Business Calendar

MONDAY-TUESDAY

Estate Planning Council of Seattle: Two-day seminar on gift tax exclusion and planning for baby boomers, with up to 1,000 lawyers, accountants, insurance professionals, trust officers and financial planners, Oct. 1, 6:45 a.m. to 5:20 p.m.; Oct. 2, 7:15 a.m. to 5:20 p.m., Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle. Cost: $460, includes lunch. Registration and information: epcseattle.org.

TUESDAY

Department of Revenue: Two-hour workshop explains how the national Streamlined Sales Tax agreement affects the way retailers collect sales tax on shipped or delivered products. 10 a.m.-noon, Lynnwood Convention Center, Room 1D, 3711 196th St. S.W. Cost: Free. Registration: goto.seattlepi.com/r1018, or 800-647-7706.

WEDNESDAY

Institute of Management Consultants: Two speakers and a veteran consultant panel present "Sharpen Your Consulting Saw," 7 to 11:30 a.m., The Bellevue Club, 11200 S.E. Sixth St., Bellevue. Cost: $100-$150. Registration and information: imcpacnw.org.

Business Wire Media Luncheon: Learn how to improve a company's Web site and gain visibility on search engines, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Union Square Boardroom, 600 University St., Seattle. Cost: $10-$20. Registration and information: businesswire.com, 206-405-4000.

THURSDAY

Department of Revenue: Two-hour workshop explains how the national Streamlined Sales Tax agreement affects the way retailers collect sales tax on shipped or delivered products. 10 a.m.-noon, Courtyard by Marriott, Grand Ballroom, 11010 N.E. 8th St., Bellevue. Registration and Information: goto.seattlepi.com/r1018, or 800-647-7706.

Women Business Owners Organization: Network with other business owners, breakfast provided, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Seafood Grill and Restaurant, 900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue. Cost: $25-$35. Registration and information: womenbusinessowners.org, 206-575-3232.

FRIDAY

Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle: Breakfast briefing on "Business Opportunities With Brazil," 8 to 9:30 a.m., The Rainier Club, 820 Fourth Ave., Seattle. Cost: $25. Registration and information: 206-389-7301.