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Online: How to Start a Business on a Small Budget

Jan6

The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) will discuss the various steps required to start your own business, including legal entity structures, partnerships, keeping financial records, insurance, business plan essentials and more, register for a Zoom link starting Dec. 20

Where

Brentwood Public Library

34 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-273-7883

Price

free

SNAP Assistance

Jan8

A bilingual (English/Spanish) representative from Catholic Charities of Long Island will help you find out if you qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and provide personalized assistance in completing your application

Where

Brentwood Public Library

34 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-273-7883

Price

free

Monthly Book Discussion: The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett

Jan8

Discussion of the novel "The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett" by Annie Lyons, register

Where

Brentwood Public Library

34 2nd Ave.

Brentwood, NY

Phone

631-273-7883

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free

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