Thursday
"Boost your Bottom Line" workshop for small businesses from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville; featuring business and marketing consultants Holly George and Leslie Hamp; workshop costs $299 per person with registration available at www.spitfireworkshop.com.
Van Andel Global Trade Center and Northwest Michigan Industrial Association present "Importing Basics," an overview of setting up import operations in the United States, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (check-in at 8 a.m.), Northwestern Bank Room #204, 109 E. Front St., Traverse City. $300 non-members, $175 VAGTC/NMIA members ($50 late fee after Sept. 29). Register online at www.vagtc.org.
Monthly meeting of the Northwest Michigan Association of Volunteer Administrators from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the R.W. Baird building, 1001 E. Bay St. in Traverse City; speaker is search marketing consultant Ellen White; more information available from Judy Goodrich at 935-8485 or Margaret Monsour at 929-3723.
NorthSky Nonprofit Network workshop "Getting Ready for the Shake Out: Seven Steps to Take During Michigan's Economic Crisis," Northwestern Michigan College University Center Room 5, noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration required; visit www.northskynonprofitnetwork.org or call (231) 929-3934. Fee is $10. Bring lunch.
Friday
Van Andel Global Trade Center and Northwest Michigan Industrial Association present "Exporting Basics," an overview of setting up export operations in the United States, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (check-in at 8 a.m.), Northwestern Bank Room #204, 109 E. Front St., Traverse City. $300 non-members, $175 VAGTC/NMIA members; register online at www.vagtc.org.
Saturday
Fall Festive Sale and Happy Apple Days in downtown Traverse City sponsored by the Downtown Traverse City Association; more information at www.downtowntc.com
Traverse City Light and Power Open House, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1131 Hastings Street. Free food and beverages, hardhats to the first 200 kids, compact fluorescent light bulbs (L&P; customers only), live demonstrations, prize drawings every half hour. For details visit www.tclp.org.
Oct. 1-3 and 8-10
Community Mediation Services offers mediator training at the United Way building in Gaylord, Thu. from 1 to 5 p.m., Fri.-Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must attend all 40 hours of training to be qualified. Cost is $50 per person with consent to be a volunteer mediator for CMS for two years; or $500 per person. Course materials, snacks and beverages, and lunch Fri. and Sat. will be provided. For details call (989) 732-1576 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday
Kalkaska Memorial Assisted Living complex open house, 4 to 7 p.m., held jointly with the Greater Kalkaska Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. For details call Laura Murray at (231) 258-3030.
The Sound Room presents the Vandersteen Loudspeaker line, with Richard Vandersteen. Open to the public, at 7 p.m. Brief discussion period, then a night of listening. Bring your favorite CD or LP, and audition the Vandersteen Model 1, 2's, 3's, and 5's. Located at 3275 S. Airport Road, across from the Grand Traverse Mall. RSVP to (231) 947-4710.
Oct. 7
"Quit Whining and Start Selling" workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Bay Harbor Resort and Marina Conference Center featuring Michigan author Tony Rubleski; sponsored by several area Chambers of Commerce; registration coordinated through the Petoskey Regional chamber and available at (231) 347-4150.
Oct. 8
Northwestern Michigan College workshop "Managing Your Workload-Multiple Projects, Priorities, and Deadlines," 1 - 5 p.m. with executive coach and trainer, Nancy Ballinger. For details and to register, visit www.nmc.edu/ees or call (231) 995-1700.
Michigan Northwest Lower Peninsula UAW Retirees meeting. Lunch at noon for $3, 757 East Silver Lake Rd., Traverse City. For reservations, call (231) 943-9611 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tues.
Northport-Omena Chamber of Commerce presents the Omena Area Business Tour, 4 - 6:15 p.m. Meet at 4 p.m. at Kal Excavating on W. Bay Shore Drive (M-22), car pool to other businesses.
Oct. 10
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association with the American Solar Energy Society host the Michigan Sustainable Homes and Business Tour. Free and open to the public. Details available at www.glrea.org or www.NationalSolarTour.org.
Oct. 12 and 14
Grant Writing and Grant Resources in two classes at Northwestern Michigan College, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Cost is $48 for either class, or $89 for both. To register or for details call NMC Extended Education at (231) 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees
Oct. 12-16
Residential Wind Systems Training event at Northwestern Michigan College. Cost of $775 includes text and materials. For details and to register, visit www.nmc.edu/energy or call (800) 748-0566, ext. 1700.
Oct. 13-14
Two-day Homebuyers Education Workshop sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency; 6 - 9 p.m. both evenings at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; register for the free workshop at (231) 947-3780.
Oct. 15
Unemployment Insurance Agency free seminar Navigating MI's Unemployment Insurance System, for employers. 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Hagerty Center, 715 E. Front St., Traverse City, Room C. Registration form and information at at www.michigan.gov/uia. For details call (800) 638-3994.
Business After Hours presented by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Northwestern Bank in Elk Rapids.
Business After Hours presented by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Frankfort Pines Assisted Living facility.
Oct. 16-18 and 23-25
Pre-licensing course in Life and Health Insurance, Business 112, at Northwestern Michigan College. Students must first be admitted to NMC. Tuition based on residency. For details contact Mary Ann Linsell at (231) 995-1161, mlinsell@nmc.edu.
"Eliminating Self-Defeating Behaviors" professional and personal development workshop at Northwestern Michigan College Extended Education, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. The $99 cost includes lunch and textbook. Six continuing education credits available. For details or to register, call (231) 995-1700 or visit www.nmc.edu/ees.
Oct. 20
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance free seminar "Federal Government Contracting 101," 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m.) at NLEA Offices, 1313 Boyne Ave., Boyne City. No charge; space is limited. To register contact Sara Christensen, (231) 582-6482, sara@northernlakes.net.
Oct. 21
Business After Hours presented by the Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce; 5 - 7 p.m. at Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic, 929 Business Park Drive, Traverse City.
Financial Fitness workshop, "Credit and Credit Repair," sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency; 6 - 9 p.m. at the agency office at 3963 N. Three Mile Road, Traverse City; register at (231) 947-3780.
Oct. 28
The Conservation Resource Alliance Biennial Meeting, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hagerty Center, Traverse City. Call CRA at (231) 946-6817 with questions and for early sign-up.
Oct. 30
Benzie County Economic Development Corp. presents its Business Community Luncheon starting at noon at Crystal Mountain Resort; reservations needed by Oct. 16 and available by calling (231) 995-7105.
Nov. 4
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance presents "Marketing on a Budget," 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Indian River Golf Club, 3301 Chippewa Beach Rd. Learn the importance of knowing your target market and the tools you need to reach them. $15 for Indian River chamber members, $25 non-members, includes deli lunch.
Nov. 5-6
Two-day workshop on Hazardous/Toxic Waste Management conducted by Lion Technology Inc., Radisson Hotel in Detroit, 17123 N. Laurel Park Dr., Livonia. Tuition is $795 per person, group discounts available. Pre-registration is recommended; call (888) 546-6511. Visit www.lion.com for workshop details.
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