Now thru March 17
Who: The Paul R. Jones Collection at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
What: Birmingham native Paul R. Jones saw a noticeable absence of African-American works in museums he visited so he began to create his own collection of works. He amassed more than 1,500 works by African-American artists, and his collection is considered one of the world's largest and most comprehensive.
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Odessa Woolfolk Gallery at the BCRI, 520 Sixteenth Street North.
How: For more information, contact Marie Jones, BCRI Public Relations Coordinator, at 205-328-9696, ext. 244.
January 21-22
Who: Business Loan Express and Small Business Administration
What: Informational fair on the Community Express Loan Program for Alabama small businesses, especially minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses.
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn in Homewood , Exit 256 off I-65.
How: For more information, please contact: Terry Crispen, Vice President of Community Express Lending, toll Free at 888-211-2911.
January 27
Who: Central Alabama Women's Business Council Seminar.
What: Being Your Own Boss: Are You Ready? Focus on the very early stages of business start-up. Learn if you have what it takes to be a business owner and if your idea is right for you! Speaker: Edith Ingram , CAWBC Business Coach.
When: 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Southside Public Library, 1814 11th Ave South.
How: FREE. Call 933-7776 for directions.
February 8
Who: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute's "Fat Tuesday" celebration.
What: BCRI will be transformed into Bourbon Street of New Orleans . BCRI, along with its Leadership Council, will celebrate Mardi Gras in grand style with Cajun cuisine by local chefs, live jazz music and more. There will also be a live auction, hosted by Bruce Ayers , owner of The Comedy Club Stardome.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 520 Sixteenth Street North.
How: Tickets are $50 for non-BCRI members, $35 for BCRI members and donors. For more information, call Rhonda Ball , BCRI Development Coordinator at 205-328-9696, ext. 236.
February 8 - March 29 (Tuesdays)
Who: Central Alabama Women's Business Council Seminar.
What: Entrepreneurial Training Program: FastTrac New Venture! If you are interested in starting a business or have recently started your business and desire to gain the skills and know-how necessary for putting your venture on the right path, then this program is for you. Broken into eight (8) sessions, topics include budgeting, pricing, target markets and marketing. Speaker: Edith Ingram , Business Coach - CAWBC
When: 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: CAWBC offices, 2 North 20th Street, Suite 830 (downtown Birmingham) - entrance on Morris Avenue.
How: Cost: $175.00 - Master Card & VISA welcome.
February 10
Who: Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
What: Speaker Michael Gerber, the world's leading small business guru and author of E Myth Mastery: The Seven Essential Disciplines for Building a World-Class Company .
When: 7:30 a.m.
Where: The Wynfrey Hotel.
How: Free for chamber members; RSVP by February to Kellie Harper at 241-8110 or kharper@birminghamchamber.com . Non-members, $40 in advance or $50 at the door.
February 14
Who: Entrepreneurial Training Series.
What: Tax Planning - Tracking Your Business Deductions
• What are the most missed & misused tax deductions?
• How the IRS expects you to track your deductions
• How tax deductions can benefit your business operation
When: The monthly seminars are held the second Monday of each month from 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: The Alagasco Midtown Center Auditorium, 20 South 20 th Street South
How: Free. BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). For more information, contact Jamika Kirk at the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce at jkirk@birminghamchamber.com .
March 8 - 9
Who: UAB Small Business Development Center Procurement/Matchmaking Conference
What: 2005 Procurement & Industrial Distribution Conference and Exhibits
When: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 8; 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 9
Where: Hill University Center Auditorium, 1400 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL.
How: For more information, Call 205-934-6760 or e-mail bcox@uab.edu . Visit website www.business.uab.edu/sbdc/2005boppconference.htm
March 14
Who: Entrepreneurial Training Series.
What: Quality - Going Above & Beyond the Standard
• Know your competition (be sure you are providing a good product/service)
• Get & take customer feedback seriously
• Self-assessment from the owner down (reflect on what you do and how well you do it
When: The monthly seminars are held the second Monday of each month from 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: The Alagasco Midtown Center Auditorium, 20 South 20th Street South
How: Free. BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). For more information, contact Jamika Kirk at the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce at jkirk@birminghamchamber.com . |
