THE WEEK AHEAD
Hauppauge: A boutique that offers free business attire for those who have an upcoming interview, hiring event, career fair or new employment. Donations of gently used business attire accepted, One-Stop Employment Center, William J. Lindsay County Complex, 725 Veterans Memorial Hwy., free, email June.Kirby@suffolkcountyny.gov, or call 631-853-6769 for information, suffolkcountyny.gov/labor.
Greenlawn: Learn what companies are looking for and the different opportunities, resources, and tools you can leverage to consistently expand your skill set and put yourself in the best position to earn a promotion, 7 p.m., Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, free, register, harborfieldslibrary.org, 631-757-4200.
Only 25¢ for 5 months
ONGOING
CAREER COUTURE
Hauppauge: A boutique that offers free business attire for those who have an upcoming interview, hiring event, career fair or new employment. Donations of gently used business attire accepted, One-Stop Employment Center, William J. Lindsay County Complex, 725 Veterans Memorial Hwy., free, email June.Kirby@suffolkcountyny.gov, or call 631-853-6769 for information, suffolkcountyny.gov/labor.
MONDAY
WORKSHOP: POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR A PROMOTION
Greenlawn: Learn what companies are looking for and the different opportunities, resources, and tools you can leverage to consistently expand your skill set and put yourself in the best position to earn a promotion, 7 p.m., Harborfields Public Library, 31 Broadway, free, register, harborfieldslibrary.org, 631-757-4200.
TUESDAY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY
Online: Learn the basics of starting a business, types of businesses, skills needed for success and more; for those living with a disability and their family members, 2 p.m., presented by the New York State Center for Disability Entrepreneurship at Farmingdale State College's Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
WEDNESDAY
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING
Port Jefferson Station: Get targeted marketing advice to build your customer relationships, 6 p.m., Comsewogue Public Library, 170 Terryville Rd., free, resident cardholders can register online at cplib.org, all others call 631-928-1212 to register.
SATURDAY
WHY AND HOW TO PREPARE A BUSINESS PLAN
Huntington Station: Learn about the essential elements of a business plan, startup costs, how to prepare a budget, cash flow projections and how to use a business plan to obtain financing, 10 a.m., South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., free, register, shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
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