MONDAY

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Womenventure.org. 6-7 p.m. Free. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.

TUESDAY

BUSINESS OWNER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: Registration required. the-meridian-group.com. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Staybridge Suites, 5150 American Blvd. W., Bloomington. 952-942-8560.

SCORE WORKSHOP: "Marketing 101." minneapolis.score.org. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Edina Library, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina. 952-938-4570.

SCORE WORKSHOP: "Simple Steps for Starting Your Business." southmetro.score.org. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $99. Scott Highlands Middle School, 14011 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley. 952-890-7020.

WEDNESDAY

PATENT WORKSHOP: For inventors, entrepreneurs and small business owners. Registration required. 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

SCORE CONSULTATION: Discuss your small business opportunity with a counselor. 3-6 p.m. Free. Maple Grove Library, 8001 N. Main St., Maple Grove. 612-543-6450.

THURSDAY

SCORE WORKSHOP: "Simple Steps to Starting Your Business: Digital Marketing." minneapolis.score.org. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Rasmussen College, Brooklyn Park, 8301 93rd Av. N., Brooklyn Park.