EDITOR'S NOTE: The BizNorth Planner is a calendar of business-related workshops, seminars, fairs and other events. To be included, send a brief notice with basic information about the event and whom to contact. The service is free, but it is not an advertisement. We reserve the right to edit the copy so it complies with our newspaper's guidelines. Send news by mail to BizNorth, 100 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845; by fax, 978-687-6045.
April 8
EXETER, N.H. — Business Start Up Forum, presented by SCORE and Jordan Signature Heating, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Exeter Country Club, 58 Jady Hill Ave., Exeter, N.H. Cost is $15 for Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce members and $20 for nonmembers. Includes a continental breakfast. Open to people who want to allow their business to survive and grow. To reserve a seat, contact Molly at 603-772-2411 or by e-mail at events@exeterarea.org.
NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce and Ashland Farms will present "A Spring Fling" Business Networking Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ashland Farms, 700 Chickering Road. Cost is $10 per person for members and $25 per person for nonmembers. For more information, call 978-686-0900.
April 9
EXETER, N.H. — Small Business Showcase, 3 to 7 p.m. at Talbot Gymnasium, 40 Linden St., Exeter, N.H. Open to the business community and the public. Event gives local businesses the opportunity to display their goods and services. Display tables are $75 for Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce members and $150 for nonmembers. The chamber's business after hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Free admission and door prizes. Call 603-772-2411 or e-mail events@exeterarea.org.
NORTH ANDOVER — Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association (GMVHRA) will hold its monthly meeting from 8 a.m. to noon at 1600 Osgood St. The topic is "HR Legal Update." Great learning and networking opportunity for area HR professionals. Cost is $80 for members and $95 for nonmembers. Checks payable to GMVHRA can be presented at the door. For more information, visit www.gmvhra.com.
April 14
HAVERHILL — A seminar designed to review the foundations of lean business principles, which can help companies gain a competitive edge in the global economy, will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Technology Center at Northern Essex Community College on the Haverhill campus. Participants will explore principles and leadership/supervisory competencies through problem-solving exercises, simulations and team exercises. Ideal for plant managers, operations managers, quality managers, and CFOs and CEOs/presidents of companies. Seating is limited. Cost is $75; $50 for a company's second participant. Registration is limited to three participants per company. To register, go to www.massmep.org. For more information, call Kathie Mahoney at MassMEP at 508-831-7020, ext. 11, or contact Allan MacGregor, Workforce Development Specialist, Workforce Development Services, Northern Essex Community College, 978-556-3836 or at amacgregor@necc.mass.edu.
April 16
HAVERHILL — Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce "Spring Into Business Expo and Job Fair" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Michael's Function Hall, Route 110. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.
NEWMARKET, N.H. — Morning Mixer, 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Community Room of Lamprey Health Care, 207 South Main St., Newmarket, N.H. Free of charge. Admission is one business card for the prize drawings and one business card to post on the "Look Who's Here" board. Everyone is urged to bring a supply of business cards to exchange. For information on Business After Hours or the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, call 603-772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.
HAVERHILL — Business Expo Luncheon with Attorney Marisa A. DeFranco from noon to 1:15 p.m. at Michael's Function Halls, Alpha/River Street, Route 110. Cost is $25. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.
HAVERHILL — The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and two new downtown businesses will host a joint Business After Hours networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. starting at Alforno Restaurant and ending at The Enchanted Bake Shoppe. Alforno, Haverhill's newest Italian style restaurant, is located at 81-87 Washington St. The Enchanted Bake Shop is across the street at 108 Washington St. This networking event begins with food sampling and networking at Alforno then cupcake tasting, networking and door prizes at The Enchanted Bake Shoppe. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $15 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 978-373-5663 or visit www.haverhillchamber.com.
