Business Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

Association of Fundraising Professionals Southwest Florida Chapter: The association will host a networking breakfast and presentation for nonprofit professionals and board members 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday at Michael's On East, 1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota. Fundraising expert, Hal Williams, senior fellow at The Rensselaerville Institute will provide insight how to use results to raise more money. Reservations are required. Information: Kim Noyes at 941-921-5410 or email afpfl@verizon.net.

APICS Florida Gulf Coast Chapter: January Professional Development Meeting will be 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at Beef O'Brady's, 6310 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Speaker will be Jerry Kitty. There will be an "AnswerMan Panel Discussion" on questions and problems with supply chain planning, inventory control, master scheduling, ERP systems, sales and operations planning, and other supply chain subjects. Cost: $5. Registration and information: 215-896-2023 or patogray@verizon.net.

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance: The group will host an executive briefing: Do Less, Not More in 2016, 8-9 a.m. Wednesday at Keiser University, 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch. The informative and action oriented briefing will focus on a year of simplification and focus. Speaker will be Michael Corley. Cost: $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Information: 941-757-1664 or lwrba.org.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber invites all Leadership Manatee Alumni Social for all Leadership Manatee alumni and guests to join the LMAA Board for the first social of 2016 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the World of Beer, 497 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Free appetizers and an cash bar will be available. Reservations are not required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The chamber will host its members-only monthly Power Connection Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at the Half Shell Seafood House, 5231

University Parkway, #109, University Park. Cost: $15. Reservations are required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Manatee Young Professionals: Young professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals members and guests for their first ever Kick Off Party 5-7 p.m. Thursday at iHeartMedia-Conley Buick Garage, 1779 Independence Blvd., Sarasota. The event will include live music by Wild Root. Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar will be provided. Reservations: myponline.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The chamber will host its monthly Coffee Club 7:45-9 a.m. Friday at the Manatee County Fairgrounds' Medallion Home Entertainment Tent, 1402 14th Ave. W., Palmetto. Join the chamber in celebrating the 100th Manatee County Fair and enjoy breakfast and great networking, updates on chamber programs and events. Cost: $10, free for members. Reservations are not required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

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.

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.

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 Robin's Downtown Cafe, 5428 12th St. 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 Leads Club: noon-1:15 p.m., Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5425 University Pkwy., Sarasota. The lunch fee is at menu pricing. For reservations and information, contact Wendy Moore at 941-371-1151 or star.site@verizon.net.

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 January 10, 2016 at 11:26 PM with the headline "Business Calendar ."