Bulletin board listings are free but limited to nonprofit organizations announcing events costing less than $200 to attend. An expanded version of the bulletin board can be found online at www.ContraCostaTimes.com/business. Two weeks prior to event send information, including sponsor, date, time, location, cost and contact phone number, to the Times at P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8099, via fax to Kathy Bennett at 925-933-0239 or by e-mail to kbennett@bayareanewsgroup.com.
This week
Am ador Valley and Diablo Valley Chapter Technical Meeting — 6 p.m. May 25. Speaker: Donald A. Glenn, managing partner at Glenn & Dawson LLP. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. $35 members and guests; $15 preregistered students before May 20; $20 walk-in students. 925-689-1440, pattmayer@earthlink.net.
Customer Relationship Management — 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 25. Covers the benefits of using CRM tools to increase revenue, lower operating costs and attract and retain customers. Hilltop Mall Conference Room, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond. Free. Register, www.contracostasbdc.com.
Builders Showcase — 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 25. Hosted by the Contra Costa Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network. Shadelands Art Center, 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. Vendors contact Beau Eckstein at 925-852-8261 or beaueckstein@gmail.com.
Introduction to QuickBooks — 1-5 p.m. May 26. Learn the basics of useful and flexible accounting and bookkeeping application and efficient procedures to enter accounting data. Contra Costa Small Business Development Center, 300 Ellinwood Way, Suite 300, Pleasant Hill. $60. Register, www.contracostasbdc.com.
Upcoming
Getting Started with Government Contracting — 9 a.m.-noon May 31. San Francisco Small Business Development Center, 455 Market St., Suite 600, San Francisco. Register, www.theftc.org, 866-382-7822.
E-Marketing — 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 1. Strategies and marketing tools like e-newsletters, social media, and search engine optimization. Hilltop Mall Conference Room, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond. Free. Register, www.contracostasbdc.com.
Doing Business with Alameda County — 1-4 p.m. June 2. Alameda County Conference Center, 125 12th St., Fourth Floor, Oakland. Register, www.theftc.org, 866-382-7822.
E-Commerce — 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 8. Shows small businesses how to conduct sales transactions on the Internet, including shopping car, payment gateways and inventory distribution. Hilltop Mall Conference Room, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond. Free. Register, www.contracostasbdc.com.
Project Management Tools — 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 15. Attendees learn to optimize their operational systems and their company’s software budget. Hilltop Mall Conference Room, 2200 Hilltop Mall Road, Richmond. Free. Register, www.contracostasbdc.com.
Ongoing
ABWA, Crystal Springs Charter Chapter — American Business Women’s Association meets 5:30 p.m. second Thursday monthly. The Iron Gate Restaurant, 1360 El Camino Real, Belmont. $33. 650-583-7966, acantley@prodigy.net.
ABWA-Pathfinder Chapter, Fremont — Meets third Wednesdays monthly. Registration 6:30 p.m. Business or market relevant speaker 7-9 p.m. Newark/Fremont Hilton Hotel, 39900 Balentine Dr., Newark. $25 includes dinner meeting, program, opportunity for growth, leadership skills and networking. E. Balgley, 510-791-1888, ebalgesq@aol.com.
Alamo Rotary Club — Meets at noon Wednesdays. Lunch at noon; program at 12:30 p.m. Meet business and community leaders. Guests welcome. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. Contact: Al Makely, 925-820-6847.
American Society of Home Inspectors Inc., Golden Gate chapter — and California Real Estate Inspection Association, East Bay Chapter, meets 7 p.m. second Thursdays monthly. Pyramid Brewery and Alehouse, 901 Gilman, Berkeley. $45 in advance; $55 at the door, includes dinner. Contact: Gail Requa, 707-313-4934, www.ggashi.com, www.ebcreia.com.
