MONDAY

American Woman's Society of Certified Public Accountants: Focuses on women's initiatives. Includes networking event, dinner, the Sandra J. Weiner Woman of Courage scholarship raffle; 6 p.m., Tower Club, 100 SE Third Ave., 28th Floor, Fort Lauderdale; $20-$45.

NPI Public Forum for Property Appraiser Candidates: Ponce de Leon Business Association of Coral Gables hosts first forum for the four candidates. Maurice Ferre, former Miami mayor, moderates; 6:30 p.m., BankUnited Center at The University of Miami, 1245 Dauer Dr., Coral Gables; free. 305-776-0105.

Small Business Owners' Seminar: Pembroke Pines Economic Development Board presents discussion on Is Owning a Business Right for You?; 6 to 8 p.m., Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave., Pembroke Pines; free. 954-432-9808 or www.ppines.com.

Taxes Seminar: Unemployment compensation tax seminar in Spanish; 10 a.m., Hollywood Beach Culture and Community Center, 1301 S. Ocean Dr., Hollywood; free. 954-967-1821 or www.myflorida.com/dor.

YTB Business Opportunity Presentation: How to start travel business. In Spanish; 7 p.m., (also held Tuesday); Doral Chamber of Commerce, 8181 NW 36th St., Doral; free, registration required. 305-477-7600 or www.DoralChamberofCommerce.org.

TUESDAY

Executives' Association of Greater Miami Breakfast Meeting: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Marriott Miami Airport, 1201 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami; free. Reservations required. 305-270-9700 or office@eagmiami.com.

Network Professionals Networking: The first meeting is free for qualified guests; $365 membership fee. 954-818-0667 or www.npiflorida.com.• NP-Plantation/Davie Lunch; 11:50 a.m., 84 Diner & Lounge, 11432 W. State Road 84, Davie

• NP-E. Coral Springs Lunch; 12:15 p.m., Carolina Golf Club, 3011 Rock Island Rd., Margate

WEDNESDAY

Business Networking International: Free. 305-494-5837.

• Davie: 7 a.m., Grand Palms Golf and Country Club, 110 Grand Palms Dr., Pembroke Pines

• Homestead/Florida City: 7 a.m., Capri, 935 N. Krome Ave., Florida City

Doral Toastmasters: Learn the art of speaking, listening and thinking; 7 p.m., Doral Chamber of Commerce, 8181 NW 36th St., Doral; free. 305-477-7600 or www.DoralChamberofCommerce.org.

Financing Your Small Business: Seminar held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Palm Beach County Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach; free. 1-800-801-6520 or www.fausbdc.com.

Kendall Networkers: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., La Carreta Restaurant-Kendall, 11740 North Kendall Dr., Miami; free. 305-860-1008 or www.kendallnetworkers.com.

Making the Difference in Your Sales Success: Hosted by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association with a presentation by Lee Knapp on what can be done to close more deals. Bring one accessory item to the meeting. All items will be donated to Women In Distress; 11:30 a.m., Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill, 1555 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; $40, $30 members. 954-390-7335 or www.hsmaisouthflorida.org.

Miami Foreclosures Investors Network: Noon to 1:30 p.m., 94th Aero Squadron, 1395 NW 57th Ave., Flagami; $5, free for members. Call John at 800-560-9597.

Dade Real Estate Investors Association (DREIA): Forum for investors and vendors. Erik Wesoloski, a veteran real estate broker, speaks on the process of foreclosures, new laws and options property owners have to avoid foreclosure; 6 to 9 p.m., Holiday Inn, 148 NW 167th St., North Miami Beach; $20 for repeat visitors and membership renewals, $10 for first timers who register. 305-948-3378 or www.dreia.org.

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