The Working Women’s Forum, an association of local professionals and entrepreneurs, will feature “Effective Negotiating: Create A Win-Win Environment.” The event is Wednesday, October 14, at The Villa Restaurant, 4 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook.

Joel Nezvesky, founder and managing director of RB Consulting, has more than 35 years of business experience, including in the financial, technology, retail, and real estate sectors. RB Consulting provides companies with strategic guidance and direction to achieve growth objectives.

The speaker will cover negotiation techniques to develop and maintain long-term business relationships.

Networking and light dinner begins at 6 pm, followed by the guest speaker.The program and dinner fee is $10 for members; $25 for nonmembers, along with a cash bar.

The group gratefully accepts canned food and personal health and beauty items for the Newtown FAITH Food Pantry.

To register, contact WWF President Pat Marlin at 203-426-7022 or rsvp@workingwomensforum.net.