April 17
HAMPTON BEACH, N.H. — The fourth annual Toast to the Coast will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ashworth by the Sea, 295 Ocean Blvd. Door and raffle prizes. Tickets are $35 and are available at the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 Water St., Exeter, N.H.; and at Hampton Area Chamber of Commerce, 1 Lafayette Road, Hampton, N.H. Tickets will be on sale the night of the event for $45. Proceeds benefit ongoing community projects. Call 603-772-2411 (Exeter) or 603-926-8718 (Hampton), go online at www.exeterarea.org or www.hamptonchamber.com.
April 22
WINDHAM, N.H. — Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Symposium from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at Castleton. "Success Preparedness — Business Resources for Challenging Economic Times" will feature an economic outlook and showcase of New Hampshire state agencies available to help small businesses prosper. Includes full breakfast. Cost $25 members; $35 nonmembers. For reservations, call 603-893-3177.
April 24
TEWKSBURY — A free workshop will be held on the "5 Secrets to Better Health!" with Dr. Pollock at 9:30 a.m. at The Pines of Tewksbury, 2580 Main St., Tewksbury. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. To reserve a seat, call 978-657-0800.
April 29
HAVERHILL — Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner will be held at DiBurro's Function Hall, 887 Boston Road. Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by the dinner at 6:45 p.m. Evening features the presentation of the Ralph B. Wilkinson Award to Leonard A.Wilson and the Community Spirit Award to Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Head Start Program. The confirmed featured speaker is Gov. Deval Patrick. Tickets are $95 per person. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.
April 29-May 29
NORTH ANDOVER — Classes to complete A Lean Fundamentals Certificate Program will be presented by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Partnership (MassMEP) and Northern Essex Community College, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1600 Osgood St. Designed for companies that are beginning their Lean journey, struggling with Lean implementation, and/or need to effect significant change in their organization; and for employees who are currently Lean Champions or facilitators, and for managers who need to improve their bottom lines. To register online, go to www.massmep.org. Registration fees are $1,995 for the first company attendee and $1,495 for each additional attendee. Space is limited. For more information, contact Ken Eisenberger, program manager, workforce development services, at 978-556-3836 or by e-mail at keisenberger@necc.mass.edu.
May 1
HAVERHILL — The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce will host a Casino Night at DiBurro's Function Facility from 6 to 9 p.m. Includes Black Jack, Roulette, Over/Under and a Wheel of Fortune as well as raffle prizes donated by local businesses. Tickets are $25 and include hors d'ouevres and five complimentary raffle tickets. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased at the event. Attendees can purchase their casino chips at the event in $1 and $5 denominations. Tickets are available for purchase by contacting the Chamber. Table sponsorships are available and volunteer dealers are needed to work at the event. Call 978-373-5663, e-mail leanne@haverhillchamber.com or visit www.haverhillchamber.com.
May 5-11
METHUEN — Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer is a sweet and delicious way to raise "dough" to battle breast cancer. More than 100 restaurants and bakeries in the Boston area, including Not Your Average Joe's in Methuen, will bake unique desserts the week leading up to Mother's Day, May 5 through 11. One hundred percent of sales from the special dessert benefit breast cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Visit www.bostonbakesforbreastcancer.org for more information and a full list of restaurants and bakeries.
May 10
DOVER, N.H. — Spring Fling Business Expo 2008, 2 to 6 p.m. at Matt Randall's Black Belt Academy, 505 Central Ave. This free event celebrates the local business community by sharing close to 100 companies with the public. Fun for the whole family. Entertainment by Stephan the Great. Snoopy and Spiderman will also be there to meet the children. For more information or to book a table, visit 2008businessexpo.eventbrite.com.
June 20
EXETER, N.H. — The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce will host "Silver Screen 'Sweeps' Night," 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Elm Street Dining Hall located at Phillips Exeter Academy. There will be one grand prize winner of $10,000 and many others will win cash prizes as well as fabulous premium prizes. Sweepstakes tickets are $100. A ticket admits two adults (under 18 not admitted). Call 603-772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org for more information.
