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www.wbjournal.com October 12, 2015 • Worcester Business Journal 27 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13 Fun At Five Networking SPONSOR: Chamber of Central Mass South TIME: 5-7 p.m. PLACE: Trinity Catholic Academy, 11 Pine St., Southbridge COST: $10 registered members; $15 at the door; $20 non-members. CONTACT: Paulette Hughes, 508-347-2761. Extreme Networking Group III SPONSOR: United Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:45-9 a.m. PLACE: Commonwealth Financial Group, 4 Broad St., Plainville COST: Free CONTACT: Michael Crotty, 978-874-3027 Chamber Referral Networking SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8-9:15 a.m. PLACE: The chamber, 100 Sherman Ave., Devens COST: Free CONTACT: 978-425-5761, meagan@nvcoc.com WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Woman In Business Luncheon SPONSOR: Woman in Business TIME: Noon-1:30 p.m. PLACE: Old Sturbridge Village, 1 Old Sturbridge Rd., Sturbridge COST: $20 members; $25 non-members; reservations required. CONTACT: info@wibsturbridge.org Third Wednesday Networking SPONSOR: Hometown Business Alliance of Worcester County TIME: 8:30-10 a.m. PLACE: Il Forno Restaurant, 65 West Boylston St., West Boylston COST: $13 members CONTACT: Kevin Keith, 508-751-3312. Sales Lead Group SPONSOR: North Central Mass. Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8-9:30 a.m. PLACE: Chamber conference room, 860 South St., Fitchburg COST: Free CONTACT: Yasmin Loft, 978-353-7600, ext. 234. Networking Breakfast SPONSOR: Auburn Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:30-9 a.m. PLACE: Auburn Industrial Park, 11 C St. #10, Auburn COST: $25 members; $35 non-members; extra $5 charge at the door if not pre- registered. CONTACT: info@auburnchamberma.com Business After Hours SPONSOR: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce TIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m. PLACE: Papa Razzi, 155 Worcester Rd., Framingham COST: $10 members; $20 non-members CONTACT: www.metrowest.org/ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Open House & Networking At Overlook Farm SPONSOR: Chamber of Central Mass. South TIME: 4-6 p.m. PLACE: Overlook Farm, 15 Long Hill Rd., Brookfield COST: Free CONTACT: 508-347-2761. Are You Ready To Deal With Lenders? Panel talk on business financing. SPONSOR: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 to 10:30 a.m. PLACE: The chamber, 30 Lyman St., Westborough COST: Free for members: $20 non-members CONTACT: 508-836-4444 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 Women's Business Network SPONSOR: Assabet Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. PLACE: Emma's Café, 117 Great Rd., Stow COST: $16 for members and guests; $21 non-members; reservations required. CONTACT: www.assabetvalleychamber.org Third Friday Eye Opener Networking SPONSOR: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8-9 a.m. PLACE: The chamber, 11 Florence St., Marlborough COST: Free CONTACT: marlcham@ marlboroughchamber.org Seminar: Marketing For The Holidays SPONSOR: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. PLACE: Acton Toyota of Littleton, 221 Great Rd., Littleton COST: $10 members: $20 non-members CONTACT: 978-263-0010 MetroWest Women's Leadership Conference SPONSOR: MetroWest Chamber of Commerce TIME: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PLACE: Doubletree by Hilton, 5400 Computer Dr., Westborough COST:$50 members; $75 non-members CONTACT: www.metrowest.org Connect For Success SPONSOR: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 7:15-9 a.m. PLACE: The chamber, 446 Main St., Worcester COST: Free with membership CONTACT: www.worcesterchamber.org SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Purposeful Engagement SPONSOR: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: 9 a.m.-noon PLACE: Marlborough Senior Center, 40 New St., Marlborough COST: Free CONTACT: marlcham@ marlboroughchamber.org TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Women's Information Network SPONSOR: Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce TIME: Noon-1:30 p.m. PLACE: The chamber, 446 Main St., Worcester COST: $50 annual membership, members; $100 annual membership for non- members; $20 guest fee CONTACT: www.worcesterchamber.org Women's Elite Success Team: Is Your Marketing Effective? SPONSOR: Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce TIME: Noon-1:30 p.m. PLACE: Museum of Russian Icons, 203 Union St., Clinton COST: Free CONTACT: 978-425-5761, meagan@nvcoc. com 5 Secret Social Media Timesavers SPONSOR: Milford Area Chamber of Commerce TIME: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. PLACE: The chamber, 250 Main St., Milford COST: $15 members; $20 non-members CONTACT: Laura O'Callaghan, 508-473-6700 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Metrowest Business Networking Group Mass Energy Summit SPONSOR: Worcester Business Journal TIME: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. PLACE: DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester COST: $45, pre-registration required CONTACT: Kris Prosser, 508-755-8004, ext. 286. FOR MORE EVENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE CALENDAR AT www.wbjournal.com/calendar NETWORKING EVENT SPOTLIGHT Tuesday, October 13 What games teach us about engagement SPONSOR: The Venture Forum TIME: 5:30-8:30 p.m. PLACE: Clark University, 950 Main St., Worcester The Venture Forum is a Worcester organization dedicated to launching and growing successful tech businesses. This session will delve into gaming concepts, and how these elements are being applied to everything from creating an engaged community to enterprise software. The program will feature gaming experts and entrepreneurs. COST: $15 for non-members in advance and $25 at the door; free for members and students (Must show ID at check-in and register in advance); $5 for student walk-ins. CONTACT: www.theventureforum.org Join Us! 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker: Michael Hirsh, MD Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, UMass Medical School Surgeon-in-Chief, UMass Memorial Children's Center Medical Director, City of Worcester - Dept. of Public Health Great Guys Awards Presentation: Media Sponsor: Chris Nelson, LMHC Pernet Family Health Service Boa Newgate Southeast Asian Coalition $ 35 per person; $ 350 table of 10 Register online at www.ywcacentralmass.org or email events@ywcacentralmass.org