THE WEEK AHEAD: Business events, June 2-8

WEDNESDAY

VETERANS IN BUSINESS FROM SERVICE

Lindenhurst: Learn about Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business certification, connect with leaders, hear from entrepreneurs, explore opportunities, 11 a.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7279, 560 N. Delaware Ave., free, register, newsday.com/veteransinbusiness, 631-587-3679.

STONY BROOK HOSPITAL JOB FAIR

Centereach: Recruiters from Stony Brook Medicine interview for open jobs, including administrative positions (with medical background), housekeeping/environmental services, licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, nursing assistants, nursing station clerks, office assistants and registered nurses, bring your resume and dress for success, noon, Middle Country Public Library, Centereach Building, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.

NETWORKING MIXER

Oyster Bay: Connect with fellow Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber members and local professionals, with light refreshments, and surrounded by psychedelic and iconic rock and roll art of the late 1960s, 6 p.m., Bahr Gallery, 95 Audrey Ave., $15, register, visitoysterbay.com, 631-259-1842.

THURSDAY

HOW TO START A BUSINESS

Online: Covers issues related to starting a new venture, including legal business distinctions, budgeting and licensure, 9 a.m., presented by Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University, free, register for a link, stonybrook.edu/commcms/sbdc, 631-632-9837.

BUILD YOUR NETWORK EDGE

Centereach: Hands-on workshop tailored to enhance your networking skills, create compelling introductions, and present your value confidently to empower you to establish meaningful connections and grow a successful business sustainably, 9 a.m., Middle Country Public Library, Centereach Building, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, mcplibrary.org, 631-585-9393.

JOB FAIR

West Babylon: Meet job recruiters and receive employment information from organizations representing various industries, presented by The Suffolk County One-Stop Employment Center, bring your resume and dress for success, 5 p.m., West Babylon Public Library, 211 Rte. 109, free, wbpl.us, 631-669-5445.

FRIDAY

APPLIED IMAGINATION: WHERE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MEETS HUMAN CREATIVITY

Farmingdale: As a new creative renaissance emerges at the convergence of technology and artistry, this symposium offers critical insights for educators, students, and professionals navigating this shifting landscape, 10 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, 2350 Broadhollow Rd., Campus Center, Ballroom, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com