Calendar.

Tuesday, January 8

Government Subcontracting

Sponsor: The Federal Technology Center

9 a.m.

El Camino College Small Business Development Center

13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne

Free

[phone]

Mission to India

Sponsor: Irwindale Chamber of Commerce

5:30 p.m.

Irwindale Chamber Office

16102 Arrow Highway, Irwindale

Free

[phone]

Thursday, January 10

Basics of Finance

Sponsor: LW and Associates

9:30 a.m.

Pepperdine University Howard Hughes Center

$149

[phone]

State of Chamber Luncheon

Sponsor: Picasso's Cafe, Bakery & Catering

11:30 a.m.

Edison CTAC

6090 N. Irwindale Ave., Irwindale

$25

[phone]

Saturday, January 12

Making Your Message Clear

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

9 a.m.

10995 Le Conte Ave., Room 211

$195

[phone]

Conversation With Former Governors

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

10 a.m.

Semel Institute for Neuroscience Auditorium, UCLA

$70

[phone]

Monday, January 14

Global Warming

Sponsor: World Affairs Council

7:30 p.m.

Intercontinental Hotel, Century City

$75

[phone]

Tuesday, January 15

Real Estate Forecast Breakfast

Sponsor: Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Los Angeles & Institute of Real Estate Management LA

7 a.m.

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion--Music Center

$115

[phone]

Smart Real Estate Investor Seminar

Sponsor: Dynamics Capital Group

7:30 p.m.

Luxe Hotel in Brentwood

11461 W. Sunset Blvd.

$20

[phone]

HR Roundtable Seminar: Labor Law Update

Sponsor: Irwindale Chamber of Commerce

11:30 a.m.

Irwindale Community Center

16102 Arrow Highway, Irwindale

$25

[phone]

Friday, January 18

J. Thomas Schieffer, U.S. ambassador to Japan

Sponsor: Town Hall Los Angeles

Noon

Omni Los Angeles Hotel

251 S. Olive St., Los Angeles

$55

[phone]

Saturday, January 19

American-Chinese CEO Society's Annual Gala Dinner

Sponsor: American-Chinese CEO Society

5:30 p.m.

Pacific Palms Conference Resort

1 Industry Hills Parkway, City of Industry

$65

[phone]

Wednesday, January 23

Market Review & Forecast

Sponsor: AIR Commercial Real Estate Association

5 p.m.

Jonathan Town Club

545 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles

$80

[phone]

Friday, January 25

Land Use Law and Planning Conference

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

8:30 a.m.

Millennium Biltmore Hotel

506 S. Grand Ave.

$350

[phone]

Row to Talk to Anybody

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

9 a.m.

1010 Westwood Blvd., Room 415

$195

[phone]

Saturday, January 26

Global Challenges for Next Administration

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

9 a.m.

10995 Le Conte Ave., Room G33E

$75

[phone]

introduction to Mobile Commerce Industry

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

9 a.m.

10920 Lindbrook Drive, Room 208

$250

[phone]

Writing Nonfiction Book Proposal

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

9:30 a.m.

School of Public Affairs Building, Room 2317

UCLA

$95

[phone]

Publicity in Music Industry

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

9:30 a.m.

10920 Lindbrook Drive, Room 202

$135

[phone]

Thursday, January 31

Planning Commissioners Training

Sponsor: UCLA Extension

9:15 a.m.

CalTrans, District 7

100 S. Main St.

$55

[phone]

To be considered for publication, Calendar listings should be submitted at least three weeks in advance of the event. Listings can be submitted by e-mail to [e-mail] or by mail to: Los Angeles Business Journal Calendar 5700 Wilshire Blvd. #170 Los Angeles, CA 90036