Business

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Learn about WomenVenture's classes, consulting and networking groups for entrepreneurs. 6-7 p.m. Free. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.

THURSDAY, OCT. 1

VENTURE CAPITAL CONFERENCE: Presented by the Minnesota High Tech Association and the Minnesota Venture Capital Association. www.mnventure.org. 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m. $395-$595. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls.

FRIDAY, OCT. 2

MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESS SESSION: Remarks from Mayor Betsy Hodges and connect with council members and department heads. Advance registration required. 8-10 a.m. $15. Minneapolis City Hall, 315 S. 4th St., Mpls. 612-370-9116.

TUESDAY, OCT. 6

LEADERSHIP SESSION: Executive coach Lewis Rambo will speak. 7:30-9 a.m. $20. The Prouty Project, 6385 Old Shady Oak Road, Suite 260, Eden Prairie. 952-942-2922.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7

ENTREPRENEURSHIP INFORMATION SESSION: Learn about WomenVenture's classes, consulting and networking groups for entrepreneurs. 6-7 p.m. Free. WomenVenture, 2021 E. Hennepin Av., Suite 200, Mpls. 612-224-9540.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE DISCUSSION: "China's Economy in Transition: What It Means for You." www.ucbcgroup.org. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free-$35. International Market Square, 275 Market St., Mpls. 612-865-6543.