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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

LeTip International of Lynn and Swampscott Fall Mixer, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lynnway Sports Center Bar and Grill, 497 Lynnway, Lynn. Bring 50 business cards. Register with Christine Pierce at 781-690-0624.

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.

Beverly Chamber of Commerce coffee connection, 8 a.m., at the North Shore United Way, 248 Cabot St., Beverly. Cost is $5 members; $10 nonmembers. Call 978-232-9559.

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.

The F1rstJobs Leadership Committee reception, 4 to 5 p.m. at the Old Town Hall on Front Street in Salem. To honor F1rstJobs' companies, donors, teens. Hosted by North Shore Workforce Investment Board and North Shore Career Centers. Featuring Mayor Kim Driscoll and WIB chair William Tinti. 978-741-3805.

The North Shore Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals meeting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Cantina Room of the Edgewater Cafe, 155 Washington St., Salem. Guest speakers will be Jean M. Cusato on "Professional Certification: The Career Advantage" and Jeff Davies, director of sales and marketing for Team Bonding. All are welcome. Fee is $15; registration required. Call 978-390-2276 or 978-744-1010.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

Beverly Chamber of Commerce After Hours, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Cielito Lindo, Cocina Mexicana, 150 Cabot St., Beverly. Cost is $5 members; $10 nonmembers. 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.

Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m. at NorthShore Kitchens Plus, 183 Tedesco St., Marblehead. The event will also celebrate the 25th anniversary of NorthShore Kitchen. Complimentary appetizers and spirits. The winner of the $3,000 stainless steel wine storage unit raffle will be announced. For more information, call 781-631-2868.

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.

Friday, Nov. 24

Holiday Happenings and Downtown Lighting, 5 p.m. at the Hawthorne Hotel and Museum Place Mall. 978-744-0004.

Tuesday, 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.

Thursday, Dec. 14

Salem Chamber of Commerce Holiday Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at Finz Seafood Restaurant. Free for members; $20 for guests. Call 978-744-0004.