THE WEEK AHEAD: Business events, Sept. 29-Oct. 5

TUESDAY

SMALL BUSINESS EVENT

Huntington Station: An overview of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a free online learning platform designed to support small business growth through on-demand courses, expert coaching, networking opportunities, grant access, specialized training, expedited payment terms, and streamlined program requirements, 4 p.m., Verizon Store, 350 Walt Whitman Rd., free, must reserve, events.bizzabo.com/longislandthrive.

AI MASTER CLASS

Jericho: Networking, dinner and a presentation, business owners, professionals and entrepreneurs gain tools and strategies for using artificial intelligence to drive growth, enhance customer service and stay ahead of the competition, 6 p.m., Milleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, $95, register, licenter.org, 631-673-0209.

RISK MANAGEMENT FOR BUSINESSES

Online: Learn how to identify the common internal and external risks associated with a small business, the common warning signs and how to implement, monitor, evaluate and budget risk, 6:30 p.m., hosted by Freeport Memorial Library, free, register for a link, freeportlibrary.info, 516-379-3274.

THURSDAY

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ROUNDTABLE

Stony Brook: Connect with SBDC small business clients, discover actionable strategies and gain practical insights to fuel your business growth, 8:30 a.m. networking, 9 a.m. roundtable, Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, Research and Development Park, 1512 Stony Brook Rd., Building 17, free, register, stonybrook.edu/sbdc, 631-632-1778.

JOB FAIR

Nesconset: Hosted by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, bring your resume and dress professionally, 10 a.m., Smithtown Library, 148 Smithtown Blvd., free, register, for cardholders only, smithlib.org, 631-360-2480.

SATURDAY

WOMEN’S SERVICES CONFERENCE

Farmingville: "Ageless and Unstoppable: Rethink, Reshape, Refocus," is the theme and includes workshops, activities, a keynote speaker and more, check-in and registration 8 a.m., conference 9 a.m., Brookhaven Town Hall, 1 Independence Hill , $10, must register by Oct. 1, brookhavenny.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4605, 631-451-6146.

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com