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SUMMARY:The Duluth Blueprint: Building the City We Imagine
DESCRIPTION:The Duluth Blueprint: Building the City We Imagine\nIn Partnership with Northspan\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 | 7:30 am – 4:30 pm \n\nGreysolon by Black Woods \n231 East Superior Street\, \nDuluth\, MN 55802 \nEarly Bird Pricing Available through March 27! \n$149 General Ticket | $49 Student Ticket (ID required at the door) \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter years of success with the Zenith Digital Marketing Conference\, Fuse Duluth is elevating its vision with a next-generation event: The Duluth Blueprint. This new chapter amplifies the Fuse mission—developing young leaders to strengthen our community—by bringing together the voices shaping Duluth’s future. \nPicture a city with thriving businesses\, vibrant communities\, and leaders driving meaningful change. Now imagine yourself at the center of it. The Duluth Blueprint is more than a conference; it’s a full-day experience where for-profit businesses\, nonprofit organizations\, and young professionals come together to turn ideas into action. \nExplore three immersive breakout tracks:\n\nBlueprint for Growth – For small businesses\, entrepreneurs\, and corporate teams. Unlock strategies to strengthen operations\, scale effectively\, and fuel long-term success.\nBlueprint for Impact – For nonprofits\, mission-driven organizations\, and civic leaders. Learn how to build sustainable funding\, measure what matters\, and drive meaningful change.\nBlueprint for Leadership – For young professionals and emerging leaders. Gain clarity\, confidence\, and connections to chart your career path and expand your influence.\n\nDiscover the Duluth Expo: Following the event\, visit the Duluth Expo to meet local businesses\, innovative startups\, and community organizations shaping the future of the city. Network\, explore new tools and resources\, and connect with potential partners who can help bring your ideas to life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroducing the Morning Keynote\n“Collaboration Unlocked: Six Characteristics of Leaders Who Shape Cities” \nDan Collison\, Senior Director of Business Development and Public Affairs at Sherman Associates \nDan Collison is the Senior Director of Business Development and Public Affairs for Sherman Associates. In his role Collison assists the development team in advancing new project proposals and originations as well as connecting the company with the communities where development projects are built\, owned and operated. \nAs a business and civic leader Collison has been instrumental in catalyzing affordable housing\, safety-net social services\, new inclusive business growth and forging strategic collaborations between diverse business\, non-profit and civic leaders alongside the emerging residential communities of downtown Minneapolis. Collison serves on several community organizational boards in the markets where Sherman Associates is active leveraging Collison’ holistic and inclusive leadership style developed over 35 years of professional work in the business\, fine arts\, non-profit and religious sectors. \nCollison is a Humphrey School of Public Policy Fellow\, the 2022 AIA Minnesota Collaborative Achievement Award winner\, and a 2015 recipient of Minnesota Business magazine’s (Real) Power 50 awards\, an annual list of 50 remarkable business leaders. In 2010 Metro Magazine listed him in the “Top 100” List of people\, places\, and things making a positive impact in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region. Additionally\, in 2020\, Collison was named one of the Twin Cities’ Unsung Heroes by City Pages.
