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October 20, 2009

Business Calendar

Tuesday, Oct. 20

Basics of Good Communication, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. The key elements of good communication, including techniques to create a common purpose, resolve conflict, and maintain healthy, future-focused dialogue. Speaker Julie Mendez, Performance Strategies International. Free. Registration required at www.enterprisectr.org. 978-542-7528.

Wednesday, Oct. 21

Cleantech on the North Shore, 7 to 9 a.m., North Shore Technology Council, Peabody Marriott, 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody. Introduction by state Rep. Stephen Walsh. With representatives of Cleantech companies on taking advantage of Massachusetts' energy policies and environment for innovation created by Boston area universities and research hospitals. Register at www.nstc.org, $45, $25 for NSTC members. E-mail events@nstc.org for more information.

"Media Blitz" Business Breakfast Forum, hosted by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce, 8 to 9 a.m. at the Masonic Temple, 62 Pleasant St. This will feature Chamber member businesses The Marblehead Reporter, The Daily Item of Lynn, The Salem News, 104.9 FM and Northshore Magazine. This unique breakfast forum is a great opportunity for fellow Chamber members and guests to meet local media outlets and better strategize their advertising budgets. Presentations will include trends in advertising, business response to the changing economic climate and advice on marketing with limited dollars. All are welcome to attend. The forum is $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Please RSVP to Katherine at kkoch@marbleheadchamber.org.

Thursday, Oct. 22

Managing a Business Through a Recession, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave. Tactics to better manage marketing, finances, operations and human resources. With speakers who have helped small firms survive, even thrive, in dynamic markets; escalating costs; and fierce competition. Sponsored by Small Business Development Center. Free. Registration at www.enterprisectr.org. 978-542-7528.

Peabody Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, 2 to 4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 1 Newbury St., Peabody. Also featuring four mini-workshops, a chance to learn creative ideas from peers in the "7 Experts, 7 Tips, 7 Minutes" panel, and a networking reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost $150 for Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce members, $200 for nonmembers. Visit www.peabodychamber.com or call 978-531-0384.

Friday, Oct. 23

North Shore Business Forum, on marketing, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62 east, Danvers. Part two of two-part series. All business owners are welcome, no membership or registration required. $9 admission fee includes a continental breakfast. 978-774-0322 or www.nsbforum.org.

Thursday, Oct. 29

North Shore Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Professionals Roundtable, Guide to Financial Wellness, 7:45 a.m., North Shore Chamber Boardroom, 5 Cherry Hill Drive, Suite 100, Danvers. 978-774-8565 or steve@northshorechamber.org.

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