Long Island business events

To help you plan ahead, here are Long Island business events for the week beginning October 4, 2010.

MONDAY

AUTUMN NETWORKING NIGHT | Speonk
Networking event, all business owners welcome, 6-8 p.m., Jack and Diane’s Restaurant, 295 Montauk Hwy., $15, reserve,   631-909-1569.
 
NEW BUSINESS LECTURE | Shirley
“Starting and Growing Your Own Business,” learn legal issues, insurance, keeping financial records and paying taxes among other issues, 6:45 p.m., Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library, 407 William Floyd Pkwy., free, communitylibrary.org, 631-399-1511.
 
TUESDAY
 
STEERING COMMITTEE | Melville
Play an active role in the development and implementation of a wellness program for middle school students, motivate and inspire young people to become healthy, responsible, caring citizens with good judgment, necessary attributes for tomorrow's workforce and community leaders, 9-10 a.m., Action Long Island, 58 South Service Rd., free, must register, actionlongisland.org, 631-425-2700.
 
WEDNESDAY
 
FALL LUNCHEON | Jericho
Real Estate Practitioners Institute, a guest speaker discusses global economic, investment updates and how it affects Long Island, 11:45 a.m., The Milleridge Cottage, 585 N. Broadway  , $60, register, 516-299-3273.
 
BUSINESS OWNERS CONFERENCE | Melville
“Think and Sell Like Successful Entrepreneurs Do!” for business owners and managers focused on increasing sales and profits, 8-10 a.m., Melville Marriott, 1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd., $95 in advance, $125 at the door, register, prosperityconferences.com, 631-664-4450.
 
BUYING A FRANCHISE | Stony Brook
The Kensington Group talks about FranNet and the many franchising opportunities that may fit your needs as a small-business owner, 8:30-11 a.m., Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, Research and Development Park Building 17, training room 145, must register, free, 631-632-9042.
 
THURSDAY

STARTING A BUSINESS | Mattituck
Information helpful for those looking to start a business, 6-8 p.m., Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main Rd., register, free, 631-632-9042.

SATURDAY

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS | Huntington
Learn the basic elements to starting a business, recommended for those who are thinking of owning or who already own a small business, open to all, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Huntington Library, 338 Main St., free, registration required, thehuntingtonlibrary.org. free, 631-427-5165.

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