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Since 1924, more than 4 million people have become more confident speakers and leaders because of their participation in Toastmasters.

Toastmasters is a leader in communication and leadership development. Today, our membership is 260,000 strong. Members improve speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 12,500-plus clubs that make up our global network of meeting locations.

Come by the Boulevard Cafeteria as a welcome guest of a club meeting and see what it's all about. Membership in Toastmasters in one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself!

Older and younger generations are spending more time together in the workplace, causing businesses to experience generational diversity.

On June 6, Oklahoma City Community College will partner with the Moore Chamber of Commerce to present the Generational Leadership Workshop from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Moore Chamber of Commerce, 305 W Main St.

Speaker Jan Astani will familiarize participants with the different types of generations, discuss why people of different age groups think and act the way they do, and teach strategies for working more productively with all generations.

Astani specializes in transformational speaking, training and writing. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma's School of Journalism, her background includes marketing, sales and real estate. She served as the Moore Chamber of Commerce president in 2011.

Astani is working on a book dedicated to her mother's memory, and she enjoys reading, traveling, blogging (http://janastani.wordpress.com) and Zumba.

Registration is $25 for Moore Chamber of Commerce members and $35 for nonmembers.

To register, email Francine Gissy at fgissy@occc.edu or call 682-7856.

For more information, go to www.occc.edu/corporatelearning.

Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S a sexual addiction expert, is author of three books on the interface of sexual addiction and technology.This presentation provides insight into the relationship of sex and the process addictions to
survival of childhood abuse and neglect.

Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S a sexual addiction expert, is author of three books on the interface of sexual addiction and technology.This presentation provides a non-judgmental understanding of sexual addiction, technology and their relationship to adultproblems with intimacy and healthy adult sexuality.

Need to know more about computers? The Computer Club of Oklahoma City ("ccokc") is a non-profit organization that offers classes, study groups and workshops for anything computer related you might want to learn. Come try out our Mobile Communications Study Group (on the second Friday of each month at 1:30pm) to learn more about your new smart phone. Every Thursday morning from 10:00 -1200 we have a study group especially designed for seniors. Our Genealogy study group meets on the second Saturday of each month at 9:00. We have many, many more learning venues; check out our website at www.ccokc.org.

We have a large membership composed of people of all levels of computer knowledge - from newbies to nerds. Anyone is welcome to sit in on any of our activities for free; come see what we have to offer.

The OU Lean Institute will be offering a public session of Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification training beginning February 27, 2012. Over the course of this training, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real-world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control), expanded with training covering the all-important recognition of problems and deployment of improvements.

The OU Lean Institute emphasizes applied learning as a training methodology and black belt students will complete an individual real-world process improvement project as a significant part of their training.

Twenty (20) days of classroom training spread over four months, with additional coaching by the instructor.


Training Dates:

Week 1: February 27- February 2
Week 2: March 26 - March 30
Week 3: April 23 - April 27
Week 4: June 4 - June 8
Final Presentation: TBD

Training Location:

All training will be held at theTinker Business Industrial Park, Midwest City, OK. (Tinker AFB) http://www.tbip.net/

Class times are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This course will be taught by instructor Teresa Tobias
Training Cost: $5,000



In this course, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

Upon successful completion of a project, the participant will become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt per the OU Lean Institute. Please call 405-325-9135 for additional information.

10.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU) and three hours of graduate credit from the OU College of Liberal Studies are available. If you have questions about the course credit option, please read through the FAQ page first.

Register online or contact Michelle Bassham in CCE registration to enroll at 405-325-6034 / mbassham@ou.edu.

The Oklahoma Nursery and Landscape Association will offer a short course on greenhouse production on June 20-21 for businesses that want to learn more about greenhouses.

The course will take place at the John E. Kirkpatrick Horticulture Center at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City, 400 N Portland. Registration is under way now and costs from $80 to $200.

For more information, email Becky Sellers, executive secretary of the association at info@oknla.org or call her at 945-6737.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification -

Beginning March 13, 2012 The OU Lean Institute will be offering a public session of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification training beginning in March, 2012. Over the course of this training, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real-world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

The OU Lean Institute emphasizes applied learning as a training methodology, and green belt students will complete a real-world process improvement project as a significant part of their training.
Twelve and a half (12.5) days of classroom training spread over four months, with additional coaching by the instructor.


