Business
TUESDAY, NOV. 12
NONPROFIT BOARD INFORMATION: Learn the roles and responsibilities of serving on a nonprofit board. 8:30-10:45 a.m. $45. MAP for Nonprofits, 2314 W. University Av., Suite 28, St. Paul. 651-647-1216.
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.
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.
CHAMBER LUNCHEON: Narayana Kocherlakota, president of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, will speak about monetary policy strategy. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$50. James J. Hill Library, 80 W. 4th St., St. Paul. 651-223-5000.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13
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.
HUMAN RESOURCE LUNCHEON: Sue Plaster from Sue Plaster Consulting 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.
THURSDAY, NOV. 14
HEALTH CARE AND MEDTECH BREAKFAST SEMINAR: Speakers include Minnesota Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson, CVRx chief executive Nadim Yared and Mayo Clinic's Vèronique Roger. www.collaborative.net. 7:45-11:05 a.m. $20-$85. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley. 612-338-3828.
BUSINESS LUNCHEON: "Positioning Your Business for Success in 2014." Nationally syndicated 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.
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SPEAKER: Robert Safian, editor and managing director of Fast Company, will speak. Advance registration required. 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Schulze Hall, 46 S. 11th St., Mpls. 651-962-4281.
FRIDAY, NOV. 15
TOASTMASTERS MEETING: 4701.toastmastersclubs.org. 7-8 a.m. Free. Supervalu, 7075 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie.
CHAMBER LUNCHEON: A farewell event for Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $50. Marquette Hotel, 710 Marquette Av., Mpls. 612-370-9116.
TUESDAY, NOV. 19
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENTS: A forum for future development of Downtown West. Presented by 2020 Partners. 5-6:30 p.m. HGA, 420 N. 5th St., Mpls. 612-338-2122.
