Sunday, May 29, 2005

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Wednesday

• Mapping Michigan communities: New Urban Research presents "An Introduction to GIS and Community Analysis" workshop that teaches the fundamentals of using a Geographic Information System through Friday (a one-day workshop), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at New Horizons Computer Learning Center, 2800 Livernois, Suite 250, Troy. $399. Call (877) 241-6576.

• Microsoft across America: Cygnus Systems Inc. teams up with Microsoft to sponsor a free event featuring an RV outfitted with the latest Microsoft computer technology, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cygnus headquarters, 25650 Goddard, Taylor. Call (313) 291-4900.

• Business finance fair: The Service Corps of Retired Executives discusses financing options and how to obtain information on business assistance programs, 3-6 p.m. at St. George Cultural Center, 43816 Woodward, Bloomfield Hills. No cost. Call (248) 858-0783.

Thursday

• Pharma/Biotech: The quarterly event Sprouts, co-sponsored by the Ann Arbor IT Zone, MichBio and Arboretum Ventures, highlights "The Future of Suppliers to the Pharma/Biotech Industry," 4:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor IT Zone, 330 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor. No cost. Call (734) 615-9310.

• Accounting: The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and Wayne State University department of accounting co-sponsor an accounting for the tax practitioner conference, 8:30 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. at VisTa Tech Center Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty, Livonia. $199-$249. Call (888) 877-4273.

• Builders: The Building Industry Association sponsors a Certified Graduate Builder seminar, "Land Development, Site Planning & Zoning," 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at BIA headquarters, 30375 Northwestern, Suite 100, Farmington Hills. $140-$160. Call (248) 862-1033.

• Brainstorming over lunch: The Entrepreneurs' Network of Michigan provides an opportunity for new contacts, sales strategies, marketing ideas and more, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Apple Buffet, 29788 Southfield. $5.99 for international buffet. Call (248) 552-8899.

Terry Dobson