Business

TUESDAY, JAN. 20

ECONOMIC FORECAST LUNCHEON: Toby Madden from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and Avery Ticer from Cushman & Wakefield/NorthMarq will speak. Presented by the Institute of ­Real Estate Management. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $75-$95. Schulze Hall, 46 S. 11th St., Mpls. 952-928-4664.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21

NETWORKING LUNCHEON: Presented by Women in Networking. www.mnwin.org. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $34-$54. Golden Valley Golf and Country Club, 7001 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley.

WOMEN IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LUNCHEON: www.mncrew.org. 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $45-$75. Radisson Blu Minneapolis, 35 S. 7th St., Mpls.

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING: With Frank Vascellaro and Amelia Santaniello. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$50. Anderson Student Center, 2115 Summit Av., St. Paul. 651-223-5000.

CHAMBER NETWORKING MEETING: "Get Acquainted Breakfast." Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Elsie's Restaurant, Lounge & Bowling Center, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-378-0050.

FRIDAY, JAN. 23

CRITICAL ISSUES FORUM: A discussion about the state's transportation needs with Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle. 7:30-9 a.m. $30-$50. Radisson Blu Minneapolis, 35 S. 7th St., Mpls. 612-370-9116.

SATURDAY, JAN. 24

CHAMBER ANNUAL GALA: Presented by the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. 5:30 p.m. $85. Westin Edina Galleria, 3201 Galleria, Edina. 612-370-9123.

TUESDAY, JAN. 27

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES BREAKFAST: With Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges and St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman. 7:30-9 a.m. $30-$40. Town & Country Club, 300 N. Mississippi River Blvd., St. Paul. 612-370-9116.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Learn about WomenVenture's classes, consulting and networking groups for entrepreneurs. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.