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SUMMARY:DAWN Business Resource Summit & Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited \nJoin us for the DAWN Business Resource Summit and Pitch Competition\, our premier event informing and celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in northeastern Minnesota. \nRSVP to AttendApply to Pitch\n\n\n\nEvent 1 of 2 · In-Person \nBusiness Resource Summit\n\n\n📍 Giants Ridge Main Chalet📅 September 24⏰ 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM\, with lunch\nAttendees will sit in on four panel discussions aligned with the topic areas below. Each one will feature subject matter experts sharing insights\, followed by dedicated breakout time for deeper conversation\, questions\, and meaningful connections. \n\n\nPanels & Breakouts\nThree concurrent panel discussions\, each followed by dedicated breakout time for deeper conversation. \n\n\nPanel 1 \nRegional Access to Funding\n\nAmanda Vuicich\, Northland Foundation\nChad Ricord\, Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC)\nScott Sundvall\, Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation (DIRRR)\nZack Filipovich\, Northspan Group\, Inc.\, East Range Join Powers Board Loan Fund\n\n\n\nPanel 2 \nStatewide Access to Funding\n\nRob Sjostrand\, Entrepreneur Fund\nChad Newman\, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development\nTerry Stein\, Midwest Business Finance Corp (MBFC)\nJennifer Clement\, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Duluth\n\n\n\nPanel 3 \nRegional & Statewide Technical Assistance\n\nMolly Solberg\, Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)\nNick Tietz\, ILT Academy\nSandi Larson\, Entrepreneur Fund\nKirsten Kennedy\, Minnesota Center for Employee Ownership (MN CEO)\nMamoun Alassouli\, LegalCorps\n\n\n\n\nBreakout Experience\nFollowing the panel discussions\, participants will move into smaller breakout conversations to: \n\n✓ Explore resources in greater depth \n✓ Ask questions directly to providers \n✓ Identify next steps and connections \n\n\nFollowing the summit experience\, all attendees are invited to continue the day at the historic Maco Theater in downtown Virginia\, MN for a live Pitch Competition & Showcase. \n\n\nEvent 2 of 2 · Same Day \nPitch Competition & Showcase\n\n\n📍 Maco Theater\, Downtown Virginia📅 September 24⏰ 2:45 PM to 5:00 PM\, with snacks and drinks\nThis exciting finale will feature up to 10 selected participants presenting their business ideas on stage\, along with opportunities to connect directly with them and experience product showcases. The Grand Prize pitch winner will receive a $5\,000 grant and the Runner Up will receive a $2\,500 grant. \n\n\nPitch Competition Schedule\n\n \n2:45 PM Doors Open \n\n \n2:55 PM Opening Remarks \n\n \n3:00 PM LIVE Pitches Begin \n\n \n4:00 PM Networking and Pitch Showcase Experience \nMeet the entrepreneurs\, explore their products\, and continue conversations \n\n \n4:55 PM Pitch Winner Announced \n\n \n5:00 PM Program Concludes \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a practitioner\, community supporter\, investor\, or curious innovator\, we’d love to have you in the audience to come be inspired and support emerging entrepreneurs from across the region! \nPlease fill out the brief form below to submit your RSVP. Invite your friends\, family\, and colleagues. This is such a fun day to learn about and celebrate community! \nRSVP to AttendApply to Pitch\n\n\nWith Support From Our Funders
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/dawn-business-resource-summit-pitch-competition/
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