• OCT. 19: The N.C. Coastal Society for Human Resources Management will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Hilton Greenville. Lunch is $10 for NCCSHRM members and $15 for others. Joanne Forbes will present “Tell it like it is ... How communications can help improve perceived value and control your health care costs.” This presentation will teach how to gauge employee opinions about their benefits and build a communication strategy around that information. The meeting is open to all Human Resources Professionals, Business Professionals, Business Students, and/or anyone with an interest in Human Resources. The program is approved for HRCI general credits. RSVP to jmarks@easternnephrology.com no later than 1 p.m. on Oct. 17.
• OCT. 19: The Small Business and Technology Center at East Carolina University offers a free seminar on how to write a business plan and the basics of starting a business from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Willis Building. To register, email ecu@sbtdc.org or call 737-1385.
• OCT. 19: Jeff Harvey of Holland Transport Co. and Grilling4God will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of Called2Business from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greenville Country Club. The cost is $10 and includes a buffet lunch. RSVP by emailing called2business@yahoo.com.
• OCT. 20: The Business and Professional Women’s Network will meet at 5:30 p.m. at The Coffee Shack in Winterville. Renee Arrington, founder and director of The Little Willie Center, will be the featured speaker. For more information visit www.bpwn-greenvillenc.org or call Patti at 355-5353.
• OCT. 27: The Minority Business Roundtable will be hosting a “Speed of Business” event from 7:30-9 p.m. at Mocha’s. This will be an opportunity for business owners to meet other business owners and promote their businesses. The cost is $10 for members and $15 for others. For more information, visit www.mbrnc.org or contact Denisha Harris at 329-4862.

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