List of LBM Vendor Events    Date 9/9/2010  Begins 8:30 AM  Ends 10:30 AM  Subject BBB - Human Resources Seminar Series: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace  Location 4801 Woodway, Auditorium Suite #205 East, Houston, TX  RSVP 713-341-6152 / rbarer@bbbhou.org  Cost $20 Seminar Fee - BBB MEMBERS ONLY!  Memo BBB Members: join the Better Business Bureau (BBB), and the Houston Minority Business Council (HMBC) in conjunction with G&A Partners, present: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Presenter: Sandy Shrank, G&A Partners Please register with Rose Lee Barer rbarer@bbbhou.org or call 713-341-6152. Seating is limited and reservations will be made on a first come, first serve basis. Only one person per company. THIS EVENT IS FOR BBB MEMBERS ONLY. To inquire about membership, please visit www.BBBhouston.org or call 713-868-9500.  Date 9/9/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:00 PM  Subject HDMA - Houston Direct Marketing Association - Monthly Luncheon  Location Polos Signature Restaurant - 3800 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX  RSVP hdma2008@gmail.com  Cost $35 prepaid for guests / $40 at the door  Memo The Houston Direct Marketing Association (HDMA) is a professional organization with an interest in the practice, study and teaching of direct marketing. The HDMA offers opportunities to meet some of the most innovative and talented direct marketing leaders in Texas. HDMA’s mission is to provide their members with informative and educational tools to execute all direct marketing plans. We keep you informed on the latest trends and changes in the industry. We offer networking opportunities to meet, share and exchange valuable knowledge with like-minded professionals and direct marketers in the Houston area. Membership in HDMA is open to direct marketers, advertising agencies, direct marketing agencies, printers, mailhouses, catalogers, retailers and all others who desire to share ideas and work together to promote the industry. MISSION STATEMENT: The Houston Direct Marketing Association’s mission is to educate it’s members on the best practices of direct marketing within all advertising, marketing and communications' media such as direct mail, print, interactive, e-marketing, broadcast, outdoor, events and promotions. We accomplish this goal by educating the local marketing community on the benefits of utilizing and integrating direct marketing to maximize return on investment of marketing dollars. MEETING LOCATION: HDMA meetings are on the second Thursday of the Month. Local and national direct marketing experts are featured. They range from founding fathers, to the latest innovators in direct marketing. Meetings are from 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., at the Polo Signature Restaurant, 3800 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77027. Cost is $30 for members and $35 for future-members who have RSVP'd 36 hours in advance. All walk-ins $40, members and future-members.  Date 9/14/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network - Presents: Fred Welch  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo Featured Speaker: Fred Welch, Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Houston Partnership Topic: The Houston Outlook for 2010 and Beyond! The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.  Date 9/16/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:30 PM  Subject CNG - Christian Networking Group - Central Luncheon  Location Smith & Wollensky - 4007 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX, 77056  RSVP www.ChristianNetworkingGroup.com  Cost $40 for Guests / $30 for CNG Members  Memo If you're in business or want to be in business the good news is you have customers; the not so good news is your competition is in the market place working to make those customers them their own. Developing a core competence around customer loyalty is critical to maintain your competitive edge. CNG will host their Central Houston Luncheon on the 3rd Thursday monthly. Register today and invite a friend, coworker, even a client as we continue to bridge the gap between Faith and Business. Christian Networking Group connects Christian business owners and professionals with other like-minded individuals to create business opportunities for everyone involved that perhaps wouldn't have previously existed. CNG is open to the public - no one is excluded, however we target Christian professionals. Our first mission as believers is expose others to the Lord Jesus Christ, so anyone is welcome to come and network with us. For more information, go to www.christiannetworkinggroup.com.  Date 9/21/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network - Presents: Dan Seal  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo Featured Speaker: Dan Seal, Executive Director Special Projects Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Topic: The Bay Area Outlook for 2010 and Beyond! The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.  Date 9/24/2010  Begins 11:30 AM  Ends 1:30 PM  Subject CNG - Christian Networking Group - Northwest Luncheon  Location Texas Land and Cattle - 8015 West FM-1960, Houston, TX  RSVP www.ChristianNetworkingGroup.com  Cost $40 for Guests / $30 for CNG Members  Memo If you're in business or want to be in business the good news is you have customers; the not so good news is your competition is in the market place working to make those customers them their own. Developing a core competence around customer loyalty is critical to maintain your competitive edge. CNG will host their North Houston Luncheon on the 4th Friday monthly. Register today and invite a friend, coworker, even a client as we continue to bridge the gap between Faith and Business. Christian Networking Group connects Christian business owners and professionals with other like-minded individuals to create business opportunities for everyone involved that perhaps wouldn't have previously existed. CNG is open to the public - no one is excluded, however we target Christian professionals. Our first mission as believers is expose others to the Lord Jesus Christ, so anyone is welcome to come and network with us. For more information, go to www.christiannetworkinggroup.com.  Date 9/28/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:30 PM  Subject GKIC (Glazer-Kennedy Inner Circle) - Central Chapter  Location The Museum of Printing History - 1324 West Clay Street, Houston, TX  RSVP www.NoBShouston.com  Cost $65 for guests (See event details for free pass)  Memo * FIRST TIME ATTENDEES... CLICK HERE FOR FREE GUEST PASS *  Date 9/28/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network - Presents: Ken Jones  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo Featured Speaker: Ken Jones, Enlightening Speaker, Educator, Trainer and Entrepreneur Topic: If you had to compete against yourself would you win? The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.  Date 9/29/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:30 PM  Subject GKIC (Glazer-Kennedy Inner Circle) - North Chapter  Location Shenandoah Municpal Complex - 29955 I-45 North Freeway, Houston, TX  RSVP www.NoBShouston.com  Cost $65 for guests (See event details for free pass)  Memo * FIRST TIME ATTENDEES... CLICK HERE FOR FREE GUEST PASS *  Date 10/5/2010  Begins 6:00 PM  Ends 8:00 PM  Subject AHN - The After Hours Network  Location Little Napoli - 6445 Westheimer, Houston, TX  RSVP www.AfterHoursNetwork.com  Cost $15 for guests  Memo The After Hours Network is business and social networking at it's best! As Houston's oldest, premiere networking group, this membership- free group lets you meet different people each week. Bring your business cards, promote your business, meet new friends, learn something new or just have fun! For more information, go to www.afterhoursnetwork.com.