MONDAY
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS USING SOCIAL MEDIA
Online: Learn about five popular social media networks, the benefits of using each, how other businesses are using social media, which networks are right for your business and more, 7 p.m., hosted by Baldwin Public Library, free, register for a link, baldwinpl.org, 516-223-6228.
TUESDAY
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING 101
Online: Learn how to enter the government contracting space, determine your target market and how to find contracts with the Federal, New York State and New York City governments, 11 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
WEDNESDAY
HUMAN RESOURCES ESSENTIALS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Huntington: Informative session covers the core principles small businesses need to operate effectively and stay compliant, presented by Long Island Advancement of Small Business, 8 a.m., Dix Hills Diner, 1800 E. Jericho Tpke., $30, register, liasb.com, 516-473-7202.
JOB FAIR
Riverhead: Hosted by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, bring your resume and dress professionally, 1-3 p.m., Riverhead Free Library, 330 Court St., free, riverheadlibrary.org, 631-727-3228.
THURSDAY
IS ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR YOU?
Online: The state Center for Entrepreneurial Empowerment presents why you may want to start your own business, what type, skills to be successful and more, 10 a.m., presented by Farmingdale Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
WOMEN’S EXPO
Centereach: Shop a marketplace of Long Island women-owned businesses that promotes economic independence, education and support for women, 11 a.m., Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, womensexpoli.org, 631-585-9393.
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT MONTH: DAY OF ACTIVITIES
Hempstead: Connect with fellow business owners, leaders and professionals, learn about resources, advocacy and growth-opportunities, celebrate the history and resilience of minority-owned businesses and learn about the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to fostering commerce and trade in New York and beyond, 5:30 p.m. registration, 6 p.m. program, Town of Hempstead Pavilion, 1 Washington St., free, register, liaacc.org/events-list/#!event-list.
