January 2007 - Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

f• Technology Workshop“Excel-Basic Training”presented by Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeJan. 99 a.m.-12 p.m.Learn to set up a basic spreadsheet and basic formulas.This is not only a good review for the advanced user butwill help the beginner get started.Location: Horry-Georgetown Technical College’sConference Center on the former Air Force BaseCost: $15 members; $40 future membersDeadline: Jan. 8• Restaurant & Lodging Series“Immigration Reform Changes Your World”presented by Jonathan Pearson withFisher & Phillips, LLPJan. 25 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.Immigration reform remains a subject of concern anddebate for employers. Nearly all of the “reform” legislationpending in Congress will increase the burden on employersto verify their workers’ status. Learn what is really goingon “inside” the immigration debate and find out what youcan do to stay ahead of the curve with respect toany legislation passed by Congress.Cost: $10 members; $40 future membersDeadline: Jan. 24• LGS Alumni Leadership Education Series“Business Ethics”presented by Claudia McCullough withCoastal Carolina University’s Department ofPhilosophy and ReligionJan. 30Chamber AcademyHospitality seminars are co-sponsored by MBACC, Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association and Hospitality Association of South Carolina. All classes are held in theboardroom (unless otherwise noted) at the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, 1200 N. Oak St., Myrtle Beach. To register, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com, clickon Education/Chamber Academy. Payment due at time of registration. No refunds or rescheduling. Questions? Contact Michele Winstead, education and training manager,winsteadm@mbchmber.org or (843) 916-7232.•9 a.m.-12 p.m.This workshop will include a lecture on ethical theory,coupled with group activities and discussions. Case studieswill allow participants to take part in the application ofethical theory as it relates to actual situations.Cost: $10 LGS Alumni Association members;$15 chamber members; $25 future membersDeadline: Jan 29• World Class Series“Customer Service Boot Camp”presented by Selena Dunham with Classique, LLCFeb. 68:30 a.m.-4 p.m.With a backdrop reflecting a traditional Army Boot Campand the excitement of launching a special reconnaissancemission, Operation Tourism is about to take the MyrtleBeach area by storm. The Customer Service Boot Campis an intense learning experience focusing on customerservice and hospitality excellence.Cost: $39 members; $79 future membersDeadline: Feb. 5• Technology Workshop“Excel Intermediate Training”presented by Horry-Georgetown Technical CollegeFeb. 13 9 a.m.-12 p.m.This class will teach you advanced setup options,charts, graphs and much more.Location: Horry-Georgetown Technical College’sConference Center on the former Air Force BaseCost: $15 members; $40 future membersDeadline: Feb. 12• Leadership Series“Business Survival Workshop”presented by John Trudeau with Survival ConsultingFeb. 14 9 a.m.-12 p.m.Learn how to deal with matters ranging from a computervirus to a category 4 hurricane. Consider this workshop“disaster planning and business continuity 101 for smallbusinesses.”Cost: $10 members; $40 future membersDeadline: Feb. 13• Small Business Forum“Sales Training” presented by Meribeth Achterbergwith Verity Management SolutionsFeb. 27 9-11:30 a.m.Today’s sales professionals, as well as today’s buyers, arebetter educated, more informed and have more optionsthan ever before. Whether you’re selling a product, serviceor an experience, join us for this sales training that willhelp you maintain a competitive advantage.Cost: $10 members; $40 future membersDeadline: Feb. 26SponsorsSmall Business ForumsSponsored by ...Technology WorkshopsSponsored by ...Women’s Business ForumsSponsored by ...Restaurant & Lodging SeriesSponsored by ...LGS Alumni Leadership EducationSeries Sponsored by ...