 Upcoming events
Tuesday, March 17
9 – 10:30am
Virtual
Struggling to track business data? Learn to use spreadsheets, separate personal/business finances, record transactions efficiently, and decide when to upgrade to accounting tools. Streamline your tracking and gain insights in this practical webinar. Register here!
Wednesday, March 18
12 – 1:30pm
Virtual
Most small business owners feel invisible in crowded markets. This webinar shows how to position yourself as the clear choice, using authority marketing, fast‑trust frameworks, and low‑cost strategies to stand out. No big budget or large team required. Register here!
Wednesday, March 18 & April 2
1 – 2pm
Virtual
Wondering if an NDC loan could help your business grow? Come find out. Our Lending Team hosts free information sessions where you can learn about our loan application process, eligibility requirements, what documents you'll need, and the full range of programs we offer. These sessions are open to anyone curious about what's possible and are available virtually or in-person. Register here!
Thursday, March 19
2 – 3pm
Virtual
LinkedIn is more than just a resume site; it's a powerful engine for professional networking and business growth. This webinar will guide you through creating a compelling profile and company page that attracts the right connections and opportunities. This small business webinar marketing series is hosted by Destination Uplift and brought to you at no cost by Visit Saint Paul.
Thursday, March 19
6 – 8pm
The Coven St. Paul
Join WomenVenture for a small business social with a focus on clarifying and focusing your business strategy. In addition to open networking and self-led activities, we will be joined by a number of Twin Cities resource partners to connect with and learn about the services they offer entrepreneurs. This event is open to both pre and post – launch entrepreneurs, with an option to add on a WomenVenture Overview session beginning at 5:15. Register here!
Tuesday, March 24
11:30am – 1pm
Virtual
In this workshop, you’ll learn practical data handling best practices to keep sensitive information secure, from proper storage to safe disposal. The workshop will also cover the most common causes of unintentional data exposure and how to avoid them with simple, effective changes. Whether you manage customer records, financials, or internal documents, this session will help you build a stronger security mindset. Register here!
Tuesday, March 24
12 – 1pm
Virtual
Minnesota’s Paid Leave program brings new requirements for employers across the state. Join this free, online Minnesota Paid Leave workshop funded by the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for clear, practical guidance on compliance and how to prepare your workplace. What Employers Will Learn: employer obligations under Minnesota Paid Leave, which employees are covered and how benefits work, key compliance dates and reporting requirements, how Paid Leave impacts payroll, policies, and planning, common employer pitfalls — and how to avoid them. Who Should Attend: small and mid-sized business owners, HR managers and compliance staff, nonprofit executive directors and administrators, employers with Minnesota-based employees. Why Employers Should Attend: Minnesota Paid Leave represents a major shift in employment law. This workshop helps employers – understand their legal responsibilities, reduce compliance risk and costly mistakes and prepare internal policies and processes. Learn more and RSVP here – a Zoom link will be emailed to you.
Wednesday, March 25
11:30 – 1pm
370 Wabasha St N, Floor 4, St Paul, MN 55102
Strengthen The Strong is a gathering change-makers to form fresh relationships & foster a stronger and more prosperous community in the Twin Cities! For years, these luncheons have been about leaders, entrepreneurs, and community builders connecting, sharing, and growing together. Now it’s time to reignite that energy and celebrate what they’ve built and what’s next. Join Dario Otero, Garrio Harrison, and Kelsey Joson as they share insights, lessons, and the vision guiding Strengthen the Strong. Reserve Your Seat!
Tuesday, March 31
5:30 – 9:00pm
Mairs Concert Hall at Macalester College
The question is no longer whether uncertainty impacts decision-making. It's how leaders adapt, protect innovation capacity, and responsibly shape what comes next. BETA State of the State brings together the people building Minnesota's innovation economy for an evening of honest, cross-sector dialogue. No highlight reel. No reactive narratives. Just the right people in a room examining what's actually happening and what it means for the road ahead.
They’ll explore three pillars shaping Minnesota's ecosystem right now: Startup - Founder perspectives, building under constraints, and what early-stage innovation reveals about market reality. Innovation - AI strategy, enterprise transformation, risk tolerance, and how organizations protect creative capacity. Investment - Capital allocation, changing validation timelines, and the forces reshaping funding decisions. They'll also dig into something bigger: how Minnesota's tech and business community can co-create a regional narrative built for healing and growth, not just survival.
This event is for tech CEOs and CTOs, innovation leaders at established enterprises, startup founders, investors, ecosystem partners, and anyone shaping Minnesota's technology and innovation landscape. Grab your ticket here and lock in your spot.
Thursday, April 9
8am – 5pm
Saint Paul RiverCentre
MnTech Connect is the Minnesota Technology Association’s annual educational conference, where Minnesota’s technology leaders gather to learn and connect. This year they will welcome over 500 dynamic leaders, influencers, and strategists for a day packed with inspiration, collaboration, and discovery. Expect to mingle with esteemed executive leaders, senior managers, and tech practitioners, all looking to connect, share, and elevate their visions. This is a golden opportunity to gain visibility and forge invaluable connections with decision-makers who are eager to explore partnerships that could propel your ideas to new heights. Early bird tickets are on sale through March 13!
Thursday, April 9
6 – 7:30pm
Virtual
This program is designed to empower small business owners with the key fundamental skills to getting set-up in QuickBooks online. Through each of the two sessions, attendees will learn how to create a QuickBooks Online account, navigate the platform, learn the basics of expense categorization, reconciliation and gain confidence to manage their finances. Register here!
Tuesday, April 14
2 – 3pm
Virtual
The Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED), Office of Small Business & Innovation, hosts a monthly meeting for small business owners on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00–3:00 p.m. These meetings provide an opportunity for small business owners to connect with business experts and their peers. On April 14, Chris Henjum from the Minnesota Department of Revenue will share resources from the Taxpayer Rights Advocate Office (TRA). The Advocate Office is an independent office within the Department of Revenue that may be able to assist taxpayers who have exhausted all other administrative remedies. Chris will also highlight upcoming TRA offerings, including Tax Pro Education, a program designed to help tax professionals build their knowledge and skills as preparers and deliver accurate, dependable service to their clients. Sign up for reminders and access the call.
Friday, May 8
8am – 1:30pm
Saint Paul RiverCentre
The St. Paul Area Chamber and their partner chambers are excited to announce the third annual Small Business Summit + Expo, a dynamic event designed to offer enriching workshops and a spotlight for small business owners in our community. This summit aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and growth among small businesses, promoting the strength and resilience of our local business community. It is presented Wells Fargo, in partnership by the St. Paul Area Chamber, the Minnesota Black Chamber, the Oakdale Area Chamber, and Grand Avenue Business Association and more. Save the date and check back here for updates!
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