtoschool.
March 15 - 19
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Electric Systems-- NABCEP Entry Level provides the fundamentals of PV system design. Participants may opt to take the NABCEP entry level exam March 20. Cost of $775 includes materials. For details, contact Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education at (231) 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/energy.
March 17
Traverse City Chamber of Commerce's "Business After Hours"; 5 - 7 p.m. at Fifth Third Bank, 102 W. Front St., Traverse City.
March 18
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce's "Business After Hours"; 5 - 7 p.m. at the Elk Rapids Historical Society, 401 River St. in Elk Rapids.
Benzie County Chamber of Commerce's "Business After Hours"; 5 to 7 p.m. at Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar, 415 Main St. in Frankfort.
Annual meeting of the Traverse Bay Economic Development Corp.; 3:30 to 5 p.m. at NMC's Hagerty Center; speaker is Doug Rothwell, president and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan; sign-up information available at www.tcchamber.org.
March 23
Annual meeting of the Greater Kalkaska Area Chamber of Commerce; ticket information available from the chamber office at (231) 258-9103.
April 13
Annual Business Expo of the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville; sign-up information available from the chamber office at (231) 882-5801.
April 16
Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council's 22nd Annual Environmentalist of the Year Awards 6 - 9 p.m., Park Place Dome, Traverse City. Open to public; admission $20 at the door. Visit www.nmeac.org for details.
April 20 & 21
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association's 2010 Michigan Wind Energy Conference, Cobo Hall, Detroit. Those interested in sponsoring, exhibiting and presenting may contact Ali Nieman at ali.nieman@glrea.org, (517) 646-6269. More information will be posted at www.glrea.org.
Business calendar items may be submitted to bobrien@record-eagle.com
-- Compiled by Bill O'Brien and Alison Widmer
