July 7

Coffee & Closers

Join Brandon Bornancin, founder and CEO of sales software company Seamless.AI, for a Q&A about his sales career and how he generated more than $100 million in sales deals while working for IBM and Google. 9:30 a.m., open donation to Hope Breakfast Bar, online, bedorebusinessgroup.com

July 15

Beta.MN Showcase

It’s the annual science fair of startup companies, and this year it’s virtual. Meet 25 emerging, scalable startups from around the state and network with business leaders and investors. free, online, beta.mn

July 18

Thinking About Business Workshop

Thinking about starting a business? The Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) is hosting a workshop where business advisors will walk attendees through business basics and help them brainstorm how to turn ideas into reality and create strong business plans. 9 a.m-1p.m., free, 1007 W. Broadway, Minneapolis, 612-302-1505, neon-mn.org

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