Business:

TEDx, the community-based conference inspired by the national and global TED conferences (Technology/Entertainment/Design), is coming to Tamaya next Sunday, November 22nd. Founded by Richard Saul Wurman in 1984, TED events bring in nationally and internationally renowned speakers to cities all over the world to discuss the ways in which current technology, entertainment, and design initiatives are shaping our future, as well as the ways in which those working in such fields can utilize their mediums for positive change. Notable TED speakers have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, James Nachtwey, and others. TEDx events are newer, more intimate, locally-organized events established to inspire practical applications of creative and technological pursuits within individual communities through live speakers and discussion. Saturday's conference, to be held at the Hyatt Regency, will include speakers such as photographer Brian Adams, Hon. George Martinez from the Global Block Foundation, TED fellow and social activist Naomi Natale, internationally-recognized designer Gong Szetzo, and others. The day will also include a performance by Cathy McGill and lunch. To register and see the full list of speakers, visit tedxtamaya.com. Admission is $30, and seats are limited. — TED

New Mexico Solar Energy Association presents a talk by Jim D. Palmer: "Solar Heated Swimming Pools for the City of Albuquerque - An Update" Jim D. Palmer, PE, CEM, GBE, LEED-AP, president of NRG Engineering will provide an update on system types, sizes, dates, BTUs saved and dollars saved on gas bills for the City of Albuquerque by using solar heating for the swimming pools. Jim Palmer was involved in this project from the conceptual through the construction stages. Jim will describe these solar thermal installations (some including Albuquerque public schools) and report on their effectiveness. Cost: FREE (but a $2-$3 donation is always welcome) — New Mexico Solar Energy Association

This is a seven hour course in two sessions of three and a half hours. There are two objectives: First, to teach participants how to create invoices and receive payments, enter and pay bills, and reconcile a check register with a bank statement. Second: Practice and use QuickBooks functions including “Items” and “Memorized Transactions”, and create enough confidence in participant’s use of the program they will be able to explore and use unfamiliar functions. Essential to the second objective is an understanding of “double entry” bookkeeping techniques. Two hours of the course are directed to basic bookkeeping. *Laptop required. — Sandoval County SBDC

Updates from Mayor Tom Swisstack, Sandoval County Manager Juan Vigil and Keynote from Vice President and General Manager of Hewlett-Packard Co. John Hood. Please call Linda Cde Baca at505.891.4305 for more information and to R.S.V.P. — Rio Rancho Economic Development Corporation

In these exciting digital times, more and more film work is being done in front of a green screen. UNM Continuing Education is offering a Green Screen Techniques course for 2 sessions on Saturday and Sunday, December 5-6, 2009 from 9:00am-1:00pm. For $179 this course looks at all aspects of the technique known as chroma keying, from creating or purchasing green and blue screens, and lighting to learning camera and editing techniques for chroma keying. For more information visit us online at www.dce.unm.edu or call 277-6037. — UNM Continuing Education

This course is designed to assist the business owner with information on managing the critical element of money. Topics to be covered include, how to read a credit report, how to establish lines of credit, open lines of credit versus secured lines of credit, how to collect receivables, how to get invoices to your customers and confirm they have received them. The participant should come away with a better understanding of how to more effectively manage their money. The class is taught by Barbara Herrera, a certified Credit Business Associate. — Sandoval County SBDC

On Thursday, December 17th, the Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus will present a free concert and sing-a-long at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis Assisi in downtown Santa Fe. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening, full of beloved music of the holiday season. Audience members will be warmly invited to sing along with the chorus as they perform "Glory to God" and the "Hallelujia" chorus, as well as Quien las da Posada, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, and many more carols ¯ all accompanied by the glorious sounds of brass and organ. — The Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

A leadership and diversity training opportunity for women at all stages of life. Three hour workshops run for 7 weeks covering issues such your heritage in your leadership style, the new generation gap in the workplace, personal branding, laughter as a secret weapon of leaders, building top teams and are you an entrepreneur at heart. Institute culminates with a certification and graduation ceremony at the Governor's Mansion. January 12-February 25, 2010 Thursdays 5:30-8:30 p.m. Adelante Community Room Dinner included weekly Registration now open www.ywca-nm.org or call Deanna at 505-850-4276 — YMCA Middle Rio Grande