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.

Jan. 8

HAVERHILL - Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce presents panel discussion on property tax bills, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Pentucket Bank Community Room. Panelists include attorney Michael Gerstein and John McCarthy. Includes continental breakfast. Cost $20 members; $35 nonmembers. Call 978-373-5663 or visit www.haverhillchamber.com.

HAVERHILL - Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce "New Year's Celebration" business networking mixer, 5 to 7 p.m. at The Tap Restaurant, 100 Washington St. Cost $10 members; $25 nonmembers. Call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.

Jan. 9

NORTH ANDOVER - Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association meeting, 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the old Lucent complex, 1600 Osgood St., off Route 125. Topic will be "Wellness Incentives - What's New, What's Sensible, and What's Legal." Free to members; $25 nonmembers. Visit www.gmvhra.com.

Jan. 11

HAVERHILL - Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce Municipal Outlook Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Northern Essex Community College Technology Center, 100 Elliott St. Includes Mayor James Fiorentini and City Council President Michael Hart. Discuss issues relating to Haverhill and goals for coming year. Cost $20 chamber members; $25 nonmembers. Call 978-373-5663 or visit www.haverhillchamber.com.

Jan 14

LAWRENCE - Valleyworks Career Center Networking for Professionals group meeting, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 439 S. Union St., Building 2. Guest speaker is Kate McDonough, president of Waterfield Business Center, on "Marketing Yourself for the Job Interview." To register, call 978-722-7000.

Jan. 15

LAWRENCE - Valleyworks Career Center Networking for Professionals group meeting, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 439 S. Union St., Building 2. Guest speaker is Laurie Rhodes, a performance psychologist, on "Positive Thinking for Success." To register, call 978-722-7000.

Jan. 18

ANDOVER - Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee's annual Merrimack Valley Mayors and Town Managers Breakfast from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St. Includes full breakfast buffet. Cost $25 for members; $35 nonmembers. Call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.

Jan. 23

SALEM, N.H. - Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce and Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking event, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Margarita's Mexican Restaurant, Exit 2 off Route 93. Limit 20 people. Cost $20 members; $25 nonmembers. Call 978-373-5663 or visit www.haverhillchamber.com.

Jan. 24

HAVERHILL - Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce "Wintry Mixer" event, 5 to 7 p.m. at Lowe's, 25 Computer Drive. Bring business cards. Cost $10 members; $15 nonmembers. Call 978-373-5663 or visit www.haverhillchamber.com.

Jan. 25

HAVERHILL - Workforce Training Fund Workshop will be held 8 to 10 a.m. at Northern Essex Community College's Technology Center for all local employers who pay unemployment insurance. Find out how to access state funding to train workers. Speaker will be Michael Corcoran. Focus on how to apply for grants, available resources to assist in application process, new requirements, and opportunities to ask questions about Workforce Training Fund. Continental breakfast served. Free, registration required. Call Allan MacGregor at 978-556-3836.

Jan. 28

LAWRENCE - Valleyworks Career Center Networking for Professionals group meeting, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 439 S. Union St., Building 2. Guest speaker is Lisa Haynes of the Wyndham Hotel on "Job Opportunities in the Hotel Industry." To register, call 978-722-7000.

Feb. 4

LAWRENCE - Valleyworks Career Center Networking for Professionals group meeting, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 439 S. Union St., Building 2. Guest speaker is Heather Orlando from Fidelity Investments on "Job Opportunities in the Financial Services Industry." To register, call 978-722-7000.

Feb. 4

LAWRENCE - Valleyworks Career Center Networking for Professionals group meeting, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 439 S. Union St., Building 2. Guest speaker is Laurie Rhodes, a performance psychologist, on "Positive Thinking for Success." To register, call 978-722-7000.