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SUMMARY:THE BUSINESS TRANSITION ROAD TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Northspan · Succession Planning 101 \n🧭 The Business Transition Road Tour\nA free series helping business owners plan early for the future transition of leadership and ownership. \n\n🗓️ May – September 2026\n📍 4 Chamber locations\n🎟️ Free to attend\n\nSee upcoming dates ↓\n\nNorthspan 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. Join us at one of the upcoming sessions at a Chamber of Commerce near you! \nUpcoming dates\n\n\nMay12\nCarlton Area Chamber of Commerce\nCompleted\n\n\nJun11\nHermantown Area Chamber of Commerce\nRegister →\n\n\nAug18\nGrand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce\nRegister →\n\n\nSep16\nCloquet Area Chamber of Commerce\nLink coming soon\n\n\nWhy choose Northspan for business valuation?\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 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 — backed by personalized service and a commitment to your long-term success. \nLimited-time grant: Businesses in the Taconite Assistance Area and the City of Duluth can access Northspan’s expert valuation services at half the usual cost. Available first-come\, first-served until funds are fully allocated.\n\nCurious what your business is worth? \nEmail Zack → \nor call (218) 481-7737
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Cooperative Summit
DESCRIPTION:Second Annual · Meeting the Moment \n🤝 Minnesota Cooperative Summit\nA statewide gathering of cooperators\, community leaders\, and changemakers building a stronger Minnesota — together. \n\n🗓️ July 28–29\, 2026\n📍 College of St. Scholastica\, Duluth\n🎟️ Scholarships available\n\nRegister Today →\n\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 goes even further\, connecting people across sectors and generations to strengthen communities through cooperation. \nAt the 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 lasting change\n\nEvent highlights\n\nTwo days of learning\, connection\, and collaboration\nOptional co-op tours and a Tuesday evening dinner reception\nAffordable registration\, with scholarships available\nLodging options and optional bus transportation from the Twin Cities\nPlanned childcare (based on demand)\n\nCo-hosted by Minnesota Farmers Union\, The College of St. Scholastica\, CoMinnesota\, Northspan\, and the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission.\n\nLet’s build a better Minnesota — together. \nRegister Today → \nFull agenda\, speakers\, lodging\, and FAQs are on the registration page.Interested in speaking\, tabling\, or sponsoring? Email info@cominnesota.coop · 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:Builder Lab: Idea Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:ILT Academy · Sponsored by Northspan’s DAWN Program \n🚀 Idea Accelerator Workshop\nA high-energy\, hands-on evening to turn your idea into real\, fundable action. \n\n📅 Wed\, Aug 19\, 2026\n🕔 5:00–8:00 PM CT\n📍 Ecolibrium3\, Duluth\n🎟️ Free with DAWN scholarship\n\nRegister Here →\n\n\nSchedule\n\n4:15 PMDoors open\n4:30–5:00 PMCheck-in — settle in\, connect\, and fuel up\n5:00–8:00 PMWorkshop (Central Time)\n8:00–9:00 PMHappy hour at Bent Paddle Brewing\n\n\n📍 \n\nEcolibrium3\n2014 W 3rd Street\, Duluth\, MN 55806\n\n\n\nAbout the workshop\nThis 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\nExplore real market opportunities\nUnderstand your customers\nBuild a stronger foundation for your business or nonprofit idea\n\nThrough ILT Academy’s proven Innovation Framework\, you’ll take part in hands-on activities and peer-based feedback to sharpen your idea and confidently take next steps. You’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\nWho should attend?\nThis workshop is for anyone — of any age or background — who’s passionate about solving problems or building something new. It’s perfect for: \n\nAspiring entrepreneurs\nSmall business owners\nTribal & community leaders\nTech\, product\, service\, or nonprofit builders\nStudents\, educators\, or teams with bold ideas\n\n\nReady to move your idea forward? \nRegister Here →
URL:https://dawnmn.org/event/idea-accelerator-workshop/
LOCATION:Ecolibrium3\, 2014 W 3rd Street\, Duluth\, Minnesota\, 55806\, United States
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