* Send BUSINESS CALENDAR items to the...

* Send BUSINESS CALENDAR items to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St.,

Costa Mesa, CA 92627; by e-mail to [email protected]; by fax to

(949) 646-4170; or by calling (949) 574-4298. Include the time, date

and location of the event, as well as a contact phone number.

WEDNESDAY

The Women’s Advancement Network is sponsoring a workshop hosted by

Lynda Lawrence on generating ideas and marketing strategies for

breakthrough innovations. The workshop will be at 5:30 p.m. at 4500

MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. The cost is $45 to $60. Information:

(949) 340-9755, https://www.womens advannet.org.

THURSDAY

The Professional Coaches & Mentors eighth annual conference will

begin today at the Hilton, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The

conference will include focused learning workshops and vendor

exhibits. Information: https://www.pcmaonline.com/

conference/index.html.

FRIDAY

The Professional Coaches & Mentors eighth annual conference will

continue at the Hilton, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The conference

will include focused learning workshops and vendor exhibits.

Information: https://www.pcmaonline.com/ conference/index.html.

SATURDAY

The Professional Coaches & Mentors eighth annual conference will

conclude at the Hilton, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. The conference

will include focused learning workshops and vendor exhibits.

Information: https://www.pcmaonline.com/ conference/index.html.

MARCH 8

The Orange County Women’s Referral Service, a Southern California

business and professional organization for men and women will host

its networking luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 4545

MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 623-2666, (949)

495-8864.

MARCH 18

The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce will host a 90-minute breakfast

boost from 7 to 8:45 a.m. at the Costa Mesa Country Club, 1701 Golf

Course Drive, Costa Mesa. The cost is $13 with reservations and $18

at the door. Information: (714) 885-9090.