Business Calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 1

MONDAY, Oct. 28

LENDER'S FORUM | Patchogue

Representatives from the federal and state government discuss superstorm Sandy recovery programs and commercial banks; not-for-profit lenders are available for one-on-one meetings with business owners, 6-8 p.m., Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., free, events.longisland.com/lenders-forum.html, 631-854-1400.

COST-EFFICIENT EDUCATION | Smithtown

Presented by speaker Andrea Vecchio, Long Islanders for Education Reform, hosted by the Foundation for Economic Education Discussion Society, 7 p.m., Smithtown Library, Nesconset Branch, 148 Smithtown Blvd., free, 631-265-3994.

TUESDAY, Oct. 29

BNI MEETING | East Meadow

Business professionals are invited to a special visitors' day hosted by the Power Referral Lunch Group Chapter of Business Networking International, learn about this steady source of referral business, noon-1 p.m., Empress Diner, 2490 Hempstead Tpke., $15 lunch fee, 516-408-3030.

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30

CEO/PRESIDENTS FORUM | Ronkonkoma

Conference hosted by Town of Brookhaven, the region's top corporate leaders discuss issues affecting Long Island and the Town of Brookhaven, 8-10 a.m., Courtyard by Marriott, 5000 Express Dr. S., complimentary breakfast, register online, brookhavenida.com, 631-451-6563.

ALL ABOUT EBAY | Oceanside

Learn how to buy and sell items using eBay, the online auction website; topics include how to create an account, check the reliability of sellers and buyers, arrange payment, and ensure your online security, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Oceanside Library, 30 Davison Ave., free, 516-766-2360, oceansidelibrary.com.

THURSDAY, Oct. 31

BNI MEETING | Woodbury

Long Island business professionals welcome, bring plenty of business cards, 7-8:30 a.m., On Parade Diner, 7980 Jericho Tpke. (3/4 mile east of Route 135), guests are free, 516-921-5041.

FRIDAY, Nov. 1

GOVERNMENT REPORTS | Huntington

Round-table breakfast and discussions with state and local officials, answering questions about community concerns, and an update about government activities, 7:30-10 a.m., Huntington Country Club, 483 W. Main St., $60, reserve, huntingtonchamber.com, 631-423-6100.