Business calendar

Sixth annual Silver and Gold Conference, by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Golden Capital Network and the Sierra Angels, at the Peppermill in Reno. Includes special three-day seminar, "Power of Angel Investing," which costs $295.

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club, 7:30 a.m., JobConnect, 1929 N. Carson St. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Call 882-1565.

Wednesday

2006 Northern Nevada Regional Business & Tech Expo, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. followed by NNDA and Nevada Appeal Membership Mixer, 4-6 p.m., Appeal building, 580 Mallory Way. Visit www.nnda.org.

Friday

Selling on eBay - The Basics, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., UNR's Ansari Building computer lab, Room 312. Learn how to sell on eBay.

Saturday

BAWN Women's Council Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Old Wal-Mart parking lot, 4290 S. Carson St. Proceeds benefit Citizens for Affordable Homes Inc. Donations accepted. Call 687-8560.

Mining History Day, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Great Basin Adventure, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, Reno. Visitors can pan for gold, make paving stones, explore a mine and examine mining artifacts. Free admission. Call 785-4046.

Project Management Basics Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Morrison University, Reno. Cost is $45 in advance and includes materials and lunch. Call 846-8949.

Oct. 8

BBBS Bowl for Kid's Sake, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (formerly the Reno Hilton). Fundraiser benefits the Northern Nevada Chapter of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, which helps mentor at-risk children. Call 352-3202 ext. 125 or visit www.bbbsnn.org.

Oct. 9-13

Free weeklong business writing online seminar. Participants will spent 11Ú2 to 2 hours each day working on the online seminar at their convenience. Sponsored by the Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism. Call (301) 668-0366 or e-mail ksweeney77@gmail.com.

Oct. 10

Sparks Chamber Business Forum, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., John Ascuaga's Nugget, Rose Ballroom B and Pavilion. Cost $75 per person, includes breakfast and lunch. Table for eight is $600. Call 358-1976 or visit www.sparkschamber.org.

"Maximizing Your Media Moment," Oct. 10-12. Learn to speak effectively with the media on behalf of their organizations, businesses or causes. To apply for a scholarship e-mail molsen@o-apr.com. Deadline is today.

Oct. 14

"Planning and financing Your Business for Success" seminar, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., UNR's Ansari Building, room 101. Cost is $50 per person and includes lunch and refreshments. Call 784-4436 or visit www.score-reno.org.

Oct. 18

Carson City Chamber Mixer, 5-7 p.m., Elliot Ames Nevada, 307 W. Winnie Lane. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Call 882-1565.

eWomenNetwork Accelerated Networking dinner, 4:30 p.m., Tamarack Junction, 13101 S. Virginia St., Reno. Call 853-2120.

Oct. 20

Leadership Skills for Women, 9 a.m.-noon, sponsored by the Nevada Small Business Development Center. Cost is $45 per person, discounts for groups of three or more available. Call 329-1041 for information or 784-1717 to register.

Oct. 24

"Carson City Freeway-The Long and Winding Road," SVC monthly meeting, 5:30 p.m., Sonny's Restaurant, Virginia and Longley, Reno. Cost $20, RSVP by Oct. 23. Call (510) 329-6919.

Oct. 25

Governor's Industry Appreciation Awards dinner, 5:30-8:30 p.m., John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks. Visit www.nnda.org or www.edawn.org.

Biomass Conference, Harrah's Hotel and Casino, 219 N. Center St., Reno.

Oct. 28

North Tahoe Chamber of Commerce Winter Job Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sierra Mountain Middle School, 11603 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Call (530) 581-8734.

Nov. 7

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club, 7:30 a.m., Thunder Canyon Golf Course. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Call 882-1565.

Nov. 15

Carson City Chamber Mixer, 5-7 p.m., Dr. Rhonda Henry's Health Experience, 321 W. Winnie Lane No. 3. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Call 882-1565.

Nov. 29

NNDA Joint Membership Breakfast Meeting, 7-9 a.m., Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Co-hosted by the Carson Valley Chamber and the Business Council of Douglas County. Visit www.nnda.org.

Dec. 5

NNDA annual Christmas Holiday Party Mixer, 5:30-8 p.m., Brewery Arts Center, Carson City. Visit www.nnda.org.

Carson City Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Club, 7:30 a.m., GEM Ventures, 4209 S. Carson St.. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Call 882-1565.