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Startup and Small Business Resource Fair
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are invited to explore the many resources available through the Office of Small Business and Innovation, which provides innovators with resources and consulting services to help scale startups in Minnesota.
This casual, open-house-style event gives attendees the opportunity to connect face-to-face with the state’s top small business experts. Breakout sessions will also be available.
Thursday, Oct. 9
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Great Northern Building, 180 E. Fifth St., Saint Paul
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Small Business Workshop: How to launch your business idea
Have a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Currently own a business but want to explore a new venture?
This interactive workshop will guide you through the process of starting your own business.
What will you learn
- How to validate your business idea
- Understanding your target market and competition
- Basics of business planning and goal setting
- Legal structures and registration essentials
- Marketing basics
- Budgeting, funding options and managing startup costs
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 Aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, existing business owners, students, anyone curious about launching a business—no prior experience required!
Thursday, Oct. 28
Noon–1 p.m.
Ridgedale Library, Minnetonka
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 Thriving Thursdays is coming to you
The City of Minnetonka is collaborating with Elevate Hennepin to offer a new business-support initiative with no-cost consulting, focused cohorts and a hub of resources.
Thriving Thursdays is a pop-up, in-person, office hours-style opportunity for current business owners and idea-stage entrepreneurs to ask questions, learn and identify the next step for their idea or business.
- Connect with professional Elevate Hennepin consultants for legal questions, marketing guidance, business strategy and more
- Identify resources that would support their business or idea
- Build their network with local business leaders and city staff
Thursday, Nov. 20
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd.
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