14th annual CAC Holland Awards Dinner -- Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m. The dinner will honor Del. Elizabeth Bobo for her leadership and contributions to Howard County. Additional honorees will be Atholton High School and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Tau Pi Chapter. Given by the Community Action Council. Sheraton Columbia Hotel, 10207 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. Tickets: $65 each or $600 for a group of 10. R.S.V.P. to CAC, Attention: Connie Ballenger, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Box 226 - Second Floor, Columbia MD 21046 by Oct. 6. For more information, call Ballenger, 410-313-6440.

Free Workshops for Job Seekers -- To reserve a space at a workshop, call the Columbia Workforce Center, 410-290-2601. For more information, go to www.mwejobs.com or stop in the Workforce Center, 7161 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia.

Leadership Howard County -- Currently accepting applications for Leadership Essentials 2009, a new program that targets young professionals who work or live in Howard County. This program is a six-month course (January 2009-June 2009) designed for emerging leaders who are viewed in their respective organizations as "rising stars" and have expressed a personal desire to get involved in community service. Applications are due Oct. 8. For more information, contact Laurie Remer 410-730-4474, Ext. 111.

Management Skills: Supervision -- Sept. 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. Registrants can sign up for all four weeks, or for individual sessions. Bridgeway Community Church, 9189 Red Branch Road, Columbia. Full series costs $100 for Association of Community Services members; $125 for nonmembers. Individual sessions are $30; $35. A complete series brochure and registration form is available at www.acshoco.org. To register, call 410-715-9545 or go to the Web site.

Smart Start to Business Success -- Designed for first-time entrepreneurs exploring the possibilities of business start-up and seeking basic information on legal, financing, accounting and business insurance options. Registration fee is $45 and pre-registration is required. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia. 410-313-6550.

Tech Finesse: Web Based Tools to Power up Your New Business -- Oct. 7, 10 a.m.- noon. Designed to help business owners use technology to propel their business to the next level. Registration fee is $49 and pre-registration is required. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia. 410-313-6550.

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