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SUMMARY:Start Strong Minnesota: Three-Part Entrepreneur Series
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are exploring a business idea or already taking early steps\, this 3‑part series gives new and emerging entrepreneurs the essential tools\, guidance\, and confidence needed to start strong in Minnesota. Each session is led by an experienced educator and is designed to meet you where you are\, offering clear next steps you can apply right away.  \n\nAll sessions will be held at the Downtown Duluth Public Library\, Gold Room\, 520 W. Superior St. Duluth\, MN 55802\nSessions are from 2:00-4:30PM. \n\nWednesday\, April 15th – Starting your Minnesota Business: From Idea to Action\nWednesday\, April 22nd – Managing Personal Finances to Strengthen Your Business\nWednesday\, April 29th – Your Credit Pathway to Business Opportunity\n\n\n\nFREE 3-Course Series – Program Value: $450 for the full 3-session series.\nThrough grant funding\, free full scholarships are available to cover the full cost for participants. Due to limited funding & seats\, we will follow up to confirm your availability and commitment to attend selected sessions before completing your registration. Expectation to attend at least 2 of 3 sessions. \nRegister here for scholarship and attendance! \nRefreshments will be provided. \nPlease take a few minutes to fill out the intake form below so we can better understand how to support your needs. To maintain and grow our grant a partner funding that supports our regional programming\, we also need a few pieces of demographic information from all participants before we meet. We will not share names of any DAWN clients with other organizations without consent\, and all demographic information will be shared only in aggregate\, with no names attached. \nWe appreciate your time and look forward to working with you!
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/start-strong-minnesota-three-part-entrepreneur-series/
LOCATION:Downtown Duluth Public Library\, 520 W. Superior St.\, Duluth\, MN\, 55802\, United States
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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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