Business calendar

Reno-Tahoe American Marketing Association luncheon on public relations from the company's point of view. The featured speakers will be Faye Anderson of Sierra Pacific Power Co. and Rick Sorensen of International Gaming Technology. The presentation is noon to 1 p.m. at Harrah's Reno Convention Center. The cost is $19 for AMA members and students and $29 for nonmembers in advance; $20 and $30 at the door. Advance registration is required. To register, visit RenoTahoeAMA.com.

Feb. 22

• Northern Nevada Development Authority's membership breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway. The speaker is health-care Chief Executive Officer Ed Epperson. For information, call 883-4413 or e-mail sharon@nnda.org. Members with a reservation are $20, at the door $30. Reservations not canceled at least one day prior to the meeting will be billed.

• Douglas County Forecast 2006 5:30-9 p.m. at the Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 395 N., Shannon Ballroom in Minden. Sponsors are Bing Materials, Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Coldwell Banker, First American Title Co., First Horizon Home Loans, Pro Group Management Inc., Syncon Homes, West Ridge Homes and the Douglas County Building Industry Association. The cost is $15 pre-paid, $25 at the door. Contact Carole Thompson at 783-1782.

Feb. 27

Small-business development assistance at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce, 1900 S. Carson St. Call 882-1565 for an appointment.

-- To list an event in the weekly business calendar contact reporter Becky Bosshart at bbosshart@nevadaappeal.com