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The week ahead in business
By Margeaux Sippell
Globe Correspondent

Monday, May 14

PANEL

Bridging the gender gap in the workplace

Attend a panel discussion on how men and women can better understand each other. Hosted by career coach Scott Stolze, the panel will include representatives from business and tech. Learn how to address taboo topics and issues together and explore how gender biases and differences can affect communication in the workplace. Monday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., District Hall, 75 Northern Ave., Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Tuesday, May 15

CHAMBER MEETING

Honoring Boston’s business community

Join the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce for its annual meeting and dinner “Boston Now, Boston Next.’’ The program will recognize the Boston business community’s leadership and look ahead to the future. There will be several speakers and a keynote address by Bozoma Saint John, chief brand officer of Uber. Tuesday, 4:30 to 8 p.m., Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St., Boston. $500. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

PANEL DISCUSSION

Learn about funding options

Boston Entrepreneurs’ Network invites local business professionals to attend an evening of networking followed by a panel discussion and Q&A on how to seek the best funding option for your business. Participants will learn to address investors’ questions, prepare for the funding process, and hear speakers share stories and advice. Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Foley Hoag LLP, 155 Seaport Ave., West building, 13th floor, Boston. $10. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Wednesday, May 16

PANEL DISCUSSION

Learn from women engineers

Join Women Who Code Boston and five influential women engineers from Raytheon for a panel discussion on how they moved up in their careers by speaking up, seizing opportunities, and drawing on a network of support. There will be a light dinner provided and time for networking. Wednesday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Raytheon, 235 Presidential Way, Woburn. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

TALK

Data and the music industry

Join Sofar Sounds and Spotify for a discussion featuring speakers from Spotify and audio tech company iZotope. Topics will include the science behind data-driven music services and the future of the music industry. Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., General Assembly, 125 Summer St., 13th floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Thursday, May 17

PANEL DISCUSSION

Disruptive innovation panel

Sit in on a panel discussion hosted by software company Repsly on disruptive innovation shaking up the food and beverage industry. There will be food and drinks followed by networking. Thursday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 77 Summer St., 2nd floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

WORKSHOP

Manage finances stress-free

Those seeking financial advice are invited to attend a workshop hosted by certified financial stress reduction coach Lora Fickett. Participants will learn to manage money stress-free, stay organized, and use tools to control both business and personal finances. Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., General Assembly, 125 Summer St., 13th floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Friday, May 18

WORKSHOP

Learn to navigate LinkedIn

Attend a workshop by JVS CareerSolution on how to navigate LinkedIn. Participants will create a basic profile and begin building their network. JVS CareerSolution, 75 Federal St., 3rd floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

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