Business Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

Manasota SCORE: The organization will present "Financial Projections," as part of its Simple Steps for Starting Your Business workshop, 5:30-8:30 p.m. today at Argosy University, 5250 17th St., Sarasota. This updated workshop includes using a business canvas planning tool. Cost: $25. Registration and information: manasota.score.org/localworkshops.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber will host its monthly members-only Power Connection Breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesday at The Granary, 2547 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Attendees will have the opportunity for networking and connect with other local business leaders. Each attendee is invited to give a brief commercial on their business or services. $15. Reservations are required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

CareerSource Suncoast: The organization and HH Staffing will host a hiring event noon-4 p.m. Wednesday at 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota. Interviews will be held for telethon attendants and grounds, maintenance and skilled workers. There are multiple positions available. Candidates must register and add resume to employflorida.com prior to the event. Appointments are not necessary, however, candidates should apply online at hhstaffingservices.com prior to arrival. Information: 941-358-4080 or careersourcesc.com.

Manatee Young Professionals: The group will host its monthly MYPower Networking Lunch 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at The Ranch Grill, 14475 State Road 70, Lakewood Ranch. The event offers attendees the chance to promote their company or services and make business connections with other young professionals. Attendees are invited to share a 30-second commercial about their business and who their ideal client would be. Cost: $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Registration and information: 941-748-4842, ext. 139 or myponline.com.

CareerSource Suncoast: The organization and Dollar General will host a hiring event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at 1112 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Interviews will be held for assistant store managers, part-time sales associates and leads as well as store manager. Multiple positions are available. Candidates must register and add

resume to employflorida.com prior to the event. Appointments are not necessary, however, candidates should apply online at dollargeneral.com/careers prior to arrival. Information: 941-358-4080 or careersourcesc.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber will host its monthly Coffee Club 7:45-9 a.m. Thursday at Blake Medical Center, 2020 59th St. W., Bradenton. Enjoy breakfast and great networking. Cost: $10, free for members. Reservations are not required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber will host a VIP lunch with special guest Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the Bradenton Country Club, 4646 Ninth Ave. W., Bradenton. Hunzeker will share his vision of the future for Manatee County. There will be a Q&A. Cost: $28 members, $38 nonmembers. Reservations are required. Registration and information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

Manasota SCORE: The organization will present "Websites To Attract Customers," a specialized workshop 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Robert Taylor Community Center, 1845 34th St., Sarasota. Cost: $25. Information: manasota.score.org/localworkshops.

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 21, 2016 at 8:55 PM with the headline "Business Calendar ."