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SUMMARY:[:en]Starting Line Capital Pathways Workshop Session[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nStarting Line Capital Pathways Toolkit will help you identify capital types that best support your leadership style; prioritize learning goals for follow-on capital exploration; and anchor to your vision and crystallize ultimate success for you as a business leader. We invite you to connect to your biggest dream for your business and begin pursuing capital from this perspective –letting your needs and values as a founder drive capital exploration. \nA Capital Pathway is a comprehensive way of looking at how you’re bringing money into your company not just in the short-term\, but what comes before a capital funding moment and what comes after. You can think of Capital Pathways as a preview of how types of money or “capital models\,” work (or don’t work) into helping you achieve your business vision. Resources in this Toolkit to help you include: interactive exercises; Starting Line Capital Considerations Map (customized for your leadership priorities); glossary of key terms; and resources by capital type.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/starting-line-capital-pathways-workshop-session/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230530T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230530T203000
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SUMMARY:[:en]WORK OF ART: GRANT WRITING[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nThis workshop is a part of the 12-part Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists series\, a professional development curriculum designed to teach business skills to artists in all disciplines. Artists can take the whole series\, or individual workshops that best suit their needs. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in Springboard for the arts event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/work-of-art-grant-writing/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230527T110000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Investment with Shawn Spruce[:]
DESCRIPTION:Mni Sota Fund will be hosting Shawn Spruce\, a consultant of First Nations Oweesta\, to teach an investment class that will include information on how to invest in stocks\, bonds\, retirement\, cryptocurrency etc
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/investment-with-shawn-spruce/
LOCATION:Mni Sota Fund\, 817 South 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230526T133000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Essential Elements of a Successful Business[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurs leading businesses of all kinds face steep challenges managing each part of the company\, from developing a strategic plan to handling day-to-day operations. Balancing these competing demands while maintaining focus on the company’s goals can be difficult and overwhelming\, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. Sometimes it can feel like you’re missing a crucial piece of the puzzle that connects it all into a clear strategy forward. Thankfully\, there is a reliable framework we can all lean on. \nJoin us for a lively conversation with Marcus Whitney\, founding partner at Jumpstart Health Investors\, who will guide you through an easy-to-follow and widely applicable framework for developing an order of operations that connect the essential elements of a successful business logically. You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of the impact of each element on your business outcomes and how you can leverage them as one for long-term success! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn a universal template for starting any kind of business\nUnderstand the priorities every successful business runs on\nFind your strong points and weak points quickly to fill gaps and avoid failure\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarcus Whitney\nFounding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors\nMarcus Whitney is a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI)\, the most active early-stage healthcare venture capital firm in America. Of JHI’s funds\, Marcus leads Jumpstart Nova\, the first healthcare venture fund in America investing exclusively in Black-founded and led startups. \nMarcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team\, Nashville Soccer Club. \nMarcus is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book “Create and Orchestrate“\, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. His work has been featured by Entrepreneur\, CNBC\, Inc.\, NPR\, Fast Company\, and The Atlantic. \nMarcus is an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow\, and a member of the board of the Healthcare Finance Management Association\, Celtic Bank\, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum\, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation\, OZ Arts\, and Scott Hamilton CARES. \nMarcus actively competes in Jiu Jitsu\, is an IBJJF World Master Champion\, and trains on the competition team at Renzo Gracie Nashville under Shawn Williams. He is married and has two adult sons.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/essential-elements-of-a-successful-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230519T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230519T160000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Financial Power[:]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative session on understanding credit and reading credit reports. This event is designed to help you gain a better understanding of your credit score and how it affects your financial health. \nOur expert speakers will guide you through the basics of credit\, including what factors affect your credit score and how to maintain a good credit score. You’ll also learn how credit reports are created\, what information they contain\, and how to read and interpret them. \nBy the end of this event\, you’ll have a better understanding of how to manage your credit responsibly\, how to dispute errors on your credit report\, and how to take steps to improve your credit score. \nDon’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to gain financial literacy and take control of your credit. Register now to secure your spot!
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/financial-power/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230516T140000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Legal Compliance for Posting\, Marketing\, and Selling[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nWith more than 300 million people online\, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 Americans use the Internet regularly. The biggest reason for the Internet’s popularity is its accessibility. Compared to other forms of media\, the web is cheap\, easy to navigate\, and lets you reach millions of people at little to no cost. \nBUT\, to succeed in the world of online business\, you need a solid understanding of the legal hoops you’ll need to jump through. We are excited to be joined by Marie Smith\, Cofounder and Chief Information Officer at Data 360\, who will thoughtfully guide you through everything you need to know to market and sell online without legal troubles. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nThe differences and similarities between data security\, data privacy\, data protection\, and data compliance\nThe new rules for online marketing and sales in the U.S. and E.U.\nFTC compliance and consumer protection laws\nOther laws and regulations that influence online marketing and sales\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarie Smith\nChief Information Officer and Co-Founder at Data 360 \nMarie is a prolific leader\, advisor\, coach and mentor who works and advocates locally\, regionally and nationally for digital and technology literacy\, closing the economic gap using technology and ethical\, equitable and explainable AI. See more of her work here!
