The Yale BioHaven Entrepreneurship Series features presentations designed to showcase regionally developed life science technologies that have progressed along the path to commercialization. Speakers at the BioHaven events represent both the scientific and business side of the enterprises. This month's presenting company is New Haven's Kolltan Pharmaceuticals, a next-generation oncology therapeutics developer that since its 2007 founding has raised $50 million in capital. Representing Kolltan are co-founders Arthur G. Altschul Jr. and Joseph Schlessinger, as well as CEO Michael Schmertzler. 4-7 p.m. May 26 at Anlyan Center, 300 Cedar St., New Haven. Free. Registration. 203-785-6209, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES & EXPOSITIONS
The Women's Business Development Center offers a Money Matters Financial Showcase. Join WBDC members and clients for valuable insights into all aspects of financial. Jim Randel, author of The Skinny on Credit Cards, will share his top ten principles of personal finance. 5-8 p.m. May 11 at Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Pkwy., Waterbury. Free. 203-353-1750, ctwbdc.org.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council hosts a CEO Panel Economic Symposium Breakfast. CEOs Robert J. Trefry of Bridgeport Hospital, Jeffrey Von Arx (Fairfield University), Peter Hurst (the Community Bank) and Lynn Carlotto (Arena at Harbor Yard) will discuss "The State of the Economy." 8-10 a.m. May 12 at Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Rd., Fairfield. $30 members, $40 others. 203-335-3800, brbc.org.
If it's May, it must be time for the 17th annual Business Showcase 2010, co-sponsored by eight area chambers of commerce. The region's largest B2B trade show, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing business products and services. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 26 at Pitt Center, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield. Attendance free. 203-335-3800, brbc.org.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
The Orange Chamber of Commerce hosts a member breakfast featuring a presentation by a volunteer from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), which provides free advice to business owners. 8 a.m. May 14 at Laurel Estates Assisted Living, 245 Indian River Rd., Orange. $5. 203-795-3328, orangectchamber.com.
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce joins forces with the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce for a special All-American BBQ Business After Hours fundraiser. Net proceeds will benefit Holiday for Giving and Spirit of Giving. 5-7 p.m. May 19 at Alan Barberino Real Estate, 194 N. Plains Industrial Rd., Wallingford. $20. 203-269-9891, quinncham.com.
The Solopreneur Council of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC), whose membership comprises exactly what the group's name sounds like, holds its monthly meeting. 8 a.m. May 24 at GNHCC, 900 Chapel St., New Haven. Members free, $10 others. 203-782-4342, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Join members of the Orange Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours. 5-7 p.m. May 25 at the Bear & Grill Restaurant, 385 Boston Post Rd., Orange. $10 members, $15 others. 203-795-3328, orangectchamber.com.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2010 Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Guest speaker Kenneth Zercie, director of the state Department of Public Safety's Division of Scientific Services. Also, election of officers and Shining Star Awards. Noon-2 p.m. June 3 at Villa Capri Restaurant, 906 N. Colony Rd., Wallingford. $35. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council hosts its 136th annual meeting featuring Ed McMahon, Urban Land Institute/Charles Fraser Senior Resident Chair on Sustainable Development discussing "The Dollars and Sense of Sustainable Development." Noon-1:30 p.m. June 10 at Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley La., Trumbull. $50 members, $60 others. 203-335-3800, brbc.org.
EDUCATION_
Health Care
The Health Care Council of Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce meets monthly. Anyone employed in the health-care industry is invited to attend. 8:15-9:30 a.m. May 21 at St. Vincent's Immediate Health Care, 2 Trap Falls Rd. (Suite 105), Shelton. 203-925-4981, greatervalleychamber.com.
The law firm of Carmody & Torrance presents a seminar, Health-Care Reform: What You Must Do Now To Comply. The sweeping Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will change what businesses must do now and for years to come. This session will provide a summary of the employment and benefit-related provisions as well as more detailed presentations tailored to health care providers and human resources attorneys and professionals. 8:30 a.m.-noon May 27 at Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Free. 203-575-2632, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Information Technology
Monroe Business Associates offers a half-day Word 2007 Refresher. 9 a.m.-noon May 18 at MBA, 35 Corporate Dr., Ste. 1035, Trumbull. $225. 203-452-8390, monroebusiness.com.
