Business calendar week of June 12-17, 2017

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Join the Manatee Chamber Technology Committee for an informative panel discussion on website basics, responsive design and mobile apps from 9-11 a.m. Monday at the the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch. Panelists David Grace of Abacus Web Services, Chris Graser of Last 7 Studios Web Design and Marketing, and Terry Thompson of Webtivity Marketing and Design will showcase everything you need to know to ensure your online presence is appropriate for your organization. Cost: $30 members, $27 non-profit members, $45 nonmembers. Information and reservations: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber’s monthly Business After Hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Harbor Community Bank, 410 Eighth Ave. W., Palmetto. Enjoy complimentary food, beverages and network with fellow Chamber members. Reservations are required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Manatee Young Professionals: MYP3D-The Importance of a Mentor, a lunch series, will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch. The event will provide Manatee Chamber Board members and MYP members the chance to connect over topics that will help young professionals grow personally and professionally. Session III will feature a presentation by Jonathan Fleece of Blalock Walters PA, followed by a facilitated discussion. Cost: $25. Information and registration: 941-745-1877.

Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber’s monthly Third Thursday Networking Mixer will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Turning Points, 701 17th Ave. W., Bradenton. Site tours will be available. Refreshments will be provided. Information: 941-702-2136 or manasotabcc.org.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Network and connect with other business members at the Chamber’s members-only monthly Power Connection Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday at Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe, 3550 53rd Ave. W., Bradenton. Each attendee is invited to give a brief commercial on their business, products and/or services while making valuable business connections. Reservations are required. Cost: $15. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Manasota Black Chamber of Commerce: Learn how to make your membership work for you at the Chamber’s Membership Orientation from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. Information: 941-702-2136 or manasotabcc.org.

Best of Lakewood Ranch: networking event. Longwood Grill and Pub, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-388-7613. Time: 5:30-7 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. Call 941-366-1700. Time: 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 Lisa Pierce at 941-739-8883 or lpierce@ad-vance.com, or visit bni.com. Time: 7-9 a.m.

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

Manatee River Business Exchange Club: a networking and community club. Popi’s Place IV, 3911 U.S. Hwy. 301 N., Ellenton. Call Susan Keeler at 336-287-7437. Time: 11:45 a.m.

Local Leads of West Manatee Small Business Networking Group: Bella Mia, 5917 Manatee Ave. W. Call Jules Kessler at 941-720-8909. Time: Noon.

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

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

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

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

Manatee WCR Toastmasters Club: Bible Baptist Church, 2113 Morgan Johnson Road, Bradenton. Call Steve Zeris at 941-518-6450. When: 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. Contact Deborah Gerard at 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. Contact Deborah Gerard at 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. Contact Deborah Gerard at 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. Popi’s Ellenton, 3911 U.S. 301, Ellenton. $14 members, $19 guests. Contact Deborah Gerard at 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.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. Hotel Venezia, 425 U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice. $14 members, $19 guests. Contact Deborah Gerard at 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. Contact Deborah Gerard at 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@manateechamber.com.

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. For appointments, call 941-747-6797.

This story was originally published June 11, 2017 at 8:55 AM with the headline "Business calendar week of June 12-17, 2017."