Training Dates:

March 13, 14, 15 - Define/Measure
April 3 (1 hour) - Coaching 1
April 17, 18, 19 - Analyze
May 8 (1 hour) - Coaching 2
May 15, 16, 17 - Improve
June 12 (1 hour) - Coaching 3
June 19, 20, 21 - Control
July 17 - Final Presentation

Training Location:

All training will be held at theTinker Business Industrial Park, Midwest City, OK. (Tinker AFB) http://www.tbip.net/

Class times are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

This course will be taught by Joyce Hinton
Training Cost: $3,100

In this course, students will learn to apply Lean and Six Sigma process improvement techniques to address real world problems, following the DMAIC model (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).

Upon successful completion of a project, the participant will become a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt per the OU Lean Institute.

9.6 Continuing Education Units (CEU) and three hours of graduate credit from the OU College of Liberal Studies are available. Please call 405-325-9135 for additional information. If you have questions about the course credit option, please read through the FAQ page first.

Contact Michelle Bassham in CCE registration to enroll at 405-325-6034 / mbassham@ou.edu

Financial Peace University

March 26 / Lesson 1 / Super Saving
April 2 / Lesson 2 / Relating With Money
April 9 / Lesson 3 / Cash Flow Planning
April 16 / Lesson 4 / Dumping Debt
April 23 / Lesson 5 / Credit Sharks In Suits
April 30 / Lesson 6 / Buyer Beware
May 7 / Lesson 7 / Clause and Effect
May 14 / Lesson 8 / That's Not Good Enough!
May 21 / Lesson 9 / Of Mice and Mutual Funds
May 28 / Lesson 10 / From Fruition To Tuition
June 4 / Lesson 11 / Working In Your Strengths
June 11 / Lesson 12 / Real Estate and Mortgages
June 18 / Lesson 13 / The Great Misunderstanding

Special Notes:
Class will meet at 315 S. Scott, Del City, OK 73115


For more information, call Gary Maxon at 405-794-6166.

Build your speaking skills, leadership skills, listening skills and your self confidence. Move as fast or as slow as you want to go. A low cost course that will change your life!

This weekly meeting is of the world's largest referral-based organization, BNI. The ENG chapter is comprised of NW OKC professionals.

Join us every Tuesday for a cup of coffee and a free opportunity to share about your business or organization. Bring business cards and invite your friends to join us! We will meet from 7:45-8:45 every Tuesday morning. Platt College is located at 201 N. Eastern Avenue in Moore. This event is not industry exclusive and does not require an RSVP.

The Oklahoma City office of the Women's Business of Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma Inc. meeting, 8:15 a.m., the State Chamber of Oklahoma, 330 NE 10.

Registration is encouraged at www.ruralenterprises.com.

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday morning of every month.

Contact: Jennifer Edwards, 319-8190 or jedwards@ruralenterprises.com.

The Oklahoma City office of the Women’s Business Center (WBC) of Rural Enterprises of Oklahoma, Inc. will present its monthly Women’s Business Breakfast on Thursday, July 7, 2011, from 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m., at the State Chamber of Oklahoma, 330 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City.

Please plan to arrive early for “meet & greet” and we’ll kick things off at 8:25. Bring your business cards and join us for this exclusive networking meeting for women business owner professionals and small business resource partners.

Participate with women business owners and professionals who share your interests and market your business through interactive discussions and activities. Learn from other women entrepreneurs and professionals in the area and hear the latest in resource services for women entrepreneurs

The OKC Women’s Business Breakfast meets the first Thursday of every month. Breakfast sponsorships are available.

The program is co-sponsored by Pioneer Library Systems, State Chamber, Sandler Training, and REI’s Women’s Business Center, which is funded in part by the US Small Business Administration.

Registration is encouraged at www.ruralenterprises.com. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Edwards at 405-319-8190 or online at jedwards@ruralenterprises.com

If you are afraid to speak publicly, Toastmasters is the place to go to overcome that fear. The Downtown Recyclers Toastmasters Club in downtown Oklahoma City meets every Friday at noon at the DEQ.