Long Island business events

Here are Long Island business events scheduled for the week beginning Monday, Oct. 17, 2011.

MONDAY

ORIENTATION | Wading River
“How to Become a New York State Registered Child Day Care Provider,” learn how to start a business, 9:45-noon, Little Flower Children and Family Services, 2450 N. Wading River Rd. Must be 18 and older, free, reserve, littleflowerny.org, 631-929-6200, ext. 1239.

TUESDAY

SHAKERS AND STIRRERS | Melville
Business networking mixer, 6-8 p.m., Four Food Studio, 515 Broadhollow Rd., reserve, $20, $15 before Oct. 18; cash only, networkingforprofessionals.com, 212-227-6556.

WEDNESDAY

BUSINESS BREAKFAST | Woodbury
Advancement for Commerce Industry and Technology hosts an executive breakfast. The speaker is James Glassman of JPMorgan Chase, 8-10 a.m., Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke., $60, reserve, cresthollow.com, 631-789-1660.

JOB / CAREER ACCELERATOR | Brentwood
A librarian helps you explore occupations and match those that fit your interests, 7-8:30 p.m., Brentwood Library, 34 Second Ave., free, register, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST | Garden City
Hosted by LeTip Lake Success, learn how to grow your business, 7-9 a.m., La Quinta Inn & Suites, 821 Stewart Ave., free, must reserve, 516-741-1100.

STARTING A BUSINESS | Dix Hills
“What You Need to Know,” capital investment, financial forecasts and legalities among other topics, 7 p.m., Half Hollow Hills Community Library Dix Hills branch, 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy., free, must register, 631-421-4530, ext. 321.

THURSDAY

LI VOLUNTEER FAIR | Farmingdale
Meet with more than 65 nonprofit organizations to explore opportunities for volunteering your time and expertise, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Roosevelt Hall, Farmingdale State College, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., kickoff rally, 10-10:30 a.m. in the Little Theater, longislandvolunteercenter.org, 631-420-2733.

SCORE WORKSHOP | Hampton Bays
Counseling provided by the Service Corps of Retired Executives, including developing business plans and strategies for growth, appointment required, 7- 9 p.m., Hampton Bays Library, 52 Ponquogue Ave., free, 631-728-6241.

FRIDAY

MANUFACTURING SYMPOSIUM | Brentwood
Learn about innovative industry trends, emergency ways to fortify your workforce, network with other companies, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Health, Sports and Education Center, Suffolk County Community College, Grant Campus, 1001 Crooked Hill Rd., free, sunysuffolk.edu, 631-421-4256.

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