Business calendar: Sept. 12

Manasota SCORE: The group’s Simple Steps for Starting Your Business workshop includes successful marketing, principles and using a one-page business canvas to develop pricing strategies. $25. Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota. manasota.score.org/localworkshops. 5-7:30 p.m. today.

Fox Business Group LLC: The organization will offer a seminar, “Brand Yourself,” with instructor Rob Ault. $45. A Space 4 U, 5190 26th St. W., Suite G, Bradenton, 941-350-4162 or foxbizgroup.com. 6-8 p.m. Tuesday.

Manatee County Chamber of Commerce: Network with fellow Chamber members and enjoy complimentary food and beverages at the Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours. $10, free for members. Furniture Warehouse, 5814 18th St. E., Bradenton, 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com/events. 5-7 p.m. Tuesday.

Fox Business Group LLC: The organization will offer a seminar “How To Use Quick Books,” with instructor Ivonne Barnes. $99. A Space 4 U, 5190 26th St. W., Suite G, Bradenton, 941-350-4162 or foxbizgroup.com. 1-4 p.m. Wednesday.

ManaSota Chapter, Florida Society of Enrolled Agents: Speaker Al Haab, CPA EA will discuss estate and trust income taxation: The Ins and Outs of Form 1041 and an overview of the federal income tax system for estates and trusts. Reservations are required. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Der Dutchman Restaurant, 3713 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, 941-713-9190 or floridaenrolledagents.com. 4-7 p.m. Wednesday.

APICS Gulf Coast Chapter: The group will host their monthly Professional Development meeting featuring speaker Tim Rowell, CPIM, with Tropicana Corporation. He will discuss “Striking the Balance - Practical Application of Supply Chain Resilience Strategies.” The presentation is followed by dinner. $30members, $35 nonmembers. Rosedale Golf and Country Club, 5100 87th St. E., Bradenton, 941-747-6663 or sokeson@tervis.com. Networking at 5:30 p.m. followed by presentation and dinner, Wednesday.

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance: The organization will host an Executive Briefing: Jack Canfield’s “Principles of Success,” originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Keiser University, 6151 Lake Osprey Dr., Lakewood Ranch, 941-757-1664 or lwrba.org. 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday.

Fox Business Group LLC: The organization will offer a seminar “Trademarks, Copyrights from a Legal Perspective,” with instructor/attorney Douglas Cherry. $45. A Space 4 U, 5190 26th St. W., Suite G, Bradenton, 941-350-4162 or foxbizgroup.com. 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday.

Manasota SCORE: The group’s Websites to Attract Customers workshop will help existing business owners develop a web strategy, including website design. $25. Robert Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St., Sarasota. manasota.score.org/localworkshops. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

Best of Lakewood Ranch: networking event. Longwood Grill and Pub, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota, 941-388-7613. 5:30-7 p.m.

Open Network Manasota: networking and lunch. $12 includes lunch. Crave Cafe, 6290 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Paul Declark at 941-504-9525 or opennetworkmanasota.com. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County: An employment success class includes cutting-edge tips for today’s resume, interviewing skills and job research strategies from a professional career adviser. $5 donation. 340 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-366-1700. 1-3 p.m.

Business Networking International-Circle of Success Chapter: networking. Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. $10, includes breakfast. Contact President Linda Singer, 941-685-0949 or linda@lindasingerhomes.com or see bni.com. 7-9 p.m.

Business Networking International-Lakewood Ranch Chapter: networking. First visit free and includes continental breakfast. Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Michael Miele, 941-907-3828 or mmiele@mga-insurance.com, or bni.com. 7:30-9 a.m.

Lakewood Ranch Professional Women’s Networking Group: networking event. $12.50 includes lunch, RSVP by previous Tuesday. The River Club, 6600 River Club Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, 941-313-5813 or lrpwng.com. 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Local Leads of West Manatee Small Business Networking Group: Bella Mia, 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Dave Norris at 941-400-2346. 12 p.m.

Suncoast Business Alliance Bradenton: Perkins Restaurant, 6023 14th St. W., Bradenton. Register at meetup.com/SrqGrape/calendar/15504829. 7:45 a.m.

Best of Lakewood Ranch: networking event. Longwoodrun Grill & Pub, 5802 Longwoodrun Blvd., Sarasota, 941-388-7613. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Executive Network of Manatee: Business leads/referral group. Mocha Joe’s, 3633 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Barbara Edwards, 941-792-2363, BERealtor01@aol.com or executivenetworkmanatee.com. 7:30 a.m.

Fox Business Group LLC: learn and lunch and networking meeting. Country Pancake House and Restaurant, 8205 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch. Andy Fox, 941-758-2404 or andy@foxbizgroup.com. noon-1 p.m.

The University Professional Women’s Chapter of Leads Club: Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 5425 University Pkwy., Sarasota. Wendy Moore, 941-371-1151 or star.site@verizon.net. noon-1:15 p.m.

Manatee WCR Toastmasters Club: Bible Baptist Church, 2113 Morgan Johnson Road, Bradenton. Steve Zeris, 941-518-6450. 6:30-8 p.m. first and third Mondays of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Bradenton. $14 members, $19 guests. Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. first Tuesday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Lakewood Ranch. Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Manasota. Primo’s Ristorante, 8076 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Parrish. River Wilderness Country Club, 2250 Wilderness Blvd. W., Parrish. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworkinhg.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. first Thursday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Venice. Left Coast Seafood, 385 US 41 Bypass, Venice. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. second Thursday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Anna Maria Island. Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. third Thursday of each month.

Senior Corps of Retired Executives-Counselors to America’s Small Business: one-on-one free counseling sessions for anyone starting a business or struggling with their business. Tuesdays at Manatee Chamber of Commerce-Lakewood Ranch, 4215 Concept Court, and Thursdays at Manatee Chamber of Commerce-Bradenton, 222 10th St. W., Bradenton. Appointments through Reba at 941-748-3411, ext. 100, or rebap@manatee chamber.com.

State College of Florida small business counseling sessions: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, 1945 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Appointments, 941-955-2508, ext. 520. 1-3 p.m. Mondays.

Women’s Resource Center of Manatee: free employment strategies programs including developing an effective job search, career exploration, networking, interviewing skills and resume review. 1926 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Appointments, 941-747-6797.

To list a business meeting or event, email Angie Monroe at amonroe@bradenton.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Wednesday before publication; items must include full address of meeting place, date and time of event, and a telephone number.

This story was originally published September 11, 2016 at 4:10 PM with the headline "Business calendar: Sept. 12."