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SMALL Business

MONDAY, JULY 13

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.

SMALL-BUSINESS COUNSELING: One-to-one counseling presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration. 4-6 p.m. Free. Southdale Library, 7001 York Av. S., Edina.

TUESDAY, JULY 14

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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

PEER ADVISORY GROUP: Presented by the Meridian Group for owners, presidents and chief executives. Advance registration required. 7:30 a.m.-noon. $99. Crowne Plaza, 5401 Green Valley Dr., Bloomington. 952-942-8560.

THURSDAY, JULY 16

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. 3-4 p.m. Free. Towle Building, 330 2nd Av. S., Mpls. 612-370-2324.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

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