• "Starting a Business" is being offered by the Alaska Small Business Development Center in Wasilla from 1:30- 4 p.m., 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2-A. This workshop covers basic issues faced when starting a new small business including the feasibility study, business planning, business licensing, legal forms of business, selecting a location, business record- keeping, hiring employees and access to business loans. Free, but preregistration is required. (907-373-7232, aksbdc.org)
THURSDAY
• "Getting Started with Social Media: Business Training and Networking" workshop, 5-8 p.m., YWCA Anchorage, 324 E. Fifth Ave. Dispel common myths about Internet marketing, social media and blogging, and learn the easy automated steps to drive targeted traffic to your website. Bring your laptop and a supply of business cards. Call early to reserve your seat. $35 includes refreshments. (250-7425, www.cherilynnstone.com/blog/workshop)
COMING UP
• The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's "Make It Monday" meeting at noon July 25 in the Dena'ina Convention Center features "The Future of Social Security." Anchorage is an ideal retirement community, and the city's senior population is on the rise. Learn what discussions are ongoing in Washington, D.C., regarding Social Security's "growing deficit" concerns and how our city's senior citizens might be affected. How do we balance the budget? Learn how particular census areas in Alaska depend on Social Security as a family protection plan. Confirmed speakers include Robert Romasco, president of AARP, Scott Goldsmith of ISER and Andrew Halcro. RSVP, anchoragechamber.org or call 272-2401 by 5 p.m. Friday.
Important warning about e-mails purporting to be from the adn.com staff.