Edition 6: October 2024 Minnesota Startup Events and News
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OCTOBER EVENTS
Food | Ag | Ideas Week- Food | Ag | Ideas, led by Naturally MN has become a must-attend gathering for farmers, entrepreneurs, brands, industry professionals and companies alike, focused on food and ag innovation, drawing attendees from across the US and internationally. October 7th - 9th, immerse yourself in a dynamic lineup of sessions, panels, networking events, and interactive experiences. This year, we're diving headfirst into regenerative agriculture supply chains, focusing on how we can ensure the health of both people and the planet.
We are looking to support, small, large, and particularly mid-size companies on their journey of navigating this new regenerative supply chain reality and providing them a playbook on what and how to do this.When: October 7-9th
Where: Machine Shop (NE MPLS)
Who should attend: If you are a part of the regenerative supply chain, JOIN US to help shape this crucial conversation.
Contributed by Ally at University of MN
Value Proposition Design Webinar - The University of Minnesota MIN-Corps program is proud to work with Launch Minnesota, an initiative of MN-DEED, to help early-stage technology entrepreneurs translate their innovations to a fundable, high-growth ventures. This webinar is a short-form guide to the Lean Startup (also called Lean LaunchPad) approach, a structured process to quickly assess and refine business concepts, thus avoiding costly mistakes and accelerating progress to market launch.
When: October 21st, 4pm
Where: online
Who should attend: early-stage entrepreneurs
Contributed by Ally at University of MN
E1 Summit and Expo - Entrepreneurs and small business owners in southeastern Minnesota have the opportunity to learn, connect, and chart the next steps of their business journey at the 2024 E1 Summit & Expo. The event will be held from 8:30am to 4pm on Tuesday, October 22nd, at Cascade Meadow Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Rochester Campus. This year, thanks to Premier Sponsor Foresight Bank, this event is free for entrepreneurs and small business owners to attend! Your registration includes refreshments throughout the day as well as lunch from a local small business. This dynamic, jam-packed, one-day event provides educational workshops and panel discussions, an expo with entrepreneur support organizations from across southeast Minnesota and a lunchtime keynote from successful entrepreneur Jazz Hampton. The 2024 Summit & Expo has everything you need to chart an actionable plan to scale and grow your business!
When: October 22nd, 8:30am
Where: Saint Mary's University - Rochester, MN
Who should attend: Founders looking to scale, Investors, Supporters, Community Resource Providers
Contributed by Val at Red Wing Ignite
NEWS & RESOURCES
Momease wins grand prize at Minnesota Cup 2024 - After competing in the Minnesota Cup twice before, women-led business Momease Solutions Inc. won the $50,000 grand prize at the 2024 Minnesota Cup on Monday evening.