Business calendar

Business

TUESDAY, NOV. 18

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INFORMATION: Learn about small business procurement programs, small business goals, basic contracting terms and steps to get started. 9-11 a.m. MEDA, 250 2nd Av. S., Suite 106A, Mpls. 612-259-6565.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING SEMINAR: "Advanced Successful Strategies." 9 a.m.-noon. "GSA Schedules and More." 1-4 p.m. $50-$90. Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Co., 2501 Wayzata Blvd., Mpls. 612-259-6565.

SENIOR HOUSING DISCUSSION: Presented by Minnesota Commercial Real Estate Women. www.mncrew.org. 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $45-$75. Radisson Blu Minneapolis, 35 S. 7th St., Mpls.

EXECUTIVE WOMEN'S COUNCIL LUNCHEON: "Local Organizations Making a Powerful Impact." 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $30-$45. Ling and Louie's Asian Bar and Grill, 921 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-370-9160.

WORKFORCE SHORTAGE FORUM: Rassoul Dastmozd, president of St. Paul College, David Wilson from Accenture and R.T. Rybak, executive director of Generation Next, will speak about new initiatives. 7:30-9:30 a.m. $30-$50. Radisson Blu Minneapolis, 35 S. 7th St., Mpls. 612-370-9116.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3