Monroe Business Associates offers a two-session tutorial on Excel Basic 2007. 9 a.m.-noon May 24-25 at MBA, 35 Corporate Dr., Ste. 1035, Trumbull. $225. 203-452-8390, monroebusiness.com.
Monroe Business Associates offers a two-session tutorial on Word Basic 2007. 9 a.m.-noon June 2 & 4 at MBA, 35 Corporate Dr., Ste. 1035, Trumbull. $225. 203-452-8390, monroebusiness.com.
Legal
The New Haven County Bar Association and its Lawyer Referral Service sponsor Ask a Lawyer, free ten- to 15-minute consultations for the public. 6-7:45 p.m. June 17 at Blackstone Memorial Library, 785 Main St., Branford. Also, 6-7:30 p.m. June 30 at Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Rd., Northford. 203-562-9652, newhavenbar.org.
Management
Fred Pryor Seminars offers Criticism & Discipline Skills for Managers & Supervisors. These days you can't afford employees who drag down morale, destroy productivity or distract you from important projects. Learn proven techniques for managing difficult employees - without incurring resentment, making enemies, or destroying relationships. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7 at Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. $249. 800-780-8469, pryor.com.
This Fred Pryor seminar on Managing Multiple Priorities, Projects & Deadlines will help attendees perform triage on tasks demanding their attention and present a cool demeanor when the heat is on. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 8 at Holiday Inn, 201 Washington Ave., North Haven. $149. 800-780-8469, pryor.com.
Sales/Marketing/Public Relations
Hands-On Marketing: Creating a Practical Marketing Plan To Grow Your Small Business. Marketing professionals will teach this hands-on series of four workshops presented by the Women's Business Development Center. Participants will learn how to develop annual marketing plans using a step-by-step template and other focused resources to gain a clear direction and manageable plan for implementing future marketing initiatives. Participants must be in business a minimum of one year with a record of tracked sales. 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays May 19-June 16 at University of Bridgeport/Stamford, 5 Riverbend Dr., Stamford. $150. 203-353-1750, ext. 10, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) hosts a Learning Dynamics workshop on Selling Skills: Strengthening Customer Relationships. 7:30-11 a.m,. May 20 at BRBC Conference Room, 10 Middle St. (14th floor), Bridgeport. $79 members, $99 others. 203.335.3800, brbc.org.
Small Business
The New Haven chapter of SCORE holds a Pre-Business Workshop. Attendees will learn essential business information on how to write a business plan, insurance needs of a business, financing/bookkeeping, Connecticut tax information and marketing tips. 8:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. May 12 (Spanish-language workshop 6-9 p.m. May 19) at Gateway Community College, Room 106, 60 Sargent Ave., New Haven. Free. 203-865-7645, newhavenscore.com.
Women's Groups
The Entrepreneurial Women's Network presents Negotiating with Confidence. Trainer and consultant Joy Baldridge leads this interactive session designed to help participants negotiate better deals/outcomes without hesitation or fear. 8:15-11:15 a.m. May 17 at Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave., Norwalk. $25 members, $45 non-members ($5 walk-in fee). 203-222-3404, ewn-ct.org.
Women's Business Development Center holds Walk-In Days. Learn how WBDC programs and services can help anyone with business and professional development needs. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21, June 7 at Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Pkwy., Waterbury. Also, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 26 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. 203-353-1750, ctwbdc.org.
The Entrepreneurial Women's Network hosts a Meet & Mingle for New Members. "Old" members welcome, too. 6-845 p.m. May 24 at Burr Homestead, 739 Old Post Rd., Fairfield. Free. Reservations. 203-222-3404, ewn-ct.org.
The Women's Business Development Center presents Building Your Business with LinkedIn Connections. Learn how to leverage your LinkedIn connections to cultivate new customers, market services and products, and capture new business. Create a compelling personal and company profile, arrange to meet people, add presentations, join peer groups, ask and answer questions. 6-8 p.m. May 25 at Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Rd. Free. 203-353-1750, ctwbdc.org.
