Business Calendar
UPCOMING EVENTS
CareerSource Suncoast: The company and Bealls Distribution will host a hiring event 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday at 1112 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Interviews will be held for distribution center supervisors, processors, and loading/unloading. Candidates must register and add resume to employflorida.com. Employer will conduct drug screening, reference checks and background checks. Information: 941-358-4080 or careersourcesuncoast.com.
Manufacturing Job Fair: In celebration of Manufacturing Day 2015, Suncoast Technical College will host a job fair 2-5 p.m. Wednesday at 4748 Beneva Road, Sarasota, as part of an effort to change people's perceptions about today's manufacturing environment. There will be a variety of positions available, including administration, sales, marketing, engineering and management. Manatee and Sarasota manufacturers will provide attendees with information about job opportunities and the college's staff will be on-hand to discuss training paths for current and future students. Tours of the college's awardwinning Precision and CNC Machining program will be offered. Information: 941-358-4080 or careersourcesuncoast.com.
Fox Business Group: The group will host a "Funding for your Business" class 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at AmericInn, 5931 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Cost: $45. Instructor: Beth Trent. Information and registration 941-350-4162.
Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber will host its monthly members-only Power Connection Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Seasons 52, Mall at UTC, 170 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota. Attendees can enjoy lunch and connect with business leaders in a setting that allows for one-on-one interaction. Each attendee is invited to give a brief commercial on their business, products, and/or services while making valuable business connections. Cost: $12. Seating is limited, reservations are required. Information: 941-748-4842 or manateechamber.com.
Manatee Young Professionals: The group will host its monthly networking social 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Darwin Brewing Co., 803 17th Ave. W., Bradenton. Young professionals and guests can enjoy complimentary appetizers, cash bar and casual business networking. Cost: $5, free for paid members. Information: myponline.com.
Savvy Medicare Planning: Mott & Associates will sponsor a Lunch-N-Learn: Savvy Medicare Planning noon-1 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar, 6906 14th St. W., Bradenton. A complimentary lunch will be served. Reservations: 941-746-3216.
WEEKLY EVENTS
MONDAY
Best of Lakewood Ranch: networking event, 5:30-7 p.m., Longwood Grill and Pub, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-388-7613.
Lassen's Leads Club-Business Partners of Sarasota Chapter: noon-1:15 p.m., Hillview Grill, 1920 Hillview St., Sarasota. $12; includes lunch. Contact Wendy Moore at 941-371-1151 or wendy@leadsfL.com or see leadsfL.com.
Lassen's Leads Club-Sarasota Women's Chapter: noon-1:15 p.m., 1920 Hillview St., Sarasota. $12; includes lunch. Contact Wendy Moore at 941-371-1151 or wendy@leadsfL.com or see leadsfL.com.
Open Network Manasota: networking and lunch, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Crave Cafe, 6290 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. $12 admission includes lunch. Call Paul Declark at 941-504-9525 or visit opennetworkmanasota.com.
Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County: 1-3 p.m., 340 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota. $5 donation requested. This employment success class includes cutting-edge tips for today's resume, interviewing skills and job research strategies from a professional career adviser. Register at 941-366-1700.
TUESDAY
Business Networking International-Circle of Success Chapter: networking 7-9 a.m., 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.
Business Networking International-Lakewood Ranch Chapter: networking 7:30-9 a.m., Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. First visit free and includes continental breakfast. Contact Michael Miele, 941-907-3828 or mmiele@mga-insurance.com, or see bni.com.
Lassen's Leads Club-Sarasota Professionals Chapter: 12:15-1:30 p.m., Mediterraneo, 1970 Main St., No. 1, Sarasota. $14, includes lunch. Contact Wendy Moore, 941-371-1151 or wendy@LeadsFL.com, or visit leadsfl.com.
Lassen's Leads Club-West Coast Professionals Chapter: noon-1:15 p.m., IHOP, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Two member businesses speak each week; visiting businesses can present their services. Menu pricing. Contact Wendy Moore, 941-371-1151 or wendy@leadsfl.com, or visit leadsfL.com.
WEDNESDAY
Lakewood Ranch Professional Women's Networking Group: 12:30-1:30 p.m., The River Club, 6600 River Club Blvd. $12.50, includes lunch. RSVP by previous Tuesday to 941-313-5813. Information: lrpwng.com.
Local Leads of West Manatee Small Business Networking Group: The group meets for lunch at noon Wednesdays at Bella Mia, 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Information: Dave Norris at 941-400-2346.
Suncoast Business Alliance Bradenton: 7:45 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, 6023 14th St. W., Bradenton. Register at meetup.com/SrqGrape/calendar/15504829.
THURSDAY
Best of Lakewood Ranch: networking event. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Longwood Grill & Pub, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 941-388-7613.
Executive Network of Manatee: Business leads/referral group, 7:30 a.m., Days Inn Restaurant, 3506 First St. W., Bradenton. Contact Barbara Edwards, 941-792-2363, BERealtor@aol.com or executivenetworkmanatee.com.
Fox Business Group LLC: learn and lunch and networking meeting, noon-1 p.m., Country Pancake House and Restaurant, 8205 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch. Contact Andy Fox at 941-758-2404 or andy@foxbizgroup.com.
FRIDAY
Manasota Business Network: The group meets 8 a.m. Fridays at Water's Edge, 2015 32nd Ave. W., Bradenton. The group is a non-compete business and referral group looking for informational speakers and guests interested in becoming members. Information: Susan Humphreys at 941-737-1233 or garysueh@yahoo.com.
The University Professional Women's Chapter of Ali Lassen's Leads Club: noon-1:15 p.m., Bonefish Grill, 8101 Cooper Creek Blvd., Sarasota. The lunch fee is $15. For reservations and information, contact Wendy Moore at 941-371-1151 or wendy@LeadsFL.com.
MONTHLY/BIMONTHLY
Manatee WCR Toastmasters Club: meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first and third Mondays at Bible Baptist Church, 2113 Morgan Johnson Road, Bradenton. Contact Steve Zeris at 941-518-6450.
S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Bradenton meets for lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Cost: $13 members, $18 guests. Information: Deborah Gerard at 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com.
S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Lakewood Ranch meets for lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop. Cost: $13 members, $18 guests. Information: Deborah Gerard at 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com.
S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Manasota meets for lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Primo's Ristorante, 8076 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Cost: $13 members, $18 guests. Information: Deborah Gerard at 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com.
S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Parrish meets for lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at River Wilderness Country Club, 2250 Wilderness Blvd. W., Parrish. Cost: $13 members, $18 guests. Information: Deborah Gerard at 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworkinhg.com.
S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Nokomis meets for lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Mission Valley Country Club, 1851 Mission Valley Blvd., Nokomis. Cost: $13 members, $18 guests. Information: Deborah Gerard at 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com.
S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Anna Maria Island meets for lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach. Cost: $13 members, $18 guests. Information: Deborah Gerard at 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com.
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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: 1-3 p.m. Mondays, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, 1945 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Appointments at 941-955-2508, ext. 520.
Women's Resource Center of Manatee: free employment strategies programs including developing an effective job search, career exploration, networking, interviewing skills and resume review. At 1926 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Appointments at 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 October 4, 2015 at 5:14 PM with the headline "Business Calendar ."