Sept. 1
LAWRENCE — An "End of Summer Celebration" business networking mixer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Merrimack Valley Federal Credit Union, 500 Merrimack St. Hosted by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, the mixer includes hors d'ouevres, beverages and a raffle. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for nonmembers. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit merrimackvalleychamber.com.
Sept. 8
DANVERS — The North Shore Chamber of Commerce Economic and Public Policy Breakfast Forum will begin with networking at 7:30 a.m. followed by the program from 8 to 9 a.m. at The Danversport Yacht Club. It will feature a talk by Treasurer and Gubernatorial Candidate Tim Cahill. Cost is $30 for members, $50 for nonmembers. To register, visit northshorechamber.org or call 978-774-8565.
Sept. 9
DANVERS — Homebased Businesswomen's Network, Inc. will meet at 7 p.m. at the Village Green Restaurant, Newbury Street. Kelly O'Connor, a Peabody-based Mary Kay independent beauty consultant, will present "How Professional Polish Boosts Business Success." Members and guests are welcome to attend the program. For more information, visit h-b-n.org or marykay.com.
Sept. 13
HAVERHILL — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will present "Health Care For You, Your Business and Your Family!" from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in The Galleria Banquet Room at Maria's Family Restaurant, 83-85 Essex St. Includes a full hot breakfast. Cost is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, call 978-686-0900 or visit merrimackvalleychamber.com.
Sept. 15
LAWRENCE — The Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) Pre-Certification Workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St. This session is required for all businesses interested in applying for certification. Held in collaboration with the City of Lawrence Office of Economic Development. Registration is required. For more information, visit somwba.state.ma.us.
BURLINGTON — The North Shore Technology Council September "After Summer" Networking Event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cafe Escadrille, 26 Cambridge St. Hosted by Supporting Strategies, Inc. of Beverly, the event is geared toward executives, business professionals, business owners, and business development people. Includes light fare and a cash bar. Free for members of either NSTC or the Beverly Chamber, $25 for all others. To register, visit nstc.org.
Sept. 17
NORTH ANDOVER — Bliss Spa and Salon, located at 419 Andover St., will host a Fashion Show at 7 p.m. All proceeds will support Autism Speaks' work to increase awareness about autism, fund research, family services, and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. For tickets or more information, call 978-689-4400.
DANVERS — The North Shore Chamber of Commerce will hold the North Shore Business Leads Group at the chamber office from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The group is compromised of many types of businesses focused on being a marketing force for each other. Cost is $25 for members. To register, visit northshorechamber.org or call 978-774-8565.
Sept. 20
METHUEN — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the presentation "Transportation 2010" from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Jackson's Restaurant, 478 Lowell St. Includes a full hot breakfast. Cost is $20 for members, $35 for nonmembers. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit merrimackvalleychamber.com.
Oct. 6
DANVERS — The North Shore Chamber of Commerce Economic and Public Policy Breakfast Forum will begin with networking at 7:30 a.m. followed by the program from 8 to 9 a.m. at The Crowne Plaza Boston North Shore. Features a talk by Gov. Deval Patrick. Cost is $30 for members, $50 for nonmembers. To register, visit northshorechamber.org or call 978-774-8565.
Oct. 13
NORTH ANDOVER — The second annual Auto-ID and Sensing Solutions Expo will be held from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover. Hosted by Merrimack College, MIT Enterprise Forum RFID SIG, and UMass Lowell. Field experts will address current issues with automatic identification and sensing technology and forecast where the industry is headed. Following the sessions, an exposition featuring Greater Boston's leading Radio Frequency Identification and Auto-ID companies will display their latest technology. For more information, call 978-837-5195, 978-934-3233 or 617-253-824.
Ongoing
METHUEN — The Loop Chapter of BNI in Methuen meets every Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Days Hotel and Conference Center, 159 Pelham St. For information about BNI, contact Chapter President Michael Wendt at 978-239-0281 or e-mail Info@RoleModelInstitute.com.
GEORGETOWN — The Town and Country Chapter of Business Networking International meets every Thursday at noon at the Georgetown VFW, Route 133. Offers an opportunity for businesses to meet and exchange business referrals through word-of-mouth advertising. Free for visitors, members pay a membership fee. For more information, call Gary Cohen at 978-374-6600.