The Entrepreneurial Women's Network presents its annual Grand Networking Event. Structured networking event at which participants switch tables following each course. Keynote speaker Debra Condren, author of Ambition Is Not a Dirty Word: A Woman's Guide to Earning Her Worth & Achieving Her Dreams. 6-9 p.m. June 7 at Norwalk Inn & Conference Center, 99 East Ave., Norwalk. $60. 203-222-3404, ewn-ct.org.
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The Women's Leadership Council of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council presents its "first annual" Susan L. Davis Business Women's Luncheon featuring guest speaker Teresa Younger, executive director, of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. Noon-1:30 p.m. May 27 Stanziale's Restaurant, 595 Main St., Stratford. $35 members, $45 non-members. 203-335-3800, brbc.org.
RECREATION
It's time for the 14th annual Greater Valley Chamber Golf Classic, presented by Webster Bank. Scramble-format tourney featuring the Curtiss-Ryan Hinda Hole-in-One contest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 29 at Oak Lane Country Club, 1027 Racebrook Rd., Woodbridge. $195 ($750 foursome). 203-925-4981, greatervalleychamber.com.
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The Southport chapter of Business Network International meets Mondays. Noon May 3, 10, 17, 24 at Southport Brewing Co., 2600 Post Rd., Southport. Free. 203-259-7900.
The Women's Business Connection meets Mondays. Information on how to run, manage and grow your business effectively. 8:45-10 a.m. May 3, 10, 17, 24 at Panera Bread, 2100 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Free. admoreyes.com.
The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7_a.m. May 4, 11, 18, 25 at First Congregational Church, 148 Beach Rd., Fairfield. Free. 203-259-8396.
The Hamden chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7:30-9_a.m. May 4, 11, 18, 25 at Larson Pl., 1450 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free._203-848-6950.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Tuesday Morning Leads Group meets Tuesdays. 8:30 a.m. May 4, 11, 18, 25 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St., Milford. Free. 203-878-0681.
The Shoreline chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7:15-8:30 a.m. May 4, 11, 18, 25 at First Church of Christ, 366 Main St., Old Saybrook. Free. 203-245-0332, bnict.com/chapters/c-shoreline.html.
The Waterbury chapter of Business Network International meets Tuesdays. 7-8:30 a.m. May 4, 11, 18, 25 at Hometown Buffet, 315 Union St., Waterbury. Free. 203-264-6000, waterburybni.com.
The Cheshire chapter of Toastmasters meets first and third Wednesdays. 7:15_p.m. May 5, 19 at the Cheshire Public Library, 104 Main St., Cheshire.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's (GVCC) Valley Business Network meets first and third Wednesdays. 8:15-9:15 a.m. May 5, 19 at GVCC, 900_Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Business Network International's Rainmakers of Cheshire meets Wednesdays._7-8:30 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26 at Hamden Healthcare Center, 1270 Sherman_La., Hamden. Free. 860-676-3197.
Trumbull's Own Chamber of Commerce's Bottom-Line Business Club meets Wednesdays. 7:30-8:30 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Helen Plumb Building, 571 Church Hill Rd., Trumbull. Members free (annual dues $50)._Reservations. 203-459-1141.
The Stratford chapter of Business Network International meets each Wednesday. 7:30-8:45 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26 at Priority Mortgage, 2505_Main St., No. 212, Stratford. 203-243-6539, stratfordbni.com.
The Milford Chamber of Commerce's Wednesday Morning Leads Group meets. 8:30 a.m. May 5, 12, 19, 26 at the Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St.,_Milford. Free. 203-878-0681.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's QNet 2 Leads Group meets the first and third Wednesdays. 7:30-8:30 a.m. May 5, 19 at 100 South Turnpike Rd.,_Wallingford. Free. 203-234-0332 or 203-269-9891, quinncham.com.
The Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association, an association of predominantly African-American business people, holds networking sessions Wednesdays. 11 a.m.-noon May 5, 12, 19, 26 at 192 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. Free. 203-562-2193.
The Shoreline Business League networking group meets Thursday mornings. 7_a.m. May 6, 13, 20, 27 at the Gables, 201 Granite Rd., Guilford. Free. 203-605-2449.
The North Haven chapter of Business Network International meets Thursdays. 7_a.m. May 6, 13, 20, 27 at St. John's Church, 3 Trumbull St., North Haven. Free. 203-288-2990, ext. 112.
