SMALL BUSINESS

MONDAY, DEC. 7

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 2-5 p.m. Free. Northtown Library, 711 NE. County Road 10, Blaine. 763-717-3267.

TUESDAY, DEC. 8

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 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.

THURSDAY, DEC. 10

BASIC BUSINESS STEPS SESSION: A representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration will speak. Advance registration required. 3-4 p.m. Free. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. 612-543-8000.

MONDAY, DEC. 14

SCORE CONSULTATION: Bring your small-business idea for one-on-one confidential counseling. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina. 952-938-4570.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16

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, DEC. 17

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

SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR: Learn the basics for starting a business. Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Noon-1 p.m. Free. Towle Building, 330 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-370-2324.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE SHAPING DISCUSSION: Part of the "Small Business Series" presented by the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. 7:30-9 a.m. $20-$30. Radisson Roseville, 2540 N. Cleveland Av., Roseville. 651-223-5000.