Business calendar
Wednesday, Feb. 15
North Shore Technology Council: Six-Minute Speed Networking Challenge, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., North Shore Community College, 1 Ferncroft Road, Math and Science Building, room 111, Danvers. Meet 10 executives and business professionals in one hour; casual setting, light fare served. Geared toward executives, business professionals, business owners and business development people. Free/members, $25/nonmembers. Register at www.nstc.org/programs/upcoming-events/.
Thursday, Feb. 16
128 Venture North Breakfast: Piranha Pond, 7:30 to 10 a.m., Enterprise Center, Salem State University, 121 Loring Ave., Salem. Entrepreneurs seeking funding have a five-minute opportunity to persuade a panel of investors to invest in their company. Investors ask questions and provide feedback to presenters. $25 for entrepreneurs and management candidates, $35 for investors and service providers, includes breakfast buffet and informal networking. Open to the public. www.piranhapond.com.




