September 18
• Basic Tools for Facilitating Small Groups, 8:30 a.m. registration; course 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Marywood University. Cost: $99 if registered by 09/11; $109.00 if registered after 09/11. Cost includes course materials, light refreshments and lunch. Call (570) 340-6062 for more information.
• Bringing the World to Northeastern PA, NEPA Alliance, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., held at Woodlands Inn & Resort, Wilkes-Barre. Meet one-on-one with PA's Authorized Trade Representatives. These in-country trade experts are contracted by the state to help your company conduct business internationally. Call (570) 655-5581 for more information.
• Election 2008: What it Means to Business, part of Pocono Business Journal's Business and Books series held at Borders Shoppes at Stroud, 5:30 p.m. Cost: free. Topics include the presidential election; the changing political landscape in PA; and moving forward - PA after the 2010 U.S. Census. Call (570) 421-0100 for more information.
• Signature Event: An Evening with Joseph V. Battipaglia, Market Strategist, Skytop Lodge, 6:00 p.m. cocktails; 7:00 p.m. dinner. Hosted by the Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $110. Smart business attire. Call (570) 296-8700 for more information.
September 19
• Customer Service Excellence, 8:30 a.m. registration; course runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Marywood University. Cost: $99 if registered by 09/11; $109.00 if registered after 09/11. Cost includes course materials, light refreshments and lunch. Call (570) 340-6062 for more information.
• Building Your Business, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., PIDCO/Pike County Chamber of Commerce Office, Milford. A one-stop combination of the First & Second Steps, course covers the basics for getting started in business and an in-depth look at the business plan. Cost: $15. Call (570) 941-7588 for more information.