Thursday, June 7
“Easier, Better, Faster, Cheaper: The Power of Lean Manufacturing,” 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Enhance quality, reduce costs, decrease delivery cycles and delight customers, all at the same time. Speaker: Pat Wardwell of Greater Boston Manufacturing Partnership. Free. enterprisecenter.org.
After Hours, Salem ferry. Salem Chamber of Commerce presents the Welcome Back Salem Ferry event. After Hours portion will be dockside from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a one-hour cruise from 6 to 7 p.m. Free admission and open bar for chamber members. Reservations required at info@salem-chamber.org or 978-744-0004.
Friday, June 8
North Shore Business Forum: Get Good Press, 7:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Speaker: Janice Walker of JD Communications on the best way to work with local news outlets. $10 admission includes continental breakfast. www.nsbforum.org.
Monday, June 11
Annual Golf Tournament, Beverly Golf Tennis Club, 134 McKay St. Beverly Chamber of Commerce’s tournament includes a shot at $1 million. Lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $125/person and includes a boxed lunch, 18 holes with cart and post-golf dinner. Registration must be accompanied by payment in advance. 978-232-9559 or jsomes@beverlychamber.com.
Tuesday, June 12
Coffee Connection at Lightshed Photography Studio, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Lightshed Photography, 79 Washington St., Salem. Salem Chamber of Commerce presents a networking event. Be prepared to give an elevator speech. Free/chamber members, $20/nonmembers. Reserve a spot at 978-744-0004 or info@salem-chamber.org.
The Art Science of Sales and Marketing, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Learn about cold calling, closing sales, getting that first appointment, making presentations and developing positive long-term relationships with customers. Speaker: Jay Wallus of JayWallus.com. Free. enterprisecenter.org.
Business After Hours, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Danubio Chiropractic, Lowell Street, Peabody. Presented by the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce. Meet other business professionals. Light refreshments served. Free/PACC members, $10/nonmembers. Register at www.peabodychamber.com.
Wednesday, June 13
North by North Shore: A digital media conference, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Learn about social media tools that help businesses run smarter. 7 a.m., networking and continental breakfast; 7:45 a.m. program begins. $50/person. To register, email fanfoundry@gmail.com.
North Shore Technology Council: “On the Water” Networking Event, 6 to 8 p.m., Jubilee Yacht Club, 127 Water St., Beverly. North Shore Technology Council networking event, hosted by Good Leads. Geared toward executives, business professionals, business owners and business development people interested in expanding their network and making business connections. Free/NSTC members, $25/nonmembers. Online registration closes at noon on June 13; www.nstc.org.
Thursday, June 14
An Insider’s Guide to Grants for Visual Arts, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Learn more about the seemingly mysterious and definitely important world of grants. Learn where to find them and how to apply. Different types of funding, best practices, the jury process, crowd source funding and other grant-related topics will be discussed. Speaker: Kelly Bennett and Dan Blask of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Free. enterprisecenter.org.
Young Entrepreneurs of the North Shore: Perfecting Your Marketing Pitch, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Speaker: Stuart Papp, former standup comedian and current financial adviser, on how to create and execute a marketing pitch, followed by a short question-and-answer session. Event beings with 30 minutes of socializing and refreshments. Free. enterprisecenter.org.
Annual Dinner Meeting, 6 p.m., The Hardcover, 15 A Newbury St., Route 1 north, Danvers. North Shore Women Lawyers’ Association to honor Annette Gonthier Kiely as Lawyer of the Year. Event includes appetizers, dinner and dessert. Cost is $45 for NSWLA members and $50 for nonmembers if check is received by June 8; $55 for everyone who responds after June 8 or at the door. Mail checks to NSWLA, c/o Rosalyn Stults, 221 Essex St., Suite 51, Salem, MA 01970. 978-745-4100.
Friday, June 15
North Shore Business Forum: Email Marketing, 7:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Speaker: Alicia Williams of Constant Contact on small business email marketing strategies. $10 admission includes continental breakfast. www.nsbforum.org.
North Shore Business Leads Group, 8 to 9:30 a.m., North Shore Chamber of Commerce, 5 Cherry Hill St., Suite 100, Danvers. Attendees can market their firm, give a two-minute commercial, and hand out business cards and promotional material. Limited to first 35 attendees. North Shore Chamber of Commerce members only. $25. 978-774-8565.
Thursday, June 21
Mobile Marketing 2012, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Determine how businesses can benefit from mobile marketing. Learn how to leverage mobile devices to drive traffic to a business, increase word-of-mouth marketing and influence customer behavior. Speaker: Keith Griffis, consultant, Simple Media Marketing. enterprisecenter.org.
Friday, June 22
North Shore Business Forum: Cash Flow to Profits, 7:30 a.m., Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliott St., Danvers. Speaker: Mike Sobius of Next Level Marketing on how to manage cash flow. $10 admission includes continental breakfast. www.nsbforum.org.