Events

Northspan is excited to invite you to our Business Transition Road Tour, a series designed to help business owners prepare for the future transition of leadership and ownership. Succession Planning 101 introduces owners to the importance of planning early, highlights the risks of delaying decisions, and reframes succession planning as a long‑term business strategy. Participants […]

Built to Last: Business Legacy & Ownership Summit 👉 RSVP today to save your spot. Join us for Built to Last: Business Legacy and Ownership Summit, a full‑day, no‑cost event designed for business owners, employees, lenders, and advisors interested in employee ownership as a pathway to business growth, succession, and long‑term stability. This summit will […]

Meeting the Moment: Second Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit July 28–29, 2026 | Duluth, MN 📍 College of St. Scholastica 👉 Register today!. Join cooperators, community leaders, and changemakers from across the state for the Second Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit, coming to Duluth this July. Cooperatives are built for this moment. Rooted in shared ownership, democratic […]

​🚀 ILT Academy IDEA ACCELERATOR WORKSHOP ​Sponsored by Northspan's DAWN Program ​🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 REGISTER HERE Where: Ecolibrium3 2014 W 3rd Street, Duluth, MN 55806 ​​(Doors open at 4:15 PM) Check-In: 4:30–5:00 PM Time: 5:00–8:00 PM CT Happy Hour: 8:00–9:00 PM at Bent Paddle https://bentpaddlebrewing.com/ 1832 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55806  ​This high-energy, […]