BUSINESS CALENDAR

TUESDAY

EXEC BRIEFING: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce holds a day-long orientation session for executives who have recently relocated to the region or who have been recently promoted. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at 2750 Speissegger Dr., North Charleston. Topics will include education, economic development, innovation, local government, regional planning, the military, homeland security and transportation. $250. Contact Diane Owens at dowens@charlestonchamber.org or at 805-3094 for more information.

BUILDING SEMINARS: Three one-day seminars for building industry professionals will be held in North Charleston, Oct. 28-30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 1360 Truxtun Ave., North Charleston. Free. Topic is low impact development strategies for managing storm waters. Speakers include Mike Horton of Davis & Floyd and Elias Deeb, project manager for Oak Terrace Preserve. Sponsored by the city of North Charleston, Coastal Training Program, Department of Health and Environmental Control, Davis & Floyd, Department of Natural Resources, Sea Grant Consortium, University of South Carolina, ACE Basin and the Noisette Co. LLC. For more information, contact Nicole Saladin at Nicole@belle.baruch.sc.edu or at 546-6219, ext. 241; or Rebekah Szivak at SzivakR@dnr.sc.gov or 953-9024.

REAL ESTATE INVESTORS MEETING: The Charleston Real Estate Investors' Association meets. 5:30 p.m. at Shoney's, 6328 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Free and open to the public. For information or registration go to charlestonrei.com or call 200-5617.

WEDNESDAY

ELECTION FORUM: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce presents a candidates forum for Charleston County Council District 3 and District 7 and the coroner race. 7:30-9 a.m. 2759 Speissegger Dr., North Charleston. Reservations suggested. Email Graham Drayton at gdrayton@charlestonchamber.org.

CARTER CENTER MIXER: The College of Charleston's Friends of the Carter Real Estate Center holds a networking reception for students and local real estate professionals 6-8 p.m. in Wachovia Auditorium, 5 Liberty St. A curriculum brainstorming session follows from 7-8 p.m. Free. To RSVP, email mitchumt@cofc.edu.

Housing TALK: The S.C. Lt. Gov.'s Affordable Housing Study Committee and the Lowcountry Housing Trust presents a discussion of "Housing: A Driving Force in Our Local Economy." 1-2 p.m. 10 Storehouse Row, 2120 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston. Scheduled speakers include North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey and Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, as well real estate agents, home builders and affordable housing experts. Call 973-7285 for more information.

NOV. 5

ONLINE TOOLS DEMO: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce presents "Using Innovation to Grow Your Small Business." 7:30-10:30 a.m., Charleston Area Convention Center. $50. For chamber members, $15 before Nov. 3 or $20 at the door. For more information contact Diane Owens at 805-3094.

Business Plans: The S.C. Women's Business Center holds a seminar on how to write a business plan. 9-11 a.m. 5900 Core Drive, Suite 104, North Charleston. $30. For more information and to register call 740-6160

NOV. 11 & 12

biz SEMINARS: Counselors from the Service Corps of Retired Executives hold a seminar for entrepreneurs and new business owners, 6-9 p.m., Tate Center for Entrepreneurship. 5 Liberty St., Charleston. $50.00 in advance; $55.00 at the door. For registration, call 727-4778, 10 a.m.-2 pm, Monday-Friday , or go to www.score285.org.