MONDAY

• American Express, SL Green Realty Corp., and Veeco Instruments Inc. are scheduled to report third-quarter earnings.

• The Harvard Business School Club of Greater New York hosts a reception at the Harvard Club, 27 W. 44th St., to honor five area nonprofits for their dedication to making education more accessible to those less privileged, both through donations to nonprofits and a scholarship program. Starts at 4:30 p.m. Free. Contact: catherine.chao@zenogroup.com

• The Financial Women’s Association hosts a panel discussion on making the transition to a nonprofits career. The Wachovia bank branch at 375 Park Ave. $45 for nonmembers, registration required. Contact: RLloyd@fwa.org

TUESDAY

• The New School’s Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis presents a lecture on the “Economics and Politics of Work and Family Policy.” Starts at 12:30 p.m. at 80 Fifth Ave. Free.

• The New York Public Library hosts a seminar on how to open and run a successful retail store. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Science, Industry, and Business branch at 188 Madison Ave. Free. Please visit nypl.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY

• AllianceBernstein Holding L.P., Ambac Financial Group Inc., Cache Inc., Cohen & Steers Inc., Corning Inc., the Dover Corporation, Hudson Highland Group Inc., Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., Monster Worldwide Inc., the Moody’s Corp., the Nasdaq Stock Market, and Plug Power Inc. are scheduled to report third-quarter earnings.

• OutsourceWorld New York, a two-day conference for executives who are considering outsourcing business services, begins at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Cost varies. Please visit outsource-world.com for more information.

• The New York Public Library hosts a lecture on six ways investors ruin their finances and strategies to achieve financial success. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Science, Industry, and Business branch at 188 Madison Ave. Free. Visit nypl.org for more information.

• Assistant Commissioner Benjamin Jones and Laurie Kerr of the mayor’s PlaNYC Office deliver a presentation on sustainability and goals for New York City through 2030 at the American Engineering Alliance’s Annual Dinner. Starts at 5:30 pm. at Bayard’s at 1 Havover Square. Visit aeaworld.org for more information. Cost varies.

THURSDAY

• Estee Lauder Cos. is scheduled to report first-quarter earnings. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. is scheduled to report third-quarter earnings.

• The Enterprise Center at the Fashion Institute of Technology presents at seminar called ” Dynamic Presentations Make the Difference” at F.I.T. at Seventh Avenue and 27th Street. Cost is $140. Contact: enterprise@fitnyc.edu.

• The office of business opportunity of the New York City Department of Design and Construction hosts its fourth annual Tradeshow and Networking Event between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at 30-30 Thomson Ave. in Long Island City. Free. Contact: cerasoli@ddc.nyc.gov.

FRIDAY

• First Niagara Financial Group, Hearst-Argyle Television, and the ITT Corporation are scheduled to report third-quarter earnings.

SATURDAY

• The Transition Network sponsors the Carole Hyatt Leadership Forum between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at 7 W. 81st St. Nonmembers: $550. Contact: betsy@thetransitionnetwork.org

• New York Open Center hosts a seminar on transforming the workplace through coaching. Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. at 83 Spring St. The cost for nonmembers is $375. Contact: info@opencenter.org

Workshops

THURSDAY

The Foundation Center hosts a workshop on the art of serving on arts boards at its headquarters at 79 Fifth Ave. The event is free, but registration is required. Contact: 212-807-2607

The New York Public Library hosts a lecture on the power of diversification. Starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Science, Industry, and Business branch at 188 Madison Ave. Free. Please visit nypl.org for more information.

TUESDAY

“Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life),” by the president of Hearst Magazines, Cathie Black, is available in bookstores. Ms. Black appears at the Barnes & Noble at Lincoln Center, 1972 Broadway, to promote the book. Oprah Winfrey’s TV show will also feature Ms. Black speaking on the book.

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