Business calendar for the week of Aug. 22

Fox Business Group LLC: The company will sponsor a seminar “Communication Improved Conflict Reduced,” presented by Terry Dunbar. The seminar is available for any size organization. $45. A Space 4 U, 5190 26th St. W., Suite G, Bradenton, 941-350-4162 or foxbizgroup.com. 6-8:30 a.m. today.

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.

Fox Business Group LLC: The company will sponsor a seminar “Time Management” presented by Linda Evans. The seminar will address management time saving techniques.. $45. A Space 4 U, 5190 26th St. W., Suite G, Bradenton, 941-350-4162 or foxbizgroup.com. 6-8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Enjoy breakfast and great networking, updates on Chamber programs and events at the monthly Coffee Club. $10, free for members. Gilbert Design Build Lyteworks, 816 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com. 7:45-9 a.m. Thursday.

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance: The organization will host an employment law workshop: “New Employment Law Changes,” presented by human resources expert Pat Mathews and attorney Christine Sensenig in which attendees will get a clear explanation of the new rules, the new salary threshold, and how bonuses will impact the threshold. During the interactive session, speakers will discuss the steps to be taken to implement the new rules while still maintaining employee morale. $65 members, $85 nonmembers. Polo Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch, 941-757-1664 or lwrba.org. 8-10:30 a.m. Thursday.

Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance: Strengthen your communication and leadership skills with an introduction to the Toastmasters International organization and leave with some tips and techniques you can use right away. There will be time to connect with like-minded young professionals before and after the presentation. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Hampton Inn & Suites, 8565 Cooper Creek Blvd., University Park, 941-757-1664 or lwryla.com. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Manatee Chamber of Commerce: Learn how to get started, identify steps to create a culture of health in your workplace and explore the new Health Links program to access wellness resources at a business wellness workshop: “BringHealth2Work.” There is no cost to attend. Registration is required. Blake Medical Center, 2020 59th St. W., Bradenton, 941-748-3411 or manateechamber.com. 8:30-10 a.m. Friday.

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 21, 2016 at 11:16 PM with the headline "Business calendar for the week of Aug. 22."