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<h2> TUESDAY </h2> 
<h3> <strong>BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Online:</strong>&nbsp;Learn what branding is and why it's important to the success of your business, 9 a.m., presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link,&nbsp;<a href="http://stonybrook.edu/sbdc">stonybrook.edu/sbdc</a>, 631-632-9837. </p> 
<h3> <strong>LGBT CAREER FAIR</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Hauppauge:</strong> Connect with companies looking to recruit and hire from the LGBT community, 3-7&nbsp;p.m.,&nbsp;Hauppauge Center, 125 Kennedy Dr., suite&nbsp;100, free, register,&nbsp;<a href="http://https://lgbtnetwork.org/career-fair/">lgbtnetwork.org/career-fair</a>, 631-665-2300. </p> 
<h2> WEDNESDAY </h2> 
<h3> <strong>HOW TO FORM A BUSINESS ENTITY AND THE BENEFITS OF EACH</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Online:</strong> Learn the difference and benefits of each business entity, from sole proprietorship to the difference between S and C corporations,&nbsp;7 p.m., hosted by Brentwood Public Library, free, register for a link,&nbsp;<a href="http://brentwoodnylibrary.org">brentwoodnylibrary.org</a>, 631-273-7883. </p> 
<h2> THURSDAY </h2> 
<h3> <strong>CYBERATTACK SURVIVAL GUIDE: SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Online:</strong> Learn how to recognize common scams and what you can do to protect your information, 9 a.m., presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link,&nbsp;<a href="http://stonybrook.edu/sbdc">stonybrook.edu/sbdc</a>, 631-632-9837. </p> 
<h3> <strong>RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Westbury:</strong> A representative from the Long Island Cares New Paths to Achievement Program answers questions and assists individuals with format, style and how to write a resume that best reflects your strengths and talents,&nbsp;10 a.m., Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson St., free, <a href="http://westburylibrary.org">westburylibrary.org</a>, 516-333-0176. </p> 
<h3> <strong>JOB READINESS WORKSHOP</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Brightwaters:</strong> Learn how to apply for and obtain a job in today’s workforce, including tips for effective resume writing and job interviews, a&nbsp;Q&amp;A follows, 10 a.m., Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 1 S. Country Rd., free, Suffolk County cardholders can register,&nbsp;<a href="http://bsbwlibrary.org">bsbwlibrary.org</a>, 631-665-4350. </p> 
<h3> <strong>STARTING A NONPROFIT</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Centereach:</strong> Learn the upsides and downsides of starting a nonprofit, and&nbsp;important questions to ask before you begin, 7 p.m., Middle Country Public Library,&nbsp;101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register,&nbsp;<a href="http://mcplibrary.org">mcplibrary.org</a>, 631-585-9393. </p> 
<h3> <strong>BUILD YOUR BUSINESS USING SOCIAL MEDIA</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>Online:</strong> A look at the most popular social media networks, benefits of using each and more, 7 p.m., hosted by&nbsp;Hempstead Public Library, free, register for a link,&nbsp;<a href="http://hempsteadlibrary.info">hempsteadlibrary.info</a>, 516-481-6990. </p> 
<h2> SATURDAY </h2> 
<h3> <strong>CREATING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES</strong> </h3> 
<p> <strong>East Rockaway:</strong> Learn how to manage the social media accounts for your business, 10:30 a.m.,&nbsp;East Rockaway Public Library, 477 Atlantic Ave., free, register,&nbsp;<a href="http://eastrockawaylibrary.org">eastrockawaylibrary.org</a>, 516-599-1664. </p>

TUESDAY BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS Online: Learn what branding is and why it's important to the success of your business, 9 a.m., presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, stonybrook.edu/sbdc, 631-632-9837. LGBT CAREER FAIR Hauppauge: Connect with companies looking to recruit and hire from the LGBT community, 3-7 p.m., Hauppauge Center, 125 Kennedy Dr., suite 100, free, register, lgbtnetwork.org/career-fair, 631-665-2300. WEDNESDAY HOW TO FORM A BUSINESS ENTITY AND THE BENEFITS OF EACH Online: Learn the difference and benefits of each business entity, from sole proprietorship to the difference between S and C corporations, 7 p.m., hosted by Brentwood Public Library, free, register for a link, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883. THURSDAY CYBERATTACK SURVIVAL GUIDE: SCAMS AND IDENTITY THEFT Online: Learn how to recognize common scams and what you can do to protect your information, 9 a.m., presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, stonybrook.edu/sbdc, 631-632-9837. RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING Westbury: A representative from the Long Island Cares New Paths to Achievement Program answers questions and assists individuals with format, style and how to write a resume that best reflects your strengths and talents, 10 a.m., Westbury Memorial Public Library, 445 Jefferson St., free, westburylibrary.org, 516-333-0176. JOB READINESS WORKSHOP Brightwaters: Learn how to apply for and obtain a job in today’s workforce, including tips for effective resume writing and job interviews, a Q&A follows, 10 a.m., Bay Shore-Brightwaters Library, 1 S. Country Rd., free, Suffolk County cardholders can register, bsbwlibrary.org, 631-665-4350. STARTING A NONPROFIT Centereach: Learn the upsides and downsides of starting a nonprofit, and important questions to ask before you begin, 7 p.m., Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393. BUILD YOUR BUSINESS USING SOCIAL MEDIA Online: A look at the most popular social media networks, benefits of using each and more, 7 p.m., hosted by Hempstead Public Library, free, register for a link, hempsteadlibrary.info, 516-481-6990. SATURDAY CREATING SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES East Rockaway: Learn how to manage the social media accounts for your business, 10:30 a.m., East Rockaway Public Library, 477 Atlantic Ave., free, register, eastrockawaylibrary.org, 516-599-1664.

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