B2F Networking Group, Concord — Business to Friends leads group meets noon-1:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays monthly. Membership limited to one business per profession. Visitors welcome. Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty, 4691 A Clayton Road, Concord. 925-998-8844, lori@lorihagge.com.
Black Wall Street Merchants Association — “First Saturday’s Business Development workshop.” Business professionals and guest speakers will be available to assist with business plans and marketing. Community economic development materials will also be available. 4430 International – Black Wall Street District. Contact: 888-616-3110, www.blackwallstreet.org.
Business Associates Network — 7:30-9 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. For business owners interested in growing their business via reciprocal referrals. Membership limited to one person per profession. Faz Restaurant, 5151 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Rick Benitez, 925-260-6051.
Business Builders USA — 7 a.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly, the Holiday Inn, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. 925-209-6645, www.businessbuildersusa.com.
Business Network International — New BNI chapter forming in Concord. Meets 8-9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Amerprise Financial Services, 1320 Willow Pass Road, Suite 710, Concord. Bill Everly, 925-808-7099 or william.t.everly@ampf.com.
Business Network International — New BNI chapter forming in the Tri-Cities Area. Contact: Shawn, 510-206-0533.
Business Network International, Abundant Referral Circle chapter — Meets 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Seeking CPA, interior decorator and pet care professionals. Highlands Country Club, 110 Hiller Drive, Oakland. No charge to visitors. Contact: Alma Rivera, 510-932-8504, www.bni-arc.org.
Business Network International, CCBuRN chapter — Meets 8 45 a.m. Fridays. Bring 40 or more business cards, and meet active B2B and B2C business professionals in the East Bay. Learn new networking skills, and garner more business in a fun and exciting environment. Membership limited to one per business category. The Networking Lounge, 1934 Contra Costa Blvd., second floor, Pleasant Hill. Contact: Linda Patten, 925-253-9149.
Business Network International, Dynamic Referral Group — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays. Business owners and company representatives are welcome to join. Membership limited to one business per profession. Bring 40 business cards to share. Hot breakfast. Hercules Public Library, 109 Civic Drive. Contact: Mark Lampkin, 510-799-5267, www.dynamicwaterfront.com.
Business Network International, forming chapter — Meets 7 a.m. Wednesdays. An opportunity for the business community to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Membership limited to one business per profession. Visitors welcome. Grissini Trattoria, Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd. Contact: Greg Brenner, 925-348-3681.
Business Network International, Livermore’s new forming chapter — Call for location. For those interested in learning how to grow their business by referral. A kickoff team is being formed. Contacts: Eric Sevilla, 925-989-0037 and Lisa Di Pasquale, 209-495-8310.
Business Network International, Mid-Day Referral Group, Danville chapter — Meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. Membership limited to one business per profession. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. $20, includes lunch. Contact: Tracy Pisenti, 925-487-4436.
Business Network International, Network Connections chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays. Free breakfast and meet other business professionals and business owners. Membership limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Fresh Choice, 486 Sun Valley Mall, Concord. Contact: Jen Klingstedt, 925-676-4678, docjrdc@yahoo.com.
Business Network International, North Bay chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For the development and exchange of quality business referrals. Members of the business communities of Richmond, Pinole, El Cerrito, Albany, etc., are invited to attend meetings. Free. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Mira Vista Country Club, 7900 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito. Contact: Blaine Davis, 510-237-3495.
Business Network International, Pleasanton — Meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays. 6130 Stoneridge Mall Road suite 3, Pleasanton. 925-989-0037.
Business Network International, Prosperity Network of Contra Costa — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. The Kensington, activity room, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Contact: Francene Anderson, 925-300-3149.
Business Network International, Referral Exchange of San Ramon — Meets 8 a.m. Wednesdays. Seeking new members, limited to one person per profession. Bring business cards. The Legacy Building, First Floor Board Room, 2010 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Mark Kennedy, 925-321-5296, mkennedy@empirera.com.
