THE WEEK AHEAD: Business events, Nov. 17-23

MONDAY

MARKETING STRATEGIES THAT LEAD TO GREATER SALES

Lynbrook: Learn to develop a marketing plan, perform market research, track results and more, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., Lynbrook Public Library, 56 Eldert St., free, register, lynbrooklibrary.org, 516-599-8630.

TUESDAY

AI FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Centereach: Explore how small business owners can use AI tools, including free ones, to save time, spark new ideas and make running your business easier, how AI can help with writing emails, creating social media posts and organizing tasks, 9 a.m., Miller Business Center at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, millerbusinesscenter.org, 631-585-9393.

MARKETING STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

Copiague: Learn how to create a solid marketing plan, conduct market research and craft effective promotions, presented by SCORE, 7 p.m., Copiague Memorial Public Library, 50 Deauville Blvd., free, register, for resident cardholders, copiaguelibrary.org, 631-691-1111.

WEDNESDAY

SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Online: Learn sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., presented by Building Green Long Island, free, register for a link, buildgreenli.org, 631-252-4148.

STARTING A BUSINESS ON A SMALL BUDGET

Centereach: Learn the basics of setting up a business, including legal entities, business plans, insurance, marketing and more, 7 p.m., Miller Business Center at Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., free, register, millerbusinesscenter.org, 631-585-9393.

JOB FAIR

East Northport: Meet with representatives from companies to discuss job opportunities, bring your resume and dress professionally, 10 a.m.-noon, Northport-East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Rd., free, nenpl.org, 631-261-2313.

CONTRACTS, BUSINESS LAW AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

New Hyde Park: Learn the importance of understanding business contracts, business continuity/resiliency and business succession planning, 6 p.m., Hillside Public Library, 155 Lakeville Rd., free, register, hillsidelibrary.info, 516-355-7850.

THURSDAY

AI DEMYSTIFIED: DRIVING SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS

Online: Discover how leading tools, such as ChatGPT, AI-powered marketing automation, and workflow integrations, are reshaping the way small businesses operate, learn how to boost efficiency, and cut costs as well as the potential risks and challenges of adopting AI, 9 p.m., presented by Stony Brook Small Business Development Center, free, register for a link, stonybrook.edu/sbdc, 631-632-9837.

By Gina Tabarus

gtabarus@newsday.com