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Business

TUESDAY, NOV. 5

FINANCIAL SERVICES LUNCHEON: How to assist disabled veterans so they succeed in the industry. www.cfamn.org. 11:30 a.m. $20. Oak Grill, 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-317-2888.

BUSINESS ADVISER SESSION: "The Trusted Adviser: Why You Need One, How to Be One." Karen Turnquist from Turnquist Consulting. 7:30-9 a.m. $20. The Prouty Project, 6385 Old Shady Oak Rd., suite 260, Eden Prairie. 952-942-2922.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW SEMINAR: Changes in laws and the strategies to minimize liabilities. Presented by Fredikson & Byron. 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. $200. Marriott City Center, 30 S. 7th St., Mpls. 612-492-7866.

TUESDAY, NOV. 12

MEETING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS: Sam Smith from Interactive Meeting Technology will speak. Advance registration required. www.mpimn.org. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10. Mystic Lake Hotel and Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake. 651-917-6243.

NETWORKING BREAKFAST: "The Secret to Attracting VIP Clients Online." www.mnwin.org. 9-10:30 a.m. $29-$49. Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1361 N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul. 612-708-6001.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13

HUMAN RESOURCE LUNCHEON: Consultant Sue Plaster will speak about talent management and succession planning. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25-$50. Golden Valley Golf and Country Club, 7001 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley. 763-452-4626.

EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S COUNCIL LUNCHEON: "Brand, Leadership and You." Jan Malcolm from Courage Kenny Foundation and WCCO's Roshini Rajkumar will speak. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$45. Rock Bottom Brewery, 800 Lasalle Plaza, Mpls. 612-370-9100.

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SPEAKER: Robert Safian, managing director of Fast Company, will speak. Advance registration required. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. University of St. Thomas, Schulze Hall, 46 S. 11th St., Mpls. 651-962-4281.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON: "Positioning Your Business for Success in 2014." Broadcaster Jason Lewis will speak. www.nhachamber.com. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $25. The Minneapolis Boulevard Hotel, 2200 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center. 763-424-6744.