Business Network International, Referral Magic chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. Membership limited to one business per profession. The Cattlemen’s Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore. Contact: Michael Petteruti, 925-556-0888.
Business Network International, Tri-Valley Business Builders — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Vic’s All-Star Kitchen, 201 Main St., Suite A, Pleasanton. Free. Contact: Jack Harrington, 925-484-0620.
Business Network International, Tri-Valley Grapevine — Meets noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Come for lunch and find out what BNI can do for your business. Membership limited to one business per profession. Zephyr Bar and Grill, 1736 First St., Livermore. Contact: Lisa Reuter, 925-447-3112.
Business Network International, Valley Business Connection, Danville chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Contact: Glenn Polanco, 925-831-3372.
Business Network International, Walnut Creek Business Growers chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Il Fornaio Restaurant, 1430 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Contact: Bruce Lamborn, 925-330-6736, bruce@scarybear.com; www.bnibusinessgrowers.com.
Business Network International, With a Heart, new group forming — Meets 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Il Fornaio Restaurant, 1430 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Contact: Debra Barth, 925-788-2104, www.debrabarth.com.
Businesses helping the community — Looking for donations? Obtain free information regarding how local businesses are helping the PTA, churches and other nonprofit organizations in your community. Contact: To offer or request help, 925-363-7317.
Businessmen’s Fellowship — Noon-1 p.m. Fridays. Emil Villa’s, 3064 Pacific Ave., Livermore. $8. 925-577-5886, libertypaintingservice@gmail.com.
Business Referral Network — 9-10 a.m. first and third Thursdays monthly. Membership limited to San Ramon Chamber of Commerce members. Visitors welcome. 2400 Camino Ramon, Suite 158, San Ramon. Stewart Bambino, 925-242-0600.
California Home Ownership Program — Consumer seminars on the steps to home ownership, offered 6-7 p.m. first Tuesdays monthly. Learn about the economic benefits of owning a home, how to find the right home for you, financing your purchase and more. 555 De Haro St., Suite 200, S.F. Free. Reservations required. R.S.V.P.: Nick Goldman, 415-621-2000, Ext. 300, nick@CalHOP.org.
California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) — Home inspectors meet 7-9 p.m. first Tuesdays monthly. Guests welcome. Attendees receive two CREIA Continuing Education Credits (CEC). Educational Pre-meeting for new members: 6 p.m.; attendees receive one additional CEC for attending the whole hour. Buttercup Grill, 660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. $35 members; $45 nonmembers. Contact: Chuck, 510-928-5914, www.creia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3373.
CommArt — Meets 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly. For professionals interested in networking with others in the industry. Visitors from all aspects of the communication arts industry are welcome. Forli Ristorante, 3160 Danville Blvd., Alamo. $20 cash, includes lunch. Contact: Terry McDonald, CommArt moderator, 925-462-8083, www.commartnet.org.
Contra Costa Regional Occupational Program — Tuition free computer training to adults in MS Office and Web Design. Part of the Contra Costa County Office of Education. $45 per nine-week session (180 hours of classroom training); full- and part-time programs available. In conjunction with the Employment Development Department. 399 Taylor Blvd. suite 110, Pleasant Hill. 925-934-5653, http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us.
Contra Costa Small Business Development Center — Ongoing services for small business owners in Contra Costa County. Free. Register, www.contracostasbdc.com.
Delta Networking Partners — Meets 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesdays. One membership per profession. Eskaton Lodge, 450 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood. Contact: Jennifer Fink, 925-516-3840, www.deltanetworkingpartners.org.
Diablo Referral Partners — 4:30-5:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Business professionals and business entrepreneurs meet for networking and to generate referrals and leads. Heffernan Insurance Brokers, 1350 Carlback Ave., Suite 100, Walnut Creek. Free. Prospective members contact referral.partners@hsp-central.net.
Diablo View Rotary Club — Meets 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet up and coming business leaders and get involved in community projects. Guests welcome. Pyramid Brewery, 1410 Locust St., Walnut Creek. 925-989-5750.
