6th Annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference

Join a dynamic gathering of 100+ entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community champions passionate about driving regional entrepreneurship. This event is your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark meaningful change with like-minded professionals who care about the future of our local economy.

Detailed conference information and registration is available at z.umn.edu/CEC_Conference2025.

The conference is being led by the University of Minnesota Extension's Community Development Department and joined by Minnesota’s Small Business Development Centers, Rethos, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Ignite MN, the Virginia Economic Development Authority, and many other organizations.