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The Sarasota Women’s Chapter of Ali Lassen’s Leads Club: will meet noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at New York, New York, 1934 Hillview St., Sarasota. Lunch fee: $15 a person. Speakers will be Wendy Moore, of Starlight International, and Vanessa Opstal, of Simply Spoiled. Reservations: Wendy Moore at 371-1151 or visit www.LeadsFL.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, and more. 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 Roundtable Referral Group: meets at 11:45 a.m. at Steak ’N Ale restaurant. The group has been part of the business community for more than 10 years and is mostly professionals. . Information: Dr. Joseph Ferrarra, 685-0203.
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. For reservations, call Wendy Moore at 371-1151 or visit 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.
Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County: will hold “Computers for Cowards” 2:30-4 p.m. at the center, 340 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. Cost: $5. Information: 366-1700.
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. For more information, contact Steve Zeris at 518-6450 or e-mail steve@stevezeris.com.
The Greater Sarasota Coaches Alliance: will present Jean Juchnowicz and Judy Blum as part of its “Take Charge and Thrive in 2009” program 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Oyster Bar, 1991 Main St., Sarasota. Juchnowicz and Blum will present the topic “Recognize and Neutralize Problematic People.” The cost of the program, which is open to the public, is $10 plus lunch. Reservations may be made by e-mailing coordinator@greatersarasotacoaches.org or by calling Jane Barr at (941) 315-0109.
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The Suncoast Workforce Board: will hold its Commission Coordinating Council meeting via teleconference at 8 a.m. Nov. 10 at Jobs ETC, 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota. For more information, call Judy Owens at 358-4080, ext. 1122, or e-mail JOwens@swdb.org.
Manatee Chamber of Commerce: will host Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Whitney Bank, Bayshore Branch, 3565 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Network with chamber members in a casual, social atmosphere.
Conversations with UBS — Navigating the Current Market Turmoil: will be held on four dates in three local locations in November. The first workshop will be held at 5 p.m. Nov. 10 at Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. The Mangrove Grill, 102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, will host a workshop at noon Nov. 11. Two workshops, at 5 p.m. Nov. 12 and Nov. 17, will be held at New York New York, 1934 Hillview St., Sarasota. A complimentary meal will be provided at each workshop. Call Alice Lovell, senior registered client service associate, at (941) 364-7258 or (941) 364-7251.
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