TUESDAY
BNI BREAKFAST MEETING: Business Networking International, a referral organization, provides a positive, supportive and structured environment for business people to grow their businesses through word-of-mouth marketing. Since 1985, BNI members have exchanged millions of referrals, which have resulted in excess of $2.5 billion of business. Group meets every Tuesday. When: 7-8:30 a.m. Where: Bluepoint Kitchen & Bar, 2905 E. Skyline Drive Price: $12 (includes breakfast) Info: 615-4373, bniarizona.com/gold.shtml Directions: at La Encantada Mall
DESERT STARS TOASTMASTERS: This nonprofit organization, which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests, meets every Tuesday. Visitors welcome – no cost or obligation. When: noon-1 p.m. Where: University Of Arizona Science and Technology Park, 9000 S. Rita Road, Building 9040, Room 2216 Info: desertstars.freetoasthost.com
SUNRISERS TOASTMASTERS TUESDAY MORNINGS: This highly motivated club, which focuses on public speaking and leadership skill-building, encourages self-discipline, perseverance and experimentation. Practice public speaking in a supportive, evaluation-based environment. RSVP to Vice President of Membership Guy Kuawu at 791-2711. When: 6:15-7:15 a.m. Where: American Lung Association of Arizona Offices, 2819 E. Broadway Price: Minimal dues Info: sunrisers.freetoasthost.org/
WEDNESDAY
CONQUISTADOR TOASTMASTERS: Whether you’re speaking to the board of directors, your customers, your co-workers or your kids, Toastmasters can help you do it better. Learn and practice in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are – to become better communicators. Group meets every Wednesday. Visitors welcome – no cost or obligation. When: 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Arizona Small Business Association, 4811 E. Grant Road, Suite 261 Info: conquistadors.freetoasthost.org
ROADRUNNERS TOASTMASTERS: This club’s mission is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence. Group meets every Wednesday. When: 6:30-8 a.m. Where: Comfort Suites, 7007 E. Tanque Verde Info: 546-0046, roadrunnerstoastmasters.com
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OPEN HOUSE: The School of Public Administration and Policy is hosting an open house. Learn how a master’s of public administration degree from the School of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Arizona can enhance your career. Free parking is available across the street from the Eller College of Management. Please RSVP to cjw@email.arizona.edu with the date you would like to attend. When: 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Eller College of Management, 1130 E. Helen St. Room 208A Price: free Info: publicadmin.eller.arizona.edu
SCORE BUSINESS COUNSELING: Free one-on-one counseling to small-business owners or to anyone contemplating starting a new business, provided by SCORE counselors. Sessions are held 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays by appointment. Where: Oro Valley Public Library, Study Room, 1305 W. Naranja Drive Oro Valley Price: free Info: 229-5300, orovalleylib.com
TRAYERS INSURANCE GROUP’S TUCSON BUSINESS CONNECTION: This Tucson’s Premier Charity Business Networking Mixer will bring more than 300 Tucson area business people together to network and raise money for Renewal Centers Counseling Services. When: 5-7:30 p.m. Where: Pearl, 445 W. Wetmore Road Price: $20 suggested donation Info: 229-1415, TBCNetworking.com
THURSDAY
EMS MONTHLY LUNCHEON: The Entrepreneurial Mothers Association provides opportunities for self-employed moms to enhance their professional and personal development, and offers support, resources and referrals. Group meets on the first Thursday of every month for lunch, speakers, door prizes and networking. E-mail Rochelle at rbrowne@gotucson.com for details. When: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Old Pueblo Grille – Alvernon, 60 N. Alvernon Way Price: $15 Info: 400-7723 www.emausa.org
SATURDAY, MAY 9
SCORE BUSINESS COUNSELING: Free one-on-one counseling to small-business owners or to anyone contemplating starting a new business, provided by SCORE counselors. Sessions are held 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays by appointment. Where: Oro Valley Public Library, Study Room, 1305 W. Naranja Drive Oro Valley Price: free Info: 229-5300, orovalleylib.com
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