Full Metro Business calendar for Feb. 13

Henrico Business Leaders presents "Eye on Henrico County," 7 to 8:45 a.m., Richmond Marriott West, 4240 Dominion Blvd. Speaker: Tony Sakowski with the Virginia Eye Institute. Cost: free for members; $30 for pre-registered guests; $40 for walk-ins. To register: www.henricobusinessleaders.com. Details: Diane Munn, (804) 675-7502.

"Retirement Planning and 401(k) Rollover Options," Merrill Lynch and William Kavanagh, noon, Eighth and Main Building, sixth floor. Registration: William Kavanagh, (804) 343-4226.

"Income Distribution Planning: Emphasis on Principal Preservation and Liquidity," John Dragonas, personalized workshop, 4 p.m., MetLife Mid-Atlantic Financial Group, 6641 W. Broad St., Suite 404. Registration: John Dragonas, (804) 282-7522, ext. 125.

C3, Creative Change Center Breakfast Club, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Tektonics Design Group, 403 Stockton St., Suite 104. Speaker: Bob Tierney, senior associate architect at Baskervill, and Chris Hildebrand, craftsman at Tektonics. Topic: "Creative Collaboration from Design to Construction." Cost: $20 for breakfast. Registration: www.c3richmond.org.

Career-Prospectors, www.career-prospectors.com, a job-search networking group, meets every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, 9315 Three Chopt Road. Details: Charlie Wood, (804) 360-0335.

National Association of Women Business Owners Richmond and the Extraordinary Women's Exchange present "Mind, Body & Business," featuring Madge Zacharias of Zacharias Ganey Health Institute, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willow Oaks Country Club, 6228 Forest Hill Ave. Cost: $25 in advance and $30 at the door for members; $30 in advance and $35 at the door for nonmembers. Registration: www.nawborichmond.org or (804) 346-5644.

Richmond Apartment Owners Association offers "Efficient Tax Strategies," noon, Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane. Cost: $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers (includes lunch fee). Details: www.richmondapartmentowners.com. Details: Diane Munn, (804) 675-7502.

Synergy Business, noon, Beauregard's Thai Room, 103 E. Cary St. RSVP: Bill Rose, war9500@aol.com or info@synergyclub.biz.

Business Networking International, 7:30 a.m., Long & Foster, 9321 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite E. Details/RSVP: Rae Nunnally, (804) 839-5014.

Business Networking International — The Ultimate Chapter, 7:30 a.m., Stonehenge Golf & Country Club, 1000 Farnham Drive. Details/RSVP: Alison Eckis, (804) 484-0622.

Cornerstone Business Builders, West End Chapter, Christian business networking, 8 to 9 a.m., 8527 Mayland Drive, Suite 105. Details: Julie Atkins, (804) 356-7473 or julie@layton-insurance.com.

CREW Richmond lunch meeting, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Boathouse restaurant at Rocketts Landing, 4708 E. Old Main St., featuring Gregory Wingfield of the Greater Richmond Partnership. Cost: $30 for members; $45 for nonmembers. Registration: crewrichmond@crewnetwork.org.

Greater Richmond Chamber offers "Google Analytics," 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hanover Department of Economic Development, 8200 Center Path Lane, Suite E, Mechanicsville. Cost: $20 for members and nonmembers. Register online at www.GRCC.com or call Jackie Carter, (804) 783-9314.

The downtown lunch meeting of the Richmond Women's Network meets at 11:30 a.m., Beauregard's Thai Room, 103 E. Cary St. Details/reservations: Kathy Johnson, (804) 771-3654 or email kathy.w.johnson@dom.com.

Business Networking International, 11:30 a.m., Capital Ale House, 13831 Village Place Drive. Details: David Abel, (804) 639-0609.

Business Owners Institute offers a "Business Leaders Lunch Workshop," 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Richmond Country Club, 12950 Patterson Ave. Speaker: Jim Roman. Topic: "Leveling the Ups and Downs of Business." Cost: $13 and includes lunch. Pay at the door, or register at www.boiva.com.

