Business calendar

Business

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

BUSINESS ETHICS DISCUSSION: "Big Data and Privacy: Navigating Benefits, Risks and Ethical Boundaries." 4:30 p.m. Free. Schulze Hall, 46 S. 11th St., Mpls. 651-962-4120.

THURSDAY, OCT. 30

NORTHEAST AWARDS CELEBRATION: Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and the East Side Exchange Club. 5-7 p.m. $40. Jax Cafe, 1928 University Av. NE., Mpls. 612-378-0050.

SATURDAY, NOV. 1

CHINESE BUSINESS FORUM: Speakers include Chinese consul general of the Chicago office, Zhao Weiping, Minnesota Secretary of State, Mark Ritchie, and Minnesota Trade Office Director, Kathleen Motzenbecker. www.mnchina.eventbrite.com. 1:30-5 p.m. $10-$25. Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Av. S., Mpls.

LEADERSHIP SESSION: "Thriving Through Generational Business Transformation." Presented by Megan Blahowiak, vice president of Service Ideas. 7:30-9 a.m. $20. The Prouty Project, 6385 Old Shady Oak Road, suite 260, Eden Prairie. 952-942-2922.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

CHAMBER INFORMATION: An overview of the chamber for new members or those interested in membership. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free. St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce, 401 N. Robert St., Suite 150, St. Paul. 651-223-5000.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DISCUSSION: Peter Hammond, director of operations for Octane Fitness, will speak. 7:30-9 a.m. Free-$35. International Market Square, 275 Market St., Mpls. 612-865-6543.

THURSDAY, NOV. 6