Calendar of Events

September 5-7

American International Real Estate Expo & Conference
Los Angeles Convention Center.

Attend the 3 Day Conference with over 70 World Renowned Speakers from over 30 Countries who will bring latest trends, updates, latest information about 2nd Homes, Resorts, Marketing, Technology, Globalization, Economic Updates, Tourism, Investment Opportunities and Locations.

*WTCA Los Angeles - Long Beach President Vance Baugham to keynote on September 5 from 12 - 1 p.m.. at the Business Luncheon Meeting: "Los Angeles County is the Creative and Business Capital of America".

Friday, September 5

Los Angeles Business Council: 2008 Mayoral Housing Summit
7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Korn Hall, UCLA Anderson School of Management.

Learn about the findings of the Workforce Housing Scorecard for Los Angeles. This event will feature Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa as keynote speaker and The Honorable Henry Cisneros, former HUD Secretary and CityView Chairman as Master of Ceremonies. This year’s regional approach to housing affordability and availability will attract the county’s major employers, mayors and elected officials as well as business leaders from across all 88 L.A. county cities.

Monday, September 8

40th Annual Japan America Golf Classic
11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start, 4:30 p.m. Reception/Silent Auction, 5:30pm Awards Dinner Banquet at Rolling Hills Country Club, (27000 Palos Verdes Drive East), Rolling Hills Estate. $300 Individual Participants. $60 Reception and Awards Dinner Only - Includes complimentary Raffle Prize tickets.

Since 1968 the Japan America Golf Classic has been a sold out event, drawing more than 100 participating companies and a full tournament of Japanese and American business people. It is a high profile event that fosters business relationship building between Japanese and Americans.

The tournament will be held concurrently with the 4th Annual Japan America Tennis Open that also takes place at RHCC. 12 noon start time. $125 Individual Player. $100 Individuals accompanying a golfer playing in the Japan America Golf Classic. $100 Per Player for two (2) or more.

Wednesday, September 10

High Gas Prices: The Tipping Point - A Regional Response to a Global Crisis
7:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast. 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Program. Omni Los Angeles Hotel (251 South Olive Street), Los Angeles. Registration fee is $100, or register in person for $125 on-site.

The Southern California Association of Governments, county transportation agencies and Mobility 21 invite you to a discussion on the impact of increasing gas prices on the region and how residents, public agencies and the corporate world are responding. Expert panelists will address the current situation and explore short- and long-term, innovative solutions and initiatives for the region.

Thursday, September 11

Asia Society Southern California: Business Leader Roundtable with Tejpreet S. Chopra, President and CEO of GE India
8:30 a.m. - Registration. 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Program at Omni Hotel, Los Angeles. Registration deadline - Friday, September 5th. Asia Society members - $40.00 / General Admission - $45.00.

Mr. Chopra is responsible for directing GE’s strategies for growth in India. Prior to assuming his current role, Tejpreet served as President and CEO of GE Commercial Finance in India. During his tenure he successfully restructured and expanded the business thereby establishing GE Commercial Finance as one of the premier financial institutions in India.

Friday, September 12

The 5th Annual San Gabriel Valley Awards Gala
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception followed by Dinner and Awards at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia.

The Annual Awards Gala honors outstanding individuals and organizations in the San Gabriel Valley who are making a significant contribution to the quality of life and economic vitality of the region. Honorees to include John Fasana, Puente Hills Mall, Hafif Family Foundation, the Orchestra of Pasadena, Michael J. Viera, Ph.D., Tim Brick, Methodist Hospital, and Blaine Fetter.

Tuesday, September 16

Los Angeles NABE – What is a Recession, Anyway? with Dr. Edward Leamer, Director of UCLA Anderson Forecast
11:30 a.m. to Noon – Registration and Networking. Noon – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch, Session Talk. At Los Angeles Marriott Downtown, Boardroom Lounge. The cost for the luncheon is if registered by Tuesday September 9, 2008: $45 for LA NABE members,
$50 for Affiliate Groups (CFALA, Asia Society of Southern California, and TECHNOLINK ASSOCIATION), $60 for non-members. After the September 9th deadline, the price is $50 for members, $60 for affiliates, $65 for non-members.

Well renowned and respected economist Dr. Edward Leamer will share his views on our current economic situation.

Wednesday, September 17

"Honor a Hero - Hire a Vet" Job and Resource Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Warner Center Marriott Hotel, Woodland Hills.

Veterans are mission orientated, well-disciplined, and bring leadership, integrity and teamwork skills to the workforce.

Wednesday, September 17

Open House - UCLA Extension at Figueroa Courtyard
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at 261 Figueroa Courtyard at 3rd, Downtown Los Angeles. Free of charge.

UCLA Extension is hosting a free Open House at our new Downtown Los Angeles location, Figueroa Courtard at 3rd. This drop-in anytime information session, between 5:30 and 8:00 pm and particiapnts can find out about courses, certificate programs and career continuing education credentials in business and management and more. A 10% discount on Fall courses will be given to all who enroll at the event.

Thursday, September 18

U.S. Commercial Service: Peru, Panama, Colombia and Korea Free Trade Breakfast Briefing
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. at Los Angeles Marriott Downtown. Cost: $25.

