Today

‘Graduate Roundtable Information Sessions’:

Learn how Northeastern programs align with your professional career and personal life. Meet one-on-one with faculty members and gain useful information regarding graduate education. Noon-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. at Northeastern University Charlotte, 101 N. Tryon St., 11th floor. Details: www.northeastern.edu/charlotte

‘Members Connect’:

Queen City Forward will hold a members-only networking and information session. 6-8 p.m. at Packard Place, 222 S. Church St. Suite 100. Details: http://queencityforward.org

‘H.O.H.T. Free Job Search Seminar’:

Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will host a job search seminar, presented by H.O.H.T. (Helping Others Help Themselves). 7-8:30 p.m. at the Randy Marion Conference Room, 19900 W. Catawba Ave. in Cornelius. Free. Details: www.lakenormanchamber.org

Thursday

‘The GIFT of Gratitude – C3 Breakfast’:

Life coach Cadie Jessup is the guest speaker at Charlotte Christian Chamber’s C3 Breakfast. 7:30-9:30 a.m. at Carmel Country Club, 4735 Carmel Road. Cost: $25. Registration: http://charlottechristianchamber.org

‘New Member Reception’:

York County Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold an information session for new members. 9-10 a.m. at York County Regional Chamber Headquarters, 116 E. Main St., Rock Hill. Free. Details: 803-324-7500; www.yorkcountychamber.com.

‘The Future as We Know It! Dr. Heath Morrison’s Plan and Vision for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’:

Heath Morrison, superintendent of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, will share his strategic plans and vision for the future of CMS at Charlotte chamber’s University Chapter Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 J M Keynes Drive. Details: www.charlottechamber.com/events

‘Public Forum: City of Charlotte Small Business Opportunity Program’

The City of Charlotte invites you to attend the Community Forum 2012 to learn about proposed changes to the city’s Small Business Opportunity Program. 6-8 p.m. at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St., Room CH-14. Free. Registration: www.surveymonkey.com/s/HTTNTBG

Friday

‘Latin American Chamber of Commerce Holiday Celebration’:

Join the Latin American Chamber of Commerce for their holiday celebration. Enjoy food, friends, cocktails and live music and meet their first Legacy Award winner, Dan Ramirez, entrepreneur and former vice chair, Mecklenburg County Commission. Register today. 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Hilton Charlotte Center City, 222 E. Third St. Cost: $25 for members; $35 for nonmembers. Register: 704-343-2525; www.lacccharlotte.com

‘Innovation Café’:

Queen City Forward invites you to the first in a series of creative platforms designed to stimulate creativity and social innovation featuring a monthly mix of music, art and live performances. The QCHigher Ground Project, a documentary of the creative process, will feature live jam sessions of area musicians and artists. 7-10 p.m. at Packard Place, 222 S. Church St. Suite 100. Details: http://queencityforward.org

Nov. 18

‘Business Before Hours’:

Join Jennifer Robertson and the Cabarrus chamber for a morning networking event. 7:30 -9 a.m. at Rutherford Robertson, P.A., 30 Church St. S., in Concord. Registration: Follow event link at www.cabarruschamber.org

‘Legislative Agenda Task Force’:

The task force will meet to set the Charlotte chamber’s legislative agenda, dictating what issues the Chamber will advocate for on behalf of the Charlotte business community. A task force meeting is also scheduled for Jan. 3, with voting on Jan. 8. 7:45-9 a.m. at Charlotte Chamber – Belk Action Center, 330 S. Tryon St. Registration: www.charlottechamber.com/events

‘How Election Results Will Impact Your Workplace’:

Fisher & Phillips will host a free webinar on the presidential elections’ effects on health care legislation at 2 p.m. Registration: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/238580321

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