Small business calendar, Oct. 31

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.

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