Small business
TUESDAY
SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one counseling. 1-4 p.m. Free. Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka.
START UP BASICS: Presented by SCORE. southmetro.score.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley.
WEDNESDAY
PATENT WORKSHOP: For inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners. Advance registration required. 4:30-6 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE INFORMATION: Learn the process to become certified. mnptac.org. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $20. Lurie, 2501 Wayzata Blvd., Mpls. 612-259-6583.
ENTREPRENEUR PRESENTATION AND FEEDBACK: Area entrepreneurs present their start-ups followed by audience feedback and questions. 1millioncups.com/stpaul. 9-10 a.m. Free. James J. Hill Center, 80 W. 4th St., St. Paul. 651-265-5500.
THURSDAY
BASIC BUSINESS STEPS SESSION: A representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration will speak. Advance registration required. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
BUSINESS OWNER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: Advance registration required. the-meridian-group.com. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Staybridge Suites, 5150 American Blvd. W., Bloomington. 952-942-8560.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9
BUSINESS CONCEPTS: Presented by SCORE. southmetro.score.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Prior Lake School District Services Center, 4540 Tower St. SE, Prior Lake.
