"Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights," a seminar sponsored by SCORE for people wanting to start or grow a business, will be at 7-9 p.m. at Northrop Community Services Center, 201 Eighth St. N.W., Room 319. Cost is $13. For more information, call 285-8646
The Rochester Human Resource Association (RHRA) will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Best Western Apache. Nancy Vollertson, Chair of Lindquist &; Vennum's employment law practice, will present her annual discussion on "What's Hot:What's Not: in the world of HR." RHRA invites anyone in the field of HR to attend. Please contact Aimee Larson at alarson@mcghiebetts.com or 289-3919 for more information.
"How to Read and Understand Financial Statements," a one-day seminar from Fred Pryor Systems, will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Best Western Apache in Rochester. Cost is $249. For information or to register go to www.pryor.com or call (800) 556-2998.
"Election 2004 Candidate Lunch Forum," 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel Galleria III. Sponsored by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. Candidates for Rochester City Council president. Cost is $12 for chamber members; $24 for others. Reservations are required by phoning the chamber at 288-1122 or by e-mail to chamber@rochestermnchamber.com.
Oct. 26-27
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"Managing and Financing Independent Business: Practical Tools for Control, Survival and Success," a two-day seminar sponsored by Merchants Bank for area business owners, managers and entrepreneurs, will be presented at Cedar Valley Golf Course between Winona and La Crosse. Fee is $249. For information, call Cindy Harrison at (507) 457-9379.
Oct. 27
"The Job Reference Bill: New Protection for Employers," one of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Employment Law Brown Bag Luncheon Series, will be from noon to 2 p.m. in the chamber boardroom. Cost is $30 for chamber and Rochester Area Quality Council members, $80 for others or $80 for members for the series. For reservations call the chamber at 288-1122 or by e-mail to chamber@rochestermnchamber.com.
Oct 28, 29
"Managing and Financing Independent Business: Practical Tools for Control, Survival and Success," an interactive seminar sponsored by Merchants Bank, will be presented at Rochester Golf and Country Club Cost is $249. For information, call Rob Vold (507) 535-1529.
Nov. 1, 2
"Coaching, Mentoring &; Team-Building Skills," a workshop for supervisors, managers and team leaders, will be offered at the Kahler Grand Hotel in Rochester. Sponsor is the National Seminars Group. Cost is $395. For information or to register, call (800) 258-7246 or visit www.natsem.com.
Nov. 4, 5
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Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Workshop," a workshop covering the latest hazardous materials transportation regulations presented by Lion Technology, will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott, 2020 East American Blvd., in Bloomington. Cost is $695 per person. Register by phone at (973) 383-0800, ext. PR845 or via the Internet at www.lion.com.
Nov. 9
"Does Your Company Need a Web Site?" a seminar sponsored by SCORE for people wanting to start or grow a business, will be offered from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northrop Community Services Center, 201 Eighth St. N.W., Room 319. Cost is $13. For more information or to register, call 285-8646.
Nov. 10
"Dealing with Difficult People," a one-day seminar running from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Rochester. Sponsor is CareerTrack. Cost is $149 per person. For information, call (800) 556-3009 or visit www.careertrack.com.
Nov. 11
"Marketing Your Business in an Unusual Market, in Unusual Times," a seminar sponsored by SCORE for people wanting to start or grow a business, will be offered from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northrop Community Services Center, 201 Eighth St. N.W., Room 319. Cost is $13. For more information or to register, call 285-8646.
Nov. 16
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"Successful Business Practices," a seminar sponsored by SCORE for people wanting to start or grow a business, will be offered from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northrop Community Services Center, 201 Eighth St. N.W., Room 319. Cost is $12. For more information or to register, call 285-8646.
"Up-selling Clients and Earning Client Loyalty," one of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Business Solutions Fall Series, will be from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Merchants Bank, 3586 55th St. N.W., Rochester. Cost is $40 for chamber and Rochester Area Quality Council members, $50 for others, or $110 for members for the series. Reservations are required by phoning the chamber at 288-1122 or by e-mail to chamber@rochestermnchamber.com.
Nov. 17
"Update on the Current Changes to FMLA and ADA Laws," one of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Employment Law Brown Bag Luncheon Series," will be from noon to 2 p.m. in the chamber boardroom. Cost is $30 for chamber and Rochester Area Quality Council members, $80 for others or $80 for members for the series. For reservations call the chamber at 288-1122 or by e-mail to chamber@rochestermnchamber.com.
Nov. 18
"Business After Hours," a networking session sponsored by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Quarry Hill Nature Center. For information, call the chamber at 288-1122 or e-mail chamber@rochestermnchamber.com.
Business calendar is published Mondays. Send items to Business Editor Jeff Kiger, Post-Bulletin, P.O. Box 6118, Rochester, MN 55903, or send e-mail to jkiger@postbulletin.com. If you have questions or comments, call Kiger at 285-7798.
