WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14

• Downtown Shoe Biz has its grand opening at 4:00 pm at 1350 Sixth Avenue, Ste. 140. For more information, contact Jason Markowitz at info@downtownshoebiz.com
  

OCTOBER 14 - 19

• Special Offer: Get 2 tickets for the price of 1!   San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Long Story Short, a new musical. An Asian American native of Los Angeles  meets a Jewish guy from New York.  He falls for her, but she isn’t so sure…thus begins a relationship that spans 50 unforgettable years. Their story, set to the music of a live band, is like life itself: complicated, beautiful and bittersweet.  Full Price Tickets $39-53 use code CPLS to get two-for-one price  - good for performances through October 19th only. Visit http://sdrep.org/ or call the box office: 619-544-1000.
  

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

• Seminar in Global Marketing Strategy: How to WIN, 5:30 – 9:30pm. Enhance your business skills with executive education from the University of San Diego. If you’re seeking innovative qualitative market research techniques and how to capture and apply research results to brand, position and sell, we invite you to attend this two-evening seminar. This seminar is part of the Professional Certificate in Global Business Strategy; seminars may be taken individually, or complete a series of six to earn the Certificate. Contact Tara Jankowski 619-260-6809 or http://www.sandiego.edu/gbscertificate. SDRCC members, use Promo Code SDRCC15 for 15% off your first seminar.
  

THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 15 & 20

• Seminar in Leading Cross-Cultural Teams, 5:30 – 9:30pm. Enhance your business skills with executive education from the University of San Diego. If you’re leading a team of employees from diverse backgrounds and are seeking to learn skills to help you communicate across cultures and communication styles, we invite you to attend this two-evening seminar. This seminar is part of the Professional Certificate in Global Business Strategy; seminars may be taken individually, or complete a series of six to earn the Certificate. Contact Tara Jankowski 619-260-6809 or http://www.sandiego.edu/gbscertificate. SDRCC members, use Promo Code SDRCC15 for 15% off your first seminar.
  

OCTOBER 15

• 2nd Annual AIS Technology EXPO from 2:00pm - 7:00pm
  Event will include: Technology and Service Provider Showcases, Show Booths Featuring a Variety of Local and National Businesses, Guided Tours of the San Diego’s Largest Data Center – AIS’s Lightwave Facility, Contest to Win A Free Helicopter Tour of San Diego, Gourmet Food and Beverages. Attendees will enjoy a relaxing afternoon of networking, business development, and interaction with a number of leading edge technology, hardware, and solution providers in addition to hundreds of their peers. This event is FREE to attend, guests are asked to simply RSVP in advance. To do so, please complete this contact form, and mark your calendars to enjoy a fun filled and educational afternoon exploring AIS’s second annual Technology Expo. Held at: 9305 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123  - 858.576.4272 ext 5
  

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

• 2nd Annual AIS Technology EXPO from 2:00pm - 7:00pm
  Event will include: Technology and Service Provider Showcases, Show Booths Featuring a Variety of Local and National Businesses, Guided Tours of the San Diego’s Largest Data Center – AIS’s Lightwave Facility, Contest to Win A Free Helicopter Tour of San Diego, Gourmet Food and Beverages. Attendees will enjoy a relaxing afternoon of networking, business development, and interaction with a number of leading edge technology, hardware, and solution providers in addition to hundreds of their peers. This event is FREE to attend, guests are asked to simply RSVP in advance. To do so, please complete this contact form, and mark your calendars to enjoy a fun filled and educational afternoon exploring AIS’s second annual Technology Expo. Held at: 9305 Lightwave Ave, San Diego, CA 92123  - 858.576.4272 ext 5
  

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

• Lunch & Learn - 11:30am-1:30pm. Total Business Solutions- How Oasis CRM & Quickbooks Enterprise Solutions is a total business solution that a growing business cannot do without! Register for this event here. Held at: Intuit Inc., 7535 Torrey Santa Fe Rd, San Diego, CA 9212
  

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

• Free Small Business Fair, 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.). Sponsored by Michelle Steel, Board of Equalization Member and Southern California’s Elected Taxpayer Advocate

  This fair is a special event designed to assist small businesses. Various federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as other organizations that support small businesses, provide a full day of free training in areas that small businesses need most.

