ECONOMIC DATA

US jobless rate

The United States added 292,000 jobs in December as the unemployment rate held at 5 percent, the government said last month. New numbers for January will be released on Friday morning.

BREAKFAST

First Friday on the Cape

The Cape Cod Technology Council is having a monthly breakfast meetup on the subject of commercializing ocean technologies. The director of technology transfer from the Wood’s Hole Oceanographic Institute will present. Friday, 7:30 to 9:30, Hyannis Golf Club, 1840 Iyannough Road #2, off Route 132, Exit 6 South. $15 for members, $20 for non-members.

EVENT

Mobile crisis response

Mobile Monday Boston is having an event and Q&A session with speakers from global health organizations Dimagi and Partners in Health. They will discuss how mobile technology was used to combat the Ebola epidemic, and how apps can be used to stem future pandemics. Monday, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Microsoft New England Research and Development Center, 1 Memorial Drive, 1st Mann, Cambridge. Free.

LEARN

The business of food

Branchfood & The Capital Network are having an event for entrepreneurs looking to break into the food and beverage industry. The event will explore topics like angel investing, debt financing, and how to expand a new venture. Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., CIC Boston, 50 Milk St., Floor 17, Milky Way Conference Room, Boston. $30, $20 for students.

NETWORK

New tech around town

Boston New Technology is having a meetup that will feature seven new product presentations. The event will have opportunities for networking. Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., IBM Innovation Center, 1 Rogers St., Cambridge. Free.

Events of note? E-mail us at agenda@globe.com.