Business Calendar

The Westin Bellevue: The Westin Bellevue holds a four-day hiring event to recruit qualified applicants for its grand opening in November. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 505 Bellevue Square, Bellevue. Information: 425-638-1080.

Ad Club Seattle: "First Tuesday Social," a monthly networking event. 5-8 p.m., Marco's Supperclub, 2510 First Ave., Seattle. Information: www.adclubseattle.com

WEDNESDAY

Results Positive and Mercury: A breakfast forum on IT Governance practices with Ram Duraiswamy, vice president, IT Governance Strategy at Mercury and Jon Furner, president, Results Positive. 8-11:15 a.m., The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle, 411 University. Information: 425-427-6555.

Seattle Direct Marketing Association: "Success Stories From the Trenches of E-Mail Marketing," with speakers Dell Monson, manager of e-mail programs, Classmates.com and Kathryn Crawford, e-mail marketing manager, Alaska Airlines. 5:30 p.m., McCormick & Schmick's Harborside Restaurant, 1200 Westlake Ave. N., Seattle. Cost: $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Information: www.sdma.org

THURSDAY

Family Services: 113th annual meeting. 7:15-8:45 a.m., Harbor Club, 801 Second Ave., Seattle. Information: www.family-services.org

French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest: "NW Aerospace Supply Chain Development Event," with Jacques Duplouy, senior director, Procurement Quality, Airbus North America. 3 p.m., Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Cost: $35 per person. Information: www.ccife.org/usa/seattle

Shoreline Community College: An information technology discussion group will be meeting to discuss the latest information about the high-tech job market. 7 p.m., SCC extension facility at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park. Information: 206-533-6700.

South Seattle Community College Continuing Education: "Computer Training Preview," a free open-house event where one can preview computer courses offered by SSCC. 6-7 p.m., Olympic Hall, Room 104, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle. Information: www.learnatsouth.org

FRIDAY

The Entrepreneur's Source: "Choosing the Right Business: How to Save Time and Effort in Your Search," noon, Seattle Public Library, main branch, 1000 Fourth Ave., ninth floor conference room, Seattle. Information: www.TheEsource.com/Jpullen

South Seattle Community College Continuing Education: SSCC holds a free open-house event on its Certified Financial Planning program. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Olympic Hall, Room 206, 6000 16th Ave. S.W., Seattle. Information: www.learnatsouth.org

SATURDAY

Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle: "Why Rent When You Can Own," a workshop for home buyers. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Urban League, boardroom and annex, 105 14th Ave., Seattle. Cost: free, preregistration required. Information: 206-461-3792, Ext. 3004.

Professional Women of Color: "Inside the Bull's-Eye: Living God's Vision for Your Life!" an empowerment seminar with presenter Ericka Jackson, president, The Convergence Center. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Baker Community Center, 2811 Mount Rainier Drive S., Seattle. Cost: $15 if registered before Sept. 15. Information: www.pwocn.org

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Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle: "Business Opportunities in Malaysia," with Rafida Aziz, Malaysian minister of international trade and industry. Sept. 19, 9 a.m., Sheraton Seattle, 1400 Sixth Ave., Seattle. Information: www.cityofseattle.net/tda

Commercial Real Estate Women: 2005 CREW Network annual convention; at least 800 professionals from the United States and Canada are expected to attend. Sept. 28-Oct. 1., The Westin Hotel, 1900 Fifth Ave., Seattle. Registration deadline is Sept. 14. Information: www.crewseattle.org

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