Monday
Society of Plastics Engineers — 5:30 p.m., Akron Polymer Systems, 62 N. Summit St., Akron. Dr. Matthew Becker will present “Degradable Amino Acid Polymers for Biological Applications.” Cost: $5. There will be a dinner at Luigi’s, 195 N. Main St., Akron. Dinner is at attendees’ expense. Reservations: Mark Holtman, 330-972-6008.
Tuesday
Toastmasters Akron 151 — 6:30-8 p.m., Summa St. Thomas Hospital, 444 N. Main St., Akron. Information: 330-733-7683.
Northeast Ohio Business Alliance — 7:30-9 a.m., Real Estate Capital Partners, 8821 Freeway Drive, Macedonia. Information: edhopson@rcpfunding.com.
AmSpirit Business Connections, Greater Akron Referral Network Chapter — 7:30 a.m., Akron General Health and Wellness Center-West, 4125 Medina Road, Bath Township. Free. Information: Tim Brenner, 330-472-8508.
International Referral Network, Greater Akron Chapter — 7:30 a.m., Ramada Plaza restaurant, 20 W. Mill St., Akron. Information: 330-962-6844 or www.irnlink.com/chapter/2/22.
Creating the Successful Job Hunt — 2-3:30, Hudson Library and Historical Society, 96 Library St., Hudson. Presented by David Feinerman, topics will include job search and career exploration, developing and leveraging the power of your network, organizing an efficient and effective job search process, developing and managing a consistent message and recognizing and packaging strengths. Free. Registration: 330-653-6658, ext. 1010, or go to www.hudsonlibrary.org.
Wednesday
A.M. Akron Toastmasters Club — 8 a.m., Fairlawn Country Club, 200 N. Wheaton Road, Akron. Breakfast, $6. Information: Jim Butler, 330-666-5630.
International Referral Network, Akron West Chapter — 11:45 a.m., Rosemont Country Club, 3177 Rosemont Blvd., Fairlawn. Reservations: Bill Kirk, 330-237-1111.
Portage County Human Resource Association Luncheon Meeting — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Maplewood Career Center, 7075 State Route 88, Ravenna. Kevin Bang, vice president of USI, will present “What Do We Do With Obamacare in 2013?” Cost: $12 members, $14 nonmembers and guests. Advance registration required: email Dianna Stump at DiannaS@cornwelltools.com.
Thursday
AmSpirit Business Connections, Summit Business Network Chapter — 7:30 a.m., Bob Evans, 175 Howe Ave., Cuyahoga Falls. Free. Information: Lindsay Smith, 330-704-9939.
T.E.E.M. (Together Everyone Earns More) — 7-8:30 a.m., Silver Lake Country Club, 1325 Graham Road, Silver Lake. Information: Pam Prowten, 330-715-4327.
International Referral Network-Fairlawn/Montrose Chapter — 11:45 a.m., Fairlawn Kiwanis Community Center, 3486 Smith Road, Fairlawn. Information: Jim Koewler, 330-659-3579.
Cleveland Area AAII Mutual Fund Technical Analysis — 6:30-9 p.m., Brecksville Library, 9089 Brecksville Road, Brecksville. Information: Ian, 440-934-1617.
Continuing Legal Education Seminar — 8-10 a.m., 27th Floor Conference Room of Key Tower, 127 Public Square, Cleveland. The Association of Corporate Counsel America, Northeast Ohio Chapter and Frantz Ward LLP will present “Protecting the Company’s Competitive Edge: Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements.” $20 for ACC members, $40 for nonmembers, free to law students and faculty. Registration: Nancy Schneider, 440-988-3213.
Northeast Ohio International Trade Assistance Center Workshop — 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 8971 Wilcox Drive, Twinsburg. The workshop will address export control reform and the basics of ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). $95. Registration and information: www.neotec.org.
American Advertising Federation-Akron Chapter — 11:30 a.m., Musica, 51 E. Market St., Akron. Paul Kepple, principal and creative director of Headcase Design, will discuss the development of the Headcase illustration style. $20, $15 students. Registration: www.aafakron.com.
Akron Roundtable — Noon, Quaker Station, 135 S. Broadway, Akron. Dr. Tim Stover, president and CEO, Akron General Health System will present “Can we afford to stay healthy?” $20. Tickets and information: www.akronroundtable.org.
Friday
Business Network International, Aurora Borealis Chapter — 7:30 a.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 342 S. Chillicothe Road, Aurora. Details: Keith Smith, 216-595-7900, or www.bni-ohio.com.
Akron Downtown Toastmasters — Noon, University Park YMCA, 477 E. Market St., Akron. Information: Tom Serle, 330-678-8930.
Toastmasters Beacon Journal — Noon, Beacon Journal John S. Knight Room, 44 E. Exchange St., Akron. Information: Sean Reed, 330-996-3425.
Calendar items for the Beacon Journal Business section may be sent by fax to 330-996-3052.