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Oct. 2

The Empire Club of Canada presents Dr. Jayson Myers, president, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, speaking on the challenges and future of manufacturing in Canada; noon at the Fairmont Royal York, ballroom. For fee information and to reserve a seat, visit www.empireclub.org or call 416-364-2878.

Oct. 7

Retail Council of Canada presents a loss prevention workshop for store managers, regional operations, investigators and owner/operators, featuring loss prevention expert Randy Nelson, president of Pro Active Measures. Attendees will learn how to understand inventory shrink; recognize potential vulnerabilities; look at internal corruption and the different types of external threats. The workshop will take place at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Registration fees are $100 for retail council members and $150 for non-members. For details, e-mail events@retailcouncil.org or visit www.retailcouncil.org/events/.

Oct. 8

Business Plans for a Small Business, part of a series of programs offered through the Business Information Centre at the Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge St., 6:30 to 8 p.m. A good business plan is a key to success. Learn the steps in developing a good business plan. Visit online at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/uni_bus_programs.jsp.

Oct. 9

TELUS and the Toronto Board of Trade host a panel discussion in honour of Small Business Month, bringing together one of Canada's top business celebrities from CBC's hit reality show Dragons' Den, a business visionary, and a successful local tech start-up entrepreneur, to discuss the trends and challenges facing the small business market today, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Toronto Board of Trade - Downtown Centre. Panelists include Arlene Dickinson, star of Dragons' Den; Tony Lourakis, president and CEO, Complete Innovations Inc.; and Dan Golberg, VP TELUS Small Business Solutions. Hosted and moderated by Carol Wilding, president and CEO, Toronto Board of Trade. This event will focus on how Canadian entrepreneurs can reach the next stage of success by learning from successful Canadian enterprise leaders. Attendees can also tour the newly renovated Business Centre, including a demonstration of the new state-of-the-art technology that can now be accessed by local businesses at the Toronto Board of Trade. Cost is $55 for members, $75 for non-members. Visit www.bot.com for details and to register.

Oct. 15

Buying a Business or a Franchise, part of a series of programs offered through the Business Information Centre at the Toronto Reference Library, Elizabeth Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge St., 6:30 to 8 p.m. Factors to consider when buying a business include location, the company owner, the company's financial statements and conditions of buying a franchise. Visit online at www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/uni_bus_programs.jsp.

Oct. 20

Summit on Corporate Social Responsibility, organized by Canadian Business for Social Responsibility. This year's theme is Linking Stakeholders to the Bottom Line, and will focus on how Canada's top companies are adapting to the changing needs of key stakeholders and how these parties are changing the face of corporate responsibility. Many of Canada's leading executives and experts will discuss trends and issues relating to supply chain and product stewardship, environment and climate change, employee engagement, community investment and shareholders. Summit will take pace at the Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue Rd. Registration is at 7:45 a.m. and the day goes until 5 p.m. For details and to register, contact Wesley Gee, conference director, at wesley@cbsr.ca or visit www.cbsr.ca.�Oct. 21

Mental Health Forum at Rotman School of Management, topic is Worried Sick: A Manager's Guide to Anxiety in the Workplace, 4:30 to 6:20 p.m. in classroom 134 (ground floor), Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, 105 St. George St. Fee is $99 or $79 for Rotman and U of T alumni. Visit www.rotman.utoronto.ca/events/ to register. For details, e-mail events@rotman.utoronto.ca or call 416-946-7462.

Oct. 22

Scarborough BCX Super Business Breakfast at The Suburban Restaurant, 639 McCowan Rd., south of Lawrence Avenue, 7:30 to 9 a.m. A special presentation and chance to meet success-oriented people to generate business connections. Networking on the second and fourth Wednesday breakfast meetings. Call Jeff Gottschalk at 416-608-9200 to reserve a seat. Cost, $10 per guest. Visit www.business-connection-exchange.ca.

Oct. 23

Technology Innovators Breakfast: Smart, Cool and Green: Becoming a Leader in Green IT, with guest speaker Geoff Kereluik, vice-president, Strategic Alliances, Hewlett-Packard Canada, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Toronto Board of Trade's Downtown Centre. Topics include:

* Why Canada is falling behind in Green IT

* The dangers of missing key opportunities

* The role of smart cooling in Green IT

* What your company can do to reduce your environmental impact and become a change leader

Producers, managers and users of energy in Ontario will benefit from this session. Cost is $55 for board of trade members, $75 for non-members. Visit www.bot.com.

