Complete 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.

"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.

"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.

"Navigating Through Market Volatility," presented by Mark B. Cole of Merrill Lynch, 5:30 p.m., 707 E. Main St. Registration/details: (804) 780-1498.

"Retirement Plan Rollover Options," Bob Sullivan and Joe McVey with Morgan Stanley, 8:30 a.m. and noon, 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 noon, 130 Wylderose Drive in Midlothian. Details: (804) 327-0468.

Virginia Credit Union offers a seminar on "Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft," 3:30 p.m., Hull Street Library, 1400 Hull Street Road. Presenter: Rex Hodgson, membership development representative for Virginia Credit Union. Registration: http://www.vacu.org/education/seminars.asp or (804) 323-6800.

Virginia Credit Union offers a seminar on "Making the Most of Your Money for Teens," 10:30 a.m., Hull Street Library, 1400 Hull Street Road. Presenter: Cherry Hedges, financial education director for Virginia Credit Union. Registration: http://www.vacu.org/education/seminars.asp or (804) 323-6800.

Willis HRH Employee Benefits Division presents "Benefits Administration 101," 9 a.m., 4951 Lake Brook Drive. Presenters: Maria Gravely and Pam Connelly, Willis HRH associates. Details/registration: Melissa Hoar, (804) 967-2068 or .

Linsco/Private Ledger offers "Does Your Current Life Insurance Have Long-Term Care? Now It Can," 2 p.m., 10010 Three Chopt Road. Details: Timothy Scanlon or Steven Hamant, (804) 270-0703.

"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) 288-8800.

Linsco/Private Ledger offers "Does Your Current Life Insurance Have Long-Term Care? Now It Can," 2 p.m., 10010 Three Chopt Road. Details: Timothy Scanlon or Steven Hamant, (804) 270-0703.

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. Registration: http://www.dancingelephants.net/seminars/richmond or (866) 670-5689.

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

The West End lunch meeting of the Richmond Women's Network meets at 11:30 a.m., Capital Ale House, 4024-A Cox Road. Details/reservations: Sylvia Wright, (804) 672-6007 or

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.

Southside Networkers, 7:30 a.m., Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Blvd., Colonial Heights. Details/RSVP: Andy Joyce, (804) 862-3532.

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: (804) 662-5500 or http://www.RetailMarketingX.com.

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 .

Women's Business Center at New Visions, New Ventures offers an orientation on "Get Started on the Path to Owning Your Own Business," noon, 701 E. Franklin St., Suite 712. Details: (804) 643-1081.

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 .

Richmond Chapter of SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business offers a workshop on "Business Planning, Raising Capital, Marketing and Insurance," 8 a.m., 15000 Capital One Drive. Cost for early registration: $69. Registration: (804) 771-2400, ext. 131, or http://www.RichmondScore.org.

Frannet of Richmond, SCORE, the SBA, the Greater Richmond Small Business Development Center and the Virginia Department of Business Assistance present "Starting Your Own Business/Franchise in a Down Economy: Foolish or Smart?," 6 p.m., Westin Hotel, 6631 W. Broad St. Details/reservations: Tom Lawrence, (804) 514-8409.

City of Richmond's Office of Minority Business Development hosts a workshop on "Entrepreneur Express: Moving Your Business Forward," 4 p.m., Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. Speaker: Dave Fuller, Department of Business Assistance. Registration: My Lan Tran, (804) 646-6046 or e-mail: .

Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce & S.C.O.R.E. present a seminar on "Increasing Profit Gains in: Retail, Construction, & or Professional Service Businesses," 1 p.m., Days Inn, 6919 Midlothian Turnpike. Presenter: Michael McDermott. Registration: (804) 797-3975 or .

7-Eleven holds a franchise seminar for those interested in finding out more about franchising opportunities, 10 a.m., 2411 Staples Mill Road. Speaker: Larry Draper. Details: (804) 353-7875, ext. 13, or .

7-Eleven holds a franchise seminar for those interested in finding out more about franchising opportunities, 10 a.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.

Central Virginia chapter of WTS, a professional group advancing the careers of women in transportation, sponsors a get up-close-and-personal tour of the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operational Center, 10 a.m., 4890 Alliance Drive, Fairfax. Cost: $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers and includes lunch. Participants must bring their photo IDs to go on the tour.RSVP due by July 17: Tammy Thomas, .

International Coach Federation Greater Richmond Chapter presents "Does Group Coaching Fit into Your Practice?," with Ann Deaton and Gay-Lynn Carpenter, 11:30 a.m., Westwood Club, 6200 West Club Lane. Cost: $20 for members in advance, $25 at the door; guests, $35. Registration: http://www.icfgreaterrichmond.org. Details: (804) 909-1283.

International Facility Management Association, Richmond Chapter, 5:30 p.m., Rockett's Landing, 5000 Old Osborne Turnpike, for a networking session followed by a presentation on the project by Jason Vickers-Smith of the WVS Companies and a tour. Cost: $10 for members, $25 for guests. RSVP: Barbe Shaffer, (804) 343-1010.

Information about business meetings or seminar notices for the calendar must be submitted in writing. Releases should include name of the event, speaker's name and title, name of the sponsor, time and location, cost and a phone number for additional details. Releases should be received at least a week before publication. Send to: Calendar, Metro Business, Richmond Times-Dispatch, P.O. Box 85333, Richmond, VA 23293-0001; e-mail ; or fax (804) 775-8141.