BizNorth Planner

May 13, 2008 08:40 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

DERRY, N.H. — A free program orientation about MicroCredit-NH will be offered from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Derry Public

Library, 64 East Broadway St. The orientation will provide details about MicroCredit-NH and its resources, the Individual Development Account (IDA) matched savings program and networking opportunities. Information about MicroCredit-NH membership in Derry and surrounding towns will also be available. To register, contact David Hamel at 603-620-0963. For more information about MicroCredit-NH, visit www.microcreditnh.org.

Tomorrow

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 — Master's Degree Expo, 3 to 8 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 4 Highwood Drive. Some of the region's top grad schools will be there highlighting the MAT and M.Ed programs. Admission is free, and free gourmet coffee and tea will be available. Free gifts will also be given to the first 100 attendees. This has been a great resource for many teachers in the past as they were able to compare prices and find out when classes start. For more information, visit www.mastersdegreeexpo.com.

EXETER, N.H. — A Morning Mixer will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at LunaChics, 131 Water St. Enjoy a continental breakfast while mingling with other businesses in the area. There is no charge. Admission is one business card for the prize drawings and one business card to post on the "Look Who's Here" board. Members of the Chamber, their guests, and any business seeking more information about LunaChics or the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce are welcome to attend. Participants will have an opportunity to network and meet new members. Everyone is urged to bring a supply of business cards to exchange. For more information, call 603-772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

May 15

MIDDLETON — Suffolk University's Graduate Programs-North Andover Campus will be hosting an MBA Wine Tasting and Networking Event from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Red Oak Winery, 325 North Main St., Route 114. Join Suffolk University MBA students, alumni, faculty and representatives for an evening of wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and tours with award-winning Winemaker, Frank Spadafora. Learn more about Suffolk University's year-round schedule of MBA courses that can be pursued full or part-time conveniently at Merrimack College in North Andover. Pre-registration is requested by May 9. Space is limited to 50. Cost is $20 per person, check or cash only. To register, contact the Suffolk University North Andover Campus Office at northandover@suffolk.edu or 978-837-5143 or mail to Suffolk University, 315 Turnpike St., North Andover, MA 01845.

DERRY, N.H. — Prudential Verani Realty is hosting a free sellers seminar with "Insider Tips" for buyers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Prudential Verani Realty, 60 Crystal Ave. participants will receive information from industry professionals discussing financing, title issues, home inspections and more. Refreshments will be served. Free gift bag with coupons. To reserve a seat, call 603-434-0306.

May 20

HAVERHILL — Spring Regional Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Technology Center at Northern Essex Community College, 100 Elliott St. Event is hosted by the ValleyWorks Career Center and The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce. Offers the opportunity for participants to meet with a variety of recruiters with multiple job opportunities. bring plenty of resumes and dress professionally. For more information, visit www.valleyworks.cc.

LOWELL — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will have a Business Networking Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at DoubleTree Hotel Lowell, 50 Warren St. Offers the opportunity to make 100-plus business contacts simply by walking in the door while enjoying food, beverages and prizes. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $25 for nonmembers. For more information or to register for the event, call the Chamber at 978-686-0900.

May 21

NORTH ANDOVER — Master's Degree Expo, 4 to 8 p.m. at Panera Bread, 58 Peters St. Some of the region's top grad schools will be there highlighting the MAT and M.Ed programs. Admission is free, and free gourmet coffee and tea will be available. Free gifts will also be given to the first 100 attendees. This has been a great resource for many teachers in the past as they were able to compare prices and find out when classes start. For more information, visit www.mastersdegreeexpo.com.

KINGSTON, N.H. — Carriage Towne News, located at 14 Church St., will host the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Catering will be provided by Rick's Café and Grille. Beer, wine and soda will be served at the event. There is no charge. Admission is one business card for the prize drawings and one business card to post on the "Look Who's Here" board. For more information, call 603-772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

May 22

ANDOVER — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce's Human Resource Association presents "1/2 Day Management Training," 8 a.m. to noon at Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St. The program is designed to build knowledge in practical techniques for managing difficult employees. Includes breakfast buffet and coffee break. Cost is $30 for MV Chamber Human Resource Association members; $35 for MV Chamber members; and $55 for nonmembers. RSVP by Tuesday, May 13. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.

June 5

HAVERHILL — The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce's 92nd Annual Dinner will begin with the annual meeting at 5:30 p.m., cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and program at DiBurro's Function Facilities, 887 Boston Road. Event is sponsored by Pentucket Bank. To RSVP or for more information, contact Leanne at 978-373-5663 or e-mail leanne@haverhillchamber.com.

June 13

HAVERHILL — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Small Business Recognition Day from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at DiBurro's Function Hall, 887 Boston Road. For more information, call the Chamber at 978-686-0900.

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.

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 11:30 a.m. 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.

Oct. 15

NORTH ANDOVER — AIDC 100 (Automatic Identification and Data Collection 100) will hold a forum titled, "Evolution of an RFID Revolution," from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. The professional and educational forum will focus on RFID and other automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies. It will feature a balanced message from users, technology providers and academia. For those interested in learning how CEOs, CFOs, CIO's, operations directors, system engineers, designers and business managers view the potential of RFID and its benefits and future enterprises, this conference will be both enlightening and educational. For more information, visit www.aidc100.org or contact Joe Dunlap, AIDC 100 Communications Chairman, joe.d.dunlap@accenture.com, 931-409-2234.