Business calendar

Business

TUESDAY, SEPT. 22

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INFORMATION: Learn about small-business procurement programs, small-business goals, basic contracting terms and steps to get started. Advance registration required. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Procurement Technical Assistance Center, 250 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-259-6565.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Learn about WomenVenture's classes, consulting and networking groups for entrepreneurs. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.

WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING SUMMIT: Three days of industry-specific educational and networking sessions. www.womeninmanufacturing.org. $299-$799. Radisson Blu Minneapolis, 35 S. 7th St., Mpls. 1-216-901-8800.

CHAMBER BREAKFAST: Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce. 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Av. NE., Mpls. 612-378-0050.

HUMAN RESOURCE EXPO: "Reinventing Work/Life." www.worklifeexpo.com. 7:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $140-$195. St. Mary's University, 2540 Park Av., Mpls.

CHAMBER NETWORKING MEETING: Presented by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. 5-6:30 p.m. $15-$30. Cambria Gallery on 7th, 625 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-370-9160.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 25

CHANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING: A discussion on how to make change in organizations more effective and less painful. 7-8:30 a.m. Free. Caribou Coffee, Normandale Lake Office Park, 8000 Norman Center Dr., Bloomington.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30