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The week ahead in business
By Margeaux Sippell
Globe Correspondent

Monday, May 28

WEBINAR

Online marketing class

Tune into a webinar hosted by Zarlun Institute, which offers online courses for small business owners. Learn how to create an e-mail marketing campaign for your business quickly and efficiently. Monday, 9:30 to 11 a.m., online. Tickets range from $70 to $90. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Tuesday, May 29

WORKSHOP

Negotiating salaries

Attend a workshop presented by the The American Association of University Women and WeWork Boston on how women can negotiate an increase in salary and benefits. Participants will learn about the gender pay gap, how to articulate your value, and how to create a pitch and respond to offers. Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., WeWork - St. James, 31 St James Ave., Boston. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

CONFERENCE

Key drivers of change

Join MassEcon, a nonprofit dedicated to making Massachusetts a competitive place for businesses to settle, for a conference featuring Globe columnist Shirley Leung and chief executives from local companies. Friday, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Newton Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton. Tickets range from $75 to $85. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Wednesday, May 30

WORKSHOP

Apply for a cannabis business

Join the nonprofit social club Cannabis Society for a deep dive into the rules for filing a cannabis business application. Attorney Tara J. Hopper and cannabis consultant Jessica Pelletier will discuss how to use the Cannabis Industry Portal developed by the Mass. Cannabis Control Commission. Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., CIC Boston, 50 Milk St., 20th Floor, Boston. $15. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

NETWORKING

Making business connections

Business owners looking to expand their network and take their business to the next level are invited to visit a weekly meeting run by the South Boston Business Networking Group. All professionals welcome. Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 a.m., 380 West Broadway, South Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Thursday, May 31

CELEBRATE

Recognizing women-owned businesses in Boston

Join Women Entrepreneurs Boston, a city of Boston program that provides resources for women to launch businesses, and Councilor at Large Annissa Essaibi-George for an evening of networking. Thursday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Bella Luna & The Milky Way, 284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

ADVICE

Ongoing help for small business owners

SCORE Boston, a nonprofit focused on entrepreneur education, invites owners of local small businesses to take advantage of a complimentary hourlong counseling and advice session with mentors. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton. Free. No registration required.

Friday, June 1

NETWORKING

Irish consulate breakfast

Come for coffee, tea, and scones on the first Friday of the month at Boston’s Consulate General of Ireland. Network with the Irish and Irish-American community and discuss the latest cultural and business news. Bring a photo ID. Friday, 8 to 9 a.m., Consulate General of Ireland, 535 Boylston St., 5th Floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

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