THE WEEK AHEAD: Business events, Aug. 11-17
MONDAY
MARKETING ANALYSIS AND STRATEGY
Online: Part of a webinar series on starting your own business, learn how to market your business and the marketing strategies you need to grow your business, advertising, social media, web presence, networking and strategic alliances also discussed, 10 a.m., presented by the New York State Center for Entrepreneurial Empowerment at Farmingdale State College's Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
TUESDAY
ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE OPEN HOUSE & UNION APPRENTICESHIP AWARENESS
Stony Brook: Learn about major energy and infrastructure projects across New York State, as well as career pathways in apprenticeship programs, meet representatives from utilities, government agencies and labor unions, 11 a.m., Stony Brook University's Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology, 1500 Stony Brook Rd., free, registration encouraged but walk-ins welcome, newsday.com/cweitopenhouse.
WEDNESDAY
LONG ISLAND FOOD COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE
Dix Hills: Meet and network with members of the Long Island Food Council (LIFC), with a guest speaker and food presenter, 8 a.m., Taste NY Market, 5100 Long Island Expy. free, register, longislandfoodcouncil.com.
GET CREATIVE WITH CANVA
Centereach: Discover how to leverage Canva to design impactful visuals that effectively communicate and elevate your mission, 9-10:30 a.m., Miller Business Center at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, millerbusinesscenter.org/nonprofitprograms, 631-585-9393.
THURSDAY
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING
Freeport: One-on-one counseling for those interested in developing a successful business, by appointment only, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Rd., free, register by calling 516-379-3274 ext. 505, freeportlibrary.info.
SATURDAY
CAREER COUNSELOR
North Babylon: A professional career counselor is available for help with resumes and career options, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Ave., free, call 631-669-4020 to register for an appointment, for resident cardholders only, northbabylonpl.org.
'We have to do better' Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra talks about a bench-clearing, parent-involved incident at a Half Hollow Hills West basketball game.
'We have to do better' Newsday high school sports editor Gregg Sarra talks about a bench-clearing, parent-involved incident at a Half Hollow Hills West basketball game.
