D.C. area business events, starting March 18

Monday

Mobile Monday D.C. This panel discussion will feature industry leaders discussing the anticipated evolution of nontraditional Internet-connected devices. 6 to 7 p.m., Arent Fox, 1717 K St. NW. Sponsor: Arent Fox Communications.

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After years of economic decline, a new boom in Japan

After years of economic decline, a new boom in Japan

Under “Abenomics,” the prime minister’s radical economic policy plan, Japan sees signs of a revival.

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IMF chief returns to court for second day of interrogation

Inquiry could result in malfeasance charges involving $520 million arbitration settlement.

Health care overhaul faces backlash from labor unions

Health care overhaul faces backlash from labor unions

Once-supportive labor unions have grown frustrated and angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of the new law.

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Tuesday

Washington Network Group. This session will look at the evolution of social media and explore the key elements to making businesses more nimble and effective. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Beekeeper Group, 1331 G St. NW. Sponsor: Washington Network Group. Web site: www.
washingtonnetworkgroup.com
.

Wednesday

8(a) Company Best Practices. How to position your 8(a) business to obtain government contracts, and an overview of the required infrastructure, subcontracting, partnering, bidding, and market analysis. 9 a.m. to noon, American Bar Association, 740 15th St. NW, third floor. Sponsor: SCORE. Cost: $30. Contact: 202-272-0390. Web site: washingtondc.score.org.

Thursday

American Registry for Internet Numbers. Learn about policy developments and hot topics in Internet governance. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., DoubleTree, 300 Army-Navy Dr., Arlington. Cost: Free. Sponsor: American Registry for Internet Numbers. Contact: info@arin.net. Web site: www.arin.net/participate/
meetings/on-the-road
.

Commercial Real Estate. A networking event for brokers and agents and investors. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association, 2071 Chain Bridge Rd., Suite 600, Vienna. Cost: $25 to $30. Sponsor: Mid-Atlantic Real Estate Marketing Association. Web site: www.marema.com.

QuickBooks 101. Learn the basics of integrating QuickBooks financial software into a small-business management system. 6 to 8:30 p.m., George Washington University Science & Technology Campus, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. Sponsor: Loudoun Small Business Development Center. Cost: $25 online; $30 at door. Web site: loudounsbdc.eventbrite.com.

Friday

Making Customers Love You. Learn how to deliver a quality customer experience. 8 to 10:15 a.m., Gannett/USA Today Conference Center, Tysons Corner. Sponsor: Institute for Excellence in Sales & Business Development. Cost: $79 pre-registered; $95 at door. Contact: 888-443-9943. Web site: www.i4esbd.org.

Women in Business Lecture Series. This is a brunch summit designed to enhance leadership skills, create networking and learning opportunities, and bring exposure to emerging trends in business for aspiring and professional women. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hamilton Live, 600 14th St. NW. Sponsor: Walker’s Legacy. Contact: sponsorship@
walkerslegacy.com
or 202-643-8420.

Send potential listings to facetime@washpost.com at least two weeks in advance. Model your entry on the information above, and put the event date in the subject line.

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