Business Calendar

Trade Development Alliance: "Australia, Victoria and Melbourne's Aerospace and Defense Economic Strategy," a discussion of the defense and aerospace technology cluster in Melbourne and Victoria and opportunities for partnering in the global supply chain. 8-9:30 a.m., Chief Sealth Room, offices of the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, 1301 Fifth Ave., Suite 2500, Seattle. Cost: $8 members and $10 non-members, RSVP required. Information: 206-389-7301.

TUESDAY

Washington Business Center: A two-session course on negotiating with the government. Learn the benefits and drawbacks of negotiating in the first session and apply what you've learned in the second. Session 1: 9 a.m. to noon. Session 2: 1-4 p.m., Community Capital Development, 1437 S. Jackson St., Suite 201, Seattle. Cost: $25 for individual sessions, $40 for both. Information: 206-324-4330 ext. 122.

Seattle Society for Human Resource Management: Richard Federico, managing partner of Workplace Innovation, presents a session showing how demographic changes are increasing the need for targeted benefit communications. 11:30-1 p.m., The College Club of Seattle, 505 Madison St., Seattle. Cost: $30 for SHRM members and $40 for non-members. Information: 206-575-0557.

Computer Law Association: Scott Warner of Garvey Schubert Barer is host of a live broadcast from Silicon Valley featuring Scott Shipman, senior counsel at eBay, speaking on privacy issues in transporting data across various jurisdictions. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Garvey Schubert Barer conference room, 1191 Second Ave., 18th floor, Seattle. Cost: $25 for members and $35 for non-members, includes lunch. Information: www.cla.org or 206-816-1350.

South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce: An overview of benefits, activities and all the different ways to be involved in the chamber and the business community will be presented at the chamber orientation. 4-5:15 p.m., chamber office, 3815 196th St. S.W., Suite 136, Lynnwood. No cost but registration required. Information: 425-774-0507

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THURSDAY

Institute of Management Consultants: IMC Annual Fall Conference. Four keynote presentations will be made focusing on global trends, economic shifts, management challenges and business branding opportunities. 7-11:30 a.m., The Bellevue Club, 11200 S.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. $65 for members, $95 for non-members. Information: www.IMCPacNW.org

Clarity in Action Career Counseling & Coaching: Business and life coaches will gather to share their expertise in free 12-minute coaching sessions. 12:30-1:45 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Pacific Place,

600 Pine St., Seattle. Information: www.clarity-in-action.com

Marcus & Millichap: Real estate investment brokerage company Marcus & Millichap will give a free presentation titled "National Investor Views of the Seattle Market." 4-6 p.m., Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Ave., Seattle. RSVP is required. Information: Connie Palmer 206-826-5700.

COMING UP

Law Seminars International: "14th Annual Conference on the Promises and Challenges of Growth Management." 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 14, 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15. Seattle Renaissance Hotel, 515 Madison St., Seattle. Cost: $47.50-$895 for both days. Information: 206-567-4490.

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