THE WEEK AHEAD
MONDAY
MINI JOB FAIR
Hauppauge: Meet with employers and learn about job opportunities, bring your resume and dress for success, 10 a.m., Suffolk County Department of Labor, 725 Veterans Memorial Hwy., free, suffolkcountyny.gov/labor, 631-853-6600.
MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR GREATER SALES
Online: Learn how to perform market research, pricing, advertising and promotion, internet marketing, tracking results and more, 6 p.m., hosted by Lakeview Public Library, free, register for a link, lakeviewlibrary.org, 516-536-3071.
HOW TO NEGOTIATE YOUR SALARY
Huntington Station: Learn key principles of salary negotiation and how to put yourself in a position of strength when negotiating, 7 p.m., South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., free, register, shpl.info, 631-549-4411.
TUESDAY
BUSINESS BASICS
Online: Explore business types, government regulations, business planning, basic tax information and financing options, 10 a.m., presented by Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
WEDNESDAY
INNOVATION SPACE OPEN HOUSE
Centereach: Learn about the equipment, resources and technology available for small business owners at the library's Innovation Space, including 3D printing, laser cutters, sublimation, laminating and a professional recording studio, 8:30 a.m., Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, millerbusinesscenter.org, 631-585-9393.
THURSDAY
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Online: Discuss the knowledge and skills needed to protect and handle your small business' information effectively, 11 a.m., presented by Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
Online: Learn how to set clear goals and objectives for your social media platforms, noon, presented by Social Media Association, $20, register for a link, thesocialmediaassociation.com.
EVALUATING BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES
Online: Do you or anyone in your family live with a disability and are interested in starting a business? Discussion on the different types of business formations, tax and legal requirements, record keeping and employer obligations, 2 p.m., presented by Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, free, register for a link, farmingdale.edu/sbdc, 934-420-2765.
SEMINAR: PUBLIC SPEAKING
North Massapequa: Learn how to use public speaking as an effective communication tool, 6:30 p.m., Plainedge Public Library, 1060 Hicksville Rd, free, call 516-735-4133 to register, plainedgelibrary.org.
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'I'm going to try to avoid it' A trip to the emergency room in a Long Island hospital now averages nearly 4 hours, data shows. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.