THE WEEK AHEAD
ONGOING
SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING
New York Small Business Development Center is offering free remote counseling sessions, by appointment, with a business adviser. 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 visit nysbdc.org/appointment.html to schedule online
MONDAY
ONLINE: BUSINESS MENTORING
Free business mentoring with SCORE, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, hosted by Longwood Library, free, cardholders can email askus@longwoodlibrary.org to register for an appointment, longwoodlibrary.org, 631-924-6400.
TUESDAY
VIRTUAL: DO YOU HAVE A SUCCESSION PLAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Learn what the exit planning process is, the critical elements of an exit plan, available exit strategies and more, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING | Brightwaters
Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore, all are welcome, 7 p.m., Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 1 South Country Rd., Brightwaters, free, bsbwlibrary.org, 631-665-7003.
WEDNESDAY
ONLINE: CAREER EDGE
Seminar for unemployed and underemployed women that focuses on personal development, and how to find and apply for the job that's right for you, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dress for Success Brookhaven, free, register for a link, brookhavenny.gov/791/Career-EDGE, 631-451-9127.
NETWORKING MEETING | Bohemia
LeTip welcomes those looking to restart or grow their business, True North Community Church, 1101 Lakeland Ave., free, for information about membership contact Gary Carruthers at 631-281-6200 or email theboard@letipbohemia.com, letipbohemia.com.
THURSDAY
ENROLL IN FREE JOB TRAINING | Long Beach
Free job search help and skills training programs available. For more information including types of training and eligibility requirements, stop by the table in the Library's lobby, 1-4 p.m., presented by Long Beach Adult Learning Center at Long Beach Library, 111 W. Park Ave., free, longbeachlibrary.org, 516-432-7201.
Gina Tabarus
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