February’s Top Networking Events
February 4
Carlson 1st Tuesday
Joan T.A. Gabel, president of the University of Minnesota, will deliver the monthly 1st Tuesday speech, a program of the Carlson School of Management. She was inaugurated as the U’s 17th president in September. 11:30 a.m., $35 to $40, McNamara Alumni Center, Minneapolis, 612-626-7442, carlsonschool.umn.edu
February 18
Women Entrepreneurs’ Event
WomenVenture will host an informational session for women who want to start or expand a for-profit business. The nonprofit will explain the services it has available for entrepreneurs. Noon, free, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, 612-224-9540, womenventure.org
February 26
Food as Medicine
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, chief medical officer and founder of Step One Foods, will discuss her medical work and how it motivated her to start a food company that emphasizes health improvements through dietary changes. 11:30 a.m., $35 to $55, Golden Valley Country Club, 952-525-2236, teamwomenmn.org
February 27
Saint Paul Chamber Annual Meeting
Chamber members, city officials, and community leaders are expected to gather for the Saint Paul Area Chamber’s annual meeting. Travis McCready, president and CEO of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, will be the keynote speaker. 5 p.m., $125 to $150, Saint Paul RiverCentre, 651-223-5000, saintpaulchamber.com
