Business glance - 4-13-08

-Business Network International

Business Network International Yuma's Premier Chapter meets at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at the Ramada Inn-Chilton Conference Center, 300 E. 32nd St., and is looking to expand its member base.
 
For more information about the group, visit www.bniyuma.com.



-Interviewing workshop canceled

The workshop, "More Than a Gut Feeling," scheduled for Friday has been canceled due to lack of interest.
 
For more information, contact Carmen Madero at 317-6186 or carmen.madero@ azwestern.edu.



-Desert safety seminar

A desert safety seminar will be presented by Scott Fisher from Arizona Game and Fish from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday at Yuma County Department Development Services, Aldrich Hall Auditorium, 2351 W. 26th St.
 
Topics will include hazards of the desert (including backyards), desert wildlife, poisonous and venomous dwellers of the desert, wilderness first aid and survival tips and equipment.
 
To register, contact Diane Robinson at 373-1138 or diane.robinson@co.yuma.az
.us.



-QuickBooks class

A day-long beginning QuickBooks workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25 (with an hour lunch break) at the Arizona Western College Entrepreneurial Center, 1351 S. Redondo Center Drive.
 
Cost of $91 includes the textbook.

Hands-on training will provide information on setting up a company's records and handling monthly accounting chores, such as developing a chart of accounts, receiving payments and making deposits, creating invoices, paying bills and working with asset and liability accounts.
 
To register, call the AWC Small Business Development Center at 317-6151.



-Ergonomics safety training

The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health will present a program addressing ergonomics issues and recognized hazards that can cause cumulative trauma disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
 
Personnel responsible for the development and implementation of safety programs and policies are encouraged to attend to learn about risk factors for injury, types of injuries that may occur and prevention strategies.
 
The class will meet from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 30 at the Yuma Civic Center. Sponsors are the Yuma Area Safety Council, city of Yuma and Yuma County.
 
Admission is free but advance registration is recommended by contacting Diane Robinson at 373-1138 or Diane.Robinson@co.yuma.az.us; or Jeff Denman at 373-5092 or Jeff.Denman@ ci.yuma.az.us.



-Heat stress awareness training

A workshop will provide basic information on the effects of heat on the body, treatment of heat-induced illnesses and strategies to protect workers from heat stress, especially during the coming summer months.
 
The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health will present the program April 30 at the Yuma Civic Center. The workshop will be presented in English from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and in Spanish from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free but advance registration is recommended by contacting Diane Robinson at 373-1138 or Diane.Robinson@co.yuma
.az.us; or Jeff Denman at 373-5092 or Jeff.Denman@ ci.yuma.az.us.
 
Sponsors are the Yuma Area Safety Council, city of Yuma and Yuma County.