  Handlery Hotel & Resort, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108. Parking $3.00 with validation sticker available at the welcoming table. Free admission. To register online visit www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/tpsched.htm. For more information call:  888-847-9652
  

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

• 19th Annual People Pet Walk: Tie on your walking shoes and grab your best friend. It is time to hit the trail for the annual Helen Woodward Animal Center People Pet Walk. Fun vendor booths, great entertainment, and free goodies for humans and animals! Enter your best four legged friend in our animal costume contest for a chance to win great prizes! The event begins on the grounds of the world-renowned Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, California and winds through the beautiful pastures of Rancho Paseana farm owned by local animal lovers Sid and Jenny Craig.  This year's walk will take place on October 24th , 2009 from 1pm-5pm. For more information, go to: http://spooktacularwalk.kintera.org
  

OCTOBER 26 - 27

• 2009 BIOCOM Investor Conference. The 4th Annual BIOCOM Investor Conference is a unique opportunity to gain access to leading technology from Southern California, one of the industry's largest life science communities, and new this year the conference will be expanded to include presentations from top companies throughout the Southwest. The conference will be held at Hyatt Regency La Jolla. For questions, contact Valerie Sanderson at 858-455-0300 X. 112 or click here.

OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 1

• The 24th Trade Expo Indonesia is scheduled to open on Oct 28, 2009 until Nov 1, 2009. Like in the previous years, Trade Expo Indonesia 2009 will showcase all Indonesia Export Products ranging from industrial to mining and agricultural to craft sectors. Last year, it has successfully attracted a lot of buyers from 109 countries, and generated in total trade transactions valued at US $208.26 millions. The fact that thousands of buyers from many countries come to visit Trade Expo Indonesia every year demonstrates a high commitment of our trading partners around the world. Indonesia is one of the potential and reliable suppliers of qualified and competitive consumer products.
  
  Icon Pavilion of Trade Expo Indonesia 2009 is the showcase of potential, unique and best quality value - added products, resources and services which meet International standards of export. In this pavillion it is also displayed specific products that have ISO, Eco-label and CSR. They boast a synergy of cultural heritage, creative innovations and technology to form an exemption competitive advantage that is distinctively Indonesia.
  
  Website: www.tradexpoindonesia.com or www.itpcla.org
  

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3

• San Diego Lead Generation Workshop: Guerrilla Marketing Tactics Guaranteed to Generate You More Qualified Leads Faster, Easier and Cheaper! Learn how to attract more leads, convert more prospects, generate more referrals, decrease your marketing costs, spend less and get better results in all your ads.The Workshop will be held at: San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, 11650 Iberia Place #220, San Diego, CA 92128. Click here to Register, Read Testimonials or See a Detailed Agenda or call David Carleton at 858-442-3131 for more information. Seating is limited so please register today!

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 2, 9, 16, and 23

• Online Marketing for Maximum Revenues - Part of the Small Business Success Workshop Series at the University of San Diego. 6 - 9 p.m., November 2, 9, 16, and 23. Fee. Manchester Executive Conference Center, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110. Instructor: Al Salcedo. Call (619) 260-7699 or go to www.sandiego.edu/success/courses. 
  

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5

• Leadership in Turbulent Times: Strategies for Surviving in an Economic Downturn.
  Today’s business work place is perhaps the most challenging in the past two decades.  Uncertainties abound and the consequences of poor or untimely decisions can be disastrous.  In this seminar, attendees will become better acquainted with the toxicity in today’s business setting, the signs and problems of hard times, legal roles and symptoms of hard times , critical leadership concepts and traits, understanding the value chain, and do’s and don’ts of adjusting work schedules and compensation.
  
