Long Island business events

Business events on Long Island for the week of July 12, 2010.

MONDAY

ARE YOU AN ENTREPRENEUR? | Freeport
Course is open to current and prospective small-business owners to learn the process of developing a business plan for a successful and well-managed business, 7-9 p.m., Freeport Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., free, 516-379-3274.
 
TUESDAY

BNI MEETING | Syosset
Networking breakfast, includes business introductions and referrals, guest speaker, 7:15-8:30 a.m., Celebrity Diner, 312 Jericho Tpke., guests and visitors welcome, free, 516-364-1970.
 
OPEN HOUSE | Great Neck
Independent Business Women’s Circle, networking opportunities with other business women and lunch, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Atria Cutter Mill, 96 Cutter Mill Rd., all are welcome, free, 631-754-6640.
 
SUMMER NETWORKING NIGHT | Speonk
Networking event to mingle with other professionals, sponsored by the Manorville Chamber of Commerce, 6-8 p.m., Jack and Diane’s Restaurant, 295 Montauk Hwy.,   registration required, nonmembers welcome, $15, 631-909-1569.
 
WOMEN’S FINANCIAL GROUP | Farmingdale
Networking mixer event, light meal served, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., nonmembers welcome, $45  , twfg.org, 631-744-7044.
 
WEDNESDAY
 
BREAKFAST MEETING | Dix Hills
Business Networking International meets, 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Dix Hills Diner, 1800 Jericho Tpke., cost of meal, 800-853-9356.
 
WORKSHOP SERIES | Stony Brook
“New York State Grant Eligibility Explained,” seminar reviews New York State grants and financial incentives available to small businesses that qualify, 8:30 a.m., building 17, room 146 at Stony Brook University Research and Development Park, Stony Brook University, Nicolls Road, free, 631-632-9837.
 
THURSDAY
 
NETWORKING MEETING | Carle Place
Business Networking International meeting for business professionals, 7-8:30 a.m., Carle Place Diner, 151 Old Country Rd., must reserve, first-time guests free, 516-240-1744.
 
SATURDAY

LI JOB SEEKERS | Setauket
An educational, networking and support group for those seeking employment on Long Island, focuses on identifying your skills and using them to find a job, 8:30- 10 a.m. the third Saturday of the month, Setauket Presbyterian Church, 5 Caroline Ave., free, 631-941-4271.
 

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