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Business calendar
Upcoming small-business-related events in the Twin Cities.
TUESDAY
NETWORKING BREAKFAST: "Stop the Money Struggle: Mistakes to Avoid for Financial Success." mnwin.org. 9-11:30 a.m. $34-$59. Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 W. 7th St., St. Paul.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Presented by Minnesota Public Relations Society of America. 8-9 a.m. $30-$40. Greater Twin Cities United Way, 404 S. 8th St., Mpls. 952-564-3046.
PACKAGING SEMINAR: How digital simulation is changing the packaging industry. Presented by the French-American Chamber of Commerce. tinyurl.com/packaging2018. 8-9:30 a.m. Free. Falls Agency, 900 6th Av. SE., Suite 105, Mpls. 612-272-6372.
WEDNESDAY
SALES PROCESS LUNCHEON: Presented by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15-$25. Better Business Bureau, 220 River Ridge Circle S., Burnsville. 612-370-9117.
THURSDAY
PUBLIC AFFAIRS FORUM: "2018 Session Headlines." mplschamber.com. 7:30-9 a.m. $35-$50. Loews Minneapolis Hotel, 601 1st Av. N., Mpls. 612-370-9116.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21
NETWORKING LUNCHEON: "Hiring to Grow: What You Need to Know." bit.ly/WINspiredLuncheonMar 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $34-$59. Minnetonka OffiCenter, 12800 Whitewater Drive, Minnetonka.
THURSDAY, MARCH 22
CHAMBER INFORMATION: An overview of the chamber for new members or those interested in membership. 3-4 p.m. Free. St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, 401 N. Robert St., Suite 150, St. Paul. 651-223-5000.
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