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Biennial ConnectUP! Summit on the Path to Sell Out…Again
ConnectUP! Institute proudly announces the return of the ConnectUP! Summit with the theme Capital Readiness Inside & Out, April 10-12, 2025 at the Wilder Center in St. Paul. Attracting over
Celebrating Blossoming Black Businesses in Minnesota
Throughout February, we celebrated Blossoming Black Business in Minnesota that are bringing joy, connection and education to our communities! These 2-5 year old businesses have been growing and blossoming over
ConnectUP! Institute Acquires Lunar Accelerator to Further Advance Access to Capital for Underinvested Entrepreneurs
ConnectUP! Institute today announces the acquisition of the Lunar Accelerator program, developed by Lunar Startups. This acquisition combines two trailblazing organizations committed to fostering a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, driving
August 23 Newsletter – Beyond Networking: How to Build Your Entrepreneur Community
View this email in your browser Beyond Networking: How to Build Your Entrepreneur Community Building your entrepreneur community goes beyond networking and into relationship- and trust-building between you, your business,
MN Cup: SISG’s Dirty Thirty Due Diligence Workshop
This workshop is the fourth in a series from Social Impact Strategies Group designed to help entrepreneurs build on their success and continue growing their business. Are you articulating your
Lunch and Learn – Equity in a New Food Economy | AEO 2020 Virtual Conference
Lunch and Learn – Equity in a New Food Economy | AEO 2020 Virtual Conference Our conference theme, Resilient: Small Businesses Strengthening Local Economies, speaks to the shifts that are
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