Business calendar for July 24-28, 2017

Manasota SCORE: “Business and Franchise Opportunities for Veterans,” a free Success Strategies for Business Owners Meetup, open to the public, will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at Manatee Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd., Bradenton. Mats Bengtson, a certified specialist at FranNet and SCORE certified small business mentor, will discuss considerations for both independent and franchise ownership opportunities, as well as planning for business ownership and funding options. Co-presenter Lee Washington, Veterans Services Officer for Manatee County government, will talk about county services available for veterans. Registration is required at manasota.score.org.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: In a presentation, Kevin McNulty, president and CEO of NetWeave Social Networking, will provide attendees an opportunity for an in-depth look at the news feed process and Facebook advertising from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday at the Manatee Chamber’s McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $30 members, $45 nonmembers, $27 non-profit organizations. Reservations are required. Information: 941-748-4842 or manateechamber.com/events.

Manatee Young Professionals: The group’s monthly MYPower Networking Luncheon will be held from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Half Shell Seafood House, 5231 University Pkwy., No. 109, Bradenton. The event offers attendees a chance to promote their company and make valuable business connections with other young professionals. Following lunch attendees will have the opportunity to introduce their business, products and/or services. Lunch: $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Reservations are required. Information: 941-748-4842 or myponline.com.

Fox Business Group: Learn the truth about goals, and the science to make “the secret” work for you at a presentation, “Law of Attraction,” by Michael Kline from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Goodwill Community Room, 8750 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton. The event is free. For information and registration, call 941-350-4162.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Enjoy complimentary breakfast and great networking at the Chamber’s monthly Coffee Club from 7:45-9 a.m. Thursday at Luxevo Corporation, 5783 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 104, Bradenton. Cost: $10, free for members. No reservations required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com/events.

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. 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 941-518-4041 or BERealtor01@gmail.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. Appointments at 941-747-6797.

This story was originally published July 23, 2017 at 8:55 AM with the headline "Business calendar for July 24-28, 2017."