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/the-duluth-blueprint-building-the-city-we-imagine/
LOCATION:Greysolon\, 231 East Superior Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802
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SUMMARY:Apply for our Next 300 Series Advanced Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Summer ’26 – 300 Series Bootcamp – Northeast MN Virtual Cohort APPLY HERE \n\n\n\n\nOverview \nThank you for your interest in the 300 Series Bootcamp offered by ILT Academy! \nThis program is an interactive and immersive series of sessions where you’ll walk your idea/startup through the Lean Startup process to help launch a successful product and/or business.\n\nProgram Dates \nThis Summer 2026 – MN Cohort runs from June 1 – August 3 on Monday evenings from 6:00p – 10:00p (CT)\, along with a Demo Day on Wednesday\, August 12.  (Taking off the week of June 22nd) \nThe program is delivered live\, through an interactive virtual platform. \nRequirements \nTo participate\, you’ll need to have completed the ILT Academy – Idea Accelerator (Sprint 1) – 100 Series Cohort.\n\nWritten Application \nThis written application is broken into 4 main sections: \n\nIdea\nTeam\nProgress\nObjectives\n\nWe look forward to receiving and reviewing your application. \nIf you have any others questions or need support\, don’t hesitate to contact our Batch Admissions team at admissions@iltacademy.io
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/apply-for-our-next-300-series-advanced-cohort/
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SUMMARY:Apply for our Next 100 Series Bootcamp Cohort
DESCRIPTION:Summer ’26 – 100 Series Bootcamp  APPLY HERE \nNortheast\, MN Virtual Cohort \n\n\n\n\nOverview\nThank you for your interest in the 100 Series Bootcamp program offered by ILT Academy!\nThis program is an interactive and immersive series of sessions where you’ll walk your idea/startup through the Lean Startup process to help launch a successful product and/or business.  To participate\, you’ll need an idea or startup to work with.  You do not need a fully-formed idea.  A basic idea is great.\n\nProgram Dates\nThis Summer 2026 – 100 Series Bootcamp – Minnesota Cohort runs from June 2–August 4 for Tuesday cohorts and June 4–August 6 for Thursday cohorts (you choose Tuesday or Thursday for the entirety of the program). Sessions are held from 6:00–10:00 PM (CST). The program includes a 30-Second Pitch Night in Week 4 on Tuesday\, June 23\, and concludes with a Founder Showcase on Thursday\, August 13. \nThe program is delivered live\, through an interactive virtual platform. \nApplication Process\nILT Academy is a highly competitive program.\nOur application process consists of three (3) key milestones: \n\nWritten application – this application form\, due no later than April 26th\, 2026\nVideo interviews – administered in a self-paced manner\, and due no later than 7 days after your written application.  You will receive a link to complete your video interviews once your written application is received.\nAdmission decision – our batch admissions team reviews your written and video responses and makes a decision.\n\nThe content in your written and video responses will be used to evaluate your application.  We recommend taking your time and being thorough with your submission. \nWritten Application\nThis written application is broken into 4 main sections: \n\nIdea\nTeam\nProgress\nObjectives\n\nWe look forward to receiving and reviewing your application. \nAdditional FAQs\nIf you have any others questions or need support\, don’t hesitate to contact our Batch Admissions team at admissions@iltacademy.io
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/apply-for-our-next-100-series-bootcamp-cohort/
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SUMMARY:DAWNtrepreneur Resource Fair\, Showcase\, & Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited!  \nJoin us for the DAWNtrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Competition\, a premier event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in northeastern Minnesota. \n\nWhere: Maco Theater\, Virginia\, MN (https://macotheater.com) \nThis free event is hosted by Northspan’s Driving Access to Networks and Wealth (DAWN) program. As the northeast regional hub for Launch Minnesota\, DAWN is part of a statewide collaborative effort to help entrepreneurs start or accelerate their business. Learn more about DAWN and the Showcase and Pitch Competition event here: https://dawnmn.org/ \nThe evening will feature three exciting parts: \n\nBusiness Resource Fair: Connect with organizations offering tools\, funding\, and support to help launch or grow your business—all in one place.\nDAWNtrepreneur Showcase: Explore unique business ventures and connect with emerging entrepreneurs at their own individual booths.\nPitch Competition: Cheer on select participants as they deliver dynamic\, 5-minute live pitches to compete for the grand prize of a $3\,000 grant award.\n\nWhether you’re a 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 this brief form to submit your RSVP. \nInvite your friends\, family\, and colleagues. This is such a fun night to celebrate community! \nOR\nShare you amazing idea or business venture and submit your application HERE for the DAWNtrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Competition by September 22\, 2025! \nThe Driving Access to Networks and Wealth (DAWN) program\, powered by Northspan\, is the northeast regional hub for Launch Minnesota\, a statewide collaborative effort to help entrepreneurs start or accelerate the growth of their business. The DAWN program’s DAWNtrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Competition is a premier event celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation in northeastern Minnesota. Learn more about DAWN and the DAWNtrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Competition here: https://dawnmn.org/ \nThere are two tiers to this event:\n(1) The DAWNtrepreneur Showcase: Selected applicants will be invited to demonstrate and share their unique business idea at their own booth during the event. All showcase participants will receive a $250 mini-grant award\, plus the chance to network with potential funders and receive expert feedback to elevate their business. \n(2) The Pitch Competition (optional): Entrepreneurs looking to take their showcase experience to the next level can also choose to opt in for the exciting pitch competition portion of the event. Five showcase participants will have the opportunity to present their business idea in a dynamic\, 5-minute live pitch. The grand prize for the top pitch presenter is an additional grant award of $3\,000. \nThis application is open to entrepreneurs who have completed or are currently enrolled in ILT Academy programming and are based in the DAWN service area of Aitkin\, Carlton\, Cook\, Itasca\, Kanabec\, Koochiching\, Lake\, Mille Lacs\, Pine\, and St. Louis Counties and the Native Nations of the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa\, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa\, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa\, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe\, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe\, and Red Lake Nation. \nBy submitting this application\, you agree that all information provided is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge\, AND if selected\, you can attend the DAWNtrepreneur Showcase and Pitch Competition on October 9\, 2025\, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM\, at the Maco Theater in Virginia\, MN (https://www.macotheater.com/). \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 22!
