SMALL Business
Small business calendar
MONDAY, MAY 11
SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea or problem for one-on-one counseling. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. 952-938-4570.
SCORE SEMINAR: "Simple Steps for Growing Your Business." A five-workshop series ending June 2. 6-9 p.m. $100. Minnesota School of Business, 1401 W. 76th St., Richfield. 952-938-4570.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
LEGALCORPS CONSULTATION: Legal advice from volunteer attorneys. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea or problem for one-on-one confidential counseling. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
WOMEN'S BUSINESS CERTIFICATION INFORMATION: "Is Certification Right for You?" Advance registration required. Noon-2 p.m. $20. Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Co., 2501 Wayzata Blvd., Mpls. 612-259-6584.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. 952-942-8560.
THURSDAY, MAY 21
BASIC BUSINESS STEPS SESSION: A representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration will speak. 3-4 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
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