Nov. 17

SALEM — "Bookkeeping Bootcamp: Learn the Quickbooks" from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Enterprise Center, Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave. Speaker is Maryann Blatsos, certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor and owner of Blatsos CFO Solutions. Cost is $25. Laptops suggested. Program limited to 40 participants. For more information, call 978-542-7528 or e-mail dmorin@enterprisectr.org. To register, visit www.enterprisectr.org.

SALEM, N.H. — The Grand Opening of the Sprint Kiosk at Rockingham Park Mall features an appearance by an NFL player from the New England Patriots, 4 to 8 p.m. Free autographs and the chance to win free phones and accessories. For more information, call 603-557-5790.

Nov. 18

ANDOVER — A Business Networking Mixer will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Chateau, 131 River Road. Includes hors d'oeuvres, beverages and door prizes. A donation of canned goods for Merrimack Valley Food Bank's Holiday Food Drive is appreciated. Hosted by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for future members. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.

Nov. 19

NORTH ANDOVER — Pressed For Success will present "Keeping It All Together Facing the Holidays Being Unemployed," a Career In Transition Conference, in Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike St. Sign-in begins at 8 a.m. The conference aims to take some stress out of the upcoming holidays with presentations and interactive networking. Free, but pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.careerintransitionfall2009.eventbrite.com.

Nov. 24

METHUEN — A speed networking event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Rosario 1859 House, 12 Hampshire St. Includes appetizers and beverages. Hosted by the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Advance registration and payment required. For more information, call 978-686-0900 or visit www.merrimackvalleychamber.com.

Dec. 3

ANDOVER — Mark Broth and Anthony Augeri, labor and employment attorneys at Devine Millimet, will present "Development and Administration of Leave Policies," an employment workshop, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Devine Millimet's Andover office, 300 Brickstone Square, ninth floor. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Darnell Filleul at 978-475-9100, e-mail dfilleul@devinemillimet.com or visit www.devinemillimet.com.

Jan. 21

ANDOVER — Mark Broth and Anthony Augeri, labor and employment attorneys at Devine Millimet, will present "Responding to Employee Complaints of Harassment or Discrimination," an employment workshop, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Devine Millimet's Andover office, 300 Brickstone Square, ninth floor. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited and registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Darnell Filleul at 978-475-9100, e-mail dfilleul@devinemillimet.com or visit www.devinemillimet.com.

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 by e-mail at Info@RoleModelInstitute.com.

HAVERHILL — The Business Networking Breakfast "Make Your Business Shine in 2009" is held every Friday, 7 to 8:30 a.m. at the Haverhill Country Club, 58 Brickett Lane. The free event offers participants the opportunity to meet 30 business owners each week and network for success. For more information, call Dianne McDermott at 978-394-5166.

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.