American Marketing Association, 11:45 a.m., University of Richmond, Jepson Center, College Avenue. Speakers: Jack Berry, executive director of Venture Richmond; Brian Eckert, director of public relations and media relations for the University of Richmond; Jana Ross, director of marketing for University of Richmond athletics; Cynthia Schmidt, director of marketing at Virginia Commonwealth University. Topic: "Marketing in the Moment: How to Take Advantage of an Unexpected Opportunity." Cost: $25 for members; $40 for nonmembers; $20 for students. Registration: (804) 427-6982 or www.amarichmond.org.

Hanover Lunch Bunch, noon, Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant, Bass Pro Shops, 11550 N. Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland, casual networking lunch offers the opportunity for members to meet and get to know their business peers in a casual setting. Register online at www.GRCC.com, or call the Reservation Line, (804) 783-9368.

Community College Workforce Alliance offers "Create Your Next Job … Become an Entrepreneur," a business-training course, 1 to 5 p.m., CCWA – North Run Business Park, 1630 E. Parham Road. Register online at www.richmondgate.org or call (804) 706-5252.

Henrico Business Leaders social, 4 to 6 p.m., Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St. Details: www.henricobusinessleaders.com or Diane Munn, (804) 675-7502.

Institute of Management Accountants, Richmond Chapter dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m., Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Dinner speaker_ Alan Jones, owner, TPA Benefits. Topic_ "Health Care Reform_ Where Are We? Where Are We Going? What Does It All Mean?" Continuing Professional Education session will begin at 5 p.m. CPE speaker: Steve Winston, president, The Payments Co. Topic: "Payments 2012." Reservations: IMArichmond@gmail.com; type "reservation" in the subject line. Cost: $30 for members and guests; $20 for students/senior members; free for CPE session.

University of Richmond Robins School of Business executive speaker series, 6 p.m., Ukrop Auditorium at Queally Hall. Melanie Healey, Procter & Gamble's president of North America and Global Hyper-Super-Mass Channel, will speak about her career and her perspective on leadership. The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required at http://tiny.cc/melaniehealey021512.

Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Pros, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Meadowbrook Country Club, 3700 Cogbill Road. Speaker: Dan Murphy, founder and CEO of the Growth Coach. Cost: $35 for members; $40 for nonmembers. Registration: www.chesterfieldchamber.com, (804) 748-6364, ext. 2, or admin@chesterfieldchamber.com.

Business Networking International — Capital City, 8 a.m., 1001 Boulders Parkway, fifth floor. Details: Daniel Latham, (804) 419-2804.

Business Networking International, 8 a.m., Can Can Brasserie, 3120 W. Cary St. Details/RSVP: Timothy Fee, (804) 673-6676.

"Educational Session on Long-Term Care Insurance," 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Mid-Atlantic General Agency, 3951 Westerre Parkway, Suite 400. RSVP: Tara Martin, (804) 283-1920.

Facebook Business Training, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Greater Richmond Chamber, 600 E. Main St., Suite 700. Instructor: Ari Corson, social consultant, Active Nation. Cost: $20 for members and nonmembers. Register online at www.GRCC.com, or call Jackie Carter, (804) 783-9314.

Glen Gary Chapter Business Network International, 11:30 a.m., Ramada Plaza-Richmond West, 6624 W. Broad St. Details: Mike Layton, (804) 419-2844.

7-Eleven offers a "Franchising Opportunities" seminar, 1 p.m., Paragon Place, 6802 Paragon Place. RSVP at least one day before the seminar: Larry Draper, (804) 873-7593 or larry.draper@7-11.com.

Business After Hours, a social after-work event featuring tabletop exhibitors and business contacts, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Torque Club, Richmond International Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. Cost: $15 in advance and $20 at the door for members; $30 in advance and $40 at the door for nonmembers. Advance registration closes at noon Wednesday.Registration: www.grcc.com or (804) 783-9368.

2012 Legislative Reception celebrating Virginia Technology, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St. Registration: www.richtech.com.

"Roll It, Take It, Leave It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options" by Lee Carroll, financial adviser at Edward Jones, 5:30 p.m., 15516 Westchester Commons Way. Reservations: (804) 897-1127.

