Things are heating up here in the OC, as educational and networking events are plentiful during the next month.

The next Orange County Internet Marketing Meetup is this Wednesday. I’ll be presenting “Tips and tools for generating more traffic and turning browsers into buyers”. Bring your business cards and handouts for the pre and post-presentation networking. For more information, go to http://marketing.meetup.com/204.

This weekend, Friday through Sunday, Christopher Howard, best selling author of Turning Passions into Profits is hosting “The Ultimate Business Seminar”, in Los Angeles, with Robert Allen, Alex Mandossian, Alexandria Brown, Jay Abraham, and others. I have one guest pass for free admission. Please reply to this email today, if you would like to go. You can also get a one day pass at www.ChrisHoward.com.

On July 15th, in Long Beach, and on July 17th, in Fullerton, Jason Levin is hosting workshops for small and medium size businesses. During the 4-hour events, Jason will teach entrepreneurs Pay Per Click Marketing and SEO strategies for increasing sales. To learn more, go to www.excel-your-business.com. To attend for fr.ee, use the promo code HANK. (A $199 value).

On July 26th, my friend Karen Mileski is hosting the “Elevate Your Presentation” workshop in Anaheim. Karen is a "trainer’s trainer" who will teach you secrets on how to engage an audience and deliver your message clearly and with confidence. For more details, email karen@karenmileski.com.

On August 6th, the Orange County Internet Marketing Meetup will host a special event and mini-expo. The event will feature Andrew Lock, host of the popular weekly web TV show for entrepreneurs, 'Help! My Business Sucks!' (www.HelpMyBusiness.com) . Mark your calendar … more details to follow.