THE WEEK AHEAD

ONGOING

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING

Online: The New York Small Business Development Center offers free remote counseling sessions, by appointment, with a business advisor. Get assistance with how to start a business, the small business loan application process and more. To schedule an appointment by phone call 800-732-7232, or online at nysbdc.org/appointment.html.

TUESDAY

NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Centereach: The Greater Middle Country Chamber of Commerce meets for networking and breakfast, 8 a.m. Centereach Hyundai, 1815 Middle Country Rd., nonmembers $25, register, middlecountrychamber.com, 631-681-8708.

LONG ISLAND EXPO & TECH FORUM

Melville: More than 65 manufacturing exhibits, includes technical sessions, lunch and the chance to network with leading suppliers to the electronics manufacturing industry, presented by SMTA Long Island Chapter, 9:30 a.m., Marriott Melville Long Island, 1350 Walt Whitman Rd., free, register, smta.org/event/longisland2024, 952-920-7682.

WEDNESDAY

MINI JOB FAIR

Hicksville: Meet with businesses and discuss employment opportunities, bring several copies of your resume and dress in professional attire, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Hicksville Community Center, 28 W. Carl St., free, for information email joann.mccants@labor.ny.gov or call 516-934-8521.

EMPLOYMENT CENTER INFORMATION TABLE

Lindenhurst: Drop in and speak one-on-one with representatives from the Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, bring your questions and concerns, 10 a.m.-noon, Lindenhurst Memorial Library, 1 Lee Ave., free, lindenhurstlibrary.org, 631-957-7755.

THURSDAY

INTRODUCTION TO FOUNDATION DIRECTORY

Online: Learn how to look for grants for your nonprofit and how to use Foundation Directory to search for grantmakers, for nonprofit organizations looking for funding, 2 p.m., Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., free, riverheadlibrary.org, 631-727-3228.

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com