Business calendar: Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2017

Manasota SCORE: Success strategies for business owners workshops. The monthly workshops at Sarasota County libraries will offer information and advice to help market and grow a business. The programs will be held from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Selby Public Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota) and Dec. 6 (Jacaranda Public Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice). This week’s program is titled “How to Grow Your Business in a Digital World.” Mike McCormick, CEO of Full Stack Marketing Consultants and SCORE mentor, will share information on how to use all aspects of digital marketing in a business, from startup to enterprise level. The programs are free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Register at either library or at manasota.score.org.

National Federation of Independent Business: Fighting for you in Florida. The townhall forum will feature Senator Greg Steube, Representative Jim Boyd and Representative Joe Gruders, as legislators seek to discover which issues small business owners want covered during the 2018 legislative session. When/where: 4 p.m. on Wednesday/Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton. Cost: Free: Registration: Visit NFIB.com/Fl, call 850-681-0416 or email Kristen.butler@nfib.org.

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance: The psychology of money. Led by Denise Federer of the Federer Performance Management Group, the interactive conversation will explore the unique meaning of money and its impact on financial behavior and decision-making. When/where: 7:30-9 a.m. on Wednesday/Keiser University, 6151 Lake Osprey Dr., Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Registration: lwrba.org.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Headliner series – lunch with Ed Hunzeker. A Manatee County Administrator since 2006, Hunzeker will discuss the past, present and future of the county. When/where: 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Thursday/IMG Academy Golf Club, 4350 El Conquistador Parkway, Bradenton. Cost: $30 for Chamber members, $30 for Manatee Young Professional members, $45 for non-members. Registration: manateechamber.com/events

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance: Productivity and profits through people. Brett Morris of Momentum Consulting, Pat Mathews of Workplace Experts and Michael Kline of Intus Personal and Group Transformation will lead a session focused on learning, networking and growing. When/where: 8-11:45 a.m. on Thursday/Polo Grill & Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Cost: $79 for members, $99 for non-members. Registration: lwrba.org.

Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation: Annual update luncheon. Frank Coonelly, president of the Pittsburgh Pirates, will be the keynote speaker. The event will include a briefing from EDC leaders on results from the organization’s work to foster job creation and diversify Manatee County’s economy. The EDC also will present the 2017 Rick Fawley Economic Development Award of Distinction to Kevin DiLallo, CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital. The award recognizes an individual’s outstanding contributions to moving the local economy forward. When/where: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Friday/Manatee Technical College, 6305 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton. Cost: $70 for EDC investors, $85 for others. Registration: bradentonareaedc.com/events/

Manasota SCORE: Introduction to SCORE and doing business in Florida. The workshops will include information on business planning, business structures, and profit and loss. In addition, there will be opportunities to network with other entrepreneurs and SCORE volunteers, as well as the change to register for free, confidential business mentoring services. When/where: 5:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 7/Nathan Benderson Park finish tower, third floor, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Cost: Free. Registration: manasota.score.org. Information: Call 941-955-1029 or email Peter Gruits at scorech116@verizon.net.

Manasota SCORE: Converting prospects to customers – everything starts with a sale. The session offers training for new salespeople and will serve as a refresher for experienced salespeople, covering topics such as selling and body language, selling processes and methods, and prospecting pitches. When/where: 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 14/Nathan Benderson Park finish tower, third floor, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Cost: $20. Registration: manasota.score.org. Information: Call 941-955-1029 or email Peter Gruits at scorech116@verizon.net.

Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County: 2017/18 Business of Art workshops. The series of four workshops is designed to assist individual artists of all disciplines to build the business and administrative skills necessary to support their career as an artist. When/where: 8:30 a.m.-noon on Nov. 28/Center for Arts and Humanity, 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Information/registration: sarasotaarts.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 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 941-518-4041 or BERealtor01@gmail.com, or visit executivenetworkmanatee.com. Time: 7:30 a.m.

Fox Business Group LLC: Learn and lunch 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.

Landlord Association of Manatee: The organization meets on the second Thursday of each month from September through May at the Synovus Bank building at 2520 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton. The meeting runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Landlord Association is dedicated to providing education and support to landlords and property managers through communication with professionals. The first meeting is free. Call Leslie Walker at 941-224-9166 for more information.

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 visit 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 visit 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 visit 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 visit 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 visit 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 visit 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 October 29, 2017 at 8:50 AM with the headline "Business calendar: Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2017."