Brenda McGuire, author and local cross-cultural expert, will speak at the next Association for Women in Communications luncheon, scheduled Feb. 18 at West Bank, 1601 22nd St., West Des Moines. McGuire will show attendees how business women are working in a world that is small, cross-cultural and globally connected. Cost to attend the luncheon is $20 for members, $25 for nonmembers and $10 for students. Registration forms and more information can be found online.