Business Calendar

4-week bills

, Jan. 10;

3-month, 6-month bills

, Jan. 9;

1-year bills

, Jan. 31;

2-year notes

, Jan. 24;

3-year notes

, Jan. 10;

5-year notes

, Jan. 25;

7-year notes

, Jan. 26;

10-year notes

, Jan. 11;

30-year notes

, Jan. 12;

5-year TIPS

, April 20;

10-year TIPS

, Jan. 19

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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.

Women Changing the City Hear personal stories of leadership, challenges and triumphs from Philadelphia businesswomen. Presented by the Center City Proprietors Association. Free Library of Philadelphia-Skyline Room, 1907 Vine St., Philadelphia; 215-545-7766. Preregistration & prepayment required. $25 CCPA members; $45 nonmembers. Includes light breakfast. 8-10 a.m. p.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.

Economic Forecast Breakfast & Annual Meeting Keynote speaker Patrick Harker, president & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, will discuss the Federal Open Market Committee. Event sponsored by BB&T. Desmond Great Valley Hotel, 1 Liberty Blvd, Malvern; 610-296-9800 or www.mlcc.org/events. Preregistration required. $50-$85. 7-9:30 a.m.

Economic Forecast Breakfast Kamran Afshar, president of KAA Inc., presents "State of the Economy - Past, Present and Future." Hosted by TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, Pottstown. Sunnybrook Ballroom, 50 Sunnybrook Rd., Pottstown; 610-326-2900 or www.tricountyareachamber.com. $32 TCACC members, $50 nonmembers. 7-9 a.m.

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. Jan. 18.

JumpStart: Before You Start Workshop to help participants access their risks, financial issues, and commitment; and help them analyze their business skills and ideas. 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. Jan. 17.

JumpStart: Market Research Workshop to teach prospective business owners how to access the feasibility of their business ideas. 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. Jan. 24.

JumpStart: Financial Analysis Workshop provides prospective business owners financial basics critical to business success. 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. Jan. 31.

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. Feb. 2.