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January 25, 2012

The Salem News Wed Jan 25, 2012, 04:30 AM EST

Wednesday, Jan. 25

North Shore Technology Council: The History of Our Economic Future, 7 to 9 p.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Learn what to expect in the investment and financial markets for 2012. Speaker: Robert Gough, economist, educator, on-air personality, president and CEO of G-enovation. Gough will look at the current realities of the U.S. economic landscape and discuss key options to ensure a happy ending. 7 a.m., networking and continental breakfast; 7:45 a.m., program begins. $25/NSTC members, $50/nonmembers. events@nstc.org.

Thursday, Jan. 26

Lunch and Leads, noon to 1:30 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, Liberty Tree Mall, Danvers. Sample the menu of a Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce member restaurant. Meet and greet fellow chamber members. Come with 60-second "elevator pitch" and share information on business; registered attendees will be emailed the participant list with contact information. Speaker: Dr. Mugdal, Occupational Health Medicine, Sports Medicine North. $17/PACC members, $30/nonmembers. Register at pcc@peabodychamber.com.

Friday, Jan. 27

2012 North of Boston Business Plan Competition, last day applications accepted. The competition is open to startups and established companies with a new product, service or growth strategy. Winners receive cash prizes. www.enterprisectr.org/bpc.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

North Shore Chamber of Commerce: Six-Minute Networking Program, 5 to 7 p.m., Finz Seafood and Grill, 76 Wharf St., Salem. Network and meet with other leading firms' professionals. Hors d'oeuvres, drinks and music. $25/members, $50/nonmembers. Register at www.northshorechamber.org or 978-774-8565.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Biz Expo 2012 & Networking Extravaganza, 4 to 8 p.m., Holiday Inn, 1 Newbury St., Peabody. Peabody Chamber, Wakefield Chamber and The Commerce Network will host a combination of trade-show booths, tabletop displays and networking reception; businesses can present their products of services one-on-one to a large audience of business decision makers. Cost is $99 to be an exhibitor; admission to the expo and networking is free to the public. www.peabodychamber.com or 978-531-0384.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Coffee Connection, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 71/2 Church St., Salem. Salem Chamber of Commerce networking event. Prepare a 20-second elevator pitch. Free for members, $20 nonmembers. Register at 978-744-0004 or info@salem-chamber.org.

Non-Profit: 10 Tips for Raising Money in Tough Times, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Diane DeMarco, consultant at Executive Service Corps and principal at Consultants for Institutional Advancement, will discuss valuable practice steps that can be taken to hone fundraising skills. Free. Register at www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 8

North Shore Chamber of Commerce: Executive Breakfast Forum, 7:15 a.m., Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square, Salem. Event features a talk by state Rep. Steven Walsh, chairman of Joint Committee on Health Care Financing. 7:15 a.m., networking; 8 to 9 a.m., program. $35/members, $55/potential members. Register at www.northshorechamber.org or 978-774-8565.

The Business of the Arts: Successful Self-Promotion, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Learn how to build a ré©sumé© and website, and how to get work out there and create visibility. Speaker: Robin Samiljan, artist and teacher, Montserrat College of Art. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

"All on Board," 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tryst, 282 Cabot St., Beverly. Beverly Community Council after-work networking event. Learn about the rewards of board membership and network with Beverly business and nonprofit leaders, and members of Beverly Main Streets' 30 and Main group. Free; hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and door prizes. Reservations at 978-921-6017 or mlobrien@beverlyma.gov.

Thursday, Feb. 9

Financing Your Business: Do You Qualify?, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Learn from a banker and consultant how a lender looks at loan requests. Credit quality, cash flow and collateral are key. Presentation will focus on preparing an existing business or startup venture for financing; sources of capital will be discussed. Speaker: Jane Johnson, B2B CFO Inc. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Beverly Business Awards Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Beverly Chamber of Commerce's inaugural event will honor Beverly companies in selected categories. Speaker: Lou Imbriano, former vice president and chief marketing officer of the New England Patriots and president and CEO of TrinityOne. Business nominations are being accepted. $65 per person, includes dinner and autographed book. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Greater YMCA Scholarship Program. www.beverlychamber.com.

Homebased Businesswomen's Network Meeting, 6:45 p.m., Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. "Idea party" will spark creative thinking about solving business challenges; attendees are asked to bring their biggest business challenge, phrased as a question. Members and guests invited to enjoy informative evening program with networking opportunities. Free/HBN members, $10/guests at the door. www.h-b-n.org.

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