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WOMEN$fund, a program of YWCA of Anchorage, is offering a free orientation for assisted living home courses from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the YWCA office, 245 W. Fifth Ave. The 14-week "Starting an Assisted Living Home on the Right Track" training follows from 6-8 p.m. beginning March 4 on Mondays and Wednesdays at the same location. The cost is $300. For additional details, call 907-274-1524 or e-mail (jabbott@ywcaak.org).

The Kenai Chapter of Alaska Support Industry Alliance is meeting at noon Feb. 19 at Paradisos Restaurant in downtown Kenai. A representative from Agrium is scheduled to speak. The Alaska Support Industry Alliance Fairbanks Chapter is meeting at noon Feb. 20 at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge. Twyla Dorzweiler of Green Star is the scheduled speaker. For more information, call 907-563-2226.

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce is holding its general membership luncheon at noon Feb. 19 at the Westmark Fairbanks. Rex Nutter, director of Fairbanks North Star Borough Community Planning Department, is the scheduled speaker. 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 Feb. 19 at the Riverside House, 44611 Sterling Highway. For more information, call 907-262-9814.

The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly luncheon program at noon Feb. 19 at the Mat-Su Resort, 1850 Bogard Road. Joe Sprague, director of sales and marketing for Alaska Airlines, is the scheduled speaker. An optional lunch is available. Program fees are $3 for members and $5 for others. For more information, call 907-376-1299.

The Anchorage Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a seminar on starting a business from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19-20 at the SBDC office, 430 W. Seventh Ave. The seminar costs $30. A seminar on basic business bookkeeping is scheduled from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21 at the same location. The cost is $25. For registration or more information, call 907-274-7232.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Small Business Development Center is presenting a workshop on how to write a business plan from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19. The fee is $25. For more information, location and registration, call 907-456-7232.

WOMEN$fund is offering a class entitled "Advanced QuickBooks Pro" from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19 at the YWCA office, 245 W. Fifth Ave. For additional details, call 907-274-1535 or e-mail (kbryant@ywcaak.org).

The seventh annual Pacific Rim Construction Oil Exposition & Conference is planned for Feb. 20-21 at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage. The state-of-the-art trade exhibition and conference brings together key individuals, companies and government organizations from construction, oil and mining industries focusing on development in Alaska and the Pacific Rim. The conference will address issues concerning area industry including economic and business opportunities with oil and gas producers, federal, state and municipal government, mine operators and major project owners in Alaska. For more information, call 907-277-7469 or visit (www.sourdough.net).

The Alaska Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is holding its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. For more information, call at 907-566-0717.

The Architecture/Engineering Marketing Association of Alaska is holding its monthly meeting at noon Feb. 20 at the Millennium Hotel Anchorage. Chris Scholes, Web site manager for the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, will discuss the topic, "Overall Vision and Goals for the DOT&PF Web Site." The cost is $18 for members and $20 for others. For more information, call 907-562-6076.

The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce is scheduling its luncheon forum at noon Feb. 20 at the North Slope Restaurant, 11501 Old Glenn Highway. Walter Monegan, chief of the Anchorage Police Department, is the scheduled speaker. For reservations, call 907-694-4702.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Feb. 20 at Paradisos Restaurant in downtown Kenai. The luncheon cost is $10.50. For more information, call 907-283-7989.

The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Feb. 20 at the Palmer Moose Lodge, 1136 S. Cobb St. Chris Petersen, Western Alaska Council Bear Paw District director for the Boy Scouts of America, is the scheduled speaker. The cost is $9. For additional information, call 907-745-2880.

The Kenai Peninsula Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a seminar entitled "Stress Management by Anne Marina" from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Soldotna Red Diamond Center, 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road. The cost is $15. For more information, call 907-262-7497.

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business Roundtable - Hotel at 4 p.m. Feb. 20 at the chamber office, 441 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 300. Members of the hotel and lodging industry will discuss industry concerns. For additional information, call 907-272-2401 or visit (www.anchoragechamber.org).

The Resource Development Council for Alaska Inc. is presenting a program at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Alaska Republican Sen. Frank Murkowski will discuss the topic, "Alaska Federal Issues." Breakfast costs $15. Reservations are required. For more information, call 907-276-0700.

The 10th annual Alaska Construction Law Seminar is slated for Feb. 21 at Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. The construction law firm of Oles Morrison Rinker & Baker LLP will offer insights and strategies on managing and administering projects effectively and profitably, and successfully resolving construction disputes. For more information, call 907-258-0106 or visit (www.oles.com).

The Alaska Chapter of the American Marketing Association is holding a luncheon presentation at noon Feb. 21 at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. Eric Van Cleave, sales and marketing manager for New Generations Media and UncleWebster.com., is the scheduled speaker. The cost is $18 for members and $24 for others. The public is invited to attend. For reservations, call the 907-566-3911 or e-mail (info@amaak.org).

The Juneau Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the Alaska Business Roundtable at noon Feb. 21 at the Hangar Ballroom in Merchants Wharf. The program will feature a topic of statewide interest. The luncheon cost is $13. Out-of-town visitors are welcome. For more information, call 907-463-3488.

The North Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is holding its weekly meeting at noon Feb. 21 at the North Kenai Baptist Church, Kenai Spur Highway, Mile 25. A presentation by Alaska Communications Systems is scheduled. The Student of the Month will be honored. The board meeting will follow the luncheon. The cost is $10. For more information, call 907-283-4388.

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Small Business Development Center is offering a free seminar entitled "Customer Service Counts" from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 21 at the SBDC office, 201 N. Lucille St., Suite 2-A, Wasilla. Registration is required. For more information and registration, call 907-373-7232.

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours featuring ITC Travel and Tours is slated for 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at 2000 E. Dowling Road, Suite 10. Yoshi Ogawa, a former airline executive, established the locally owned corporate travel agency in 1998. The event will include pizza by Little Caesar's and door prizes. For additional information, call 907-272-2401.

The Institute of Management Accountants is holding its monthly dinner meeting beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Millennium Hotel Anchorage. Neal Fried of the Alaska Department of Labor will discuss the topic "Local Economics." The cost is $24, with a portion designated for the IMA Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Barbara Bryant at 907-257-2325.

The Southeast Alaska Estate Planning Council is offering a free educational forum entitled "New Tax Laws - New Opportunities" from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 21 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23 in the GuestHouse Inn & Suites, 1800 Shell Simmons Drive in Juneau. The forum is open to the public. For more information, contact Mary Zemp at 907-586-2210 or e-mail (mzemp@ faulknerbanfield.com).

The Alaska World Affairs Council is presenting a program at noon Feb. 22 in the Hilton Anchorage Hotel. Program lunch fees are $17 for members and $20 for others. For more information, call 907-276-8038.

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is presenting the Chamber Bowl-A-Thon from 3-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at Center Bowl, 3717 Minnesota Drive. All proceeds will be used to conduct the spring Military Appreciation Picnic for service personnel and their families. For more information, contact Gayle Yaskell at 907-677-7118 or e-mail (program@anchoragechamber.com).