The Honorable Ambassador Charles S. Shapiro Senior Coordinator, Western Hemisphere Free Trade Agreement Task Force of the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, will provide a Breakfast Briefing for those interested in the status and impact of the pending Free Trade Agreement with Peru, Panama, Colombia and South Korea.

Wednesday, September 24

British American Business Council Los Angeles: Business Networking Breakfast
7:30 am to 9:30 am. The Regency Club (10900 Wilshire Blvd. 17th floor), Los Angeles. $45 BABC LA Members; $55 Non-Members.

Panel Discussion - Business Immigration "How to Use the J-1 Visa and Other Programs to Meet your Business Needs". Presenters to include David Hirson, Partner Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP; Tony Vickers, former CEO of Computer People Inc.; and Catherine Tober, Employee Relations Manager for Princess and CUNARD Lines in Valencia.

Wednesday, September 25

LA Area Chamber of Commerce: Access L.A. City Hall
7:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Los Angeles City Hall. Free and open to all L.A. businesses.

Don’t miss this year’s annual event to talk with city leaders, including Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and members of the L.A. City Council face-to-face on critical topics facing businesses and Los Angeles.

Friday, September 26

Asia Society Southern California: Meet Gunjan Bagla, the author of "Doing Business in 21st-Century India: How to Profit Today in Tomorrow's Most Exciting Market."
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at RAND Corporation (1776 Main Street), Santa Monica. No fee - Advance registration required for security purposes. First Come First Serve. Space is limited. For questions or to register, please call directly at 213-613-9934 ext. 11. Free parking available at the facility.

Gunjan Bagla is the founder and principal of Amritt Ventures in Los Angeles, which advises major Westen companies on doing business in India and China. Bagla has written numerous articles and speaks frequently on the topic of global sourcing and marketing.

Saturday, September 27

The 9th Annual Asian Small Business Expo
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Omni Los Angeles Hotel (251 S. Olive St.) Free admission and workshops.

Find financing opportunities, Meet banks and franchisors, Network and get Marketing Tips from leading corporations.

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Thursday, October 2

British American Business Council Los Angeles: Breakfast with
Sir Nigel Sheinwald, KCMG, British Ambassador to the United States
7:30 - 9:30 am. The Regency Club ( 10900 Wilshire Boulevard), Los Angeles. Members $50. Non-Members $60. Tables of Ten $450.
No cancellations after Monday, September 29, 2008

Sir Nigel Sheinwald, KCMG took up his appointment as British Ambassador to the United States in October 2007. For the previous four years he served as Foreign Policy and Defence Adviser to the Prime Minister and Head of the Cabinet Office Defence and Overseas Secretariat. He joined the Diplomatic Service in 1976 and has served in Brussels (including as UK
Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the European Union in Brussels from 2000-2003), Washington, Moscow, Japan, Zimbabwe and in a wide range of policy jobs in London.

Tuesday, October 7

Dream & Discover 2008 Entrepreneurs Conference
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center
at College of the Canyons (26455 Rockwell Canyon Road), Santa Clarita.

The second annual Dream and Discover Entrepreneurs Conference hosted by College of the Canyons is destined to be a “do not miss” event with a line-up of speakers including Opening Keynote speaker Rohit K. Shukla, Founder and CEO of Larta Institute. “Going Global – The New Imperative” is the title of his presentation.

October 23-25

Pacific Rim Entrepreneur Summit
Shanghai, China. Early registration fee: $975 (until August 31, 2008). Regular registration fee: $1,275 (after August 31, 2008). Fees include breaks, lunches, hosted receptions, closing dinner and program materials.

Pacific Rim Entrepreneur Summit is the premiere gathering of alumni, friends, and affiliates of top entrepreneur programs in the Asia/Pacific region. This summit will bring together a group of leading entrepreneurs, senior executives and investors from the Pac Rim.

Tuesday, October 29

San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership: Come Ride With Us
Departing 9:30 a.m. Returning 2 p.m. Round trip from the West Covina Plaza. RSVP call Traci VanHolsbeck at (626) 856-3400 or tvanholsbeck@valleyconnect.com.

Join us on a tour and learn how the LA/Ontario Airport can help your business fly to new heights. Learn about opportunities for business and growth in the San Gabriel Valley.

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Monday, November 17

The 13th Annual Eddy Awards®
6:30 p.m. Cocktail reception and silent auction. 7:30 p.m. Dinner and program. At the Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills.

Confirmed honorees: Rick Caruso, developer of The Grove and The Americana at Brand, and The Disney Company.

Finalists for the Most Business-Friendly City in L.A. County will be announced in September.

The Eddy Awards® is a cocktail, dinner, and awards gala to support fulfillment of the LAEDC mission to attract, retain, and grow businesses and jobs for the regions of Los Angeles County. The Awards were introduced by the LAEDC in 1996 to celebrate individuals, organizations, and now cities that demonstrate exceptional contributions to positive economic development in the region.  

November 12-16

The Great Southern California ShakeOut

The Great Southern California ShakeOut is a week of special events featuring the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history, organized to inspire Southern Californians to get ready for big earthquakes, and to prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.

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