SMALL BUSINESS

MONDAY, MARCH 14

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. 952-938-4570.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: One-on-one counseling presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

SCORE FORUM: "Hiring & Managing." 6-9 p.m. $65. Minnesota State University Mankato at Edina, 7700 France Av. S., Edina. 952-938-4570.

THURSDAY, MARCH 17

SCORE CONSULTATION: Discuss your small business opportunity with a counselor. 2-5 p.m. Free. Rum River Library, 4201 6th Av., Anoka.

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.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR WORKSHOP: Presented by the Association of General Contractors. 7:35 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $50. McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE. Oak St., Mpls. 651-632-8929.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

SMALL BUSINESS START-UP GUIDELINES: Presented by SCORE. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22

LEGALCORPS CONSULTATION: Legal advice from volunteer attorneys. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.