Business Events Calendar

A weekly listing of local events compiled by the SoCal Tech Calendar (www.socaltechcalendar.com) and Kathleen Brady.Tuesday

‘Rocktails’ Mixer

A networking event for entertainment, technology and new-media executives.

* Location: Barfly, 8730 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood

* Time: 6:30 p.m.

* Cost: $10 at the door

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.rocktails.com

Raising Capital

Four panelists will discuss how their companies raised capital in the current market. Companies represented are Ellipsis Digital Systems, Astute Networks, Stellcom and Entropia.

* Sponsor: San Diego Software & Internet Council

* Location: La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla

* Time: 6-8 p.m.

* Cost: $45

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.sdsic.org

Wednesday

Start-Up Basics

The Small Business Development Center is offering a two-hour workshop on the basics of starting a business.

* Location: 300 W. 2nd St., Suite 203, Pomona

* Time: 5 p.m.

* Cost: $10

* Information: (909) 629-2247

The Future of Health Care

Thomas Priselac, CEO of Cedars-Sinai, will discuss trends affecting the health-care industry.

* Sponsor: Assn. for Corporate Growth

* Location: Regency Club, 10900 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

* Time: 7 a.m.

* Cost: $30 members, $45 nonmembers

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.acgla.org

Thursday

How to Find a Foreign Buyer

The Center for International Trade is offering a workshop on locating and qualifying buyers.

* Location: 330 N. Brand Blvd., Suite 190, Glendale

* Time: 6 p.m.

* Cost: $25

* Information: (818) 552-3321

Entertainment in the New Millennium

Industry leaders will discuss the future of the entertainment business. Panel members include Ted Hartley, chairman and CEO of RKO Pictures; Tom McGrath, executive vice president of Viacom Entertainment Group; Curtis Giesen, CEO of DrDrew.com; Greg Hebner, chief financial officer of the former Broadbandsports.com; and Robert Haymer, entertainment and technology partner, O’Melveny & Myers.

* Sponsor: Harvard Business School Assn. of Southern California

* Location: Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City

* Time: 5:30 p.m. networking; 7 p.m. event

* Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers in advance

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.hbsasc.org

Tapping Silicon Valley VCs

A panel of Silicon Valley venture capitalists will discuss how to get their attention and what their investment criteria are.

* Sponsor: Tech Coast Venture Network

* Location: Radisson Newport Beach, 4545 MacArthur Blvd.

* Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

* Cost: $45 at the door

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.tcvn.org

Friday

The Future of Retail/Entertainment Design

A panel will address the future of retail and entertainment projects that affect the quality of life on the Westside of Los Angeles.

* Sponsor: Westside Urban Forum

* Location: Riviera Club, 1250 Capri Drive, Pacific Palisades

* Time: 7 a.m.

* Cost: $50 at the door

* Information: (310) 394-0253

The ABCs of Exporting/Importing

The Center for International Trade Development of Citrus College is offering a workshop on import/export transactions.

* Location: 5800 Fulton Ave., Valley Glen

* Time: Noon

* Cost: $25

* Information: (818) 552-3321

Saturday

How to Start and Manage Your Business

A seminar by the Service Corps of Retired Executives.

* Location: National University, 3390 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa

* Time: 8:30 a.m.

* Cost: $40, $35 if prepaid

* Information: (714) 550-7369

March 26

Government Procurement

The Small Business Development Center is offering a workshop on the basics of government procurement.

* Location: 300 W. 2nd St., Suite 203, Pomona

* Time: 2 p.m.

* Cost: $10

* Information: (909) 629-2247

March 26-30

High-Tech Marketing

A UCLA Extension short course in the technical management program. “High-Technology Marketing and Program Development: What Technical Managers Need to Know� covers the basics of marketing high-technology products and services.

* Location: UCLA

* Time: 4-6 p.m.

* Cost: $2,495

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.uclaextension.org/shortcourses

March 27

Tech Networking Breakfast

Mark Pesce, author of three books on technology, will discuss electronic creativity in the development of interactive, Web-based children’s toys.

* Sponsor: Virtual International Community

* Location: Four Seasons Hotel, 300 S. Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills

* Time: 8-10 a.m.

* Cost: $65 at the door

* E-mail: [email protected]

* Web: www.thevic.org