East Bay Business Leaders — Meets 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursdays. Limited to one member per profession. First American Title, 1355 Willow Road, Concord. 925-325-4220.
East Bay Referral Alliance Forming Chapter — Oakland/Berkeley/Emeryville area newest chapter, meets at noon Thursdays, at Chevy’s, 1890 Powell St., Emeryville. Business owners and company representatives welcome. Membership limited to one business per profession. Visitors welcome. $20. Dr. Mia Curcuruto, 510-579-7074, mcurcuruto@gmail.com.
East Bay SCORE, Chapter 506 — The nonprofit volunteer organization is a partner with the United States Small Business Administration. Its members are business people with experience providing free counseling and mentoring and monthly low fee workshops. Visit www.eastbayscore.org.
Eastbay Works Concord — No-fee OneStop Career Center. Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Daily tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Computer lab, on-site recruitment, job search and skills workshop. 4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord. 925-671-4500, www.eastbayworks.org.
Elite Leads Networking — “Writing Class,” 12:30 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly. 210 Porter Drive No. 205, San Ramon. First class is free. Contact: Sharyn, 925-939-1801.
Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley — Meets for lunch at noon second Wednesdays monthly. Features guest speakers and business networking. Guests are welcome with luncheon reservations. Contact: Karen Stepper, president, 925-275-2412, www.srvexchangeclub.org.
Experience Unlimited, Contra Costa — Meets 9:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Registration and networking begins at 9 a.m. A no-fee, nonprofit, volunteer organization helping professionals who are seeking new jobs. Temple B’nai Shalom, 74 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek. 925-602-0166; www.euccc.org.
Fairfield Real Estate Investment Club — Meets 7-9 p.m., with registration 6:30-7 p.m., second Thursdays monthly. Placer Title Company, 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 120, Fairfield. $20. Reservations not required. Contact: Dennis Downing, 925-348-6250, www.fairfieldreic.com.
The Financial Planning Association of the East Bay — Meets 7:15 a.m. first Wednesdays monthly. Intended for other financial planning professionals or employees of related companies. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. Registration in advance: $20 members; $30 nonmembers, includes breakfast. At the door: $30 members; $40 nonmembers. For information, call Krysta at 925-935-9691 or visit www.fpaeastbay.org.
Fremont Rotary Club — Meets noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Meet business and community leaders. Guests welcome. Contact: John Rehnberg, 510-574-0797.
Hayward Business Network — Meets 7:45-9 a.m. First and third Mondays. An organization of local businesses helping each other attract new business. Mimi’s Cafe, 24542 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. Maria DaSilva, 510-412-7268. www.haywardbusinessnetwork.org.
IAAP, Crystal Springs Chapter — International Association of Administration Professionals meets at 6 p.m. for networking, 6:15 p.m. dinner, third Tuesdays monthly. Millbrae Pancake House, 1301 El Camino Real, Millbrae. Cost is $5 at the door; dinners paid for by attendees individually. 650-583-7966, acantley@prodigy.net.
Job Connections — Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. A no-fee, volunteer organization supporting people that are unemployed, underemployed, or in a career transition in their search for employment. Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville. Visit www.JobConnections.org.
JumpStart The Entrepreneurs Network — Meets 8-9:30 a.m. with networking until 10 a.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. A synergistic alliance of entrepreneurs sharing information support and business tools; inspiring growth and success. A ‘cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave., Berkeley. Contact: Michael Wesson, 510-467-7121, www.jumpstartten.com.
Kiwanis Club of Fremont — Meets 7-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays. Meet business and community leaders. Guests welcome. Restaurant VIP Room, Fremont/Newark Hilton Hotel, 39900 Balentine Drive, Newark. www.KiwanisFremont.org.
