Business events
Conferences/Events
Legal Update: Legal experts cover issues from employer compliance to the COBRA subsidy. Sponsored by The Rochester Affiliate of the National Human Resources Association and the Genesee Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9. Registration required. Kearney Hall Auditorium at St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave., Pittsford. $40. (585) 865-3379 or www.humanresources.org. Finance
Long-term Care Insurance Informational Workshop: Learn what types of plans are available and how to protect your assets and your family from the increasing cost of long-term care. LTCi Consultants. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 140-A Metro Park (Suite 18), Henrietta. Free. (585) 721-2385.
Current Annuity Owners: How Your Beneficiaries Can Inherit Your Fixed or Variable Annuity Without Having to Pay Income Taxes: The Annuity Resource. 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 140-A Metro Park (Suite 18), Henrietta. Free. (585) 721-2385.
Plan Your Legacy - The Ultimate Gift: Learn a simple process that will empower you to prepare a well thought-out legacy plan. Presented by Mark Colgan. 6 p.m. Feb. 11. 179 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. (585) 419-2272 or www.colgancapital.com.
Networking
Faith Employment Network: For individuals of faith who believe God will provide them with all their needs, including employment. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 141 Adams St. (585) 232-6742. Business Networking International Success Unlimited: Business networking event that gives members referrals to grow their business. Please bring 25 business cards. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Northfield Food & Drink, 3001 Monroe Ave. Free. (585) 329-5566 or www.bnisuccessunlimited.com.
Irondequoit Chamber of Commerce Meeting: “New Horizons in Advertising” with Thomas Proietti, Monroe Community College Communications Office. 11:30 a.m. Feb. 9. Jack’s Place Restaurant, Durand Eastman, 1200 Kings Hwy N, Irondequoit. $15. (585) 234-1884 or www.totallyirondequoit.com or irondequoitcofc@aol.com.
Business Networking International NY Networkers: Business networking event that gives members referrals to grow their business. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. (585) 720-9870.
Canalside Trailblazers II: Join the group for breakfast and ideas on how to promote and improve your business. 7:15 a.m. Feb. 10 and 17. Holiday Inn Express, 7502 County Road 42, Victor. .
HCC at the Tree Networking Night: Presented by the Henrietta Chamber of Commerce. 5 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10. DoubleTree Hotel, 1111 Jefferson Road, Henrietta. (585) 747-4459 or www.henriettachamberofcommerce.org or hcc@henriettachamberofcommerce.org.
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce: Chamber After Hours: Sponsored by BEA. 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10. Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Charles G May Center, 27 Lackawanna Ave., Mount Morris. Free. (585) 991-5085, (585) 991-5086 or www.livingstoncountychamber.com.
International Business Council After Hours: Meet other trade professionals and hear from current IBC board members. All are welcome to network and to learn more about IBC membership opportunities. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 10. Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, 199 Woodcliff Drive, Perinton. $15. No Event Phone or www.RochesterBiz.com/IBC or Heidi@RochesterBiz.com.
Business Networking International Notable Networkers: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Holiday Inn Express, 860 Holt Road, Webster. (518) 618-1260.
Business Networking International Canaltown Connections: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Feb. 11 and 18. Slayton Place, 54 Slayton Avenue, Spencerport. (518) 618-1260.
Rochester Area Chapter of the New York Commercial Associations of Realtors (RAC NYSCAR): Local marketing session and lunch hosted by Mazzrella & Cannan. 11:45 a.m. Feb. 11. Mazzarella & Cannan LLC, 175 Humbold St. (585) 546-4170 or www.rochesternyscar.com or smoore@moorecre.com.
Business Networking International Brighton’s Best: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. Free. (585) 802-4956.
Other
Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest: Open to all for-profit companies headquartered in the nine-county, Greater Rochester New York Region, this annual contest encourages entrepreneurship and recognizes new, high-growth ventures. Finalist will be selected and invited to present before a panel of judges at the Awards Ceremony. Contest registration Feb. 1 to March 5. Lennox Tech Center, 150 Lucius Gordon Drive, West Henrietta. $150 includes workshops. (585) 214-2400 or www.htr.org/bpcontest or BusinessPlan@htr.org.
Professionally Speaking Toastmasters: For people who would like to become better speakers. Business professional attire. Visitors welcome. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 9. Midvale Golf & Country Club, 2387 Baird Road, Penfield. $5; Free for first-time visitors. (585) 704-2825 or http://professionally.freetoasthost.cc.
Frederick Douglass Toastmasters Club: Visitors are welcome. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Baden Street Administration Building, 152 Baden Street. Free. (585) 325-4910, ext. 127.
Kodak Park Toastmasters: Improve your communications skills. Open to all. 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11. Legacy at Park Crescent, 1000 Providence Circle, Greece. http://kodakpark.freetoasthost.org or VPMembership@kodakpark.freetoasthost.org.
Professional Development
Business Software for Entrepreneurs: For small business owners and individuals planning to start their own business. Presented by the Urban League of Rochester. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11, 16 and 18. Registration required. Urban League of Rochester, 265 N. Clinton Ave. Free. (585) 325-6530, ext. 3064 or esmith@ulr.org.
Rochester Procurement Technical Assistance Center Workshops: Marketing strategies: Marketing plan overview, preparing for matchmaker or trade show, PTAC bid matching service, internet tools for past, current and present procurement trends. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 10. City Place, 50 W. Main St. Free. (585) 753-2017 or www.rochesterPTAC.com.
Marketing on the Internet Workshop: Presented by SCORE and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Session One concentrates on Web site basics. Session Two improves internet strategy. Lunch is included. Proper I.D. required. Session 1: 8:45 a.m. to noon. Session 2: 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Feb. 10. Conference Room B0340. Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, 100 State Street. $45 both sessions. $25 each individual session. (585) 263-6473 or www.scorerochester.org.
PR for the Creative Entrepreneur: Learn public relation techniques from Robin Taney, a producer/writer for CNN and several network affiliates, including WHAM TV. 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Feb. 11. Irondequoit High School, 260 Cooper Road, Irondequoit. $35; registration required. (585) 336-3014 or barb_reardon@westiron.monroe.edu.
Watch Out for the Bad Guys: Rochester Professional Consultants Network presents Debbie Atwell, Special Agent, FBI. 8 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 12. Brighton Town Hall, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. $8; payable by cash or check at the door. (585) 248-3886 or www.rochesterconsultants.org.