Richmond chapter of the Urban Land Institute hosts a three-part series examining the impact of the region's changing demographics, 7:30 a.m., Williams Mullen law firm, 200 S. 10th St., 16th floor. Part 1, Feb. 17: "The Richmond Region's Changing Housing Needs"; Part 2, April 3: "Infrastructure and Transportation"; Part 3, June 5: "Land Use." Cost_ $25 for private-sector members; $40 for private-sector nonmembers; $15 for public-sector/young leader/student members; $25 for public-sector/young leader/student nonmembers. Registration: richmond.uli.org or (800) 321-5011. Details: (804) 836-7968.

Direct Connections Chapter, Business Networking International meets at 8 a.m. every Friday at Brio Tuscan Grille at Stony Point Fashion Park. Details/RSVP: Mike Shore, (804) 928-8776.

"Retiring, Changing Employers or Lost Job — Your 401(k): What Are Your Options?" workshop led by Jared Lewis and Bill Bays of Virginia Asset Management, 8:30 a.m. and noon, 130 Wylderose Drive in Midlothian. Details: (804) 327-0466.

"Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard" by Anedra Bourne, tourism coordinator for the city of Richmond, for the Open University of The Shepherd's Center of Richmond, 12:30 p.m., St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Parkway. Details: (804) 355-7282 or www.TSCOR.org.

Greater Richmond Association for Commercial Real Estate ninth annual Real Estate Market Review, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., 6631 W. Broad St. Panel review of five sectors: Residential: Bill White, president, Joyner Fine Properties; Industrial: Matt Braun, industrial real estate specialist, Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer; Retail: Jeff Doxey, president, Eagle Commercial Realty; Office: Jane DuFrane, director of leasing at Highwoods Properties; and Investment: J. Scott Adams, president-Mid South Region, CB Richard Ellis. Moderator: Gregory J. Gilligan, business editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Cost: $50. Registration: www.gracre.org.

U.S. Postal Service seminar, noon, Montrose Heights Post Office (upstairs), 5300 Klockner Road. Topic: "Grow Your Business Through Direct Mail for 14.5 Cents Per Piece." Details: www.USPSdmhub.com. Reservations: www.USPS.com/growyourbusinessdays.

Richmond Apartment Owners Association Think Tank, noon, Piccadilly Café, 8004 W. Broad St. Bring your checkout sheets and share your checkout process. Details: www.richmondapartmentowners.com or Barbara Shocket, (804) 358-7649.

Old Dominion Chapter, IAAP, 5:30 to 7:45 p.m., Henrico County Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Road. Speaker: Dale Moore, documentalist/trainer, Richmond Public Schools. Topic: "2010 Microsoft Office Tips & Tricks." RSVP by Feb. 17: Gale Barney, (804) 501-4398, bar27@co.henrico.va.us or www.iaap-olddominion.org/forms.htm.

International Facility Management Association, Richmond Chapter meets at 5:30 p.m., Quality Technology Services, 6000 Technology Blvd., for networking, chapter business, a presentation by David Robey, vice president of Facilities for QTS, and a tour of the large data center. Cost: $10 for members; $25 for nonmembers. RSVP to Barbe Shaffer at ifmarichva@gmail.com.

Cornerstone Business Builders, West End Chapter Christian business networking, 8 to 9 a.m., 8527 Mayland Drive, Suite 105. Details: Julie Atkins, (804) 356-7473 or julie@layton-insurance.com.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

VCU Libraries, 7 p.m., Richmond Salons, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Speaker: Tom Burrell, advertising executive and founder of Burrell Communications Group, the nation's largest African-American-owned marketing firm. Topic: "Brainwashed: Challenging the Myth of Black Inferiority." The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and registration is required. Registration: www.library.vcu.edu/bhm/events.html or Gregory Kimbrell, (804) 828-0593.

Virginia Gift Planning Council program at 11 a.m. and luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m., Commonwealth Club, 401 W. Franklin St. Program: "Nuts and Bolts: What to Consider Internally." Luncheon topic: "Communicating Externally: the Board, Donors and the Public." Panel: Nancy Trego, vice president, YMCA; Tom Gutenberger, vice president, University of Richmond; and David Huffine, vice president, St. Joseph's Villa.  Cost: $45 for members; $50 for nonmembers. Register at www.vagiftplanning.org.

U.S. Postal Service seminar, noon, Montrose Heights Post Office (upstairs), 5300 Klockner Road. Topic: "Grow Your Business Through Direct Mail for 14.5 Cents Per Piece." Details: www.USPSdmhub.com. Reservations: www.USPS.com/growyourbusinessdays.