Ladies Choice Investment Club — 7 p.m. second Mondays monthly. For interested women to learn about stock investing. Accepting new members, visitors welcome. 925-845-3574, f.bazan@comcast.net.
LeTip International, Diablo Valley chapter — Meets 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. A structured, productive program to teach members the networking skills necessary to grow each other’s businesses by providing qualified business referrals. Membership is limited to one business per profession. Tahoe Joe’s, 999 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Reservations: Orry Matin, 925-602-4444, Ext. 108.
LeTip International, Fremont chapter — Meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Guests welcome without reservation. Saki’s Spin A Yarn, 45915 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont. Contact: Dr. Gary Wong, 510-796-7000, www.letipoffremont.com.
LeTip International, Oakland chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Wednesdays. Structured networking to generate leads for business owners and professionals. Complimentary breakfast on first visit. La Estrellita Cafe, 446 East 12th St. (at 5th Avenue), Oakland. Contact: Sharyn, 510-655-6318.
LeTip International, San Leandro chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Thursdays. The business lead and exchange organization invites business owners and business professionals to its weekly business lead or exchange breakfast. Breakfast complimentary on your first visit. The Englander Restaurant, 101 Parrot St., San Leandro, CA. Contact: Kathy Martins, 510-276-0877, www.sanleandroletip.com.
LeTip International, San Ramon chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Wednesdays. An opportunity for business owners and professionals to exchange business leads, gain a new sales force and leverage your business. Breakfast complimentary on your first visit. Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Contact: Will Cardenas, 510-305-9903, will@getwiredcommunication.com.
National Association of Insurance Women — Contra Costa Chapter meets 6 p.m. first Wednesdays monthly. Englund’s Bistro, 2002 Salvio St., Concord. $27. www.cccofnaiw.com.
Mt. Diablo Triple X Fraternity — Armenian Fraternity meets second Thursdays monthly. No host dinner at 6 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Buttercup Restaurant, 660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Guests welcome. rasadoorian@gmail.com.
Mt. Diablo Business Women — Meets 5:45-8:30 p.m. second Thursdays monthly. Networking and dinner, guest speakers. Lafayette Park Hotel, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. $37 members, $47 guests. Advance reservations required. www.mtdiablobusinesswomen.org.
Opportunity Junction: On the Road to Self-Sufficiency — Helping low-income Contra Costa residents gain the competence and confidence to support themselves and their families. Offering technology, literacy and personal development instruction combined with real world experience. Main programs include a comprehensive job-training and placement program that incorporates computer training, life skills, paid experience, Career Club, case management, mental health services and long-term follow-up and drop-in evening program with classes in English as a Second Language and computer basics. Program open to those 18 and older. 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. No cost to participants. Register in person. Contact: 925-776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org.
Premier Network Group of East County — Referral group meets 7:15 a.m. Thursdays. Mimi’s Cafe, 5705 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Contact: Jason Matthews, 925-628-8016 or jsmatthews@ft.newyorklife.com.
Regional Occupation Program’s Technology Center — Offering full- and part-time “Microsoft Office” and “Web Design and Development” classes to adults and high school students, 16 and older, who live anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn how to effectively use the most popular office applications and how to create standards-compliant websites for yourself or your employers. ROP Technology Center, 1800 Oak Park Blvd., Suite A, Pleasant Hill. 925-942-3436, www.JobSkillsNow.com.
Rotary Club of Dublin — Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Guests welcome. Dublin Ranch Golf Club, 5900 Signal Hill Drive, Dublin. 925-803-4187.
Rotary Club of Fremont-Union City-Newark, Sunset — 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Meet business and community leaders. Crowne Plaza Hotel, 32083 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. Elaine Wong-Bigel, 510-381-9989.
The Rotary Club of Fremont Warm Springs Sunrise — 7:15-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Meet professional, business and community leaders. The Courtyard by Marriott, 4700 Lakeview Blvd., Fremont.
