Tuesday, May 1

SUMMIT

Get an edge on the food industry

Brands looking to get a foothold in the burgeoning food industry are invited to attend the Food Edge Summit. There will be speakers and workshops exploring trends and strategies on how to get an edge in the marketplace. Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m., CIC Boston, One Design Center Place, Boston. $99. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

NETWORKING

Mix and mingle

Join the North Shore Technology Council for an evening of networking with fellow business professionals. Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 9 Wallis Theater, 9 Wallis St., Beverly. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

Wednesday, May 2

WORKSHOP

Entrepreneurial pitches

Entrepreneurs, funders, and community members are invited to visit the BUild Lab at Boston University for their monthly 1 Million Cups event, a national program to educate and connect local entrepreneurs. Young entrepreneurs will pitch ideas according to this month’s theme: Creative Entrepreneurial Ventures. Wednesday, 8 to 10 a.m., BUild Lab IDG Capital Student Innovation Center, 730 Commonwealth Ave., Brookline. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

WORKSHOP

Intro to Google Adwords

Those looking to get more out of their business’ online sales are invited to attend a workshop on how to create a Google ad campaign. Wednesday, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., General Assembly Boston, 125 Summer St., 13th floor. $75. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

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