BizNorth Planner

August 11, 2008 09:35 pm

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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.

Aug. 20

METHUEN — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold a "Networking at Nevins Farm" Business Networking Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway. Hosted by MSPCA, the event will feature hors d'oeuvres, beverages, door prizes. Cost for members is $10; $25 for nonmembers. For information about the chamber, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.

EXETER, N.H. — Marketing Seminar and Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stop & Shop, Route 108. Attendees will learn how to best combine marketing and activities for their businesses. Space is limited. To reserve a seat, call 877-249-4366 or e-mail Pete@TheMktingDept.com.

Aug. 23

HAVERHILL — BJ's Wholesale Club presents a "Taste of the Town" event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BJ's Wholesale Club, 25 Shelley Road. More than a dozen local restaurants including A Hot Dish Catering and Subway will feature a signature dish for people to sample, free of charge. For more information, call Marlene Hart at 978-241-1050.

Aug. 25 & 26

NORTH ANDOVER — Curves will hold an open house from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 577 Chickering Road. Attendees will learn about the programs offered at the facility, receive health advice and nutritional information. The day will also feature healthy snacks, health screenings, massages, skin care consultation and more. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Laura McKellar at 978-685-9955.

Aug. 26

BEVERLY — Sandler Training will conduct a free two-session sales team performance improvement workshop, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Cummings Center. Session 1 is "Developing a High Performance Sales Team," 9 to 10:45 a.m. Session 2 is "Sales Person as Trusted Advisor," 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For business owners, presidents and sales leaders. Attend one or both sessions. Registration required. Call Kevin Donahue at 978-232-9041 or visit www.sixsigma.sandler.com.

Aug. 27

SALISBURY — Business Networking Mixer, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at SurfSide5 Bar & Grill, 3 Central Ave. Co-sponsored by Capri Seaside Italian Grill & Bar. Event offers the opportunity to network and enjoy food, beverages and prizes. Cost is $10 for Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers. To register, call 978-686-0900.

EXETER, N.H. — August Business After Hours event, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pimentos, 69 Water St. Appetizers, sodas, water and a cash bar will be offered. There is no charge. Admission is one business card for the door prize drawings and one business card to post on the "Look Who's Here" board. Opportunity to network and meet new members. Call the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce at 603-772-2411 or visit www.exeterarea.org.

Sept. 8

LAWRENCE — The Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold an Energy Summit at Salvatore's Riverwalk Conference Center, 354 Merrimack St. A full hot breakfast buffet begins at 8:30 a.m., program starts at 9 a.m., panel presentation with audience questions to follow. Cost is $20 and includes full hot breakfast buffet. For more information, call the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce at 978-686-0900.

HAVERHILL — The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce will host its 17th annual golf tournament at the Renaissance Golf Club, 377 Kenoza St. Registration is at 11 a.m. with a noontime shotgun start. For more information, call 978-373-5663 or visit www.haverhillchamber.com.

HAVERHILL — "The Challenges of Grief," a bereavement program for health care professionals, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at DiBurro's Function Facility, 887 Boston Road. Six CEU credits will be offered for nursing and social work professionals. Hosted by Merrimack Valley Hospice and H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes. Cost is $60 per person and includes a continental breakfast and luncheon. Contact Beth Dimitruk at 978-552-4186 or at bethdimitruk@homehealthfoundation.org.

Sept. 10

TEWKSBURY — Business Networking Mixer, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Tewksbury/Andover, 4 Highwood Drive. Event offers the opportunity to network and enjoy food, beverages and prizes. Cost is $10 for Merrimack Valley Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers. To register, call 978-686-0900.

NORTH ANDOVER — Monthly meeting of the Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resources Association, 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 1600 Osgood St. Topic is "Mental Health Issues in the Work Place: Implications for Business." Free for members and $25 for nonmembers. Checks payable to GMVHRA can be presented at the door. Visit www.gmvhra.com.

Sept. 19

METHUEN — Education breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Jackson's Riverside Restaurant, 478 Lowell St. Features a full hot breakfast buffet. Guest speaker is Dr. Mitchell Dan Chester, commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and invited area school superintendents. Cost is $20 for Merrimack Valley Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers. To register, call 978-686-0900.

Sept. 22

LAWRENCE — Valleyworks Career Center will host a Networking for Professionals group, 1 to 3:30 p.m. at 439 South Union St., Building 2, Suite 106. Guest speaker is Penny Harrington Sr., learning and organizational development manager of Fresenius Medical Care. Topic is "Storytelling in Behavioral Interviewing." Bring a resume. To register, call 978-722-7000.

Sept. 23

LOWELL — Business Networking Mixer, 5 to 7 p.m. at NMTW Community Credit Union, 40 Market St. Sponsored by NMTW Community Credit Union. Event offers the opportunity to network and enjoy food, beverages and prizes. Cost is $10 for Merrimack Valley Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers. To register, call 978-686-0900.

Sept. 24

LAWRENCE — Tom Grella of Food Network fame will host a cigar night and dinner at 6 p.m. on the outside deck of Salvatore's Restaurant. Grella will feature cigars selected from Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, N.H. Tickets go on sale at Salvatore's Restaurant on Monday, Aug. 11. Tickets are $75 for general admission. For tickets, call 978-291-0267.

Sept. 25

EXETER, N.H. — Business of the Year Workshop, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Community Room located in the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce office, 24 Front St. Anita Jordan, of Jordan Signature Heating and past winner of Business of the Year, will review the process and offer tips. All members are welcome to attend. Self-nominations are welcome, but only members of the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce are eligible for the local award. To reserve a seat, call Molly at 603-772-2411.

Oct. 2

ANDOVER — Fall Back to Business Expo and Job Fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Andover Country Club, 60 Canterbury St. For more information, call the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce at 978-686-0900.

Oct. 4

SALEM, N.H. — The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce will host the second annual Health and Wellness Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodbury Middle School. The event will focus on "Family Health" and feature vendor displays, product demonstrations, tips for family health, an interactive "Fun Zone" for children of all ages and a cooking demonstration by Tommy Grella, Jr., of The Next Food Network Star fame. Admission is free. For more information or to register for participation, contact the Chamber office at 603-893-3177 or visit www.gschamber.com.

Oct. 10

ANDOVER — Women in Business Luncheon, noon at The Lanam Club, 260 North Main St., Route 28. Guest speaker is Leslie Kirwin, Massachusetts Secretary of Administration and Finance. Cost is $20 for Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce members; $25 for nonmembers. To register, call 978-686-0900.

Oct. 15

NORTH ANDOVER — The 2008 RFID/Automatic ID Technology Symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Rogers Center for the Arts, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. The day-long event features inventors and leaders in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), bar coding, and other automatic ID technologies. They will share actual business problems, solutions, and application examples such as automatic ID technology usage with national security issues, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, transportation, energy, and more. Cost is $199 per person; $149 if registered by Sept. 15. Cost includes lunch. For more information or to register, visit www.aidc100.org.

Oct. 25

EXETER, N.H. — The Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Exeter. Free for the entire family. Some of the planned activities include hay rides, magic show, petting zoo, penny raffle, trick-or-treating at area stores, Halloween parade, pet costume contest, apple pie baking contest, music, and entertainment. Applications for crafters and vendors are being accepted. For information and fees, visit www.exeterarea.org, call 603-772-2411 or e-mail info@exeterarea.org.