The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's Make it Monday luncheon will feature the University of Alaska Anchorage's Institute of Social and Economic Research director Fran Ulmer and an update on studies of interest to the business community at the Egan Civic & Convention Center from noon to 1 p.m. Cost is $16 for members and $22 for nonmembers. For more information, go to www.anchoragechamber.org and click on the events section, e-mail the chamber at admin@anchoragechamber.org or call (907) 272-2401.

The Kashim Toastmasters Club holds its regular weekly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. in suite 700 of City Hall, 632 W. Sixth Ave., in Anchorage. Members will be demonstrating effective public speaking skills. Meetings are free and open to the public. Contact Beth Fread at bfread@integritysi.com or call (907) 351-3489 to register.