Networked: January 2020
Diamond Awards Dinner
January 23
Baseball and philanthropy worlds come together for the 15th annual Diamond Awards event. Funds raised go toward research and patient care for brain, nerve, and muscle disorders. Current and former Minnesota Twins players will be honored. 5:30 p.m., $75 to $150, The Depot, Minneapolis, 612-301-8305, diamondawards.umn.edu
Economic Development Conference
January 23-24
The Economic Development Association, established in 1967, will hold its winter conference in the Twin Cities. The professionals will look at effective strategies in times of change. 8 a.m., $170 to $395, Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Bloomington, 952-928-4640, edam.org
Angel Gala
January 25
The Angel Foundation gala supports financial assistance for families struggling with a cancer diagnosis. The evening’s events include a silent auction, several fundraising games, live auction, program, three-course dinner, and dancing. 5:30 p.m., $75 to $175, Hilton Minneapolis, Mpls., 612-627-9000, mnangel.org
Minneapolis Chamber Annual Meeting
January 27
Joshua Swift, senior vice president of acquisitions and operations for Zillow Group, will be the featured speaker at the annual meeting of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce. 3:30 p.m., $50 to $75, Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, 612-370-9100, business.mplschamber.com
