SMALL BUSINESS
TUESDAY, OCT. 6
PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Crowne Plaza Bloomington, 5401 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington. 952-942-8560.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INFORMATION: "Ramsey County Small Business Enterprise Procurement Fair." 8:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. 612-332-6332.
Tuesday, OCT. 13
LEGALCORPS CONSULTATION: Legal advice from volunteer attorneys. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
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