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.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep. 6: Top football teams in action and soccer playoffs roundup Gregg Sarra sounds off on Farmingdale vs. Massapequa and the battle between Longwood and Floyd, plus Michael Sicoli recaps some of the playoff soccer games, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep. 6: Top football teams in action and soccer playoffs roundup Gregg Sarra sounds off on Farmingdale vs. Massapequa and the battle between Longwood and Floyd, plus Michael Sicoli recaps some of the playoff soccer games, an update on the high school fantasy football standings and the plays of the week.
