Upcoming Events

Apr
08

Engage an Angel Event 2025

Apr 8, 2025
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Zeitgeist Zinema

Join DAWN and regional partners for an inspiring evening as they showcase exceptional entrepreneurs- the top winners from recent pitch competitions!

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Apr
10

Be Strategic- Grand Rapids, MN Course Begins

Apr 10, 2025
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Woodland Bank

Maximize your potential by focusing on your business strategy, not just the day-to-day operations in this six-week course designed to provide your business with a strategic plan for sustainable growth.

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Apr
10

Rural Business Success: AI for Small Business

Apr 10, 2025
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Pine County Courthouse

This free, in-person training will teach small business owners how to use AI to streamline key business areas such as customer service, marketing, operations and management.

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Apr
14

Profit Mastery Workshop - Rhinelander, WI

Apr 14, 2025
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8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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The Hilgermann Center

Increase your profit and improve your cash flow! Profit Mastery® is a 2-day in-person workshop that dives into your business finances, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to achieve financial success.

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Apr
15

3rd Annual Legendary Success: Unconventional Opportunity Expo

Apr 15, 2025
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11:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Legendary Waters Event Center

Don't miss this free skills, knowledge, and career fair! Connect with 20+ vendors and attend breakout sessions on trades, resume building, entrepreneurship, income management, business growth, military careers, and more.

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Apr
16

8th Annual Discover East Central MN Event

Apr 16, 2025
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11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Ann River Winery

Join the East Central Development Partnership for the 8th Annual Discovery Event... this year we are headed to Mora, MN and focusing on tourism & growing your businesses!

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Apr
17

Business Mastermind North Begins

Apr 17, 2025
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9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Entrepreneur Fund Duluth office

This year’s mastermind centers on the essential but often overlooked topic of succession planning and exit strategies. Whether you’re thinking about retiring, selling your business in the next five years, or simply want to be prepared for the unexpected, it’s never too early to plan for the future. Thoughtful succession planning ensures the continuity of your business, protects your employees and customers, and allows you to transition on your terms.

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Apr
17

Downtown Duluth's Lunch at the Garden

Apr 17, 2025
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11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

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The Garden

Downtown Duluth's Lunch Series returns at The Garden! Hear from Entrepreneur Fund CEO Shawn Wellnitz on supporting small businesses across the region.

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Apr
22

Be Strategic- Duluth, MN Course Begins

Apr 22, 2025
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Entrepreneur Fund Duluth office

Maximize your potential by focusing on your business strategy, not just the day-to-day operations in this six-week course designed to provide your business with a strategic plan for sustainable growth.

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May
05

Profit Mastery Workshop - Ashland, WI

May 5, 2025
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8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Ashland Area Development Corporation

Increase your profit and improve your cash flow! Profit Mastery® is a 2-day in-person workshop that dives into your business finances, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to achieve financial success.

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Jun
05

Manufacturing Workshop: Engaging Automation

Jun 5, 2025
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Great Lakes Association of Realtors

Join our partners at Enterprise Minnesota for a manufacturing workshop, Engaging Automation with continuous improvement expert Eric Blaha.

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