Business events
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. Registration required. 140-A Metro Park (Suite 18), Henrietta. Free. (585) 721-2385.
Plan Your Legacy - The Ultimate Gift: Compliment your estate plan with a personal legacy plan that passes on your values, life lessons, memories, and final wishes. 6 p.m. March 18. Registration required. 179 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. (585) 419-2272 or www.colgancapital.com or sschneider@colgancapital.com.
New Tax-Free Long-Term Care Planning Opportunities: Created by the Pension Protection Act through the use of Annuities and Life Insurance. Long Term Care Insurance Consultants. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Registration required. 140-A Metro Park (Suite 18), Henrietta. Free. (585) 721-2385.
2010 QuickBooks User Forum: Six beginner and intermediate sessions. Sponsored by Insero & Company CPAs. 8 to 10 a.m. beginning March 18. HSBC Plaza, 100 Chestnut St. $295. (585) 697-9614.
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. The August Group General Networking: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Bagel Bin Cafe, 2600 Elmwood Ave., Brighton. Free. www.augustgroup.org.
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.
Business Networking International Peak Performers: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. (585) 697-4846.
August Group Mega Networking: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 16. Johnny’s Irish Pub, 1382 Culver Road. $5. www.augustgroup.org.
Business Networking International Redeye Referrals: 7 a.m. Wednesdays. Country Village Family Restaurant, 1100 Long Pond. Free. (585) 227-0680.
Canalside Trailblazers II: Join the group for breakfast and ideas on how to promote and improve your business. 7:15 a.m. March 17 and 24. Registration required. Holiday Inn Express, 7502 County Road 42, Victor. Free. (585) 233-2900 or kimh@wereforms.com.
Livingston County Chamber of Commerce: Chamber After Hours: Come network with friends and colleagues. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages provided. 4 to 6 p.m. March 17. Another Chance Thrift Store, 16 N. State St., Nunda. Free. (585) 243-2222 or www.livingstoncountychamber.com.
TipClub Business Networking: 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 17. Registration required. The Bonadio Group, 171 Sully’s Trail, Perinton. Free. (585) 224-0270 or www.tipclub.com.
Institute of Management Accountants Morning Networking: 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 17. Registration required. Mario’s Italian Steakhouse & Catering, 2740 Monroe Ave., Brighton. (585) 251-5194 or www.imarochester.org.
BNY Referrals Group: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Green Lantern Inn, 1 E. Church St., Fairport. (585) 794-1065 or www.bnyreferralsgroup.com or info@bnyreferralsgroup.com.
Business Networking International Business Builders: 7 a.m. Thursdays. Bay Front Restaurant, 1075 Empire Blvd, Penfield. (585) 872-2050.
Business Networking International Canaltown Connections: 7 to 8:30 a.m. March 18 and 25. Slayton Place, 54 Slayton Avenue, Spencerport. (518) 618-1260.
Rochester Area Chapter of the New York Commercial Associations of Realtors Luncheon Event: Monthly NYSCAR meeting. Hosted by Globe Developers & Hunt Commercial Real Estate. 11:45 a.m. March 18. Registration required. Kirstein Building, 242 Andrews St. (585) 738-6288 or www.rochesternyscar.com.
Greece Chamber Monthly Networking Luncheon: Todd Baxter, Greece Police Chief, will be the guest speaker. Sponsored by Unity Health Foundation. 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. March 18. Marriott Airport Hotel, 1890 W. Ridge Road. $21. (585) 227-7272 or www.GreeceChamber.org or Sue@GreeceChamber.org.
Business Networking International Brighton’s Best: 7 to 8:30 a.m. Fridays. Flour City Diner, 2500 East Ave. Free. (585) 802-4956.
Executive Women’s Golf Association Kick-off Brunch: Consultant Shannon Walton, will speak on golf and positive self. 10 a.m. to noon March 20. Registration required. Midvale Golf & Country Club, 2387 Baird Road, Penfield. $20. (585) 271-6717 or www.ewgarochesterny.com.
Other
Toastitarians Toastmasters Club: Visitors welcome. Meet in youth room downstairs. 12:45 to 2:45 p.m. March 14 and 28. First Unitarian Church of Rochester, 220 S. Winton Road. (585) 482-6640 or http://toastitarians.freetoasthost.org or membership@toastitarians.freetoasthost.org.
Speechcrafters 1044 Toastmasters: Meeting geared to enhancing job interviewing skills. 6 to 8 p.m. March 16. Registration required. Riley’s Irish Pub, 200 Park Point Drive, Suite 110, Henrietta. Attendees must pay for dinner. (585) 442-1991, (585) 256-0563.
