Business calendar for the week of Aug. 15

Manasota SCORE: Startup Basics, a free introductory workshop for the organization’s final 2016 Simple Steps for Starting a Business series. The workshop provides information on business structures and critical success factors. Selby Library,1331 First St., Sarasota. Registration is required at manasota.score.org/local workshops. 5-7 p.m. today.

Station 2 Innovation: The organization will host a business social networking hour. Coffee, water, beer and wine provided. 912 Seventh Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-877-1599 or station2innovation.com/events 941-877-1599. 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesday.

Station 2 Innovation: Scott Carvin, SEO Expert specializing in search engine optimization, social media marketing and WordPress web design, speaks about digital marketing and SEO. Refreshments provided, brown bag a meal if desired. 912 Seventh Ave. E., Bradenton. Reservations: 941-877-1599 or station2innovation.com/events. 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance: The organization will host its Breakfast of Champions: The Power of Positive Expectations with speaker Tod Creneti. Committed to positive motivations and creative problem solving, he will outline ways to realize your peak performance and overcome challenges. $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch, 6231 Lake Osprey Dr., Lakewood Ranch, 941-757-1664 or lwbra.org. 7:30-9 a.m. Wednesday.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber’s monthly members-only Power Connection Lunch provides attendees an opportunity to network and connect with local business leaders. Each attendee is invited to give a brief commercial on their business products and/or services. $15. Outback Steakhouse, 4402 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com/events. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday.

Argosy University Career Fair: The career fair will provide participants the opportunity to meet with potential employers and connect with other professionals and participate in workshops covering resume preparation, interviewing skills, networking, and social media. There will be a special guest speaker and refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. Argosy University, 5250 17th St., Sarasota, 941-554-1548 or argosy.edu/locations/sarasota. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: The Chamber will host a Dale Carnegie Training with Duwayne Keller “Time... Is On My Side,” a time management course helping participants leverage their schedule and increase productivity. $39 members, $49 nonmembers. 4215 Concept Court, Lakewood Ranch, 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com/events. 9 a.m.-noon Thursday.

Best of Lakewood Ranch: networking event. Longwood Grill and Pub, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota, 941-388-7613. 5:30-7 p.m.

Open Network Manasota: networking and lunch. $12 includes lunch. Crave Cafe, 6290 Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota. Paul Declark at 941-504-9525 or opennetworkmanasota.com. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County: An employment success class includes cutting-edge tips for today’s resume, interviewing skills and job research strategies from a professional career adviser. $5 donation. 340 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, 941-366-1700. 1-3 p.m.

Business Networking International-Circle of Success Chapter: networking. 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. 7-9 p.m.

Business Networking International-Lakewood Ranch Chapter: networking. First visit free and includes continental breakfast. Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Michael Miele, 941-907-3828 or mmiele@mga-insurance.com, or bni.com. 7:30-9 a.m.

Lakewood Ranch Professional Women’s Networking Group: networking event. $12.50 includes lunch, RSVP by previous Tuesday. The River Club, 6600 River Club Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, 941-313-5813 or lrpwng.com. 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Local Leads of West Manatee Small Business Networking Group: Bella Mia, 5917 Manatee Ave. W., Dave Norris at 941-400-2346. 12 p.m.

Suncoast Business Alliance Bradenton: Perkins Restaurant, 6023 14th St. W., Bradenton. Register at meetup.com/SrqGrape/calendar/15504829. 7:45 a.m.

Best of Lakewood Ranch: networking event. Longwoodrun Grill & Pub, 5802 Longwoodrun Blvd., Sarasota, 941-388-7613. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Executive Network of Manatee: Business leads/referral group. Mocha Joe’s, 3633 Cortez Road W., Bradenton. Barbara Edwards, 941-792-2363, BERealtor01@aol.com or executivenetworkmanatee.com. 7:30 a.m.

Fox Business Group LLC: learn and lunch and networking meeting. Country Pancake House and Restaurant, 8205 Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch. Andy Fox, 941-758-2404 or andy@foxbizgroup.com. noon-1 p.m.

The University Professional Women’s Chapter of Leads Club: Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 5425 University Pkwy., Sarasota. Wendy Moore, 941-371-1151 or star.site@verizon.net. noon-1:15 p.m.

Manatee WCR Toastmasters Club: Bible Baptist Church, 2113 Morgan Johnson Road, Bradenton. Steve Zeris, 941-518-6450. 6:30-8 p.m. first and third Mondays of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Bradenton. $14 members, $19 guests. Renaissance on 9th, 1816 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. first Tuesday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Lakewood Ranch. Polo Grill, 10670 Boardwalk Loop. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Manasota. Primo’s Ristorante, 8076 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. third Tuesday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Parrish. River Wilderness Country Club, 2250 Wilderness Blvd. W., Parrish. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworkinhg.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. first Thursday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Venice. Left Coast Seafood, 385 US 41 Bypass, Venice. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. second Thursday of each month.

S.W.A.T. Networking: Successful Women Aligning Together-Anna Maria Island. Bridge Street Bistro, 111 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach. $14 members, $19 guests. Deborah Gerard, 941-224-4144 or SWATnetworking.com. Lunch 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. third Thursday of each month.

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: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, 1945 Fruitville Road, Sarasota. Appointments, 941-955-2508, ext. 520. 1-3 p.m. Mondays.

Women’s Resource Center of Manatee: free employment strategies programs including developing an effective job search, career exploration, networking, interviewing skills and resume review. 1926 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton. Appointments, 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 August 14, 2016 at 10:00 AM with the headline "Business calendar for the week of Aug. 15."