Business calendar

Carson City Chamber of Commerce breakfast club meeting from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Western Title, 301 W. Washington St. For information call 882-1565. The cost of $5 for chamber members and $7 for guests.

Saturday

Defensible-space workshop and Neighborhood Watch puppet show for the kids from noon-2 p.m. at the Citizens for Affordable Homes Inc. office in Dayton, 100 Pine Cone Road. Contact Jo Misuraca at 882-4410.

Sept. 13

"Project Management for Executives" - a one-session project management course that covers essential project management issues and information for executive managers and project sponsors, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno.; 8 a.m.-noon at the university's Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Reno. Course fee: $100. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Sept. 14

"Elements and Legalities of the Nonprofit" - a one-session course focusing on specific steps related to nonprofit incorporation, application as a federal charitable tax-exempt organization and protection of charitable status, offered by Extended Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the university's Continuing Education Building, 1041 N. Virginia St., Reno. Course fee: $185, includes lunch. Registration and information: (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928.

Sept. 21

American Marketing Association's insider's forum will feature the executive directors of Hot August Nights and Artown, providing an opportunity for members and guests to learn from the marketing success of these events; 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harrah's Reno Casino. The cost is $16 for AMA members and students; $26 for non-members; $10 additional at the door. RSVP by Sept. 19 by calling 786-3030 or e-mailing roseanne@luctor.com.

The Commercial Real Estate Women's Network of Northern Nevada's luncheon will feature Frederick Steinmann, who will deliver an update on the University of Nevada Reno's master plan and retail study. For information on membership, contact Katie Morrison at 355-8828 or Andie Wilson at 888-6168. For reservations to attend the luncheon, contact Autumn Corey at acorey@cbnevada.com or 888-6160.