Business Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

CareerSource Suncoast: The organization and The Resort at Longboat Key Club will host a hiring a event 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota. Interviews will be conducted for various positions, including banquet, bartender, concierge, events, hostess, line cook, maintenance, sales, security, spa, steward, and yacht detailer. Appointments are not required. Applicants should bring their resume. A list of available positions and job descriptions is available at longboatkeyclub.talentplushire.com/jobs. Information: 941-358-4040 or careersourcesuncoast.com.

Discount Med Direct: The group will host their monthly luncheon 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday at Gecko's, 5585 Palmer Crossing Circle, Sarasota. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, will recap the legislation affecting healthcare insurance from the latest legislative session in Tallahassee. The meeting is intended for Manatee and Sarasota County health insurance agents. Lunch: $20. Registration and information: Judy Vobroucek at 941-737-3521.

CareerSource Suncoast: The organization and Crossmark will host a hiring event 1-5 p.m. Tuesday at 1112 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton. Interviews will be conducted for event specialists positions. Appointments are not required. Information: 941-358-4080 or careersourcesuncoast.com.

CareerSource Suncoast: The organization and Gulf Coast Converting Equipment will host a hiring a event 12:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday at 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota. Interview will be conducted for a mechanical repair worker. Appointment is not required. Email resumes to sales@convertingequip.com and bring a printed copy to the event. Employer will be conducting background and reference checks before hiring. Information: 941-358-4080 or careersourcesuncoast.com.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber will host its monthly Business After Hours 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Keiser University, Center for Culinary Arts, 6151 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota. Attendees will have the possibility to network with

fellow Chamber members and enjoy complimentary food and beverages. Cost: $10, free for members. Reservations are not required. Information: 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com.

American Production and Inventory Control Society: The APICS Florida Gulf Coast Chapter will host its monthly Professional Development meeting starting with registration at 5:30 p.m. followed by a meeting, Wednesday, at Rosedale Golf and Country Club, 5100 87th St. E., Bradenton. Joe Kirchner, CPIM, will address "40 Years of Supply Chain Management -- You Can't Make This Stuff Up!" Cost: $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Registration: email Pat Gray at patogray 941-747-6663.

Manatee Young Professionals: The group will host a networking social 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Buffalo Wild Wings, 4120 14th St. W., Bradenton. Young professionals are invited for casual business networking in a social setting. Cost: $5, free for members. Reservations are not required. Information: 941-748-3411 or myponline.com

Brand Management Labs: The organization will host a Business Succession Planning, Brunch and Learn 8-11 a.m. Friday at the Lakewood Ranch Holiday Inn, 6231 Lake Osprey Drive, Sarasota. Scheduled topics are application process, background checks, exempt vs. non-exempt (FLSA), employment practice liability insurance, workers comp mode reduction, life insurance, estate and tax planning, business continuation, development and marketing. The presentation will be lead by Gregg Anderson and is followed by a Q&A panel discussion. The event is intended to address ownership transition, balancing financial returns, business buyout structure, estate and inheritance, and growth and sustainability. The event is free to business owners and Sarasota Area Manufacturers Association members. Reservations are required. Information: Gregg Anderson at 941-757-1880 or gregg@bmlabs.com.

Manasota SCORE: The

organization will host a workshop "Websites to Attract Customers," 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday at Argosy University, 5250 17th St., Sarasota. Learn about developing a web strategy to help design and build a website that will attract traffic and lead to sales. Cost: $25. Registration and 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., Longwoodrun Grill & Pub, 5802 Longwoodrun 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, 428 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 May 8, 2016 at 11:00 PM with the headline "Business Calendar ."