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/dawntrepreneur-resource-fair-showcase-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:Maco Theater\, 415 Chestnut St.\, Virginia\, MN\, 55792\, United States
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SUMMARY:Non-Traditional Lenders Forum Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Discover Flexible Capital Options for Your Business – Register Today for Grand Rapids Luncheon! \nYou’re invited to join us for the upcoming Non-Traditional Lenders Forum Luncheon in Grand Rapids on Thursday\, August 14 — a valuable event for business owners\, lenders\, and economic development partners. \nWhen: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, August 14\, 2025 \nWhere: TimberLake Lodge\, Hickory Room – 144 SE 17th St\, Grand Rapids\, MN 55744 \nRegistration required to help plan for lunch: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRRW7M2 \nWhat to Expect: \nThis forum brings together regional non-traditional lenders who are committed to providing flexible capital and support to help businesses grow. You’ll hear directly from: \n\nAlternative lenders serving our region\nAdvisors and funders who support small business success\nPartners collaborating on creative capital solutions\n\nWho Should Attend: \nWhether you’re a business owner seeking funding options\, a lender interested in partnerships\, or an economic development professional looking to support local entrepreneurs — this event is designed for you. \nInvite Your Network! \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with your network. This event is open to anyone who supports or operates a small business. \nThis event is free to attend\, but registration is required to help plan for lunch. Please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRRW7M2
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/non-traditional-lenders-forum-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:TimberLake Lodge\, 144 SE 17th Street\, Grand Rapids\, 55744\, United States
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SUMMARY:Non-Traditional Lenders Forum Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Discover Flexible Capital Options for Your Business – Register Today for Duluth Luncheon! \nYou’re invited to join us for the upcoming Non-Traditional Lenders Forum Luncheon in Duluth on Thursday\, May 22 — a valuable event for business owners\, lenders\, and economic development partners. \nWhen: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\, Thursday\, May 22\, 2025 \nWhere: Kitchi Gammi Club\, Great Hall – 831 East Superior Street\, Duluth\, MN 55802 \nRegistration required to help plan for lunch: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRRW7M2 \nWhat to Expect: \nThis forum brings together regional non-traditional lenders who are committed to providing flexible capital and support to help businesses grow. You’ll hear directly from: \n\nAlternative lenders serving our region\nAdvisors and funders who support small business success\nPartners collaborating on creative capital solutions\n\nWho Should Attend: \nWhether you’re a business owner seeking funding options\, a lender interested in partnerships\, or an economic development professional looking to support local entrepreneurs — this event is designed for you. \nInvite Your Network! \nPlease feel free to share this invitation with your network. This event is open to anyone who supports or operates a small business. \nThis event is free to attend\, but registration is required to help plan for lunch. Please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MRRW7M2
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/non-traditional-lenders-forum-luncheon/
LOCATION:Kitchi Gammi Club\, 831 East Superior Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions Series
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to REGISTER!
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/workforce-solutions-series-4/
LOCATION:Clyde Iron Works\, 2920 West Michigan St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55806
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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions Series
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to REGISTER!
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/workforce-solutions-series-3/
LOCATION:Clyde Iron Works\, 2920 West Michigan St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55806
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