The week in business

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TUESDAY

Integra Information Technologies Inc.: Invites you to learn about Record Retention Requirements for Accounts Payable, Human Resources, C Corps, and S Corps at our free webinar luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. either from your PC or at Integra in Downtown Boise. Lunch is on us. Call Courtney at 336-2720, Ext. 212, or e-mail croeber@IntegraInfoTech.com.

Idaho Environmental Forum No. 160: Lunch buffet at 11:30 a.m. and program from noon to 1:15 p.m. at The Crystal Ballroom, 802 W. Bannock St., Suite 202, Boise. Fred Grant, John McCarthy and John Hoehne will discuss "The Owyhee Initiative: How Unlikely Allies Came Together on an Idaho Public Lands Bill." Cost is $13. Register at www.idahoenviron mentalforum.org or e-mail ief@givenspursley.com.

Boise Metro Chamber Training: Sales Tools for Success: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Boise Metro Chamber offices, 250 S. 5th St. Cost is $25 for Chambers members and $35 for nonmembers. Register at www.boisechamber.org or call Erin at 472-5258.

Discover eBay: 1 to 4 p.m. at Boise State University's Technical Services Building. This hands-on class takes you through setting up an account, posting items and accepting payments. Cost is $39. Register at www.idahosbdc.org or call 426-1974.

WEDNESDAY

Beginning and Intermediate QuickBooks: Beginning QuickBooks is from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Intermediate from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the TECenter, 5465 E. Terra Linda Way, Nampa. Cost is $60 per class or register for both and save $20. Register at www.idahosbdc.org or call 426-3875.

Just Jump! Jumping Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your True Potential: 9 a.m. to noon at Boise State University's Technical Services Building. Cost is $139. Register at www.idahosbdc.org or call 426-1974.

Canon Technology Show and Holiday Open House: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Fisher's Document Systems, 575 E. 42nd St., Boise. The show will bring to Boise the latest imaging technologies from Canon, Docuware, Laserfiche and ABBYY. The technology show will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the open house will follow from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information or to register, visit www.fishers-boise.com/TechShow.

Potato Growers of Idaho (PGI): 11:30 a.m. at the Red Lion Hotel, Pocatello. Keynote lunch speaker John Revier, deputy chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson, will present "Perspective on the New Congress and President." For more information, call Keith Esplin at (208) 243-1824.

Diversified Financial Concepts: The local wealth management and financial advisory firm presents "Christmas is for Kids." The firm will make a cash donation to St. Luke's Children's Hospital School for each signature on "Santa's Scroll." Stop by the office at 661 S. Rivershore Lane, Suite 210, Eagle, from 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 10 or any time Dec. 11-12 and sign the scroll to ensure a donation in your name. Call 344-6866 for more information.

THURSDAY

Micron Annual Meeting: 9 a.m. at Micron Technology Inc. headquarters, 8000 S. Federal Way. Speakers will be Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Steve Appleton, President and Chief Operating Officer Mark Durcan and Chief Financial Officer Ron Foster. The meeting will be Webcast. For more information, visit www.micron.com/ir.

Treasure Valley Association of Health Underwriters: 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Hillcrest Country Club, 4610 Hillcrest Drive, Boise. Holding their annual holiday auction to benefit City Light. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. RSVP to Jackie Haney at haneydavjak@msn.com.

Business Basics Workshop: 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hispanic Cultural Center, 315 Stampede Drive, Nampa. Free workshop on starting and financing your small business. For more information or to reserve a space, call 334-9004, Ext. 336.

Boise Metro Chamber Business After Hours: 5 to 7 p.m. at Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village, 4037 E. Clocktower, Meridian. Free for Chamber members and $10 for nonmembers. No RSVP needed; pay at the door. More information at www.boisechamber.org.

FRIDAY

Sales Made Simple: 4 to 7 p.m. at Boise State University's Technical Services Building. Areas covered will be conversion techniques, rapport building skills and communication strategies, how the sales process should flow, new vs. old selling ways, and asking the right questions. Cost is $60. Register at www.idahosbdc.org or call 426-1974.

SATURDAY

Business Fundamentals Workshop: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the U.S. Small Business Administration, 380 E. ParkCenter Blvd., Suite 330, Boise. Topics include: business regulations, taxes, record keeping, legal aspects of business, creating a business plan, financial sources, and marketing and advertising. Cost is $50 and includes lunch and workbook. For more information or to register, call 334-1695, Ext. 338.

TUESDAY, DEC. 16

Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce Boise Young Professionals: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lush, 760 Main St., Boise. Lounging Series with Tom Luna, Superintendent, Idaho State Department of Education. Cost in advance is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Day-of pricing is $15 members and $20 nonmembers. Cost includes one free drink ticket and light appetizers. Register at www.boiseyp.org or call 472-5258.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 17

Boise Metro Chamber Training: Workplace Celebrations: 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Boise Chamber offices, 250 S. 5th St. Cost is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for nonmembers. Register at www.boisechamber.org or call 472-5258.