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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: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: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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SUMMARY:THE BUSINESS TRANSITION ROAD TOUR
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSuccession 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. \nParticipants will learn when and how to begin\, how to involve trusted advisors\, and how Northspan’s Discover\, Prepare\, Decide framework supports business value\, financial security\, and long‑term stability. \nWe welcome you to join us at one of the upcoming sessions at a Chamber of Commerce near you! \nUpcoming Dates\n\nMay 12 Carlton Area Chamber of Commerce Register here!\nJune 11 Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce Register here!\nAugust 18 Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Register here!\nSeptember 16 Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce (Event link coming soon)\n\nWhy Choose Northspan for Business Valuation Services?\nAt Northspan\, our business valuation services are led by Zack Filipovich\, a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) with a deep understanding of the regional business landscape. \nZack brings a strategic\, data-driven approach to every valuation\, ensuring that your business is assessed with the most up to date and accurate information possible. Whether you’re planning for succession\, seeking financing\, or preparing for a sale\, Northspan delivers valuations that provide insight and actionable information for your decision making process. With our personalized service and commitment to your long-term success\, you can trust Northspan to help guide your next big decision with confidence. \nRight now\, businesses located within the Taconite Assistance Area and the City of Duluth can access Northspan’s expert business valuation services at half the usual cost\, thanks to a limited-time grant. This opportunity is available on a first-come\, first-served basis and until funds are fully allocated. \nDon’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into your business’s worth at a significantly reduced rate. Call (218) 481-7737 or email Zack today at zfilipovich@northspan.org to learn more.
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/the-business-transition-road-tour/
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SUMMARY:Built to Last: Business Legacy & Ownership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Built to Last: Business Legacy & Ownership Summit\nThursday\, June 18 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | Braham Event Center \nNo cost to attend • Breakfast & lunch provided \n👉 RSVP today to save your spot. \nJoin 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. \nThis summit will feature practical guidance\, real‑world examples\, and clear next steps for exploring employee ownership models that help businesses stay local\, retain jobs\, and build community wealth. \nYou’ll leave with: \n\nA strong understanding of employee ownership and legacy transition options\nReal examples of how employee ownership supports business continuity and growth\nConnections to technical assistance providers and financing partners\nClear next steps to support stable employment and stronger local economies\n\n👉 RSVP today to save your spot. \nCo‑hosted by MN CEO\, Northspan\, ECRDC\, and SBDC.
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/built-to-last-business-legacy-ownership-summit/
LOCATION:Braham Event Center\, 655 SW 8th Street\, Braham\, 55006\, United States
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Cooperative Summit
DESCRIPTION:Meeting the Moment: \nSecond Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit \nJuly 28–29\, 2026 | Duluth\, MN \n📍 College of St. Scholastica \n👉 Register today!. \nJoin cooperators\, community leaders\, and changemakers from across the state for the Second Annual Minnesota Cooperative Summit\, coming to Duluth this July. \nCooperatives are built for this moment. Rooted in shared ownership\, democratic decision‑making\, and long‑term thinking\, co‑ops play a critical role in Minnesota’s economic resilience\, from succession planning and inclusive entrepreneurship to addressing complex challenges that can’t be solved alone. \nBuilding on the success of the sold‑out inaugural summit in Morris\, MN (which brought together 200 cooperators)\, this year’s event will go even further\, connecting people across sectors and generations to strengthen communities through cooperation. \nAt the Minnesota Cooperative Summit\, you’ll: \n\nLearn about the power and versatility of the cooperative model\nExplore how co‑ops drive economic resiliency and long‑term sustainability\nEngage with Minnesota’s rich history of cooperation\nGain inspiration from real‑world cooperative success stories\nConnect with a diverse group of people committed to working together for lasting change\n\nEvent highlights include: \n\nTwo days of learning\, connection\, and collaboration\nOptional co‑op tours and a Tuesday evening dinner reception\nAffordable registration\, scholarships available\nLodging options and optional bus transportation from the Twin Cities\nPlanned childcare (based on demand)\n\n👉 Register today and explore full event details including agenda\, speakers\, lodging\, and FAQs. \nCo‑hosted by Minnesota Farmers Union\, The College of St. Scholastica\, CoMinnesota\, Northspan\, and Arrowhead Regional Development Commission. \nPlease go here for sponsorship levels and let us know if you are interested in speaking\, tabling\, sponsoring or otherwise partnering to make this event a success. You can reach us at info@cominnesota.coop with any questions or ideas.\nLet’s build a better Minnesota—together.\nLearn more at mncooperativesummit.org 
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/minnesota-cooperative-summit/
LOCATION:College of St. Scholastica\, 1200 Kenwood Avenue\, Duluth\, MN\, 55811\, United States
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SUMMARY:Idea Accelerator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:​🚀 ILT Academy IDEA ACCELERATOR WORKSHOP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n​Sponsored by Northspan\n\n​🗓️ Date & Time: Wednesday\, August 19th\, 2026 \nWhere: Ecolibrium3 \n2014 W 3rd Street\, Duluth\, MN 55806 \n​​(Doors open at 4:15 PM) \nCheck-In: 4:30–5:00 PM \nTime: 5:00–8:00 PM CT \nHappy Hour: 8:00–9:00 PM at Bent Paddle \nhttps://bentpaddlebrewing.com/\n1832 W Michigan St\, Duluth\, MN 55806 \n\n\n\n\n\n​This high-energy\, 3-hour Idea Accelerator Workshop is designed to help local leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and innovators turn ideas into action. Whether you’re just getting started or refining an existing concept\, this workshop delivers practical tools\, expert coaching\, and serious-fun collaboration to help you: \n​✅ Explore real market opportunities \n​✅ Understand your customers \n​✅ Build a stronger foundation for your business or nonprofit idea \n​Through ILT Academy’s proven Innovation Framework\, you’ll participate in hands-on activities and peer-based feedback to sharpen your idea and confidently take next steps. \nYou’ll leave with practical tools\, new insights\, and a clearer path to move your idea forward. Come ready to work\, learn\, and level up! \n\n\n\n​Who Should Attend? \n​This workshop is for anyone—of any age or background—who’s passionate about solving problems or building something new. Perfect for: \n\n\n​Aspiring entrepreneurs \n\n\n​Small business owners \n\n\n​Tribal/community leaders \n\n\n​Tech\, product\, service\, or nonprofit builders \n\n\n​Students\, educators\, or teams with bold ideas \n\n\n​Doors open at 4:15 PM — check-in before we dive into the workshop. It’s a great time to settle in\, connect with others\, and fuel up.
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/idea-accelerator-workshop/
LOCATION:Ecolibrium3\, 2014 W 3rd Street\, Duluth\, Minnesota\, 55806\, United States
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