BUSINESS CALENDAR

-- Minnesota Real Estate Pre-Licensure Training, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Jan. 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, Minnesota State University Moorhead. Three Minnesota state real estate pre-licensure training sessions in January. Each three-day session is approved for 30 hours of real estate pre-licensure education by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce. $280 for each three-day session. North Dakota students can receive reciprocity. For more information or to register, call MSUM's continuing studies office at (218) 477-5051 or e-mail: paulsonk@mnstate.edu">paulsonk@mnstate.edu.

-- Northern Plains Inventors Conference, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 15, Alerus Center, Ballroom 5, Grand Forks. The conference encourages innovation and economic development in Northern Plains states by connecting and exchanging ideas between inventors, entrepreneurs and professionals. Workshops include how to fund the invention process, how to use the media to promote your invention, the patent process, prototype and engineering issues and determining how marketable an invention might be. Event is free. Info and registration: (701)281-8822 or e-mail michael@neustel.com">michael@neustel.com.

-- North Dakota Grocers Association Annual Convention & Trade Show, Jan. 18-20, Ramada Plaza Suites, Fargo. Convention includes awards presentations, exhibits, general membership meeting, entertainment and dining. Registration $85 in advance and $90 at the door. For information call (701) 223-4106.

-- International Business Training Program, 10-month program, first session on Jan. 22, North Dakota State University, Memorial Union, Rose Room, Fargo. Program put on by North Dakota State University and the North Dakota Trade Office includes 10 monthly sessions. Topics include balanced scorecard system, international research, export certification and finance, global project execution, cross-cultural negotiation, team building, international networking, building a productive overseas distribution channel, conflict management and international distribution and contract development. $500 for entire 10-month program or $100 per monthly session. Training is free for North Dakota Trade Office members and graduate students. Registration in advance is requested. Info and registration: call (701) 231-7015 or visit: www.ndsu.edu/dce/html/IBMTP.pdf.

-- Midwest Ag Energy Summit, Feb. 5-6, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, Madison, Wis. Midwest leaders outline needed infrastructure, technology, incentives and policy options for renewable energy development. Registration is $100 before Jan. 11. For more information or to register, visit www.midwestagenergy.net.

-- North Dakota Chamber of Commerce Business Conference, March 4, Fargo. Former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow will be keynote speaker. Other featured topics include community service, teamwork, loyalty and how to attract, retain, and motivate young professionals. Info and registration: (701) 222-0929, www.ndchamber.com/events/default.asp.

-- Organic Dairy 101: A Workshop for Dairy Support Professionals,” March 27, McIntosh, Minn. Daylong professional development workshop from Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota and Minnesota Dairy Initiative regional teams. Topics include organic certification, legal and practical requirements, livestock health and nutrition, economics and performance. $35 per person with discounts available for early registration. Info and registration: (320) 226-6318, www.mda.state.mn.us/food/organic.

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