SMALL Business

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1

PATENT WORKSHOP: Learn about the patent process and how to do a patent search. Advance registration required. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. 952-942-8560.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7

PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. 952-942-8560.

WORKSHOP: "First Steps to Starting Your Small Business." Advance registration required. 6-8 p.m. Free. Rondo Community Library, University Av. and Dale St., St. Paul. 651-379-8113.