Business Calendar
TUESDAY, FEB. 19
Midwest Society of Association Executives third annual speakers showcase: A speed-learning event. 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 3131 Campus Drive, Plymouth. $45 members, $65 nonmembers. Call Kathy Gatliff, 651-647-6388. Showcase features more than a dozen people delivering high-impact, 15-minute presentations on their favorite topics. Bonus educational session topic: From yawns to yeas! How to energize your convention sessions.
Calculating true program costs. 9 a.m. to noon, 2801 21st Av. S., suite 210, Minneapolis. $45 members, $65 nonmembers. Call 612-278-7180. Sponsor: Nonprofits Assistance Fund.
Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota chapter luncheon meeting/panel discussion. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., IDS Center, 50th floor, 80 S. 8th St., Minneapolis. $30 members, $50 nonmembers. Call Nicki Vincent, 612-590-1041. Topic: Going-private transactions. Panelists: Joe Heinen, principal at Goldner Hawn; Keith Klein, chief operating officer of Transport America; Bob Rosenbaum of Dorsey and Whitney, and Scott Richardson, Houlihan Lokey.
Imagine inauguration day 2009; what will your world look like? 2:15 to 4:15 p.m., Hilton Minneapolis, 1001 Marquette Av., S. $60. Call 952-928-4647. Sponsor: National Association of Industrial Office Properties Minnesota chapter. Charlie Cook, the Picasso of election analysis and publisher of the Cook Political Report, forecasts the effect of election day 2008 on business, industry, and future fiscal and tax policies.
League of Women Voters unit meeting. 5:30 to 7 p.m., Grumpy’s Restaurant, (formerly Majors) 2801 Snelling Av., Roseville. Free. Call Stephanie DeBenedet, 651-483-1006. Topic: Health care and democracy. Liz Doyle, policy director, TakeAction Minnesota, will speak.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20
Identity theft: It could happen to you! 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., River Oaks Golf Course, 11099 S. Hwy. 61, Cottage Grove. $15 members, $18 nonmembers. Call 651-458-8383. Sponsor: Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce. People from the Cottage Grove and St. Paul Park police departments will speak.
THURSDAY, FEB. 21
Tools, tips and tactics for new executive directors. 7:30 to 9 a.m., 2314 University Av. W., suite 28, St. Paul. Free. Call 651-647-1216. Sponsor: MAP for Nonprofits.
Going green: No longer fad, it’s fundamental. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Four Points by Sheraton Minneapolis, 1330 Industrial Blvd., Minneapolis. $50 members, $60 nonmembers. Call 651-999-5351. Sponsor: Midwest Direct Marketing Association.
Emerging leaders on the fast track luncheon/networking. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Liberty Diversified Industries, 5600 Hwy. 169, New Hope. $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Call 763-450-2220. Sponsor: TwinWest Chamber of Commerce. Kathleen Watson, author of Net Profit: Business Networking Without the Nerves, will discuss how to become a more powerful communicator.
The anatomy of a deal. 3 p.m., Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley. $29 members, $39 nonmembers. Call Jessica Gill, 651-635-0306. Sponsor: Minnesota Dakotas chapter, Certified Commercial Investment Members. Topic: The Landings at Silver Lake. Mark Moorehouse, Dominium Development Acquisition; Len Pratt, Pratt-Ordway Properties, and James Stolpestad, Exeter Realty Company, will speak.
Are you a trusted business adviser? 3:30 to 6 p.m. For fee and location information, call 763-783-9200. Sponsor: HR Executive Forum.
Creative collaboration. 4 to 7 p.m., Theatre de la Jeune Lune, 105 N. 1st St., Minneapolis. For fee information, call Christine Mages, 763-531-5069. Sponsors: Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter of International Special Events Society and Twin City Bridal Association.
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