ECONOMIC DATA

Mass. gas prices

The average price for a gallon of gas in Massachusetts rose for the seventh consecutive week, by 8 cents to $2.08 a gallon, according to AAA Northeast. New numbers will be released Monday.

PANEL

Strategic hiring for high growth

Workable, a company that makes recruitment software, is sponsoring a speaker series on human resources and “recruitment thinking.’’ A panel of HR and hiring professionals from companies such as Clover Food Labs, Amtrak, and Sodexo will discuss how hiring the right employees is crucial to a company’s success. Tuesday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Workable, 33 Farnsworth St., Boston. Free.

CONFERENCE

Startups galore

At the NewCo Boston conference presented by MassTLC, attendees will have the chance to meet and network with representatives from more than 70 Boston startups. An after-party at GEM Italian Kitchen & Lounge will follow. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, fifth floor, Havana Room, Cambridge. Free to $199.

CLASS

Social media strategy

General Assembly Boston is hosting an event on developing and implementing social media strategies. Attendees should bring a laptop. Monday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 51 Melcher St., Boston. $75.

EVENT

Find a new mentor

TechSandBox has organized an event for startups and prospective startup founders looking to find mentors. The event is open to startups of any stage. Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., TechSandBox, 105B South St., Hopkinton. $10.

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