Monday, April 2
WORKSHOP
Start a food business
Those thinking about starting a food-based business are invited to attend a workshop organized by CommonWealth Kitchen. Participants will learn about regulations, requirements, packaging, and legal support, as well as consider case studies of strong food companies. Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., Roxbury Innovation Center, 2300 Washington St., Boston. $30. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Google Analytics
Learn the basics of Google Analytics, including terminology, set up, navigation, and interface. Participants will learn to manage the platform for their personal business or employer. Monday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., General Assembly Boston, 125 Summer St., 13th floor, Boston. $95. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
Tuesday, April 3
WORKSHOP
Are you ready to start a business?
Current and future business owners are invited to attend a workshop on the how to organize a business or prepare to start one. Participants will review best practices and how to implement them. Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, Merrimack Valley Small Business Center, 165 Merrimack St., Lowell. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
WORKSHOP
Intro to content strategy
Learn the approaches to digital storytelling across channels and how to make advertising interactive instead of intrusive in a class by Lydia Leavitt Cox, vice president and director of creative strategy at Arnold Worldwide. Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., General Assembly Boston, 125 Summer St., 13th floor, Boston. $75. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
Wednesday, April 4
TALK
Product management and society
Visit ProductTank Boston, where speakers with experience in product management will discuss products and their potential societal impacts. There will be a talk followed by a Q&A and networking, with food and drink provided. Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Pivotal, 255 Main St., 6th floor, Cambridge. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
NETWORKING
Careers in Edtech marketing
Attend a networking and speaking event featuring prominent companies in educational technology. Attendees will learn about marketing programs, discovery career opportunities, and meet and mingle with professionals in the industry. Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., LearnLaunch, 281 Summer St., 2nd floor, Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
Thursday, April 5
INFO SESSION
Sell food products on Amazon
Attend a one-hour info session on the basics and best practices for selling your own brand of food products on Amazon. Participants will learn about Amazon’s objectives, tour an active seller account, learn critical language, and learn effective strategies used by current sellers. Thursday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., CIC Boston, 50 Milk St., Meridian Conference Center, 5th floor, Boston. $15. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
SUMMIT
Learn about autonomous vehicles
At the 2nd annual Autonomous Vehicle Summit run by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International of New England, attendees will hear from leaders in technology, policy, and urban planning about challenges facing this burgeoning industry. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc., 555 Technology Square, Cambridge. $135. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
Friday, April 6
GALA
Center for Women & Enterprise
Attend an annual auction and gala run by The Center for Women & Enterprise, celebrating their mission to help women succeed professionally. The event will feature a silent auction, cocktails, food, music, and dancing. Friday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Renaissance Boston Waterfront, 606 Congress St., Boston. $300. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
FIRESIDE CHAT
Entrepreneurship, sustainability
Participate in a conversation hosted by the MIT Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship on the use of sustainable resources and responsible consumerism in frontier markets. Coffee and bagels will be provided. Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, The Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship, 1 Broadway, 12th floor, Cambridge. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.
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