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8 What a State Income Tax Might Mean to You. Bob Williams, president of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation, will speak at the Northwest Business Club monthly meeting. Recently, an advisory panel headed by Bill Gates, Sr. recommended Washington State adopt an income tax. Williams will talk about the implications of such a measure and its chances for success. Northwest Business Club meets at 12 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 710 Samish Way. For more information, call Nadia Deitsch at (360) 734-0444 or visit the club’s Web site at http://www.nwbclub.org.

8 HR Recordkeeping: Is Your House in Order? Debra Lindstrand, director of HR consulting for RSM McGladney, presented by the Mt. Baker chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. Begins at 12 p.m. at Northwoods Hall. For information, visit http://www.mtbakershrm.com/program.html.

8 Blaine Toastmasters. Meet informally and improve your public speaking skills. Each Wednesday, 7 p.m. at the Blaine Seniors Center. For information. Contact Mike McCall at (360) 371-9277 or mgmccall@attbi.com.

8 Starting a New Business. SCORE Seattle workshop. SBA/SCORE Business Enterprise Center, Downtown Seattle. Seminars include take homes and a box lunch. For more information, call (260) 553-7320 or (877) 732-7267, or visit http://www.seattlescore.org.

9 Connections. Meet to share leads and discuss business in Bellingham. Meetings every Thursday, 7:30 a.m.at the Masonic Hall, 1101 North State St. The club is currently looking for members in industries not currently represented in the membership. For more information, call Larry at 738-4931 or visit their Web site: http://www.bellinghambusinesses.com/

14 Starting and Managing Your Own Business. SCORE Whatcom County seminar. Learn the ins and outs of starting and running your own business. Worksource Whatcom. 10 a.m. For more information or to register, call (360) 676-3219 or (360) 676-3307.

14 Introduction to Sole Proprietorships. Gene Bell of McCort and Bell Accountants presents one in the series of small business workshops. Bell will address issues related to startup, deductions, depreciation, and increasing profits. Sponsored by Worksource Whatcom, begins at 5:30 p.m.. To register, call (360) 671-1845.

14 Peak Performance Classes. Focused on improving motivation and mental skills for athletes, coaches, students and community members. Community Peak Performance Class meets Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. through Feb. 11. Sponsored by the Center for Performance Excellence For information and registration, call (360) 650-7269

15 A Visit from the US Chamber of Commerce. Best Western Lakeway Inn. Meet with the US Chamber’s top officials for international trade, transportation, and Canadian Cross Border Trade right here in Bellingham. Get a handle on how the US Chamber and their national view align with local chamber of commerce efforts. Program begins at 8:30am.

20 Reversing Stress and Burnout. Health care professionals can learn to deal with the anxiety, frustration and exhaustion that goes with their jobs. Mondays through Feb. 3 at Whatcom Community College.

21 An Introduction to Cross Border Trade. Whatcom Community College. Learn the basics of international trade and how your business can get started. Bill Murphy, instructor, is director of marketing, sales, and business development for UPS. Offered in conjunction with the Bellingham Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center and the State of Washington. Class begins at 6:30 p.m., Whatcom Community College.

22 Travel the World in 2003. Rick Steeves, public television’s travel guru, talks about the glories and woes of international travel in the brave new age of airline security and anti-terror measures. City Club of Bellingham, 12 noon at Northwood Hall. For more information, visit City Club’s Web site at: http://www.cityclubonline.com/htdocs/MainFrames.shtml.

23 Why Aren’t Canadians as Productive as Americans? Lecture by Andrew Sharpe, executive director of The Centre for the Study of Living Standards in Ottawa. 4 p.m., Parks Hall 441. For more information, call (360) 650-7708 or e-mail Steven.Globerman-@wwu.edu

27 International Opportunities Fair. The fair spotlights academic programs with international content as well as on- and off-campus programs that offer a variety of international opportunities to students, graduates and community members. More than 40 programs will provide information on study and travel, and paid, volunteer, and internship possibilities locally and around the world. Free workshops will also be available during the week of Jan. 27 - 29. Please visit the Web site below for details. Co-sponsored by the Career Services Center and International Programs and Exchanges. All are welcome.11:00 AM-02:00 PM Free Viking Union Multi-Purpose Room (360) 650-2938 Don.Gorman@wwu.edu