Business calendar

Business

TUESDAY, DEC. 3

HEALTH CARE BUSINESS FORUM: Raj Lohani, director of business analytics and market insights for Medtronic Neuromodulation, and Chuck Mertel, vice president of Optum Data Management at Optum Labs, will speak about the use of analytics and databases in the health care system. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Terrence Murphy Hall, University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Av. S., Mpls. 651-962-4136.

CROWD FUNDING ROUND-TABLE: Entrepreneurs and investors will speak about best practices for new investment approaches that can benefit start-ups and established companies. Advance registration required. 6:30 p.m. Free. Schulze Hall, 46 S. 11th St., Mpls. 1-651-962-5000.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4

CHINA TRADE DISCUSSION: Chiradeep SeGupta from Trade & Customs Advisory Services will speak about complying with import/export regulations. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free-$30. Opus Hall, University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Av. S., Mpls.

THURSDAY, DEC. 5

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

TOASTMASTERS MEETING: 4701.toastmastersclubs.org. 7-8 a.m. Free. Supervalu, 7075 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

NETWORKING BREAKFAST: Presented by Women in Networking. 9-10:30 a.m. $29-$49. Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1361 N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12