Rotary Club of Lafayette — Meets noon Thursdays. 12:15 p.m. lunch; 12:30 p.m. program. Oakwood Health Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Guests welcome. Contact: Michael Heller, 925-682-3577.
Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise — Meets 7 a.m. Fridays. Postino’s Restaurant, 3565 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Guests welcome. Visit www.lamorindasunrise.org.
Rotary Club of Walnut Creek Sunrise — Meets 7 a.m. Tuesdays. Scott’s Seafood Bar & Grill, 1333 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. Guests welcome. $15. Contact, 925-708-5578, www.wcsunriserotary.org.
San Joaquin Delta College and Small Business Development Center — Business orientation held at noon second Thursdays monthly. Get information on legal requirements and government regulations, sources of financing, how to get free help with your business, and receive a copy of the “Resource Guide to Starting & Operating a Small Business.” Co-sponsored by the Tracy District Chamber of Commerce. Tracy District Chamber of Commerce, 223 E. 10th St. $15. Reservations: 209-835-2131.
San Ramon Valley Rotary Club — Meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Guests welcome. 925-899-6771.
Senior Community Service and Employment Program — Recruitment is under way for program participants. Assists eligible, enrolled older workers, 55 and older, to receive on-the-job training through local partner host sites, to receive appropriate training, job-search preparation and placement assistance. Space is limited. Call 209-579-1105, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays.
Sistaz N Motion — “Dynamic Networking Mixer,” meets 12:30-3:30 p.m. second Saturdays monthly. Committed to helping women entrepreneurs acquire knowledge, training, skills, resources and access to the business community. Crescent Park Multicultural Center, 5004 Hartnett Ave., Richmond. New guest speakers welcome. 510-253-5469, info@sistaznmotion.com, www.sistaznmotion.com.
Small Business Cash Flow Management — Contra Costa County business owners can receive assistance with cash flow management or other business management topics. Contra Costa Small Business Development Center, 300 Ellinwood Way, Suite 300, Pleasant Hill. Free. Register at www.contracostasbdc.com.
Speechcraft — 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. Eight-week course presented by Word Weavers Toastmaster Club 400. Aegis of Concord, general meeting room, 4756 Clayton Road. $29 covers materials and meeting. To register, contact Diane, DPleuss@pacbell.net, 925-673-0412 or Marion, Marion48@live.com, 925-686-1818.
Sustainable Business Alliance — Meets for lunch first Fridays monthly in alternate Berkeley and Oakland locations. “East Bay Green Drinks Happy Hour,” 5:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, 1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Open to new members. A membership organization for companies committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices. Contact: 510-451-4001, www.sustainablebiz.org.
Tri Cities Networking Group — Meets 7:30-8:40 a.m. Tuesdays. For business owners to network with and learn from each other in a friendly, upbeat and supportive setting. Original Pancake House, 39222 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Contact: Michael Mauldin, 510-301-6525.
Tri-Valley Executives Association — 7 a.m. Thursdays. The TVEA, established in 1984, helps business owners and managers develop resourceful relationships in a fun and progressive format. Membership is open to businesses that are not in competition with a current member of the association. Vic’s All-Star Kitchen, 201-A Main St., Pleasanton. 925-736-4522, cristin@sanchmail.com, www.trivalleyexecs.com.
Tri Valley Insurance Professionals — Dinner meeting 5:30 p.m. second Wednesday monthly. Girasole Restaurant, 3180 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. cwalker@jenkinsgroup.com, www.tvipca.com.
Women in Financial Services — Meets 8-9:30 a.m. fourth Fridays monthly at an area restaurant. $20 includes breakfast, networking and a speaker. Contact: Joyce Feldman, 925-242-0684.
Women’s Stock Study Group — Meets 7 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly. Education is the group’s main purpose. Heritage Estates, 900 E. Stanley, Livermore. 925-846-6911, 925-484-1319.