The Fairfield chapter of Business Network International meets Thursdays. 7 a.m. May 6, 13, 20, 27 at the First Congregational Church,_148 Beach Rd., Fairfield. Free. 203-259-8396.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's Alliance Lead Group meets first and third Thursdays. 8-9 a.m. May 6, 20 at GVCC, 900 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's Business-Builders Networking Group meets the first and third Thursdays each month. 8-9 a.m. May 6, 20 at_GVCC, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Milford Chamber of Commerce's Friday Lunchtime Leads Group meets. Noon May 7, 14, 21, 28 at Milford Chamber of Commerce, 5 Broad St.,_Milford. Free. 203-878-0681, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Milford chapter of Business Network International meets Fridays. 7-8:30_a.m. May 7, 14, 21, 28 at Milford Financial Center, 50 Cherry_St., Milford. Free. 203-214-6336, greatermilfordbni.com.
The Hamden Chamber of Commerce's Hamden Leads Group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 8:15 a.m. May 11, 25 at 2969 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Free. 203-288-6431.
The Valley Chamber of Commerce's Women in Networking Leads Group meets second and fourth Tuesdays. 9-10 a.m. May 11, 25 at Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. 203-925-4981.
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce's Leads Group Plus meets the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday of the month. 8:30 a.m. May 12, 27 at 334_Main St., West Haven. 203-933-1500.
The Bridgeport Regional Business Council's (BRBC) Leads Group meets alternate Wednesdays. 8 a.m. May 12, 26 at BRBC, 10 Middle St.,_Bridgeport. 203-335-3800.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's (GVCC) Seeds-to-Leads Group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays. 7:45-9:15 a.m. May 12, 26 at the GVCC, 900 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton. Free. 203-925-4981, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The West Haven Chamber of Commerce Leads II Group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays. Noon May 12, 26 at 334 Main St., West Haven._203-933-1500.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce's (QCC) QNet 1 Leads Group meets second and fourth Wednesdays. 7:30-8:30 a.m. May 12, 26 at QCC 100 South Turnpike Rd., Wallingford. Free. 203-234-0332, 203-269-9891.
The chamber-sponsored Guilford/Madison Morning Networking Group meets. 8-9 a.m. May 13 at the Hearth, 100 Bradley Rd., Madison. Free. 203-453-9677.
The Connecticut Alliance for Business Opportunities (CABO), which describes itself as the state's LGBT chamber of commerce, hosts its first open house event. Presentations on saving for retirement and "60 Seconds for Success." 6 p.m. May 13 at Barnum Financial Group, 6 Corporate Dr. (5th Fl.), Shelton. $5 advance, $10 at door members; $15/$20 non-members. thecabo.org, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The Advertising Club of Connecticut holds a free networking event, "Thirsty Thursdays." 6 p.m. May 13 at Rizzuto's, Blue Back Square, West Hartford. adclubct.org.
Middlesex County Toastmasters meets second and fourth Thursdays. 7 p.m. May 13, 27 at Middlesex Community College, 100 Training Hill Rd., Middletown. 860-526-8187.
The Human Resources Association of Greater New Haven and the Schegg Group of Shelton created a networking group for human resource professionals, In Transition, that meets third Thursdays. Noon-1:30_p.m. May 20 at the Schegg Group, 4 Armstrong Rd., Shelton. Free. Reservations. 203-225-0500.
Connecticut Business Connections meets the third Friday. 7:30-8:30 a.m. May 21 at the Connecticut Culinary Institute, 230 Farmington Ave.,_Farmington. 860-677-7869, ctphonebook.com.
The West Haven Chamber's Women in Business meets the fourth Monday of each month. 11:45 a.m. May 24 at American Steakhouse, 3354 Sawmill Rd., West Haven. 203-933-1500.
The chamber-sponsored Guilford/Madison Morning Networking Group meets. 8-9 a.m. May 27 at the VNA, 753 Boston Post Rd., Guilford. Free. 203-453-9677.
Editor's note: Fraternal meeting listings can be found on our Web site_(ctcalendar.com) along with additional events taking place statewide.
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