  Seminar held at Sheraton, Carlsbad, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Continental Breakfast 7:30 –8:00 a.m., Presentation 8:00 a.m. -- Noon. Please RSVP by October 16, ( 858)784-3676). Click here for more info.
  

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14

• The HOPE Telethon: The HOPE Telethon on KUSI-TV is a unique opportunity for the staff and volunteers of Helen Woodward Animal Center to share with our viewing audience the unique nature of our wonderful programs. From heartwarming stories of Therapeutic Riding and Pet Ecounter Therapy to the beautiful faces of our adoptable pets, the Center comes to life during this 4-hour telethon. The Telethon will take place on November 14th, 2009 from 10am-2pm. For more information, go to: http://www.hopetelethon.kintera.org
  

NOW THROUGH FALL '09

• California Miramar University is proud to extend a $2,500 scholarship for San Diego residents to be used for CMU’s Hybrid MBA program. Considering the challenging economy and high rate of unemployment facing San Diego, CMU is pleased to help make education more affordable to San Diego area residents. CMU is an Accredited Member of DETC www.detc.org. All San Diego residents who apply for the Hybrid MBA are eligible for this scholarship. There are a limited number of scholarships available. Call the Office of Admissions at 858-653-3000 x120 or visit www.calmu.edu for an application to the MBA program.

NOW THROUGH FALL '09

• All of your favorite Aztec team schedules are available for print and download. As the start of each season arrives, the new schedule for that respective sport will be available. Click here to view the Men's Basketball Schedule. Click here to view the Women's Basketball Schedule. Click here to view all Aztec Sport Schedules.

NOW THROUGH FALL, 2009

• YTB Travel presents Free weekly event at Sizzler! Arrive early, before our meeting and enjoy networking! Bring your business cards and make new friends! Come this week and every Wednesday to the SIZZLER, 7 pm, 2855 Midway, San Diego, Ca 92101. Discover what we can do for you, your business and non-profits! Everyone responding to this add will also receive a FREE $25 Restaurant Certificate! Call any time for more information and sign up for the meeting today! For more info.: Contact Kathy Villalobos 619-229-8779.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

• Blue Christmas in the Gaslamp Quarter is a gift to San Diego with performances by blues, rock and R&B musicians throughout the Gaslamp Quarter at various venues. Performers will be scheduled throughout the night so music enthusiasts will be able to see multiple artists throughout the night.  Each participating venue has agreed to waive their cover charge to contribute to the holiday spirit. Information about Blue Christmas in the Gaslamp Quarter is now available at www.gaslamp.org on the Blue Christmas event page.  Details about the featured artists and participating “no cover” venues will be available in coming weeks on the website as well.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21

• The Poinsettia Bowl Battle of the Bands in the Gaslamp Quarter is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 21st at 6:00 p.m.  Just two days before the popular Poinsettia Bowl, the Gaslamp Quarter will be filled with a competitive and festive crowd made up of the competing teams and their cheer squads, their supportive family and friends, and college sports enthusiasts.The bands of the two Poinsettia Bowl teams will line up at opposite ends of Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter.  At the corner of Market Street and Fifth Avenue, the bands will square off, face each other, and battle!  This is a unique event to San Diego that will pump up the teams and the fans before the big Poinsettia Bowl Game on Wednesday, December 23rd. More information about the Poinsettia Bowl Battle of the Bands can be found at www.gaslamp.org. 

FALL 2009

• Have you considered a Master's degree in commercial real estate? The University of San Diego offers a Master of Science in Real Estate degree in three formats:Full-Time Cohort-Based 11-Month Program, Part-Time 23-Month Program Joint MSRE/MBA 2 1/2 Year Program. Fall 2009 , program begins August 24, 2009. Contact our Admissions advisers for more information about our program and scholarship opportunities: (619) 260-7619 s realestate@sandiego.edu. Explore your options now at www.sandiego.edu/msre.