Around town: events seminars meetings talks.

SMPS 

January 19--Society for Marketing Professional Services is hosting a Breakfast Program where industry leaders will discuss how to expand a firm's portfolio and increase the international range of services provided. The discussion will include advice on how to develop overseas liaisons, work effectively with local firms, and successfully navigate the customs of diverse cultures across multiple borders. It will be held from 8-l0 a.m. at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue @ 40th Street, New York, NY. Register on-line at smpsny.org by January 14 at 5 p.m. Cost: $65 for Members, $85 for Non-memberss $25 additional.

NYBC 

January 20--The New York Building Congress hosts a Construction Industry Luncheon Forum with Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger, who will discuss Columbia's proposed long-range development plans for the Manhattanville area in West Harlem. Registration and reception begin at 11:30AM, followed by luncheon and program at 12:30 pro, at Mandarin Oriental New York, Mandarin Ballroom, 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, 35th Floor. Fee: $100 for Building Congress members; $150 for non-members. For reservations visit www.buildingcongress, corn, or for more information, call the Building Congress at [phone].

PWC

January 26--Professional Women In Construction (PWC) will present "Developers Forum: Reinventing the Bricks: From Ground Up & Inside Out" on January 26th, 8 to 10 am at The General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen, 20 West 44th St. Moderator is Lois Weiss, real estate journalist, NY Post. The panel of speakers includes Edward J. Minskoff, president of Edward J. Minskoff Equities, Inc.; Faith Ryan, director of leasing & marketing, Kipp/Stawski Group; William S. Macklowe, president, Macklowe Properties; Leslie Wohlman Himmel, partner, Himmel+Meringoff Properties, Inc. Tickets: $65 members; $75 nonmembers ($10 surcharge at door if no reservation). Sponsorship: $750 (includes ten tickets, ad in program book, acknowledgment). Ads available. RSVP: t: 212.486-7745; f: 212.486-0228; email: [e-mail]. Website: www.pwcusa.org/.

PWC

February 22--Professional Women In Construction (PWC) will present MEET THE CONSTRUCTION CHIEFS, a networking event with exhibit tables on Tuesday, February 22nd, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at La Maganette Ristorante, Third Avenue at 50th Street, NYC. Honored guests include chiefs from both private and public sectors. Buffet served, cash bar available. Tickets: $50 members; $75 nonmembers ($10 surcharge at door if no reservation). Exhibit table: $350 members; $475 nonmembers (includes tickets & ad). Sponsorship: $650 member; $750 nonmember (includes tickets, ad, acknowledgment). Ads available. RSVP: t: 212.486-7745; f: 212.486-0228; email: [e-mail]. Website: http://www.pwcusa.org/.