Three forums aimed at helping area businesses learn about non-traditional financing will be held across the Iron Range.

Hosted by the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce and Laurentian Chamber of Commerce, the forums are designed to provide information about local non-traditional financial assets, support, and partnering. 

Growing and expanding businesses, community leaders, economic developers, commercial lenders, chamber members and community organizations are invited to attend.

Presenters are Michael Lattery, Entrepreneur Fund director of business finance; Jeff Borling, Great River Energy economic development lead; Michael Colclough, Northland Foundation director of business finance; Bob Palmquist, Northspan senior business developer; and Steve Peterson, IRRRB director of development.

Cost is $15 per person, including lunch. RSVP’s are required.

Forums are:

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday April 27, at the Sawmill Restaurant in Grand Rapids. RSVP at 218-326-6619 or bud@grandmn.org

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, at Joy Global in Virginia. RSVP at 218-741-2717 or admin@laurentianchamber.org

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 10, at Barr Engineering in Hibbing. RSVP at 218-262-3895 or hibbcofc@hibbing.org