Business Calendar

4-week bills

, Nov. 28;

3-month, 6-month bills

, Nov. 29;

1-year bills

, Dec. 6;

3-year notes

, Dec. 12

;

10-year notes

, Dec. 12

; 30-year notes

, Dec. 13;

5-year TIPS

, Dec. 22

. 10-year TIPS

, Jan. 19

; 30-year TIPS

, Dec. 13.

Business Referral Luncheon Presented by BNI, King of Prussia chapter. Peppers Italian Restaurant, 236 Town Center Rd., King of Prussia; 610-792-2105. Reservations required. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Networking Meeting Presented by BNI, Fort Washington chapter. Hilton Garden Inn, 520 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Washington; 215-947-7784; www.bnidvr.com. Cost to attend is cost of meal. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Networking Meeting Presented by LeTip Chester County East. Wyndham Garden, Exton, 815 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton; 610-572-3722; www.letipcce.com. Breakfast free for first-time visitors. 7:01-8:30 a.m.

Networking Meeting Business and Information Exchange, presented by LeTip CC Philadelphia. The Tavern Restaurant, second floor, 261 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd. First-time visitors free; www.letipphiladelphia.com. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Networking Meeting Presented by BNI, Malvern chapter. Desmond Hotel, 1 Liberty Blvd., Malvern; 610-296-9800; www.bnidvr.com. Cost to attend is cost of meal. 7-8:30 a.m.

Professional Referral Network First and third Wednesday of the month. Otto's Brauhaus, 233 Easton Rd., Horsham; 215-674-4456 or www.prngroup.org. 7:30 a.m.

Business Referral Breakfast Presented by BNI, Mount Laurel chapter, Indian Spring Country Club, 115 S. Elmwood Rd., Marlton; 856-552-3678. 7:30-9 a.m.

Networking Meeting Presented by LeTip chapter of Upper Merion. JC's Fireside Bistro, 192 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia; 267-304-2221. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

JumpStart: Business Launch Workshop to understand the legal, financial, insurance, employment and, tax issues of starting a business. Presented by the Women's Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124, Philadelphia; 215-790-9232 or www.womensbdc.org. Preregistration required. $35. 6-9 p.m.

Finding Your Funding Workshop to provide valuable information on financing options for your business, including loans, lines of credit, leasing, and alternative financing. Presented by the Women's Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124, Philadelphia; 215-790-9232 or www.womensbdc.org. Preregistration required. $10. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6.

Restaurant Prosperity Workshop to teach independent restaurant owners how to manage and control food and labor costs. Radisson at Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Ave., King of Prussia; 1-877-457-6278 or www.therestaurantexpert.com. $395. Preregistration required. 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

Lunch with the City's Leaders Paul Levy, president & CEO, Center City District. Presented by the Center City Proprietors Association. Estia Restaurant, 1405-7 Locust St., Philadelphia; 215-545-7766. Preregistration & prepayment required. $45 CCPA members; $60 nonmembers. Luncheon includes appetizer, entrée, dessert & coffee. 11:45 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Dec. 7.

Happy Hour Breakfast Philadelphia School of Massage & Bodywork, The Ellington - Lower Level, 1500 Chestnut St., Philadelphia; 215-545-7766. Preregistration & prepayment required. $15 CCPA members; $25 nonmembers. 8-9 a.m. Dec. 8.

Investment Professional Luncheon Open to all Philadelphia Securities Association members and other investment professionals to hear AstraZeneca PLC (NYSE: AZN) present its corporate/investment outlook. Racquet Club of Philadelphia, 216 S. 16th St., Philadelphia; reservations required. RSVP Jay Weinberg, 215-670-4114 or jay.weinberg@wellsfargo.com. by Dec. 7. 11:30 a.m. social; noon-1 p.m. presentation. Dec. 12.

How to Grow Your Business for Free Get sales databases, demographic information, access to potential clients, and more. Free Library of Philadelphia, Skyline Room, 1901 Vine St., Philadelphia; 215-545-7766. $10 CCPPA members; $20 nonmembers. Reservations and prepayment required. 12-1:30 p.m. Dec. 13

Online Training Classes Six-week sessions for current or aspiring entrepreneurs and their employees. Presented by the Women's Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124, Philadelphia; 215-790-9232 or www.ed2go.com/wdconline. Preregistration required. $99 a course. Dec. 14. Orientation and Business Assessment Workshop Designed for women interested in starting or growing businesses. Presented by the Women's Business Development Center, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 1124, Philadelphia; 215-790-9232 or www.womensbdc.org. Preregistration required. 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 5.