Business Calendar for week of July 19

MONDAY

The Greater Sarasota Coaches Alliance: will host Meridian Kristi for “Enrichment Through Creativity” as part of the “A Year of Transformation” program series. The luncheon will be held from 11:30-1:30 p.m. July 19 at The Bijou Cafe, 1287 First St., Sarasota. Learn how creativity can enhance your personal life and business life. The cost is $10 plus lunch. Make reservations by e-mailing coordinator@greatersarasotacoaches.org or by calling Jane Barr at 315-0109.

Business Ethics Alliance: will hold its monthly lunch forum from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. July 26 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota. Gwen MacKenzie, president and chief executive officer of Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, will address the delicate responsibilities in the medical and health care environments in her program, titled “The Challenges of Communication in Healthcare.” The cost is $25. Reservations are requested and can be placed at www.beasarasota.com. E-mail questions to info@beasarasota.com.

Women’s Resource Center of Manatee: Employment strategies programs are held at the Women’s Resource Center of Manatee, 1926 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. The programs consist of employment consulting on developing an effective job search, career exploration, networking, interviewing skills and resume review. There is no cost. Call 747-6797 for an appointment.

Business Network International: meets at 7:30 a.m. weekly at the Hilton Longboat Key Resort dining room. Information: Peggy Kulik, 383-5543.

The Manatee Professionals Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club: meets 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at River Club Restaurant, 6600 River Club Blvd., Bradenton. Lunch fee: $10 a person. Reservations: Wendy Moore at 371-1151 or www.LeadsFL.com.

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce: has free small-business counseling sessions 1-4 p.m. in the chamber’s conference room, 1945 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Information: 955-2508, ext. 520.

Manatee WCR Toastmasters Club: meetings are held 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at Bible Baptist Church, 2113 Morgan Johnson Road, Bradenton. Information: Steve Zeris at 518-6450 or e-mail steve@stevezeris.com.

TUESDAY

The Bradenton Central Redevelopment Agency: and its partners are offering a series of courses every Tuesday through July 20 on topics ranging from banking services to how to keep track of money and credit. The free courses will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Tuesday at 302 Manatee Ave. E. On July 20, the course will be To Your Credit and Charge it Right. Registration is encouraged. Call 744-2362, ext. 100 or 103, to register.

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Business and Networking Groups Committee: will present its MEGA-Mingle SRQ, a quarterly event designed to bring together Sarasota’s leading professional groups for a night of networking, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 27 at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. For more information, visit www.sarasotachamber.com or call Anthony Hartman at 556-4030.