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North Shore Community College's October Supervisors' Connection, "Relationship Skills at Work," 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at NSCC's Institute for Corporate Training and Technology, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 121E, Beverly. Cost is $35 per person and includes a continental breakfast. To register, call 978-236-1200.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

North Shore Chamber of Commerce Economic and Public Policy Breakfast Forum, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Peabody Marriott Hotel. Speakers will be Tim Reardon and Marc Draisen, from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on what the North shore will be like in the year 2030. Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. For more information, call 978-774-8565 or visit www.northshorechamber.org.

Thursday, Nov. 2

"The ABCs of Public Relations," 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Karen Andreas, executive editor of Eagle Tribune Publications, including The Salem News, will offer advice on how to get your story in the newspaper and become a client magnet. Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center. Call 978-542-7528 or visit www.enterprisectr.org.

Free seminar on long term care, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Shore Bank Main Office, 32 Main St., Peabody. Nancy Simm of Highland Capital Brokerage will talk about long term care and how to develop a financial strategy to protect well-being. Registration is required. Contact Terry Barile at 978-538-7073 or tbarile@northshore-bank.com.

"Toot Your Own Horn," a Peabody Chamber of Commerce networking event, will be at 6:30 p.m. in the Peabody Holiday Inn, Route 1 North. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 8:30 p.m. Participants will be the focus of the group for two minutes to talk to prospective referrals. Cost is $15 for members; $20 for nonmembers. Call 978-531-0384.

Friday, Nov. 3

North Shore Business Forum breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62, Danvers. "Investment Basics," with Keith Gibbons of Provident Financial Advisors. Cost is $8.

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Holiday Gift and Trade Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gloucester House Restaurant, Rogers Street, Gloucester. Gift expo, expertise on decorating, catering and general preparation for the holidays. 978-283-1601.

Monday, Nov. 6

North Shore Women in Business after hours networking, 6 p.m., Hardcover Restaurant, Route 1 North, Danvers. Visit www.nswib.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

Paralegal Employment Panel and Networking Opportunity, a free lecture, "How Do I Get There From Here?" 7 to 8:30 p.m. in North Shore Community College's Danvers Campus Lecture Hall, 1 Ferncroft Road. Presented by North Shore Community College's Paralegal Department and Alumni Office. Listen to the career paths and educational experiences of the panel of guests. Free; registration required. Call 978-762-4000, ext. 5481 or e-mail to srochon@northshore.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 9

The Salem Chamber of Commerce Membership Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. at CinemaSalem. Mayor Kim Driscoll and city planner Lynn Duncan and the the Salem Partnership will give introductions on development projects in and around the city. Free to members; $20 nonmembers. To register, call 978-744-0004.

North Shore Women in Business Showcase, 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, Route 1 North, Peabody. Includes breakfast. Tables are available for businesses; $75 for a single table, $45 to share a table with another business. To register or for more information, contact Ginny Maglio, at 978-356-8708 or vdmaglio@optimumdevelopment.com.

Peabody Chamber of Commerce annual dinner meeting, cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. at Spinelli's Function Facility, Route 1 South, Lynnfield. Tickets are $50 per person with choice of steak or chicken. Money awards will be presented to a number of charities and new officers will be installed. Call 978-531-0384.

Homebased Businesswomen's Network meeting, 7 p.m., at the Village Green Restaurant, Newbury Street, Danvers. Topic is "Navigating Obstacles and Maintaining Our Balance and Vision" with speaker Elizabeth Benson, owner of Dove Haven Studio in Groveland. Learn how to keep focused on their goals in spite of all life's distractions. Guests fee is $10. Visit www.h-b-n.org.

The North Shore Computer Society presentation on Intel processors, 7 p.m. at the Higgins Middle School Auditorium, 99 Perkins St., Peabody. Intel Corp.'s Tom Murphy will present. Free and open to the public. For more information, call toll-free 888-955-NSCS.

Friday, Nov. 10

North Shore Business Forum breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62, Danvers. "Entrance Strategies: Getting Your Foot in the Door," with Clinton Saviege of the Sandler Sales Institute. Cost is $8. Visit www.nsbforum.org.

"No Place Like Home Auction," 7 to 10 p.m. at the Vittori-Rocci Post, 143 Brimbal Ave., Beverly. Tickets are $2 each; reserve a table for eight for $95. Sponsored by the Beverly Affordable Housing Coalition, Inc.

Monday, Nov. 13

North Shore Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliot St., Route 62 East, Danvers. Topic is "Celebrate the Year of Progress and Achievement Working Together for a Strong, Regional Economy," with Peter Meade of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and WBZ 1030. Single seats are $110; Title sponsorship is $2,500; and Corporate Sponsorship is $1,100. For tickets, call Danielle Mantia at 978-774-8565.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

"One Approach to Creativity," 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Speaker is Nancy Joyce, project manager for the MIT Stata Center. Discuss Frank Gehry's method of design. Call 978-542-7528 or visit www.enterprisectr.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

"From Ethics to Etiquette: Transforming the Face and Soul of Today's Workforce" workshop, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Lighthouse Room at Danversport Yacht Club. Presented by the Beverly Chamber of Commerce's Workforce Development Committee. Keynote speaker will be Mary Puma, CEO of Axcelis Technologies.. Lunchtime presenter is Jodi R.R. Smith, president and founder of Mannersmith. Includes three workshops running simultaneously from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Visit beverlychamber.org or call 978-232-9559.

Thursday, Nov. 16

Venture North Breakfast Meeting, 7:15 to 10 a.m. at the Enterprise Center at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Breakfast forum to help entrepreneurs and investors meet and do business. Admission is $45 for entrepreneurs and $55 for investors and service providers. Call 978-542-7528 or visit www.enterprisectr.org.

Salem Chamber of Commerce after hours networking, 5 to 7 p.m. at Rockafellas, 231 Essex St., Salem. 978-744-0004.

Friday, Nov. 17

North Shore Business Forum breakfast meeting, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club, Route 62, Danvers. "How to Choose the Best QuickBooks Program for Your Business" with Liz Silva of Hamilton Bookkeeping. Cost is $8. Visit www.nsbforum.org.

TueTuesday, Nov. 28

"Cash Flow Your Way to Break Even and Profitability," 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Enterprise Center, at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Workshop will help participants understand cash flow, assess when they will need capital, and positioning a business for bank financing. Presented by the Small Business Development Center. Free; all welcome. Call 978-542-7528 or visit www.enterprisectr.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

"From Ethics to Etiquette: Transforming the Face and Soul of Today's Workforce," 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at The Lighthouse, Danversport Yacht Club. Workshop featuring Mary Puma, CEO of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. and Jodi R.R. Smith, president of Mannersmith. Tickets are $50 per person. Registration required. Call the Beverly Chamber of Commerce at 978-232-9559.

Thursday, Nov. 30

"The Economy and Your Small Business" 8:30 to 11 a.m. , at the Enterprise Center in Salem. Presented by John W. Bitner, chief economist for Eastern Bank. What stage of the business cycle are we in and how it affects your business. Sponsored by Enterprise Center and the Salem State College Small Business Development Center and the Salem Chamber of Commerce. Admission is $15. 978-744-0004.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

"Business Insurance: Fire, Floods, or Accidents," 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Enterprise Center, at Salem State College, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Presented by the Small Business Development Center. Free; all welcome. Call 978-542-7528 or visit www.enterprisectr.org.