UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The North Shore Business Association will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 20.

The group meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. at Judy's Junction, 375 Highway 20, Upper Lake, with the meeting running from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

This month's speaker is Christopher Taliaferro from the Employment Development Department.

Taliaferro is the veterans outreach coordinator, in charge of job placement for returning soldiers. He facilitates their needs and skills assessments and also conducts outreach to businesses to help place vets in jobs.

NSBA members have been busy this new year with art shows, fundraisers and great music. They are looking for members to chair different activities during the year to showcase local businesses.

Come share ideas on improving businesses, catch up on local information and continue your lifetime of learning.

For more information visit www.northshorebusinessassociation.com .