Business Calendar: Nov. 30-Dec. 28

NOV. 30

ABLE West networking: Members of the Brookfield, West Allis/West Milwaukee and Wauwatosa chambers of commerce will meet from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Bluemound Gardens, 11703 W. Bluemound Road. The cost is $14 with registration two days prior to the event or $18 at the door. Register by calling your chamber. Non-members can call for price information.

DEC. 1

"Marketing 101 - Creating an Actionable Marketing Plan": This SCORE Southeast Wisconsin business workshop details how to look at a business from a broad marketing perspective leading to sound decisions regarding the spending of advertising and promotion dollars. Techniques for sales data analysis and marketing budgeting also will be discussed. The workshop will be held at the Milwaukee County Research Park, 10437 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, in Room 121, from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $35 per person, and $20 for each additional person from the same firm. Advance reservations are required by calling SCORE at (414) 297-3942 or by visiting ScoreSEWisconsin.org.

DEC. 4

Wishes in Wonderland: Guests will enjoy breakfast and pictures with Santa during this free Wauwatosa Chamber-sponsored event from 9 a.m. to noon at Dave and Buster's, 2201 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa. All proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin. Admission is $10; children 2 and younger get in free. Purchase tickets at Dave & Buster's or Elegance Salon & Spa, 2725 S. Calhoun Road, New Berlin. Call Elegance Salon & Spa at (262) 785-0880 for information.

DEC. 7

ABLE North networking: Members of the Wauwatosa, Granville/Brown Deer, Germantown and Menomonee Falls chambers will meet for breakfast and networking from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Park Place, 11600 W. Park Place, Milwaukee. Admission is $14 in advance or $17 at the door. Call the Wauwatosa Chamber at (414) 453-2330 for information.

DEC. 8

"Building Credit and Obtaining a Business Loan": This SCORE Southeast Wisconsin business workshop is targeted to existing businesses and start-ups interested in seeking and obtaining debt financing. The workshop will be held at the Milwaukee County Research Park, 10437 Innovation Drive, Wauwatosa, in Room 121, from 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $35 per person, and $20 for each additional person from the same firm. Advance reservations are required by calling SCORE at (414) 297-3942 or by visiting ScoreSEWisconsin.org.

Holiday Business After 5: Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce members will network and socialize from 5 to 7 p.m. at M&I University, a part of BMO Financial Group, 395 N. Executive Drive, Brookfield. The fee is $10 for members with registration by noon Dec. 6, $15 for those not pre-registered and first-time guests, and $40 for non-members. Register by calling the chamber at (262) 786-1886 or emailing bcc@brookfieldchamber.com.

DEC. 13

Summit Young Professionals' First Birthday Celebration: Summit members will celebrate the group's first year from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sunset Playhouse, 800 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County. Admission is $5 for Brookfield chamber and Summit members with a toy donation or $15 for those without. Nonmembers can attend for $10 and a toy donation or $20 with no donation. Registration is due by Dec. 9.

DEC. 14

ABLE West networking: Members of the West Allis-West Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Greater Brookfield chambers will meet for networking and breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Bluemound Gardens, 11703 W. Bluemound Road. Admission for members costs $14 who register by 5 p.m. Dec. 12 or $18 at the door. Nonmembers can call a participating chamber for pricing.

DEC. 20

"Are You Managing or Leading Your Team to Success?": This Brookfield Business Education Series session runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Phoenix, Milwaukee Campus, 20075 Watertower Blvd., Brookfield. Participants will learn the difference between managing a team vs. leading a team and letting people manage their own activities. Registration with payment is required by Dec. 15. The fee is $25 for Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce members or $35 for nonmembers.

DEC. 27

ABLE South networking: Members of the Wauwatosa, West Allis/West Milwaukee, Greenfield, Greendale, South Suburban and Muskego chambers will meet for lunch and networking from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Klemmer's Banquets, 10401 W. Oklahoma Ave., Greenfield. Admission is $14 in advance or $17 at the door. Call the Wauwatosa Chamber at (414) 453-2330 for information.

DEC. 28

ABLE West networking: Members of the West Allis-West Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Greater Brookfield chambers will meet for networking and breakfast from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Bluemound Gardens, 11703 W. Bluemound Road. Admission for members costs $14 who register by 5 p.m. Dec. 12 or $18 at the door. Nonmembers can call a participating chamber for pricing.