Metro Business Calendar for July 6

CAREERS MONDAY, JULY 6

Career-Prospectors, http://www.career-prospectors.com, a job-search networking group, meets every Monday at 7:30 a.m. in the conference room at Long & Foster, 9321 Midlothian Turnpike. Details: Michael Soden, (804) 594-7065.

"Choosing the Right Investment Strategy in a Difficult Market," Merrill Lynch and William Kavanagh, noon, Eighth and Main Building, sixth floor. Registration: William Kavanagh, (804) 343-4226.

"Retirement Plan Rollover Options," Bob Sullivan and Joe McVey with Morgan Stanley, noon and 4 p.m., 600 E. Main St. Program for anyone changing employers, retiring or with questions about retirement planning. Details: Bob Sullivan, (804) 644-1187.

"Retiring, Changing Employers or Lost Job -- Your 401(k): What are Your Options?" workshop led by Chris White of Virginia Asset Management, 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., 130 Wylderose Drive in Midlothian. Details: (804) 327-0468.

Elephant University (by Dancing Elephants) presents a seminar on "The Power of Sales Magnetism," 9:30 a.m., Enterprise Meeting Center, 2708 Enterprise Parkway. Speaker: Mark M. Deutsch. Cost: $27. Registration: http://www.dancingelephants.net/seminars/richmond or (866) 670-5689.

Elephant University (by Dancing Elephants) presents a seminar on "Marketing For Non-Profits: How to Attract People (and Money) to Your Cause," 9 a.m., Enterprise Meeting Center, 2708 Enterprise Parkway. Speaker: Laura Posey, vice president of Dancing Elephants. Cost: $97. Register: http://www.dancingelephants.net/

Business Networking International, 11:30 a.m., Extra Billy's Barbecue, 11100 Alverser Drive. Details: Erin Barton, (804) 398-8694 or

Business Network International, 7:45 a.m., King Pin Lanes, 200 Otterdale Road. Details/RSVP: Teresa Elmendorf, (804) 874-9122.

Glen Gary Chapter Business Network International, 11:30 a.m., Shula's 2, Sheraton Richmond West, 6624 W. Broad St. Details: Stephanie Hudnell, (804) 740-1507.

Helping Young Professionals Engage hosts a social, 6 p.m., Linden Row, 100 E. Franklin St. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, for members and nonmembers. Reservation line: (804) 783-9368.

Venture Forum hosts a luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Virginia Historical Society, 428 N. Boulevard. Cost: $25 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Details: http://www.ventureclub.com.

Retail Merchants Association hosts its fifth annual Retail Marketing Expo, 8:30 a.m., Greater Richmond Convention Center. Details: www.

Greater Richmond Chamber offers "Starting a Business 101," 11:30 a.m., Hanover Department of Economic Development, 9097 Atlee Station Road. Cost: $20. Details: Jackie Carter, (804) 783-9314 or

Greater Richmond Chamber offers "Starting a Business 101," 11:30 a.m., Henrico Economic Development Authority, 4300 E. Parham Road. Cost: $20. Details: Jackie Carter, (804) 783-9314 or .

7-Eleven holds a franchise seminar for those interested in finding out more about franchising opportunities, 6 p.m., 2411 Staples Mill Road. Speaker: Larry Draper. Details: (804) 353-7875, ext. 13, or .

Information Systems Security Association, Central Virginia Chapter, 11:30 a.m., Maggiano's Little Italy, 11800 W. Broad St. Speaker: Shelia Teague. Topic: "Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory Program." Cost: $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. RSVP: http://www.issa-centralva.org/meetings.html.

Greater Richmond Chamber hosts "inVision Richmond," 7:15 a.m., Willow Oaks Country Club, 6228 Forest Hill Ave. Speaker: Daniel Plaugher. Topic: "High Speed Rail from Richmond to D.C." Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door, for members and nonmembers. Details: Chris Bennett, (804) 783-9330.