Nov 2 (and 9, 16, 23 and 30) Manatee Chamber of Commerce free small-business counseling with SCORE, 9 to 11 a.m., ComCenter 70, 6150 S.R. 70 E., Bradenton. For appointments, call 748-3411.

Nov 3 (and 10, 17 and 24) Manatee Chamber of Commerce free small-business development center workshops, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 222 Tenth St. W., Bradenton. For appointments, call 748-3411.

Nov. 3 Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Java Connections, 7:30 a.m., Excel Floristry, 1416 Fruitville Road. No cost for members. $5 guests.

Nov 4 (and 11, 18 and 25) Manatee Chamber of Commerce free small-business counseling sessions with SCORE, 9 to 11 a.m., 222 Tenth St. W., Bradenton. For appointments, call 748-3411.

Nov. 10 Tri-chamber Business Connections, 5 p.m., for Sarasota, Manatee and Venice chambers, Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E. $5 members, $10 guests.

Nov. 17 Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Nooner Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Call 383-2466.

Nov. 17 Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce business card exchange, 5 to 7 p.m., Museum Shoppe Bayview Plaza. Call 778-1541.

Nov. 17 Venice Chamber of Commerce Wake Up! Venice breakfast meeting, 7:45 to 9 a.m., Sonny's BBQ, 406 U.S. 41 Bypass N. Call 488-2236.

Nov. 17 Latin Chamber of Commerce business card exchange, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 358-7065.

Nov. 18 Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Five networking meeting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Hill Showcase, 249 Grove St. Call 488-2236.

Nov. 18 Downtown Partnership of Sarasota membership meeting, 7:45 to 9 a.m. Call 951-2656.

Nov. 22 Venice Area Chamber of Commerce network lunch, noon, Venetian Golf & River Club, 103 Peasro Drive. Karen Childres: "Affecting the Corporate Culture for Sustainability." Call 488-2236.

Nov. 23 Downtown Partnership of Sarasota Downtown Forum, 11:45 a.m. University Club. $20 members. $25 guests. Must reserve; call 951-2656.

Nov. 23 Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau member coffee, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Prospective members also welcome. Call 955-0991, ext. 3.

Nov. 25 Arts Council of Manatee County "Art in Business Places" meet and greet the artist event. Call 730-3734.

Nov. 30 Downtown Partnership Forum, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sarasota University Club. $20 members, $35 nonmembers. Call 951-2656 for reservations.