Wednesday, July 21
Chamber Shindig, Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce, 6 to 9 p.m., by Smith Barn, Brooksby Farm, 54 Felton St., Peabody. "Antiques Roadshow" theme, attendees may bring a family heirloom or antique for free appraisal by High Street Antiques and Collectibles of Ipswich. The general public and local business owners are invited to attend. Ticket price includes free appraisal of one item, barbecue with hot dogs and hamburgers and all the fixings, door prizes, music, wine tasting, and cash bar. Tickets $20 in advance at the chamber, 24 Main St., Peabody, or 978-531-0384. Must be 21.
Thursday, July 22
Summer Business Networking Reception, grand reopening of "Bill Hanney Presents North Shore Music Theatre," 5 to 7 p.m., 62 Dunham Road, Beverly. Multi-chamber event; all welcome. skendall@nsmt.org or www.northshorechamber.org. Register at 978-774-8565.
Tuesday, july 27
"Power for your Business," 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Judy Parisella of Mojo2Go Community Civility Projects Inc. will share strategies for jump-starting a social media plan. Free; all welcome. www.enterprisectr.org.
Wednesday, July 28
North Shore Technology Council, 7 to 9 a.m., 7 a.m. networking and continental breakfast, 7:45 a.m. program, Peabody Marriott, 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody. On the topic "STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education — The challenge to have a technologically competitive work force." With Paul Gudonis, president of FIRST, and J. Lynn Griesemer, associate vice president for economic development at UMass. Sponsored by North Shore Community College. Register at www.nstc.org. $25 for NSTC members and $45 for nonmembers. E-mail events@nstc.org for more information.
thursday, july 29
Business workshop: "How to run your business today, so you can leave it in style," 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 120 Loring Ave. How to build value in a business and how to translate value to top dollar when it comes time to exit. Presented by Paul Bernstein, business and estate planning attorney, and Bruce Cohen, commercial banker with Citizens Bank. Registration and breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by workshop from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free; space is limited. RSVP to bruce.m.cohen@citizensbank.com. 781-686-2219.
Lunch & Leads, noon to 1:30 p.m., Sugar Cane restaurant, 106 Main St., Peabody. Guest speaker: Vanessa Silveria, Metro Credit Union. Sponsored by Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce, this is a chance to sample the menu while meeting and greeting chamber members. $15 for members, $25 for nonmembers. Register online at www.peabodychamber.com.
After Hours at Landmark School, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Landmark School, 429 Hale St. Sponsored by Beverly Chamber of Commerce. Refreshments and networking. Free. RSVP to assistant@beverlychamber.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 10
"Organize Your Way to Profitability," 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Salem State College Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Nancy Black of Organization Plus will present organizational tips. Free; all welcome. www.enterprisectr.org.
Friday, Aug. 13
North Shore Business Leads Group, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at North Shore Chamber of Commerce office, 5 Cherry Hill Drive, Suite 100, Danvers. $25 for members. To register, call 978-774-8565 or visit www.northshorechamber.org







