Monday, Jan. 8
NETWORKING
Speed meetings
Meet other entrepreneurs and small business owners in a fast-paced, low pressure setting. Monday, 7 to 9 p.m., Market Lounge, 21 Broad St., Boston. $29.
MEET UP
Women’s networking night
Female business professionals are invited to attend an evening of mingling and making business connections. Appetizers provided. Monday, 6 to 9 p.m., Florentine Cafe, 333 Hanover St., Boston. $5.
RELAX
Connections while meditating
Meet and get to know like-minded people in a non-traditional approach to networking. Meditation led by life and business coach Peter Benjamin and Gestalt coach Rosemary Tarcza. Monday, 7 to 10 p.m., 51 Berkeley St., Somerville. $20.
Tuesday, Jan. 9
SHOWCASE
Keep up with new technology
Attend a showcase of the latest tech startups in Boston. Dinner and drinks provided, followed by networking and a Q&A with speakers. Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m., Dassault Systèmes, 175 Wyman St., Waltham. Tickets range from $12 to $99.
WORKSHOP
Learn about accounting
Small business owners can learn how to keep track of their own finances in a workshop hosted by SCORE Boston. Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston. Free.
WORKSHOP
How to fund a startup
Learn the financial steps necessary to get a startup or small business off the ground. Hosted by Riley Rodgers of SCORE Boston. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to noon, Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Druker Auditorium. Free.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
NETWORKING
Suburban Business
Attend a monthly meeting held by the Suburban Business Networking Group. Meet fellow business professionals and discuss business strategies without paying any dues. Wednesday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill, 15 Middlesex Canal Park Dr., Woburn. Free.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Alternative startup funding
Fledgling entrepreneurs are invited to learn how to raise capital without compromising equity when funding a new startup. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., WeWork, 745 Atlantic Avenue, Boston. Free.
HOLIDAY PARTY
Dinner, dancing, and networking
Dance to DJ beats and mingle with fellow tech startups at the annual Boston Tech Holiday Co-Party. Dinner and two drink coupons included. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Grand, 58 Seaport Blvd., Suite 300, Boston. $45.
Thursday, Jan. 11
GROUP DISCUSSION
Break into a career in tech
Attend a discussion with alumni of the Startup Institute on how to start a professional career in the tech industry, including an opportunity to network and learn about job opportunities. Thursday, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Startup Institute, 50 Milk St., 17th floor, Boston. Free.
MARKETING
Market your small business
Learn how to design a website with consistent branding for your company. Class includes dinner, a how-to manual and complimentary e-mail support. Thursday, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Essex Street Inn and Suites, 7 Essex St., Newburyport. $99.
WORKSHOP
Learn how to ask for money
Make money for your business by learning how to communicate confidently when requesting money from investors. Event is hosted by BostonSpeaks, featuring speaker and business strategist Kim Dawson. Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m., BostonSpeaks, 50 Milk St., Boston. $45.
Friday, Jan. 12
MEET UP
Coffee and networking for moms
Entrepreneurial moms are invited to attend a coffee chat hosted by Pepperlane, where a community of local mothers discuss strategies for running their online businesses. Friday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Panera Bread, 1030 Main St., Waltham. Free.
WORKSHOP
Change careers with confidence
BostonSpeaks is hosting a workshop on career changes, open both to job seekers and those currently employed. Learn how to choose a career direction and recognize obstacles to success. Friday, noon to 1:30 p.m., BostonSpeaks, 50 Milk St., Boston. Free.
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