The Alaska Small Business Development Center Rural Outreach Program is scheduling a series of free seminars on getting started in business, record keeping and developing a business plan Jan. 6-10 in Nome. The rural outreach program director also will be available for free and confidential business counseling. Additional details are pending. For registration or more information, call 907-373-7232.

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is holding its Make It Monday forum at noon Jan. 6 at the 4th Avenue Theatre. The Anchorage Chamber board of directors will unveil the organization's new logo designed by The Nerland Agency. John McPherson of HDR Alaska Inc., project manager for the East Anchorage Study of Transportation project, and Anne Brooks of Brooks and Associates, a member of the public participation team, will provide an overview of the project to date and solicit comments on problems and solutions from chamber members. The cost is $14 for members and $20 for others. For additional information, call 907-272-2401 or visit www.anchoragechamber.org.

The Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor and the Anchorage Small Business Development Center are sponsoring a free seminar on employer payroll taxes from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Department of Labor, 3301 Eagle St. For more information, call 907-274-7232.

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is holding its general membership luncheon at noon Jan. 7 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel. A legislative outlook is scheduled. The luncheon cost is $11.25. For more information, call 907-452-1105.

The Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 7 at the Riverside House, 44611 Sterling Highway. Jennifer Beckmann, executive director of the Central Area Rural Transit System Inc., is the scheduled speaker. For more information, call 907-262-9814.

The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly luncheon program at noon Jan. 7 at the Mat-Su Resort, 1850 Bogard Road. Bill Allen, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development and the Wasilla chamber government affairs chairman, will discuss the topic, "Chamber 2003 Legislative Priorities." Program fees are $3 for members and $5 for others. For more information, call 907-376-1299.

WOMEN$fund, a program of YWCA of Anchorage, is offering a course entitled, "Starting Your Business on the Right Track" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 at the Gateway Learning Center, 801 Karluk St. The 11-week entrepreneurship training covers the basics of starting a business, or growing or refocusing an existing business. The cost is $300. For more information, contact Donna Fagan at 907-644-9612.

The Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Female Executives is holding its monthly meeting from 7-8 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Midtown Executives' Office Suite, 341 West Tudor Road, Suite 206, in Anchorage. Meetings are open to any woman interested in being part of Alaska's positive business atmosphere. For more information, contact Sharon Kelly at 907-272-8644.

The Alaska Export Assistance Center is holding its monthly meeting at 8 a.m. Jan. 8 in the Atwood Building, 550 West Seventh Ave., Governor's Conference Room, Suite 1730. There is no charge. The meeting is open to the public, but reservations are required. For reservations or more information, contact Tina Fleckenstein at 907-271-6237.

The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce is holding its luncheon forum at noon Jan. 8 at the North Slope Restaurant, 11501 Old Glenn Highway. Jim Hemsath, Integrity Management, is the scheduled speaker. For reservations, call 907-694-4702.

The Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly chamber luncheon at noon Jan. 8 at Steamers At The Dock. The cost is $12 for members and $14 for others. For more information, call 907-225-3184.

The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce is holding its open meeting forum at noon Jan. 8 at the Palmer Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb St. The forum will provide agency reports and updates to local economic development. The cost is $10. For additional information, call 907-745-2880.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 8 at the Paradisos Restaurant in downtown Kenai. Sen. Tom Wagoner, R-Kenai, is the scheduled speaker. The luncheon cost is $10.50. For more information, call 907-283-7989.

The Association of Information Technology Professionals is holding its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Millennium Hotel Anchorage. Visitors are welcome. For reservations, e-mail aitp-ak@excite.com.

The Alaskan Apple Users Group is holding its regular monthly meeting from 7-9 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. For more information, call 907-566-0956 or visit www.akappleug.org.

The Alaska Support Industry Alliance is presenting its breakfast forum at 7 a.m. Jan. 9 at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage, 3301 C St. Breakfast for members cost $13 and $15 for others. Reservations are required. For more information, call 907-563-2226.

The Anchorage Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a core seminar on starting a business from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Ann Stevens Building, 235 E. Eighth Ave. A core seminar on developing a business plan is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Department of Labor, 3301 Eagle Street. Each seminar costs $40. For more information, call 907-274-7232.

The University of Alaska Anchorage's Community and Technical College Department of Workforce and Community Education is offering a course entitled, "Public Verus Private Sector/Introduction to Certified Public Manager," from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 9 at the University Center, Old Seward Highway. A course entitled, "The Role of the Supervisor," and a computer course, "PageMaker Introduction," are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10 at the same location. For more information, call 907-786-6750 or visit www.training.uaa.alaska.edu.

The University of Alaska Kenai Peninsula College is holding a Spring Open House from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the campus. Displays, demonstrations and "Ask Faculty Anything" roundtables are scheduled. For more information, call 907-262-0300.

The North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 9 at the North Kenai Baptist Church, Kenai Spur Highway, Mile 2. The cost is $10. For more information, call 907-776-3250.

The Billikin Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals is meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Millennium Hotel Anchorage. The meeting will focus on breast cancer health awareness. For reservations, contact Carol Fuller at 907-345-5411.

The Alaska Computer Society is holding its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Alaska Pacific University, Carr-Gottstein Building. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, call 907-272-4001 or visit www.acs-pcug.org.

The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska Inc. is planning a training entitled, "Workers Compensation and Controlling Insurance Costs," from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the ABC of Alaska, 3380 C St., Suite 100, in Anchorage. Lynne Seville, vice president of risk control for Willis of Alaska Inc., and Dave Eckroth, vice president of Parker Smith & Feek Inc., are the scheduled trainers. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for others. For more information, call 907-565-5600 or e-mail erica@abcalaska.org.

The Alaska World Affairs Council is presenting a program at noon Jan. 10 in the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. Program lunch fees are $18 for members and $20 for others. For more information, call 907-276-8038.

The Building Owners and Managers Association is presenting its 2003 Commercial Real Estate Forecast at noon Jan. 10 in the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. For more information, call 907-343-2662.

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Jan. 10 at the Aspen Hotel. Rear Adm. James W. Underwood, District 17 Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard, and a Coast Guard presentation are scheduled. The luncheon cost is $13. For more information, call 907-463-3488.

The Anchor Toastmaster Club is holding its weekly meeting from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Federal Building, 222 W. 7th Ave., Anchorage. The meeting is free to guests. For more information, contact Diana Storo at 907-345-3521.