Business Women's Network of Howard County Inc. -- A volunteer networking organization for advancement of women. Wed., Sept. 17, luncheon meetings. That's Amore restaurant, 10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. 410-740-0126 or go to www.bwn-hoco.org. No August meeting. Guest reservations are appreciated. $40 for guests. $100 for a year membership. For more information on BWN, postal mail Julie Miller, BWN, P.O. Box 2575, Columbia MD 21045 or e-mail admin@bwn-hoco.org.

CareerFest 2008 -- Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Howard County Office of Workforce Development is looking for vendors for its CareerFest 2008. The event offers businesses a great opportunity to recruit new talent, interview potential employees and accept applications and resumes. Kossiakoff Center, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel. 410-290-2600 or 410-290-2620 or go to www.dllr.state.md.us/county/howard/howjobfair.htm.

Changing Face of the Workforce: Multi-Generational Recruitment -- Sept. 25, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Three local experts will present an overview of the four generations in the workplace today and offer specific recruitment techniques to help employers and human resources professionals tackle the challenges that multi-generations pose. University of Maryland University College, Dorsey Station Road Campus, 6865 Deerpath Road, Elkridge. $49 prepaid members; $79 nonprepaid members and nonmembers. To register, call The Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber, 301-725-4000 or 410-792-9714 or go to www.baltwashchamber.org and go to events.

Embedded Software Boot Camp -- Oct. 6-10, in Columbia. Netrino offers this training course which teaches hands-on and focused training, providing techniques to reduce software errors in released embedded systems products, decreasing downstream lifecycle and liability costs. $3,995. Early registration and multi-seat discounts are available. Course details and registration are available online at www.netrino.com or by e-mailing embed@netrino.com or call 866-78-EMBED.

Executive Breakfast Series (Track 1) - Howard County IT Plans and Initiatives -- Sept. 18, 8-10 a.m. Plans and initiatives that the county has for information technology for the upcoming quarter will be discussed. Series is geared toward the principals of small-to-medium sized firms to increase the awareness of county initiatives and procurement opportunities. Network with other firms. This event, for company executives, will be limited to 20 attendees. $25. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia. To register, call 410-313-6550 or go to www.hceda.org/cbtd/busEvents.aspx.

How to Recession Proof Your Marketing Plan -- Wed., Sept. 17, 8-10 a.m. Workshop will focus on marketing strategies in today's business world. Marketing techniques that can be used to maintain and increase marketing effectiveness during periods of tightening market conditions will be discussed. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia. To register, call 410-313-6550 or go to www.hceda.org/cbtd/busEvents.aspx.

The Howard County Chamber of Commerce Annual Signature Event -- Oct. 3 at Turf Valley Resort, Ellicott City. The theme for this year is "Tuckerisms and Paulitics -- the Signature Debate," which will feature political analyst and CNN commentator Paul Begala and MSNBC campaign correspondent Tucker Carlson. The evening will include pre- and post-dinner receptions with a gala dinner in between. Call 410-730-4111 or go to www.howardchamber.com.

Management Skills: Supervision -- Sept. 18 and 25; Oct. 2 and 9, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Designed to train new supervisors in the skills they need to effectively manage employees, as well as serve as a refresher for experienced supervisors. Bridgeway Community Church, 9189 Red Branch Road, Columbia. Full series costs $100 for ACS members; $125 for nonmembers. Individual sessions are $30; $35. Go to www.acshoco.org or call 410-715-9545.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors--Carroll/Howard -- Thu., Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. Breakfast, followed by two one-hour continuing education credits, presented by Jim Foxen of MetLife Investors, "Comparing Lifetime Income Protection" and "Boomers And The Second Half of Life: How Can We Help Them?" Best Western Catering & Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. Guests are welcome. Breakfast and Continuing Education credit costs $35 for non-members. Call Steve Aquino, 410-857-3331.; Fri., Sept. 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Continuing Education meeting. Jim Ehrich of Client First Brokerage Services will present "Life Insurance, Annuities and Income Tax." Miller Branch Library, 9421 Frederick Road, Ellicott City. $35 for non-members. Donuts and coffee will be provided. To register, call Harvey Tegeler, 410-876-0500.

Pink Bag Lunch -- a networking event and fashion show highlighting the mission of Success in Style. Sept. 18, 11 a.m. registration; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Maple Lawn Community Center, Fulton. Tickets are $40 per guest. Vendor available for $100 each. All proceeds benefit Success In Style, a provider of free business wardrobes and coaching to women in crisis who are seeking employment. Sponsorships available. For more information, call 410-750-6475 or go to www.successinstyle.org.

Smart Start to Business Success -- Thu., Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Designed for first-time entrepreneurs exploring the possibilities of business start-up and seeking basic information on legal, accounting, funding and business insurance options. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia. $45. Call 410-313-6550 or go to www.hceda.org/cbtd/busEvents.aspx.

Soroptimist International of Howard County -- Third Thursdays. International volunteer service organization for business and professional women that works to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Call Karen Trennepohl, 410-750-9413.

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