Fifth annual Bridging the Gap Achievement Awards -- Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m. Intended to help cultivate business relationships by publicly recognizing businesses in several categories including minority/women-owned businesses, majority-owned businesses, partnership or strategic alliance and president's award. Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, 830 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. To become a sponsor or to obtain more information regarding this event, call Sara Bruszewski, 410-727-2820 or e-mail sarahb@gbc.org.

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.

The BWCC and Network Referral Group meetings -- Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000, 410-792-9714 or www.baltwashchamber.org.

Columbia Business Network International -- Thursdays, 7:30-9 a.m. Bob Evans restaurant, 8325 Benson Drive, Columbia. 410-290-0004.

The Columbia Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club Inc -- First Saturday, 10 a.m. The Human Rights Conference Room, 6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. For more information, call 410-381-1342.

Free Career Advancement and Computer Training for Adults -- Find a job or move up in your current position. Free for low to moderate income residents of Howard County. Registration: Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. or by appointment. Chartwell Professional Park, 8180 Lark Brown Road, Suite 301, Elkridge. Cindy at Pinnacle Career Resources, 410-799-1097.

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, or go to www.leadershiphc.org.

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.

Managing Business Communications -- Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m. The class demonstrates how to communicate effectively by increasing self-awareness of one's communication style and awareness of other communication styles. Registration is $95. For more information, call Belmont General Manager Ann Johnson at 410-772-4304. Belmont Conference Center, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge.

Managing Multiple Priorities -- Oct. 29, 8:30-11:30 a.m. The class reveals the differences between urgent and important tasks and offers tips on how to focus on what's important, rather than just what's pressing. Registration is $95. For more information, call Belmont General Manager Ann Johnson at 410-772-4304. Belmont Conference Center, 6555 Belmont Woods Road, Elkridge.

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Carroll/Howard -- Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Western Catering and Conference Center, 451 WMC Drive, Westminster. Presentation titled "Life, Insurance, Annuities and Income Tax." To register, call Steve Aquino 410-857-3331 by Oct 6. Guests welcome.

Sistahs' Business Network -- Fourth Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. Inspiration and information for existing and potential black women entrepreneurs. Linden Hall, 4765 Dorsey Hall Drive, Ellicott City. $25 prepaid/$30 at the door. Nellie Pharr-Maletta, 410-300-7343, www.sistahsbusinessnetwork.com or info@sistahsbusinessnetwork.com.

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 $45; pre-registration is required. The Center for Business and Technology Development, 9250 Bendix Road, North, Columbia. 410-313-6550.

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 worldwide. For information and dinner reservations, call Karen Trennepohl, 410-750-9413.

Unfolding Leadership in Ourselves and Others -- Oct. 15 and 16. Luncheon and workshop featuring speaker James Flaherty. Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. Information about the event and HCC's professional coaching program options is at 410-772-4111 or go to www.howardcc.edu/coaching.

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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