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FEB. 5
Berkeley County presents a State and National Update. 8 a.m. at Trident Technical College, 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. Guest speakers Mike Shealy, SC Finance Committee and Dr. Donald Schunk, Coastal Carolina University will offer state and national economic forecasts to help you better prepare your family and business for 2010. Cost: $20 members; $35 non-members. RSVP to 843-761-8238 or 843-577-9549 or visit www.berkeleysc.org .

FEB. 9
Business before Hours. 7:30-9 a.m. A monthly breakfast event for Chamber members who want to network and make business contacts. Open only to Chamber members. Cost to attend is $7 for those who pre-register on-line or $10 at the door. Chamber Members who are also members of the Commerce Club can attend this event for $5. This amount will be billed to your club account. Information: Vickie Fowler at 864-239-3732.

FEB. 10
Diversity Connections. 12-1 p.m. at City Range Steakhouse Grille, 774 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg. Sponsored by the Diversity Committee, this luncheon is held on the second Wednesday every month, providing a networking experience in a relaxed setting. To RSVP, contact Lee Blair at 864-594-5030 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

City of Charleston Update with Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. 7:30-9 a.m. at the Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd. Presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber’s Charleston Area Business Council. Cost: $30 non-members, $20 Chamber members. To register visit www.charlestonchamber.net .

FEB. 11
2010 Economic Forecast. 8 a.m. at the USC Upstate Campus Life Center Ballroom, Spartanburg. Featured speaker: Jay Bryson, director and global economist for Wells Fargo. Cost: $20 per person or $160 for a reserved table of 8. RSVP to Chris Shealy at 864-594-5014 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FEB. 12
Berkeley County Update: State of the County. 8 a.m. at the Redbank Club, 2316 Redbank Road, Goose Creek. Guest speaker: Daniel W. Davis, Berkeley County Supervisor will speak about the current State of the County. Sponsored by Trident Health System. Cost: $20 members; $35 non-members. RSVP: 843-761-8238 or 843-577-9549 or visit www.berkeleysc.org .

Women in Business Conference. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Charleston Marriott Hotel. This conference integrates women business owners and professionals into mainstream networks and expands their business opportunities by providing direct access to successful business leaders in the region. Presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber and the Center for Women.  Cost: $100 non-members, $75 Chamber and C4W members. To register visit www.c4women.org .

FEB. 18
Business after Hours. 5:30-7 p.m. at Costco Wholesale, 211 W. Blackstock Rd., Spartanburg. This networking event is open to all Chamber members. Admission is free and no reservations are required. For questions, contact Cindy Teaster at 864-594-5022.

FEB. 22
2010 Annual Meeting. 6 p.m. at Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park, Spartanburg. For more information or for sponsorship information, please contact Yvonne Harper at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

FEB. 25
Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Roaring 20. 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd., Charleston.  The Charleston Regional Business Journal is pleased to present The Roaring 20, our annual event honoring the region’s fastest growing companies. Click here to buy tickets. For sponsorship information, contact Kathy Allen at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .