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July 7, 2009

Anonymous The Salem News Tue Jul 07, 2009, 12:12 AM EDT

Wednesday, July 8

Ask the Expert, 3 to 5 p.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. City of Salem small business assistance information. Learn about Salem's small business assistance programs, storefront improvement program, and guide for doing business in Salem. Meet with Tom Daniel, the economic development manager for the city. Free. Register at clear@enterprisectr.org, 978-542-7528.

Hjorth Dental Group Ribbon Cutting, 5 to 8 p.m., 6 Essex Green, Peabody. Mayor Michael Bonfanti and the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce celebrate new office location. Refreshments, catering by Henry's, more. RSVP at www.peabodychamber.com. More information at 978-531-0384.

Friday, July 10

Looking and Feeling Good for an Interview, 10:30 a.m., Gordon Meeting Room, Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. With Kelly O'Connor, Mary Kay consultant. Participants are asked to contact the Reference Desk at the library to pre-register. For more information, call 978-774-0554.

Understanding Credit Scores, 7:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62, Danvers. Michael Wheeler of Beverly Cooperative Bank to speak, sponsored by North Shore Business Forum. $9 admission includes continental breakfast. For more information, contact Jeannette Sullivan at 978-774-0322 or visit www.nsbforum.org.

Tuesday, July 14

Time Management, How to Get Things Done, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Free workshop. 978-542-7528, info@enterprisectr.org.

Wednesday, July 15

North Shore Chamber of Commerce Economic and Public Policy Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. registration and networking, 8 to 9 a.m. program, Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites, 225 Derby St., Salem. With Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki. $50, $29 for members. Register at www.northshore chamber.org or 978-774-8565.

Ask the Expert, 3 to 5 p.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Economy got your numbers down? Review and restructure business expenses with some expert cash flow advice. Meet with Maryann Blatsos, president and Owner at Blatsos CFO Solutions. Free. Register at clear@enterprisectr.org, 978-542-7528.

Thursday, July 16

Salem Chamber of Commerce After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Black Lobster at Stromberg's Cove, 2 Bridge St., Salem. Networking event, $20 guests, free for Chamber members. Register at 978-744-0004.

FRIday, July 17

North Shore Business Forum, Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Marty Croyle, of Lynnfield's Croyle and Associates, will speak about turning around a business in trouble. All business owners are welcome; no membership or pre-registration is required. The $9 admission fee includes continental breakfast. For more information, contact Jeannette Sullivan at 978-774-0322 or visit www.nsbforum.org.

Leads Group, North Shore Chamber of Commerce Economic and Public Policy Breakfast Forum, 8 to 9:30 a.m., 5 Cherry Hill Drive, No. 100, Danvers. Business networking. $25 for members. Register at www.northshorechamber.org or 978-774-8565.

Monday, July 20

North Shore Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, Turner Hill Golf Club in Ipswich. Foursomes available. For more information, visit www.northshorechamber.org or call 978-774-8565.

Tuesday, July 21

Career Change, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave. Interactive discussion, free. 978-542-7528, info@enterprisectr.org.

Wednesday, July 22

Ask the Expert, 3 to 5 p.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Business Plan Basics. No matter what type of business they're in, everyone needs a solid business plan to guide them, their investors and their partners. Meet with Walter Maninnan from the Small Business Development Center to see how easy it really is. Free. Register at clear@enterprisectr.org, 978-542-7528.

"Game Changers, What is Fueling the Explosive Growth in Game Technology, Licensing and Distribution?" 7 to 9 a.m., Peabody Marriott, 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody. A¬ North Shore Technology Council business breakfast. 7 a.m. networking and continental breakfast, 7:45 a.m. program. $45, $25 members. Registration at www.nstc.org or e-mail events@nstc.org.

Friday, July 24

Ask the Expert: Tom Weber, Fortune 500 operating executive, 3 to 5 p.m., Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Assessment of business models in a changing economy. Free. 978-542-7528, info@enterprisectr.org.

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