Business
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8
INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN DISCUSSION: Chad Laden, regional vice president of operations at Jacobson Global Logistics, will speak about the challenges and barriers of a possible West Coast dock strike. www.ucbcgroup.org. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free-$35. Terrence Murphy Hall, University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Av. S., Mpls.
HUMAN RESOURCE LUNCHEON: Costco executives Shawney McMillan and Billy Ly will speak about "culture excellence" and best practices. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25-$50. Golden Valley Golf and Country Club, 7001 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley. 763-452-4626.
MONDAY, JAN. 13
TOASTMASTERS MEETING: 5948.toastmastersclubs.org. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Boston Scientific, 5905 Nathan Lane, Plymouth. 763-494-2813.
TUESDAY, JAN. 14
NETWORKING BREAKFAST: "Speakers Speed Showcase." www.mnwin.org. 9-10:30 a.m. $34-$54. Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1361 N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul. 612-708-6001.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15
NETWORKING LUNCHEON: "Speakers Speed Showcase." www.mnwin.org. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $34-$54. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley. 612-708-6001.
