SMALL BUSINESS
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.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
SMALL BUSINESS FORUM: "Steps for Starting a Small Business." tinyurl.com/2016sba. Noon-1 p.m. Free. U.S. Small Business Administration, 330 2nd Av. S., Suite 430, Mpls.
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