International Business Council Luncheon. "Reforming Reform in China: The State, Markets and Foreign Enterprises” is the topic for today. Dr. Ken DeWoskin, chairman of the Deloitte China Research and Insight Center, and Chris Cooper, Americas leader, Deloitte Chinese Services Group, will share their points of view on useful questions and best answers in regards to China, ranging from general economic, regulatory, and market trends through sector and M&A activities, reform promises and prospects, and MNC strategic responses. 11:30 a.m.-noon, registration and networking. Noon-1 p.m., program and lunch. Baker Donelson Event Space, 211 Commerce Street, Nashville.

THURSDAY, APRIL 17

Third Thursday Breakfast Briefing

Baker Donelson offers a labor and employment law breakfast briefing titled “Modern Approaches to Managing Workplace Romances, Nepotism, and Conflicts of Interest.” 8 a.m.: breakfast and registration. Program: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Program and breakfast are complimentary. Registration: [email protected].

Chamber West Wine & Cheese with Metro Elected Officials

An informal meet-and-greet with Mayor Karl Dean, Chamber CEO Ralph Schulz and Metro Council and council-at-large members who represent the Chamber West Advisory Council area. This is a free event, but registration is required. Hampton Inn & Suites-Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Rd., Nashville. Information: 743-3053, nashvillechamber.com.

Williamson County Lunch Group

Rehabbers, Builders, Commercial, Mini-storage, Wholesalers, Private Lenders, Transaction Funders, Hard-Money Lenders, Bankers, Title Attorneys, Realtors, and Vendors discuss deals, the state of the market, and how they can help each other prosper. 11:15 a.m., Bosco’s Restaurant & Brewery, 2000 Meridian Blvd, Ste 110, Franklin.

Harpeth West Chamber of Commerce April Membership Luncheon

Mike Keith, voice of the Tennessee Titans, will be the featured speaker. The Meadows Senior Living Center, 8044 Coley Davis Road. Networking: 11:30 a.m. Program: Noon-1 p.m.

Real Estate Investors Network Real Estate Investors Network

Williamson County Lunch Group. Rehabbers, Builders, Commercial, Mini-storage, Wholesalers, Private Lenders, Transaction Funders, Hard-Money Lenders, Bankers, Title Attorneys, Realtors, and Vendors discuss deals, the state of the market, and how they can help each other prosper. 11:15 a.m., Bosco’s Restaurant & Brewery, 2000 Meridian Blvd, Ste 110, Franklin. Information: reintn.org. Additional April opportunities include:

• Saturday April 19: RE Bookkeeping Basics in Quickbooks & Real Tax Planning for Investors with Attorney, Accountant & Investor John Hyre. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., REIN Education Center – Belle Meade, 4525 Harding, Ste 200, Nashville.

• Monday, April 21: Landlording Subgroup. Join other REIN members to share ideas and discuss the many areas of landlording and renting property. Tips and tricks, contracts, and policies to run your business better. 6:30 p.m. REIN Education Center – Belle Meade, 4525 Harding, Ste 200, Nashville.

• Thursday, April 24: Ca$h Flow & Millionaire Maker Games. Learn financial strategies without having to invest any of your own cash. These games are fun and educational ways to learn about wealth creation, managing assets and liabilities and escaping from the “rat race.” 6 p.m., REIN Education Center, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Ste 151, Nashville.

• Tuesday, April 29: Buy Real Estate Through Your IRA, Tax Free! Featuring Mike Todd This is a TREC-approved course for Realtors. 11:15 a.m., REIN Education Center – Belle Meade, 4525 Harding, Ste 200, Nashville.

MONDAY, APRIL 28

Public Affairs Roundtable

State Reps. Charles Sargent, Glen Casada, Jeremy Durham and state Sen. Jack Johnson will report on activity and key issues from the Tennessee General Assembly at the Public Affairs Roundtable conducted by the Williamson Chamber and aired on WC-TV Channel 3, Williamson County’s Government and Educational Channel. 7:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m., Williamson County Administrative Auditorium, 1320 West Main Street, Franklin. Information: [email protected]

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

Multimodal Mobility Study Open

The Multimodal Mobility Study will provide comprehensive strategies for achieving an optimum balance of transit service and taxi/limousine services, bicycling, walking and automobile circulation and parking. The study focuses on the downtown area and will be integrated with other plans for the region, including the Strategic Transit Master Plan, Music City Center Vision Plan and the MPO Regional Transportation Plan to ensure a cohesive and reliable strategy for the most effective mobility for the region. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Downtown Nashville Partnership, 150 4th Avenue North. Information: www.nashville.gov/Public-Works/Capital-Projects/Multimodal-Mobility-Study.aspx