THE WEEK AHEAD
Online: Learn about the five most popular social media networks, the benefits of using each one, understanding your audience, what to create and more, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., hosted by Brentwood Public Library, free, register for a link, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
Levittown: Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile so that you can get the job you want and effectively develop your career, 7 p.m., Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Rd., free, resident cardholders can register, islandtreespubliclibrary.org, 516-731-2211.
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TUESDAY
BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH SOCIAL MEDIA
Online: Learn about the five most popular social media networks, the benefits of using each one, understanding your audience, what to create and more, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., hosted by Brentwood Public Library, free, register for a link, brentwoodnylibrary.org, 631-273-7883.
OPTIMIZING YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE
Levittown: Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile so that you can get the job you want and effectively develop your career, 7 p.m., Island Trees Public Library, 38 Farmedge Rd., free, resident cardholders can register, islandtreespubliclibrary.org, 516-731-2211.
WEDNESDAY
BRAND STORYTELLING
Hauppauge: Learn five detailed steps to create a powerful brand story for your business, presented by Long Island Advancement of Small Business, 8:45 a.m., Long Island Cares Center for Community Engagement, 75 Davids Dr., $25 online, $35 at the door, liasb.com, 516-473-7202.
LEADING PRACTICES FOR NONPROFIT BOARDS
Online: Discussion on current leading practices, a healthy board cycle and tips that will help your nonprofit board function efficiently and effectively, 9 a.m., Miller Business Center, free, register for a link, millerbusinesscenter.org, 631-585-9393.
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: MARKETING STRATEGIES
Port Washington: Discussion on developing a marketing plan, performing market research, pricing, advertising and promotion, internet marketing, tracking results and more, 7 p.m., Port Washington Public Library, 1 Library Dr., free, register, pwpl.org, 516-883-4400.
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