BizNorth Planner

April 29, 2008 02:41 am

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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.

Today

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 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.

LOWELL — Eta Omega Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society will hold a program from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with dinner and speaker Julia Fox Garrison, author of "Don't Leave Me This Way," at the Mount Pleasant Country Club, 141 Staples St. Open to Sigma members and the public. Pre-registration is required. $20 per person. Call 978-459-4128, e-mail rmcneil@peoplepcom or visit www.juliafoxgarrison.com.

HAVERHILL — The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce will present Casino Night from 6 to 9 p.m. at DiBurro's Function Facilities. Features prizes, raffles, appetizers, and a cash bar. Pre-register for $25 a ticket or $35 at the door. Sponsor tables available for $500. Call 978-373-5663 or e-mail leanne@haverhillchamber.com.

NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will present a Before Hours event from 8 to 9:15 a.m. at Caron Family Chiropractic, 1005 Osgood St. Offers an opportunity to network and exchange business cards with a display area for member business cards and literature. Includes a raffle for door prizes and a continental breakfast. Cost is $10 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com for more information.

May 2

ANDOVER — Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Committee presents "A Report from the Massachusetts State Senate," 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at the Wyndham Andover Hotel, 123 Old River Road. Confirmed speakers are Sen. Steven Baddour, Sen. Sue tucker, and Sen. Bruce Tarr. Complete breakfast buffet included. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information, call 978-686-0900.

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 6

DERRY, N.H. — The SCORE Workshop "How To Get (More) Customers For Your Business" will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Ocean Bank, 38 Birch St. Cost is a $25 donation at the door. Registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call 603-666-7561 or visit www.score-manchester.org.

HAVERHILL — Third annual Master's Degree Expo, 3 to 8 p.m. at Northern Essex Community College, Elliott Street. The free event is perfect for teachers (or those wanting to become teachers) for the M.Ed and MAT and professionals seeking the MBA, and other graduate school degrees. Features the region's top graduate schools and gives the visitor the opportunity to meet with each grad school one-by-one to find out the details and advantages of getting a master's degree. First 100 visitors receive a free gift, and there is free gourmet coffee and green tea available to everyone. No need to register. For more information, visit www.mastersdegreeexpo.com.

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.

EXETER, N.H. — Ninth annual Exeter Area Kitchen Tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will feature 10 kitchens in the Exeter, Hampton Falls and Stratham areas. Advance tickets are $15. Tickets may be purchased beginning at 8 a.m. for $20 on the day of the tour at the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 Water St. Tickets will also be available at each home that is on the tour. It is a self-guided tour, so participants can do it at their own pace. Ticket holders also have the opportunity to attend "Kitchen Trends — Planning a Successful Kitchen," a free workshop from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Registration is needed. To reserve tickets and/or register for the workshop, call the Chamber at 603-772-2411.

May 14

NORTH ANDOVER — Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association (GMVHRA) will hold its monthly meeting from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 1600 Osgood St., off Route 125. The topic will be "A Proactive Approach in Controlling the Cost in Managing an On the Job Injury." The meeting is free to members. A $25 fee applies to nonmembers. Checks payable to GMVHRA may be presented at the door. For more information, visit www.gmvhra.com.

TEWKSBURY — Third annual Master's Degree Expo, 3 to 8 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 4 Highwood Drive. The free event is perfect for teachers (or those wanting to become teachers) for the M.Ed and MAT and professionals seeking the MBA, and other graduate school degrees. Features the region's top graduate schools and gives the visitor the opportunity to meet with each grad school one-by-one to find out the details and advantages of getting a master's degree. First 100 visitors receive a free gift and there is free gourmet coffee and green tea available to everyone. No need to register. For more information, visit www.mastersdegreeexpo.com.

May 21

NORTH ANDOVER — Third Annual Master's Degree Expo, 4 to 8 p.m. at Panera Bread, 58 Peters St. The free event is perfect for teachers (or those wanting to become teachers) for the M.Ed and MAT and professionals seeking the MBA, and other graduate school degrees. Features the region's top graduate schools and gives the visitor the opportunity to meet with each grad school one-by-one to find out the details and advantages of getting a master's degree. First 100 visitors receive a free gift, and there is free gourmet coffee and green tea available to everyone. No need to register. For more information, visit www.mastersdegreeexpo.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 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.

July 11

GREENLAND, N.H. — The Exeter Area Charitable Foundation Golf Classics 2008 will be held at Breakfast Hill Golf Club. Registration will begin at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $150 and includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, player gifts, with dinner and cocktails to follow. Registration forms are available at the Exeter Area Camber of Commerce, 120 Water St., Exeter, N.H.; at Breakfast Hill Gold Club or visit www.exeterarea.org. Checks payable to Exeter Area Charitable Foundation. Major credit cards accepted. Call 603-772-2411 for more information.

July 14

ANDOVER — The 2008 Summer Golf Spectacular will be held at Indian Ridge Country Club, 73 Lovejoy Road. The event will begin with morning registration and breakfast at 7 a.m., shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. and luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Morning registration is $179. Afternoon registration begins at 11 a.m., followed by luncheon at 11:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:45 p.m. Afternoon registration is $189. Features prizes, silent auction, cocktail hour, full hot buffet dinner at 7 p.m. and a free gift to all golfers. Sponsorship opportunities are available and donations are sought for the silent auction. For more information, call the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce at 978-686-0900.