Small business calendar for Jan. 18

SMALL BUSINESS

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20

LEGALCORPS WORKSHOP: "Writing and Filing a Provisional Patent Application." 5:30-7 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.

BUSINESS OWNER ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING: Advance registration required. the-meridian-group.com. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Crowne Plaza Bloomington, 5401 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington. 952-942-8560.

THURSDAY, JAN. 21

SCORE CONSULTATION: Discuss your small business opportunity with a counselor. 2-5 p.m. Free. Rum River Library, 4201 6th Av., Anoka.

TUESDAY, JAN. 26

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

SMALL BUSINESS COUNSELING: Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27