This is a free business events diary service. Email brief details of your event to andrew.mernin@ncjmedia.co.uk at nebusiness.co.uk or telephone (0191) 201 6374. AUGUST Tuesday 7 - North East Chamber of Commerce online seminar on debt recovery, 10am to 11am, free participation. Details from Judith Churchill on (0191) 386 1133. Tuesday 7 - North East SHE Partnership (NESHEP) meeting, exhibition area, Wilton Centre near Middlesbrough, 9.30am for 10am. Details from Alan Bassett on (01642) 457006 or alan.bassett@trmsonline.com. Tuesday 14 - HM and Customs seminar on becoming self-employed, Southlands Centre, Darlington, 9.30am to 1.15pm. Details from (01642) 795 037. Thursday 16 - HM and Customs seminar on becoming self-employed, Stockton Business Centre, Stockton, 9.30am to 1.15pm. Details from (01642) 795 037. Wednesday 22 - North East Chamber of Commerce networking lunch, Scotch Corner Hotel, 11am to 2pm, free admission. Details from Judith Churchill on (0191) 386 1133. SEPTEMBER Tuesday 4 - HM and Customs seminar on becoming self-employed, Morton Park, Darlington, 9.30am to 1.15pm. Details from (01642) 795 037. Tuesday 4 - North East Chamber of Commerce online seminar on share schemes and other tax incentives, 10am to 11am, free participation. Details from Judith Churchill on (0191) 386 1133. Wednesday 5 - The Durham MBA Preview event. Meet staff, students and alumni at Durham Business School to find out how the Durham MBA can accelerate your career. Durham Business School, Mill Hill Lane, Durham, 11am to 4pm. Details from Dee Clark on (0191) 334 5533 or email pg.bus@durham.ac.uk Thursday 6 - Confederation of British Industry North-East tax seminar, Ernst & Young, Citygate, Newcastle, 8am. Details from (0191) 255 4414. Thursday 13 - North East Chamber of Commerce enterprise dinner, the Stadium of Light, Sunderland, £62 + VAT member price. Details from Judith Churchill on (0191) 386 1133. Thursday 13 - Service Excellence Experience seminar in association with The Journal, Muckle LLP and Eaga. Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel. Registration 8.45am. For details call Ruth Craig on (0191) 244 2930. Wednesday 19 - North East Chamber of Commerce networking lunch, Sporting Lodge, Thornaby, Teesside, 11am - 2pm, free admission. Details from Judith Churchill on (0191) 386 1133. Tuesday 25 - The Durham Experience - a two-way perspective. Mark Lloyd, chief executive of Durham County Council and Durham Business School alumnus, explains the benefits of a Durham MBA and DBA. Book online at www.dur.ac.uk/dbs/degrees/mba/booking-form, email pg.bus@durham.ac.uk or call Dee Clark on (0191) 334 5533. Wednesday 26 - Confederation of British Industry North-East annual dinner, Newcastle Marriott Gosforth Park, Newcastle. Details from Liz Smith on (0191) 255 4414. Thursday 27 - Take AIM conference. Newcastle-based business support organisation NStar teams up with the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and The Journal to help businesses learn more about the opportunities for growth offered by listing on AIM and the LSE. The event is hosted by the BBC's Peter Snow. The Sage, Gateshead. Details on (0191) 201 6119. OCTOBER Tuesday 2 - North East SHE Partnership (NESHEP) meeting, exhibition area, Wilton Centre, near Middlesbrough. 9.30am for 10am. Details from Alan Bassett on 01642 457006 or alan.bassett@trmsonline.com. Friday 5 - Insurance Institute of Middlesbrough annual dinner, Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough. Details from Andrea Matthews on (01642) 666 083. Saturday 13 - The Entrepreneurs' Forum charity ball in aid of North-East childrens' charity Grace House. The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel, Gateshead, 7.00pm. Details 0870 850 2233. Thursday 18 - The Journal Landmark Awards ceremony. Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park. Details from Kirsty Tarn on (0191) 201 6072. NOVEMBER Thursday 1 - North East Business Executive of the Year Awards organised by the Evening Gazette and The Journal, Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park. Details from Kirsty Tarn on 0191 201 6072. Thursday 8 - The SME conference in association with the Entrepreneurs' Forum, The Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel, Gateshead. Details from 0870 850 2233. DECEMBER Thursday 6 - NOF Energy's Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony. Featuring five categories recognising businesses in the oil, gas and related energy sectors. Hardwick Hall hotel, Sedgefield. Details from (0191) 240 7008 or nofenergy@fawthropmclanders.com.