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County and Contra Costa Small Business Development Center — The online business portal ContraCostaMeansBusiness.com offers information, resources, services and expertise for Contra Costa County entrepreneurs and small business owners. The site is a one-stop source for information on more than 50 business topics. Visit http://ContraCostaMeansBusiness.com.
Toastmasters
Amador Valley Toastmasters — Meets 7-8 a.m. Thursdays. Guests welcome; introductory breakfast is complimentary. Mimi’s Cafe, 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. Contact: Linda Wardell, 925-455-8397, lindward@hotmail.com.
Andeesheh Toastmasters Club — Meets 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Learn to develop communication and leadership skills which foster self-confidence and personal growth. 1433 Madison St., Oakland. Contact: Faz Binesh, 510-760-8400, fazbinesh@propertymatters.com.
Antioch Toastmasters — Meets 7:15-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Mimi’s Cafe, 5705 Lone Tree Way. Contact: Mitchell Hardin, 925-978-2523, mhardin293@aol.com.
Benicia Toastmasters Capitol Speakers Club — Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. Chamber of Commerce Building, conference room, rear entrance, 601 First St., Benicia. Contact: Houston Robertson, 707-751-0473, or Houston@houstonrobertson.com.
Better Communicators Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Brown and Caldwell, 201 North Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Contact: Lani Good, lgood@brwncald.com.
Castro Valley Toastmasters Club — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Baywood Court, 21966 Dolores Dr., Castro Valley. Contact: Faz Binesh, 510-760-8400, fazbinesh@propertymatters.com.
Cherry City Toastmasters — Meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays. San Leandro Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. 510-351-1244, info@cherrycitytoastmasters.org, www.cherrycitytoastmasters.org.
Concord Breakfast Toastmasters Club No. 2056 — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Kensington Place, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Contact: Ken Smith, 925-639-0305, or arken1@pacbell.net.
Concord/Clayton Toastmasters — 7 a.m. Mondays. Aegis of Concord, 4756 Clayton Road. 925-682-7211, www.toastmasters.org.
Contra Costa College Premier Toastmasters Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays. Contra Costa College, Fireside Room, 2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Ramon. 510-235-7800 ext. 4215, lkral@contracosta.edu.
Creating Communicators Toastmasters Club No. 684665 of Brentwood — Meets 12:10-1:10 p.m. Thursdays. Straw Hat Pizza, 6680 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Contact: Clay, 925-325-9966.
Danville A.M. Toastmasters — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Guests welcome. Father Nature’s Shed, 172 E. Prospect Ave., Danville. Contact: Gayle Studt: 925-833-8001, gstudt1@aol.com; www.danvilleamtoastmasters.org.
Danville Toastmasters — Improv portion meets 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Improve your confidence and public speaking skills in as little as eight weeks. Guests welcome. Diablo Valley College, Room 217, 3150 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Contact: Bill Frink, bill@danvilletoastmasters1785.com, www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com.
Diablo Champagne Breakfast Club — “Friday Mornings in Walnut Creek,” meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays except Dec. 28. Hone your speaking and leadership skills. Drop-in guests are welcome at no charge. Kensington Place, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Map and details: www.diablochampagne.org. Contact: Dan Russell, 925-671-2259, contact@diablochampagne.org.
Diablo Toastmasters No. 598 — Meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Develop communication and leadership skills. Visitors welcome. Sizzler, 1353 Willow Pass Road, Concord. Contact: Louis Stifter, 707-747-5017, ljstifter@comcast.net.
Diablo View Toastmasters, Club No. 4160 — Meets 7:55-9 a.m. Tuesdays. To support and encourage development of professional and personal speaking skills. Guests welcome. San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Contact: Josh Taves, 925-791-2233.
Dramatically Speaking Toastmasters — Meets 9-11 a.m. second Saturdays monthly. Kaiser Building, 1950 Franklin St., Oakland. Newcomers welcome. Photo ID required to get into the building. Newcomers welcome. R.S.V.P.: Mary Anne Lunning, 510-581-8675, lunni8@aol.com.