Whitlock holds its Convergence 2012, a national AV technology showcase, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features the latest technologies and experts from Polycom, Cisco, Crestron, SMART, Christie Digital and other leading manufacturers. Primary solutions presented include videoconferencing, telepresence, streaming, digital media, 3-D and immersive technologies, projection systems and automation and control systems. To register, go to whitlock.com/shows.

7-Eleven offers a "Franchising Opportunities" seminar, 1 p.m., Paragon Place, 6802 Paragon Place. RSVP at least one day before the seminar: Larry Draper, (804) 873-7593 or larry.draper@7-11.com.

Extraordinary Women's Exchange hosts its brand new "Real Conversations" program, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., University of Richmond's Queally Hall, 1 Gateway Road, University of Richmond. Couch Talk moderators: Mary Foley and Susie Galvez of "Girlfriend We Gotta Talk." Couch Talk guest: Shirley T. Burke, founder, Esteem Institute; Tanya Cauthen, owner, Belmont Butchery; Meredith McGlohon, owner, Red Salon Organics; Roberta Oster Sachs, president, Oster Sachs Communications; Jessica Simmons, River City Tattoo. Cost: $50 for members; $70 for nonmembers; $35 for students with valid ID. Registration: (804) 783-9368.

Willis of Virginia presents "Managing Global Insurance Risks and Employee Benefits in a Turbulent and Recovering World," 8:30 to 11 a.m., Willis Building, Innsbrook Corporate Center, 4951 Lake Brook Drive. The seminar will focus on enterprise risk and employee benefits risk and how successful organizations are managing these areas to mitigate risk, manage costs, optimize efficiency and protect the business and its people. Details/Registration: Melissa Hoar, (804) 527-2323 or Mimi Conjar, (804) 527-2334.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., West End Public Library, 5420 Patterson Ave. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Toastmasters — Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

7-Eleven offers a "Franchising Opportunities" seminar, 1 p.m., Paragon Place, 6802 Paragon Place. RSVP at least one day before the seminar: Larry Draper, (804) 873-7593 or larry.draper@7-11.com.

"40 Great Things to Know Before Buying a Franchise," workshop led by franchise attorney Eric Perkins of Perkins Law, 9 to 11 a.m., 4870 Sadler Road, Suite 300 (Overlook II building). Cost_  $49 per person. Advance registration required_  or (804) 205-5162.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

7-Eleven offers a "Franchising Opportunities" seminar, 1 p.m., Paragon Place, 6802 Paragon Place. RSVP at least one day before the seminar: Larry Draper, (804) 873-7593 or larry.draper@7-11.com.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 9 to 11 a.m., Ginter Park Public Library, 1200 Westbrook Ave. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

IAAP Old Dominion Chapter's Administrative Professionals Day seminar, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., call for location. Speaker: J. Kyle Howard. Topic: "Using Your Voice to Influence Your Boss!" Registration fee: $60 for members; $65 for nonmembers. Details/registration: Gale Barney, (804) 501-4398, bar27@co.henrico.va.us or www.iaap-olddominion.org.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., VCR, 1106 N. Thompson St. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., Westover Hills Public Library, 1408 Westover Hills Blvd. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Toastmasters - Power Lunch Expressions Club meeting, noon to 1 p.m., AECOM Innsbrook Office, 4840 Cox Road. Bring your lunch and learn with a friendly network of professionals to improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Details: John Goldhamer, (804) 307-9437, JohnGoldhamer@aol.com or Gay Rudis, (804) 741-4147, gorudis@verizon.net.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., West End Public Library, 5420 Patterson Ave. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 9 to 11 a.m., Ginter Park Public Library, 1200 Westbrook Ave. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., VCR, 1106 N. Thompson St. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., Westover Hills Public Library, 1408 Westover Hills Blvd. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., West End Public Library, 5420 Patterson Ave. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Better Housing Coalition's Center for Neighborhood Revitalization Renovation Lending workshop, 6 to 8 p.m., Ginter Park Public Library, 1200 Westbrook Ave. RSVP: David Herring, (804) 644-0546, ext. 37, or d.herring@betterhousingcoalition.org.

Deborah Jackson