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February 15, 2012

The Salem News Wed Feb 15, 2012, 04:30 AM EST

Wednesday, Feb. 15

North Shore Technology Council: Six-Minute Speed Networking Challenge, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Shore Community College, 1 Ferncroft Road, Math and Science Building, room 111, Danvers. Meet 10 executives and business professionals in one hour; casual setting, light fare served. Geared toward executives, business professionals, business owners and business development people. Free/members, $25/nonmembers. Register at www.nstc.org/programs/upcoming-events/.

Thursday, Feb. 16

128 Venture North Breakfast: Piranha Pond, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Entrepreneurs seeking funding have a five-minute opportunity to persuade a panel of investors to invest in their company. Investors ask questions and provide feedback to presenters. $25 for entrepreneurs and management candidates, $35 for investors and service providers, includes breakfast buffet and informal networking. Open to the public. www.piranhapond.com.

Workforce Training Fund Seminar, 8 to 10 a.m., North Shore Community College, Institute for Corporate Training and Technology, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 121E, Beverly. Find out how a business can be selected to receive up to $250,000 in state training resources. Speakers: Michael Corcoran of the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund Program and Rob Duncan of Commonwealth Corporation. Free. Continental breakfast served. 978-236-1214.

Friday, Feb. 17

North Shore Business Forum: Basic Business Bookkeeping, 7:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Tom Knowlton of Compass Business Solutions will speak. $10 admission includes continental breakfast. www.nsbforum.org.

Networking Group for Jobseekers, 10:30 a.m., Peabody Institute Library, Gordon Meeting Room, 15 Sylvan St., Danvers. Speaker: Janet Swaysland of Human 1.0. Swaysland will discuss how recruiters receive job leads, what recruiters look for in candidates; why candidates may be included or excluded; pressures placed on recruiters; and strategies for job seekers to maximize chances. Register at 978-774-0554.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22

Young Entrepreneurs of the North Shore, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Red Lulu, 40 Lafayette St., Salem. Networking for anyone under 40 thinking of starting a business or already in business. Event includes networking, food and drinks. Free. New organization sponsored by Enterprise Center. Register at http://youngnetworkingfeb22.eventbrite.com/. www.enterprisectr.org or 978-542-7528.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Toastmasters Club Meeting, 7 to 9 p.m., Brooksby Village, Renaissance Garden Room, Peabody. Be a guest and find out how speaking in front of a friendly, supportive group can be life-changing. 978-531-6071 or toastdave@comcast.net. Visit Backtalk Toastmasters Club on Facebook.

Friday, Feb. 24

Get to know the North Shore Business Forum, 7:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Nancy Black of Organization Plus and Katie Finch of Windhill Realty will speak about the benefits of networking at the North Shore Business Forum. $10 admission includes continental breakfast. www.nsbforum.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 28

The New Way to Network for Real Results, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Speaker: Gordon Curtis, executive coach and author of the book "Well Connected, An Unconventional Approach to Building Genuine Effective Business Relationships." Interactive presentation will provide insights and tools needed to create personal networking strategy. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 29

North Shore Technology Council: Protecting IP and Trade Secrets, 7 to 9 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Speakers: Michael Sullivan, former United States attorney and director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and MacDonnell Ulsch, chief executive officer and chief risk analyst at ZeroPoint Risk Research, Boston. Learn what information is targeted, why and how it is stolen, who to watch for, and how to protect assets. 7 a.m., networking and continental breakfast; 7:45 a.m., program. $25/members, $50/nonmembers. Register at www.nstc.org.

Thursday, March 1

Using Social Media For Sales, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Speaker: Jay Campbell, CEO of Strategic Social Consulting. Get tips for turning social media like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube into more powerful sales tools. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Tuesday, March 6

2012 North Shore Business Expo, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., CoCo Key Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Road, Danvers. More than 100 exhibit booths and more than 2,500 business leaders expected to attend. For booth reservations, sponsorship opportunities or registration, call 978-774-8565.

Thursday, March 8

How to Write a Great Blog, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. An effective blog can help reach customers and boost business. Learn how to get started and how to blog better. Speaker: Jennifer Powell, founder of The Excellent Writers Group. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Tuesday, March 13

Email Marketing Panel, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Learn the best practices for creating an effective email marketing program, including list-building ideas and techniques; creating valuable content and varying offerings; reading metrics and creating targeted follow-up campaigns; integrating with social media marketing efforts; and creating new business, sales and success. Speaker: Corissa St. Laurent of Constant Contact New England and Gregg Hanson of Net Atlantic Inc. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Thursday, March 15

Cloud Computing: What's It All About?, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Get a firsthand look inside "the cloud," and learn what it is, its advantages and disadvantages, providers, and other information about the next big information technology trend. Speaker: Lowell Gray, CEO of Shore.Net. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Tuesday, March 20

Web Design 2012: Customer-Focused Websites, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Learn how a company's brand messaging, target audience and calls to action can define the website design if done properly, or be used for a quick fix if a full redesign isn't possible. Free. Speaker: Michael Flint, owner and principal of Metropolis Creative. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

Tuesday, March 27

New Technologies to Boost Your Business, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. New platforms and technologies are always emerging; learn how leveraging them can provide new tools for reaching customers and running a business. Find out if a different website is needed for smartphones, how the appliances and social media can connect with clients, and how to save money with smartphones and tablets. Speaker: Jane Bright, CEO of Brightwork. Free. www.EnterpriseCtr.org.

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