East Bay Toastmasters — Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Mondays. East Bay Church of Religious Science, 4130 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. 510-652-5912, billsmithdtm@aol.com.
El Cerrito Toastmasters — Meets 7:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays monthly. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. www.toastmasters-elcerrito.org.
Emeryville Toastmasters — Club 4422, District 57. Meets 12:10 p.m. Tuesdays. State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control, 700 Heinz Ave., third floor, Berkeley. jackg@sfo.com.
F.A.T. Toastmasters — Meets 7:45-9 p.m. Thursdays. Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace Ave. staynthelight@yahoo.com, http://fat.freetoasthost.ws.
Goal Achievers Toastmasters — Meets 7:30-9:00 p.m. Mondays. Enhance your communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. Visitors encouraged and always welcome. Round Table Pizza, 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Karrie Keegan, 925-597-2046, karriekeegan@att.net, http://goalachievers.freetoasthost.org.
Las Juntas Toastmasters Club — Meets noon Fridays. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2317 Buena Vista Ave., Walnut Creek. scott@mosher-ellis.com.
Livermore Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays. Develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment that fosters self-confidence and personal growth. Robert Livermore Recreation Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. Contact: Valerie Curcuro, 925-606-6841, valerie@newbeginningsforyou.com, www.livermoretoastmasters.org.
Newark Toastmasters — Meets 7-8 a.m. Tuesdays. Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace, Newark. Contact: Bill Fitts, 510-796-3031, wmfitts@pacbell.net.
Rossmoor Toastmasters — Meets 7:15-8:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Multi-Purpose Room 3, Gateway Club Complex, Rossmoor Parkway entrance, Walnut Creek. For map, visit www.rossmoor.com. For club information, call Marie, 925-943-5446.
Sunrise Toastmasters Club — Meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Clubhouse, 1937 Piper Ridge Court, Walnut Creek. Contact: Eileen McEntyre, 925-935-9383.
Sun Valley Toastmasters Club 998 — Meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays. Holiday Inn Restaurant, 2730 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. Contact: Joann Juhala, 925-757-8274.
Talksics Toastmasters Club No. 6718 — Meets noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Free. Contact: Russ, 925-229-7255.
Toast of Richmond, Club 7957 — Meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays. Develop communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 3925 Macdonald Ave., Richmond. Contact: toast_of_richmond@yahoo.com.
Toastmasters Communicators Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Guests welcome. Montgomery Watson Harza offices, 1340 Treat Blvd., third floor, Walnut Creek, near Pleasant Hill BART station. Contact: Iris, 925-975-3453, or Iris.E.Little@us.mwhglobal.com.
Top of the Hill Toastmasters — Castro Valley — Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays. Guests welcome. Develop and practice important communication and leadership skills in a positive learning environment. The Neighborhood Church, 20600 John Drive, Room D2. Contact: Dave Smith, 510-733-0984, Top_of_the_Hill_Toastmasters@hotmail.com.
Union City Toastmaster Club 5269 — Meets 7-9 p.m. first and third Mondays monthly. Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado Niles Road, Union City. Contact: Paul, 510-305-9286, unioncity@freetoasthost.com.
Walnut Creek Sunrise Club — Meets 7:15 a.m. Thursdays. Clubhouse, 1935 Piper Ridge Court, Walnut Creek. Contact: Eileen McEntyre, 925-935-9383.
Walnut Creek Toastmasters — Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Those interested in improving their presentation, speaking and leadership skills are invited to attend. Aegis, 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. First meeting is free. Contact: Paul, 925-639-6776, http://walnutcreek.freetoasthost.net.
West County Toastmasters — Meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. Thursdays. Mechanics Bank, Hilltop branch, downstairs conference room, 3170 Hilltop Mall Road., Richmond. Contact: Ed Brounstein, 510-223-1230.
