Regional Resource Connection Events
DEED’s Office of Small Business and Innovation (OSBI) is kicking off a statewide tour to help entrepreneurs and small businesses understand the resources available to support their start and growth.
We are bringing together Launch Minnesota partners, grant recipients and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) to celebrate innovation across the state by providing a platform for businesses to learn about local, regional and statewide organizations and resources.
Here are the event details for each region:
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REGION
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LOCATION
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ADDRESS
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ENDING
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Twin Cities - Feb. 21
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Bloomington Civic Plaza Center for the Arts -Black Box Theater
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1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55431
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3pm
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5pm
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Southeast -
Feb. 29
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Cascade Meadows at St. Mary's
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290019th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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3pm
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5pm
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West Central - March 6
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Iron Street Distillery
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539 E St Germain St, St. Cloud, MN 56304
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3pm
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5pm
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Northwest - March 14
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Launch Pad
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102 1st St W, Bemidji, MN 56601
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11am
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1pm
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Northeast - April 2
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Clyde Iron Works
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2920 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55806
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3pm
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5pm
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Southwest -
April 9
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Pioneer Bank Mankato
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1450 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001
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3pm
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5pm
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OSBI's New Funding Matrix
OSBI has created a new funding matrix to help startups and small businesses locate potential grants, loans and tax credits offered through DEED. Users can filter results based on their location in Minnesota and whether or not they fall into targeted business groups.
Learn more
Innovation Grants Close
Applications are now closed for Launch Minnesota’s Innovation Grants. Applicants will be contacted by March 29 and notified of their award status. Launch MN will begin accepting grant applications again in June.
Learn more
 Welcoming Wednesday - February 14
Launch Minnesota is partnering with coworking spaces and economic development agencies across the state to assist startups and small businesses during Welcoming Wednesdays.
On the second Wednesday of each month, spaces across the state spotlight a range of available business resources in their communities. There will be experts at each location, including business coaches, Launch Minnesota regional leaders and Small Business Development Center consultants.
Learn more
 Friday Forum: MN Cup - February 23
Launch Minnesota’s Friday Forums are an opportunity to discuss topics and share resources in Minnesota’s startup community. This month’s topic is MN Cup. Join us to learn how your startup could benefit from entering the state’s largest startup competition.
Join with this link. Passcode: 2022
Upcoming Events
Feb. 12 – SBIR/STTR 101: An Overview of America’s Seed Fund
Feb. 14 – Buying vs. Starting a Business
Feb. 21 – Entrepreneurs on Tap
Feb. 21 – SCORE Webinar: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business
Find more events on Launch MN's Statewide Startup and Small Business Calendar.
Resources for Entrepreneurs:
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