Postprandial Toastmasters: Speaking and leadership learning opportunities. Business attire. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 17. Sanibel’s Cottage Restaurant, 1517 Empire Blvd., Webster. $18 (includes dinner). (585) 750-6234 or www.postprandial.org.
TNT Toastmasters: Meets from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. Legacy Senior Communities, 40 Willow Pond Way, Penfield. (607) 382-0964 or www.tnttmc.freetoasthost.ws.
Internet Business Seminar: “How to turn your website into an automatic marketing machine” presented by the Penfield Chamber of Commerce. Noon to 2:15 p.m. March 17. Registration required. Penfield Country Club, 1784 Jackson Road, Penfield. $40 includes lunch. (585) 234-1541 or www.PenfieldChamber.org.
Rsum Assistance: One-on-one rsum and online employment assistance. Participants will learn to prepare a rsum and cover letter by computer and will have them proofread. They will also be shown how to send the rsum and cover letter electronically to prospective employers. This tutorial is provided by appointment. 10 to 11 a.m. March 18 and 25. Registration required. Henrietta Public Library, 455 Calkins Road, Henrietta. Free. (585) 359-7092 or www.hpl.org.
Daybreakers Toastmaster International Club: Learn how membership can help you succeed, improve your communications, be more effective in meetings and help you get your point across more concisely. Meet in the Seneca Room. Parking is extra. 7:30 to 9 a.m. March 18. Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave. (585) 467-0963 or www.daybreakers.freetoasthost.org.
The Rochester Area Literacy Council: This is an opportunity for teachers to meet with colleagues from other districts to discuss how their districts are handling current issues in education. Topics include: Assessment, RTI, new initiatives, vocabulary, and reading in the middle and high Schools. The evening includes a light dinner, wine and collegial conversations. 4 to 7 p.m. March 18. Registration required. Rochester Business Alliance, 150 State St. $45. www.theralc.org.
Rochester Toastmasters Club 476: Enhance public speaking skills and business networking. 6 to 8 p.m. March 18. Holiday Inn Airport, 911 Brooks Ave. Free. (585) 458-5584 or www.rochestertoastmasters.com.
A Conversation with Amy Bach: Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys presents Amy Bach, award-winning lawyer, reporter and author of Ordinary Injustice: How America Holds Court who will be joined by panelist from the local criminal justice system including, Monroe County Public Defender Timothy Donaher and Monroe County District Attorney Michael Green. Books will be available to purchase. A light lunch will be provided. 12:15 to 2 p.m. March 19. Registration required. Monroe County Bar Association/Center for Education, 1 W. Main St. $20. (585) 546-1817 or www.grawa.org or info@grawa.org.
Life Learners Toastmasters: Learn to speak more effectively. Visitors welcome. 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 20. Legacy at Clover Blossom, 100 McAuley Drive, Brighton. (585) 436-7953.
Professional Development
Interviewing - Beyond the Basics: Be prepared for your next interview. Learn what to expect and how to best showcase your qualifications for a competitive edge in this RochesterWorks! workshop. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 15. Registration required. Chili Public Library, 3333 Chili Ave., Chili. Free. (585) 889-2200 or www.chililibrary.org. Starting Your Own Business Workshop: The workshop will cover many topics and business challenges including knowing the local market, meeting customer needs, fending off competition, financing daily operations and growth requirements, managing information and recordkeeping, handling employee requirements, and managing risk. 6 to 8 p.m. March 15. Registration required. Genesee Community College, Lima Campus Center, 7285 Gale Road at Route 15A, Lima. Free. (585) 582-1226, (585) 345-6868 or www.bestcenter.org.
Job Search Workshop: A joint project with the Finger Lakes Community College Bridge Program. 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 15. Registration required. Lyons Public Library, 122 Broad St., Lyons. Free. (315) 946-9262.
Rsum Writing Workshop: A joint project with the Finger Lakes Community College Bridge Program. 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 16. Registration required. Lyons Public Library, 122 Broad St., Lyons. Free. (315) 946-9262.
Selling to the Government: Resources to help area businesses, registrations and certifications, basic market research. Rochester Procurement Technical Assistance Center course. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 16. Registration required. City Place, 50 W. Main St. Free. (585) 753-2017 or www.rochesterptac.com.
Job Search Workshop: Job search strategies with a focus on the online professional networking site LinkedIn. 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. March 16. Registration required. Wood Library, 134 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Free. (585) 394-1381 or www.woodlibrary.org.