Oct. 24

Business will Workshop: prepare for the unexpected. Workshop will help you through the workbook that will capture the details necessary to sell, close or pass along your business. Takes place 9 a.m. to noon at the Centre for Social Innovation, in the Alterna Boardroom, 215 Spadina Ave. near Queen Street. Cost: $149 includes workbook. Visit www.businesswills.ca for details. Call Elizabeth Verwey to register at 416-463-1713.

Oct. 25 and 26

The Franchise Show, at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd., off Hwy. 401. Learn more about franchising and enjoy free seminars throughout the weekend. You will receive valuable, up-to-date information on what it takes to get started and help prepare you for success in franchising; take advantage of the opportunity to speak with leading experts in the franchise community at the Ask The Experts booth. Seminars are free with regular show admission: $10 for a one-day pass and $15 for both days. Parking is free. Show goes 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Visit www.cfa.ca.

Oct. 26 and 27

Grocery Innovations Canada 2008 provides retailers and manufacturers with an opportunity to connect with each other and conduct business. There are new products to discover, interesting trends emerging and innovative ideas - all key for retailers to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive and consumer demanding marketplace. The event will feature more than 500 exhibit booths, conference speakers such as Galen G. Weston and Tom Peters and will bring together more than 6,000 industry professionals at the Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd. in Etobicoke. Grocery Innovations Canada is presented by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers. Visit www.groceryinnovations.com to register.

Oct. 28 and 29

The International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. (ICSC) annual Canadian Convention, Deal Making and Trade Exposition, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, north building. Industry professionals in the fields of real estate development, retail and economics will give attendees the opportunity to learn about key trends and issues impacting the Canadian shopping centre industry during two consecutive days of speakers, forums and roundtable sessions. To register, call Randi Glass, meetings manager, Canada, ICSC, at 416-486-4511.

Ongoing

Business Innovation Group - BIG - a networking organization promoting ideas for Business Professionals. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, BIG has something to help you grow your business. Toronto chapter meets the second Tuesday of each month, 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at David Duncan House, 125 Moatfield Dr., Don Mills and York Mills roads, $22 for members, $27 for non-members; Downtown chapter meets the third Wednesday of each month for lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., members $25 prepaid, $35 at the door, guests $30 prepaid, $40 at the door; Scarborough North chapter meets the third Thursday of each month, noon to 2 p.m. at Kally's Restaurant, 430 Nugget Ave., off Markham Road, north of Sheppard Avenue, $15 for members, $20 for guests. There are no regular BIG meetings in December. Visit www.bignetworking.ca.

Midtown Business Alliance, a marketing association and networking group, meets Tuesdays, 8 a.m., Meggie's Restaurant, 174 Eglinton Ave. W. Call Margaret Lindsay at 416-930-4288.

Internationally Educated Professionals, upgrade language, technical skills, employment preparation, paid internships. Skills for Change, 791 St. Clair Ave. W. Call 416-658-3101.

Don Mills Networking Group meets the third Thursday of every month at Anthony's Grill, 1090 Don Mills Rd., 9 to 10 a.m. No membership fee, food and beverage at the cost of the member. E-mail donmillsnetworking@gmail.com.

Referral Quest Beaches, marketing association and networking group, Thursdays, 7:30 a.m., Beachside Grill, 1922 Queen St. E. Call Graeme McPhaden at 416-992-7954.

Mini computer sessions, Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. Learn how to use a mouse, search the Internet, register for free e-mail and more. Classes also available in Cantonese and Mandarin. Call 416-393-7720 for dates and times.

Free career and employment services for women, including assessments for skilled trades and apprenticeship. Individual and group setting available. Two Scarborough locations. Call 416-283-5229.

The Business Breakfast Networking Club, Scarborough chapter, meets Wednesdays, Golden Griddle Family Restaurant, 10 Milner Ave., 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Call 416-261-9388.

Scarborough Investment Club, meets the third Tuesday of every month to learn, discuss and invest in the stock market, $25 per month, YMCA, 230 Town Centre Ct., 6:30 p.m. Call 416-759-1219.