Business Calendar

SATURDAY/17
Pre-business planning workshop - 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Western International University, 9215 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix. Designed for anyone going into his or her own business. Counseling is by Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE). Fee is $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Send check to SCORE, 2828 N. Central Ave., #800, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Call 602-745-7250.

TUESDAY/17
Small business loan clinic - 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Western International University, Room 104, 9215 N. Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix. A free clinic to provide information for existing businesses and individuals planning to start a new business and seeking a guaranteed small-business loan. Call 602-745-7250 or write SCORE, 2828 N. Central Ave., Suite 800, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

Managed Investing - noon, A.G. Edwards & Sons, 6045 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. A free seminar taught by investment brokers and John Schaus, first vice president of COVA Financial Services. Call Theresa, 480-948-9400.

WEDNESDAY/18
AABSS meeting and networking dinner - 6 p.m., Coco's, 4514 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. Monthly meeting of the Arizona chapter of the Association of Business Support Services International Inc. features a roundtable discussion on business forms. Participants may bring copies of their favorite forms. A roundup of supplies for La Mesita Shelter is planned. Karen Brown will collect new children's underwear and canned food for those assisted by the shelter. Cost for the networking dinner is $13.50 for members; $15 for non- members. Call Wanda McLaughlin, 480-732-7966.

THURSDAY/19
Retirement seminar - noon, A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc., 6045 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Free seminar on "Important Facts about Your Mandatory Plan Distribution at Age 70 1/2." Call Theresa, 480-948-9400.

Career Workshop - 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale. SCC's Adult Re-Entry Services offers a free workshop about free resources that assist with career choices. Participants will also receive information on educational and job skill requirements and future employment outlooks. To register, call 480-423-6518.

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