International Business Council Seminar: INCOTERMS are a critical component of international contracts. These are used to indicate responsibility and liability of seller and buyer in the movement of goods internationally. Guest Speaker: Sherie Cuddy, Mohawk Global Logistics. 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 17. Registration required. Woodcliff Hotel and Spa, 199 Woodcliff Drive, Perinton. $49 includes continental breakfast. www.RochesterBiz.com/IBC or Heidi@RochesterBiz.com.
Society for Human Resource Management - Genesee Valley Chapter Program: The role Human Resources plays in implementing volunteerism and going green initiatives in the workplace presented by Michelle Pedzich. Sponsored by East House. 8 a.m. March 17. Brookwood Inn Pittsford, 800 Pittsford-Victor Road, Pittsford. $35; $10 students and in transition. (585) 230-6658 or tcoccitto@premierhrs.com.
Small Business Startup and Survival: SCORE Rochester workshop includes business planning, banking, legal considerations, tax considerations, recordkeeping and finance, and marketing. Topics will be presented by SCORE counselors with expertise specific to that area. Proper photo I.D. is required for admittance to the Federal Building. No beverages will be allowed into the building. 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 17. Registration required. Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, 100 State Street. $45 includes continental breakfast and lunch. (585) 263-6473 or www.scorerochester.org.
Small Business Startup - Doing it Right: Learn about key issues that need to be considered when starting a small business. Topics discussed will include feasibility, legal structure, financing, business plan basics and more. The program is appropriate for both first-time entrepreneurs and those who have recently started a small business. Presented by Jan Pisanczyn, Director of the State University College at Brockport Small Business Development Center. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 17. Registration required. Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County, 115 South Ave. Free. (585) 428-8130 or www.libraryweb.org.
Do you have a strategy?: Dr. Joel Hoomans discusses why setting strategies for our work teams - and for ourselves in our own personal life - is important. Presented by the Genesee Valley Chapter of American Society for Training & Development. 5:30 to 6 p.m. registration and networking; 6 to 7:30 p.m. program March 17. Registration required. The Wegmans School of Nursing, Room 100. St. John Fisher College, 3690 East Ave., Pittsford. $20. www.gvastd.org or programs@gvastd.org.
Marketing Strategies: Marketing plan overview, preparing for matchmaker or trade show, PTAC bid matching service, Internet tools for past, current and future procurement trends. Rochester Procurement Technical Assistance Center. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 17. Registration required. City Place, 50 W. Main St. Free. (585) 753-2017 or www.rochesterptac.com.
Interviewing at 50 (Plus): Discover ways to deal with age-related questions and how to avoid the pitfalls of interviewing with Dr. Rita Carey. 10 a.m. to noon March 18. Registration required. Gates Public Library, 1605 Buffalo Road, Gates. Free. (585) 247-6446 or www.gateslibrary.org.
Supervisor Academy - FMLA: Beyond the Basics: Webinar offers an overview of: determining employer coverage, employee eligibility requirements, reinstatement obligations, managing intermittent leave, and best practices for communication. 11 a.m. to noon March 18. Registration required. HR Works Inc., 246 WillowBrook Office Park, Perinton. $59. (585) 381-8340 or www.hrworks-inc.com/events.
How Healthy is Your Career?: Career Development Services will help you assess the health of your job and career goals with specific tips on how to keep your self and your career in the best of health for 2010. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 18. Registration required. Career Development Services, 150 State St. Free. (585) 244-0765 or www.careerdev.org or info@careerdev.org.
Introduction to Federal Contracting: Government regulations, responding to an RFP-SWOT vs. SWAG analysis, understanding a typical bid, obtaining technical data, guidance on determining price, Federal and NYS distribution channels. Rochester Procurement Technical Assistance Center. . 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 18. Registration required. City Place, 50 W. Main St. Free. (585) 753-2017 or www.rochesterptac.com.
LinkedIn Seminar: Barbara Moore of NetResults will show how to create a LinkedIn profile, review profile settings, bring in first level network, ask for an introduction, and participate in groups. Meet in the Elma Gaffney Meeting Room. 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 19. Registration required. Fairport Public Library, 1 Village Landing, Fairport. Free. (585) 223-9091 or www.fairportlibrary.org.
Business Forum: Rochester Professional Consultants Network hosts an informal, facilitated roundtable discussion of any issues regarding the starting or running of a consulting business. 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 19. Pittsford Community Library, 24 State St., Pittsford. Free. (585) 244-1060 or www.rochesterconsultants.org.
Get listed
E-mail details of your event two weeks in advance to Roc-Info@DemocratandChronicle.com (with Business Calendar in the subject line) or mail to Business Calendar, c/o Data Desk, 55 Exchange Blvd., Rochester, N.Y. 14614. Events must be open to the public.
For details, call (585) 258-9770.
