Wednesday
Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber luncheon forum, noon to 1 p.m., Bear Mountain Grill, 12300 Old Glenn Hwy. The guest speaker is Michael Courtier from the Anchorage Police Department and the topic is "APD and Cybercrime." (694-4702, www.cer.org)
Lunch and Learn: "Effective, Powerful and Engaging Presentations," a seminar by The Growth Co. Inc., is 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., HomeState Mortgage Co., 3801 Centerpoint Drive. Topics will include setting the stage for audience receptivity; how your audience grades you and how to get an "A"; overcoming nerves; quickly organizing a presentation; handling questions; and making your presentations memorable. $45 includes lunch. (276-4769, thegrowthcompany.com)
"Making Employee Reviews a Slingshot for Performance" is 9 a.m. to noon at The Growth Co. Inc., 711 H St. The class will include discussions on guidelines for keeping useful and legal documentation; sample formats: what a review looks like; interview skills and strategies crucial in achieving productivity and motivation; and informal review and formal review. $129. (276-4769, thegrowthcompany.com)
"Your Business Bank Account," noon to 1 p.m., 324 E. Fifth Ave. YWCA Women's Business Center and Northrim Bank present a brown bag lunch time seminar for new and existing entrepreneurs on the importance of business bank accounts. Bring your lunch and your questions regarding how to set up your business account and the benefits to your business. Free. (644-9611 or email cailleo@ywcaak.org)
Thursday
The Alliance meets at 7 a.m. at the Petroleum Club, 3301 C St. University of Alaska President Patrick Gambell will give an update on the university. Register at alaskaalliance.com.
"Getting Started With Social Media for Business and Non-Profits," 6-9 p.m., Elim Cafe, 561 W. Dimond Blvd. Tired of sharing the top listings on Google with competitors? Confused about how Twitter and other Social Networks can enhance your business? Learn how to use social networking and blogging in an automated, time-saving system to drive traffic to your site and to foster customer loyalty and dominate in search engines. Bring business cards for networking. Laptop optional. $35. Registration required. (Cherilynn, 250-7425)
Friday
"Entrepreneurial Edge: Performance Metrics" with Vince Giovinazzo, Ph.D and professor emeritus in accounting at the University of Georgia, 3-6 p.m., University of Alaska Anchorage, Rasmuson Hall, Room 101, Seawolf Drive. Talk is from 3-4 p.m., with a free workshop from 4-5:15 p.m., and networking in the lobby beginning at 5:15 p.m. Register on the website. (Scott Fredrickson, 564-8267; aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com)
COMING UP
The Resource Development Council will host "Make It Meaningful: Rally for Reform" at noon March 28 at the Dena'ina Convention Center. The rally will feature speakers who will address what Alaskans can do to stop the production decline and put new oil into the pipeline. Rally organizers want to send a message to Juneau that only meaningful oil tax reform will result in the investment needed to turn Alaska's oil production decline around. Cost is $40 per person, or a table of ten for $400. Admission fee covers actual meal costs and will not raise funds for any organization. Register online at akrdc.org.
Anchorage Daily News