The Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting a membership luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10 at Canterwood Golf and Country Club. Renee Radcliff Sinclair, director of congressional and public affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will discuss implementation of new health care laws and how they affect business. The cost is $20 in advance and $30 at the door. RSVP to Tami at (253) 851-6865.

The Tumwater Chamber of Commerce is hosting a networking breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Aug. 10 at the Red Lion Hotel in West Olympia, 2300 Evergreen Park Drive. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information or to RSVP, contact Karin Knapp at (360) 357-5153.

The Kent Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Committee is hosting a primary candidate forum for the 33rd District from noon to 2 p.m. Aug. 10 at 400 W. Gowe St. Click here or call (253) 854-1770 for more information.

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is hosting a free Business Roundtable for members from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Aug. 11 at Financial Network, 5000 Bridgeport Way West, University Place. Contact Susie Wagner at (253) 627-2175 to RSVP or for more information.

Bill Bryant, president of Seattle's Port Commission, will be the featured speaker at the Thurston County Chamber's Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 11 at St. Martin's Norman Worthington Center. The cost is $30 general admission, $20 for prepaid chamber members and $25 for members at the door. Reservations are requested at (360) 357-3362 or www.ThurstonChamber.com.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a Web chat from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 12 to provide tips and advice about new health care tax credits available to small business owners. Participants can join the live Web chat by going to www.sba.gov, and clicking "Online Business Chat."

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