Arizona Green Party General Membership Meeting, First Christian Church, Room 109, 740 E. Speedway, Tucson. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting will feature chapter reports, endorsements of statewide candidates, AZGP presidential preference results and selection of candidates to the national convention. Information: (602) 417-0213 or e-mail: info@azgp.org.

“Get Happy. Give Hope.” Happy Hour, Olive and Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace, 7135 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 195, Scottsdale. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A fundraising event benefiting Arizona Women’s Education & Employment (AWEE) featuring networking, raffle prizes and a silent auction. The event is being put on by AWEE’s Special Projects Committee, a group of young professionals dedicated to raising community awareness about AWEE. Cost: $35. Information: (602) 223-4345.

Arizona Capitol Museum Lunch Bunch Series, Arizona Capitol Museum, 1700 W. Washington, Phoenix. 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. The ongoing series is offered the third Wednesday of each month. Arizona Legislative Wrap-up. Information: (602) 926-3620.

2008 Workforce Development Conference, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event aimed at providing an open discussion with leaders in construction, education, healthcare, IT and manufacturing. The conference will conclude with Phoenix Forum speaker and author of "Generation Why" Eric Chester. Cost: $125. Information: (602) 495-2182.

Arizona Contractors Association Educational Seminar, Auditorium, 3003 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 8 a.m. to noon. Audrey McGhee of the Arizona Department of Revenue will discuss taxibility issues with contarcting classification. Todd Johnson of the Arizona Department of Homeland Security will discuss general worksite issues. Cost: $30, ACA members; $60, non-members. Information: (602) 246-8627.

2008 APRA Conference on Open Space, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Training Center, 9828 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme for the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association event, "Quality of Life Amidst Hypergrowth. It is Possible!" will tackle the questions: Do we need to slow down growth? Change our development model? Go vertical? Emulate Europe? and others. Cost: $100. Information: (800) 335-PARK.

BioBriefing, SkySong, 2nd Floor, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class, promising to provide "industry knowledge for the non-scientist," will feature an overview of the players, the technology, the science and the future of the biotech industry in Arizona. Cost: $500, AzBio members; $545, non-members. Information: (410) 377-4429.

WIPP Instant Impact Team Kick-Off Meeting, Small Business Administration Arizona District Office, 2828 N. Central Ave., Ste. 800, Phoenix. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program is designed to enable and inspire small business owners and those focused on small business initiatives to take the next step to be proactively involved in advocacy on small and women’s business issues. Cost: $60. Information: (480) 282-5176.

Hispanic Business Magazine’s 6th Annual Woman of the Year Awards, JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. The event will feature a keynote address, interactive panel sessions and networking opportunities. The honoree will be chosen from 20 finalists. Cost: $250, general; $150, small business; $99, students. Information: (800) 205-9459.

Arizona Business Leadership Luncheon, The Phoenician Resort, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. NASDAQ Chief Economist Dr. Frank M. Hatheway will discusses the current IPO environment and raising capital in today’s economy. Cost: $55, members; $60, non-members. Information: (480) 496-4229.

AZSAE Member Lunch Program, Jobing.com Headquarters, 4747 N. 22nd St., Ste. 100, Phoenix. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The topic for the Arizona Society of Association Executives' lunch is: "Beyond the Blog: Engaging Members & Building Community Using Social Media." Cost: $35, members; $45, non-members. Information: (602) 266-0133.

An Evening with John McCain Fundraiser, Phoenix Convention Center West Building, 100 N. Third St., Phoenix. 6:30 p.m. Special Guest President George W. Bush will honor Sen. John McCain at the event, which will feature a private reception and photo opportunities. Information: Contact Andrea Tyler Evans (602) 448-5959 or e-mail aevans@mccain08hq.com.