Business Calendar

Tuesday

MARKETING ADVICE: The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce holds a workshop on how small businesses can maximize their marketing dollars. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Berkeley Electric Cooperative, 2 Spring Hall Road, Goose Creek. Free for members. Scheduled speaker is Gina Smith of Casto Communications. RSVP to 761-8238 or 577-9549. Go to www.berkeleysc.org for more information.

Wednesday

NETWORKING HELP: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce's North Area Business Council holds a networking session that includes effective networking tips and techniques. 7:30-9 a.m. Virginia College, 6185 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. $15 for members; $30 for others. To register, go to www.charlestonchamber.net.

INSURERS, FINANCE: The Charleston Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors holds its monthly luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Embassy Suites, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston. Free for members; $12 for others. Eight hours of continuing education also is offered, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Contact Sam Shirley for more information at 747-7000.

WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY: The Center for Women holds a luncheon and panel discussion on women in philanthropy. Noon-1:30 p.m. Spoleto Ballroom, 14 George St., Charleston. Scheduled speakers include Denise Barto of All Occasions, Karen Siegel, and Doretha Walker. $15. Register at www.c4women.org.

WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS: The National Association of Women Business Owners meets. 4:30-6:15 p.m. The Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston. Scheduled speaker is Tiffany Jonas, founder of Aio Design. Program: "Increase Your Sales to America's Most Influential Consumer." $25. For more information, go to www.nawboSC.org.

Thursday

CALL CENTER WORKSHOP: The Greater Charleston Call Center Alliance holds a luncheon workshop and vendor showcase. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cypress Hall, Wannamaker County Park, North Charleston. Workshop is titled, "Levity in the Workplace-Improving Morale and Performance." Free for members; $30 for others. RSVP required at www.g3ca.org/bbq1.

PHILANTHROPY DAY: The Association of Fundraising Professionals' Lowcountry chapter marks National Philanthropy Day. 11:30 a.m. Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston. Lowcountry Philanthropy Awards will be given to Mr. and Mrs. William A. Baker Jr. and Charleston Place Hotel. $60 for individuals; $350 for a nonprofit sponsor table of 10; $1,500 for a corporate sponsor table of 10. RSVP to afplowcountry@gmail.com.

ALLIANCE UPDATE: The Charleston Regional Development Alliance, which promotes the three-county area to businesses that are expanding or relocating, holds its annual luncheon and update about the past year. Noon- 1:30 p.m. Trident Technical College's Complex for Economic Development off Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. $55 for alliance investors; $60 for others. Scheduled keynote speaker is David Sanger, chief New York Times Washington correspondent and author of "The Inheritance: The World Obama Confronts and the Challenges to American Power." For more information, go to www.crda.org/annualluncheon.

CHARLESTON CHAMBER MIXER: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce holds a business after hours event. 5:30-7 p.m. Island House at Bauer International. 414 Jessen Lane, Daniel Island. $20 for members; $40 for others. To register, go to www.charlestonchamber.net.

Friday

WOMEN IN DEFENSE: The Palmetto chapter of Women in Defense holds a luncheon meeting. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn. 5265 International Blvd., North Charleston. $20 for members; $25 for others. Free for military or former military members. Topic is "Military Affairs 101: Current and Former Service Members Share Insights Into Today's U.S. Military." To RSVP, contact Tiffany Crosby at 725.1623 or tcrosby@scires.com.

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: The Sophia Institute holds a lecture on conflict management. 6:30 p.m. 297 East Bay St., Charleston. $25 in advance; $35 at the door Scheduled speaker is Erica Ariel Fox, who teaches negotiation at Harvard Law School and is the founder of the Global Negotiation Insight Institute. Topic: "Beyond Yes: Turning Breakdowns into Breakthroughs." A weekend workshop Nov. 14-15 also is offered. $250. Go to www.TheSophiaInstitute.org for more information.

Nov. 16

Entrepreneurs Networking: The Center for Women holds its 8th annual networking event for entrepreneurs, including speed networking. 6-8 p.m. Citadel Holliday Alumni House, 69 Hagood Ave., Charleston. $15-$20. Register at c4women.org.