Calendar

Today

* Economic Forecast Forum: Noon, Raleigh Convention Center. Speakers are Tom Donohue, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Bill Johnson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Progress Energy; and Harry Davis, N.C. Bankers Association economist and a professor of finance/banking at Appalachian State University. Tickets $65. Contact: Christy Santacana, christy@ncbankers.org or 800-662-7044.

Tuesday

* American Business Women's Association: Tar Heel Capital chapter meeting, 6:15 p.m., N.C. State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Renata G. Lynn of Cyrus & Lynn CPAs, will present "As The World Turns for Finance and Taxes." $15 for dinner. Register: 510-0633 or send e-mail to Jeanette Harris, jeanette@nc.rr.com.

Wednesday

* Cary Chamber of Commerce: 2009 Annual Economic Development Forecast: Noon, Prestonwood Country Club, Cary. Speaker is Michael Walden, N.C. State University professor and economist. Register: www.carychamber.com or 467-1016.

* Ignite Clean Energy: Team Building Event offered by CED, SJF Ventures and Ignite Clean Energy, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., MCNC, 3021 Cornwallis Road, RTP. A panel session focusing on the investment landscape for cleantech companies. Members $15, nonmembers $25, add $10 at the door. Register: www.cednc.org/calendar.

Thursday

* The National Association of Women in Construction: Raleigh chapter meeting, 5:30 p.m., N.C. State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough St., Raleigh. Susan Barbee of Ralph Whitehurst Insurance on "Reducing Cost and Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets With Worksite Wellness." Reservations: nawicchapter92@gmail.com or www.nawicraleigh.org.

* Triangle Business and Professional Women: 6 p.m. Radisson at RTP. Deb McNaughton on "Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business and Working for Yourself." First-time guests and members: $25; nonmembers: $35. Register: Carol Wolford, 732-8960 or bpwtriangle@yahoo.com.

* Knightdale Chamber of Commerce: Forecast '09 for the nation, state and Triangle Eye-Opener Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Knightdale Town Hall, 950 Steeple Square Court. Guest speaker is Michael Walden, N.C. State University professor and consumer economist. Register: 266-4603 or www.knightdalechamber.org.

Sunday

* G.R.I.T.T. Your Teeth: Get Ready It's Tax Time: 2 to 4 p.m., Cameron Village Library, Raleigh. Representatives from H&R Block will lead the discussion. Contact: 856-6703.