Business calendar

TUESDAY

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Matt Halley, executive director at Cookie Cart, will speak. saintpaulchamber.com. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35-$60. 317 on Rice Park, 317 Washington St., St. Paul. 651-223-5000.

THURSDAY

RURAL LEGISLATIVE FORUM: "The Truth About Food." greenseam.org/rural. 4:30-8:30 p.m. $50. Verizon Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato. 1-507-385-6672.

FRIDAY

PUBLIC AFFAIRS BREAKFAST: Former U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger and Star Tribune editorial writer Lori Sturdevant will speak. dcrchamber.com. 7:30-9 a.m. $25-$40. Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Hwy., Eagan. 651-288-9202.

TUESDAY, DEC. 11

BUSINESS DAY AT CITY HALL: Moderated discussions for the business community to connect with city staff about policies, resources and partnerships. tinyurl.com/mplsbusinessday. 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Minneapolis City Hall, 315 S. 4th St., Mpls.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12

MINNESOTA HIGH-TECH ASSOCIATION EVENT: Chief information officers will speak about developments, challenges and opportunities. tinyurl.com/mhta2018. 7:30-9:30 a.m. $49-$99. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley.