SMALL Business
Small business calendar
MONDAY, JAN. 26
LEGALCORPS SESSION: "Choosing the Right Form of Business Ownership." Advance registration required. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. 612-543-5900.
TUESDAY, JAN. 27
LEGALCORPS CONSULTATION: Legal advice from volunteer attorneys. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea or problem for one-on-one confidential counseling. 10:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3
SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea or problem for one-on-one confidential counseling. 1-4 p.m. Free. Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5
PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Pkwy., Minnetonka. 952-942-8560.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: "Introduction to Starting Your Business." Presented by SCORE. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Minnesota School of Business, 1401 W. 76th St., Richfield. 952-938-4570.
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