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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: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\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
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