DEED's Office of Small Business & Innovation increases access to capital, helps founders navigate resources and networks and provides technical assistance to help businesses start and succeed.
Startup and Small Business Resource Fair
Date: October 9, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Great Northern Building (180 E. 5th St., Saint Paul, MN 55101)
DEED invites founders to explore the small business resources available through its Office of Small Business and Innovation (OSBI). OSBI provides innovators with grants, loans, connections and consulting services to scale startups in Minnesota. This casual, open-house-style event allows attendees to have face-to-face conversations with the State's top small business experts. Breakout sessions will also be available.
All are welcome!
Corporate Innovators Meetup
Date: October 7, 5:00 p.m.
Launch Minnesota's Corporate Innovators Network will convene for an engaging discussion on models for successful collaborations between corporates and startups. It’s a space for innovation leaders from the highest impact companies in Minnesota to connect and collaborate. The meeting will be followed by a happy hour. This event is invite-only, and intended for other members of the corporate innovation ecosystem. Please email launchminnesota@state.mn.us if you are interested in attending.
Launch Minnesota Higher Ed Network
Date: October 8
This gathering of Launch Minnesota’s Higher Education Network will feature insights from Matthew Pollard, author and international speaker. This event is being sponsored by St. John’s University, Mankato State University and University of Northwestern. The purpose of the network is to create a collaborative platform to increase engagement in our startup communities while working together to grow Minnesota's innovation ecosystem.
All are welcome!
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Learn more: smallbusiness@state.mn.us