Business
WEDNESDAY
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INFORMATION: Learn about registering as a vendor, certifications and how to find contract opportunities. tinyurl.com/ptac1114. 9-11:30 a.m. Free. U.S. Small Business Administration, 330 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-259-6583.
MINNESOTA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE WOMEN LUNCHEON: "Introduction to Rochester's Destination Medical Center and Development." mncrew.org. 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $45-$75. Millennium Hotel, 1313 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.
WOMEN IN NETWORKING CONFERENCE: Speakers and breakout sessions. thewinconference.com. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $159-$259. Golden Valley Golf and Country Club, 7001 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley. 612-708-6001.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
COMMUNICATION EVENT: How to create a communication plan, avoid common pitfalls and no-to-low-cost tools for your message. Presented by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. 7:30-9 a.m. $20-$30. Elsie's restaurant, lounge and bowling center, 729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls. 612-370-9160.
![Attendees of Frostbike made their way through the convention Saturday at the Quality Bike Products campus in Minneapolis. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Frostbike 2016 was held at the Quality Bike Products Campus on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016 in Bloomington, Minn.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/NH2BSHB74ND2V6GF2G2HI5X4MM.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
