Business
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19
EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S COUNCIL LUNCHEON: "Minding the Gap: Advocating for Better Pay and Benefits." 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$45. Graves 601 Hotel, 601 1st Av. N., Mpls. 612-370-9100.
NETWORKING LUNCHEON: "7 Steps to Marketing Success." Presented by Women in Networking. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $34-$54. Golden Valley Golf and Country Club, 7001 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley. 612-708-6001.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20
TRAINING MEETING: Kristina Halvorson, chief executive of Brain Traffic, will speak about content strategy. Presented by the American Society for Training and Development. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20-$45. Summit Brewing Company, 910 Montreal Circle, St. Paul. 651-290-6262.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS DISCUSSION: A discussion about Minnesota's future with Susan Brower, State demographer, and Laura Kalambokidis, state economist. 7:30-9 a.m. $20-$30. Wilder Center, 451 N. Lexington Pkwy., St. Paul. 651-223-5000.