Business Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

Manasota SCORE: The organization will present Marketing Plan, an updated Simple Steps workshop using business canvas. 5:30-8:30 p.m. today at Argosy University, 5250 17th St., Sarasota. Cost: $25. Registration: Manasota.SCORE.org/localworkshops.

Manatee County Central Library: The library will host a free presentation by Bill Carlson of Infogroup on how small business owners and entrepreneurs can use "Reference USA," one of the library system's free electronic databases available on the Library website (mymanatee.org/library) 3:30-4:30 p.m. today in the second floor conference room at 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton. Attendees can learn how to use this powerful database to conduct market research, find business and consumer information, and much more. Registration is not required. Information: 941-748-5555, ext. 6317

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The chamber will host its monthly Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at AutoNation Ford of Bradenton, 5325 14th St. W., Bradenton. Enjoy networking with fellow chamber members and great food and beverages. Cost: $10, free for chamber members. Reservations are not required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Employee Management Team and Sponsors: The group will host a breakfast discussion 8-11 a.m. Thursday at The Francis, 1289 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. Professional panelists will discuss the topic, "Nonprofit board membership: the risks, obligations and opportunities." Breakfast and presentation: $15. Reservations and information: Rick Ratner at 941-306-4020 or emtpeo.com.

Manatee Young Professionals: The group will host its monthly Networking Social 5-7 p.m. Thursday at O'Bricks Irish Pub and Martini Bar, 427 12th St. W., Bradenton. Casual business networking, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar. Cost: $5, free for MYP members. Reservations are not required. Information: 941-748-3411 or myponline.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber's 2016 Dale Carnegie Sales Training seminar "Help Me Sell and Close The Deal Today!" presented by Duwayne E. Keller of

Dale Carnegie Training will be 9 a.m.-noon Friday at the Manatee Chamber Lakewood Ranch office at McClure Center, 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch. Get the skills and learn the processes that will generate new business and increase your earnings. Cost: $39 members, $49 nonmembers, $34 nonprofit members. Reservations and information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com/events.

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 Jennifer's Restaurant, 5606 14th 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 February 7, 2016 at 11:31 PM with the headline "Business Calendar ."