The Small Business Chamber holds a speed networking meeting today from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Owen Brennan's restaurant, 6150 Poplar Ave. Each attendee will be given just seconds to answer three questions regarding his or her business. Networking expert Mark Cardona will present "Know Your Numbers: The Value of Referral," designed to teach attendees how to be effective networkers. Cost is $20 for members; $25 for non-members. Visit www.smallbusinesschamber.com for more information.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) holds a candlelight vigil in memory of Memphis-area children who have died from abuse or neglect during the past year today at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Shelby County Juvenile Court, 616 Adams Ave. Special guests include Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and FM100 radio personality Steve Conley. Call 405-8422 or visit www.memphiscasa.org for details.

The Memphis Lawyers chapter of the Federalist Society presents a panel discussion titled "Free Speech in Judicial Elections: Where Do We Draw the Line?" Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Grille 83, 83 Madison Ave. Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Contact Greg Grisham at 526-0431 or ggrisham@weintraubstock.com for more information to make reservations for the program and lunch.

The Memphis Advertising Federation holds its monthly luncheon meeting Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Susan Whitaker, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, will speak about Tennessee's new tourism campaign and efforts to bring more tourists to the state. Visit www.memphisadfed.org to register.