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/legal-compliance-for-posting-marketing-and-selling/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T110000
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SUMMARY:[:en]TAX BASICS 101[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nNo one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start? \nHow should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor\, LLC\, corporation\, or partnership? What can I deduct and how do I track my expenses? How do I report my business income and expenses? \nThis webinar will answer all of these questions and more! \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, visit SCORE website. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in SCORE event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/tax-basics-101-2/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041607
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SUMMARY:[:en]SBA Veteran Small Business Resource Brief[:]
DESCRIPTION:Veteran-owned firms represent a unique force within the American economy. Veterans own approximately 2.4 million small businesses or 9 percent of all small firms in the U.S. In addition\, some 200\,000 veteran-owned firms are owned by service-connected disabled veterans. \nVeteran entrepreneurs play an incredibly important role in the U.S. economy\, and therefore special programs have been created to assist veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses start and grow. \nThe objective of this brief provides information on the different resources and resource partners the SBA provides for active duty\, reservists\, and all era veterans and their family members including: \n\nNo-cost resources and assistance\nAccess to Capital\nGovernment Contracting\nSBA Veterans Certification\n\nThis webinar is not being recorded and materials are only shared with attendees
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/sba-veteran-small-business-resource-brief/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T150000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Tools for your Financial Wellness with Bank of the West[:]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one or all three free events to become more financially fit for the remainder of 2023! \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 2 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nEconomic Update for Small Business Owners\nKick off National Small Business Week with an Economic Update focused on small business owners. Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson\, Ph.D. will share his thoughts on what you can expect in the second half of 2023 and moves you can make to stay ahead of the new economic reality. Afterwards\, you will have a rare opportunity to ask Dr. Anderson live questions. \n  \nWith Special Guests Scott Anderson\, Ph.D. Chief Economist at Bank of the West and Rita Dailey Head of Product\, Segments\, and Client Delivery for Small & Medium Enterprise Banking at Bank of the West\, additional information below. \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nRecession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive\nJoin a group of experienced women entrepreneurs whose businesses have weathered the ups and downs of economic cycles. In this conversation on Recession Resiliency\, you’ll hear their best practices on how to survive and thrive. \n  \nWith Special Guests Gloria Hale\, CEO\, President and Co-Founder at Hale Glass\, Melinda Guzman\, CEO\, Corporate Director\, Financial Services Leader; Human Resource\, Turnaround Management\, Audit and Governance Leader at Melinda Guzman: California Attorney & Mediator\, and Paloma Vidgen\, Women Entrepreneur Segment Leader\, VP at Bank of the West\, additional information below. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 4 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nSBA 101\nRoxann Burns\, Head of SBA Lending at Bank of the West\, will demystify SBA solutions and explain how they work\, what you need to apply\, and what to expect in the overall process. \n  \nWith Special Guests Roxann Burns\, Head of SBA Lending at Bank of the West and Paloma Vidgen\, Women Entrepreneur Segment Leader\, VP at Bank of the West\, additional information below. \n\n\n\n\nSpecial Guests:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Update for Small Business Owners – Tuesday\, May 2 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nRita Dailey\nSVP from Bank of the West’s Small & Medium Enterprise Banking group\nRita Dailey runs Bank of the West’s Products\, Specialty Segments\, and Client Delivery for its Small & Medium Enterprise Banking group. Rita has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry and is passionate about helping businesses grow and realize their full potential. Rita has worked directly with hundreds of businesses over the years from start ups\, early stage companies\, all the way to large public companies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive – Wednesday\, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nGloria Hale\nCEO\, President and Co-Founder at Hale Glass\nGloria Hale is CEO\, president and co‐founder of Hale Glass\, a commercial glass contractor from Orange County\, California. Hale Glass was founded in 1978\, specializing in the fabrication and installation of architectural aluminum and glass for new construction in commercial buildings. Gloria focuses on the business and finance side of the business\, overseeing accounting\, human resources\, finance and insurance activities for the company. Gloria serves on the national board of directors of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) and previously served as president of the California Glass Association. As an active member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO)\, an international group of women executives\, she focuses on achieving professional growth in her own businesses and collaborating to support others. In 2018\, Gloria founded Glorious Motor Cars\, a concierge auto buying service for women executives. While most women dislike buying cars\, Gloria loves the process. She is an active contributor to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the American Red Cross\, holding an annual blood drive. She and her companies live and breathe by their core values: integrity\, quality\, accountability\, safety and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecession Resiliency – How to Survive and Thrive – Wednesday\, May 3 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nMelinda Guzman\nCEO\, Corporate Director\, Financial Services Leader; Human Resource\, Turnaround Management\, Audit and Governance Leader at Melinda Guzman: California Attorney & Mediator\nExperienced CEO\, General Counsel\, public and private board member\, and value creation expert who has over 35 years’ experience serving on publicly traded\, public\, private and non-profit boards. Ms. Guzman is highly regarded for her expertise in governance\, legal and fiduciary matters. Ms. Guzman is a Latina\, with expertise in finance\, legal\, human resources construction and real estate development and higher education matters. She has been responsible for P&L\, operations management\, strategic direction\, financial oversight\, and organizational leadership. She has extensive experience with banking\, credit facilities and venture backed financing and the human resources function. \nMelinda Guzman is CEO of Melinda Guzman Professional Corporation\, a law firm focused on representing public\, private and nonprofit corporations\, venture / equity firms\, insurance carriers\, and other business interests. She is highly sought as a “turnaround management” director and attorney. Highly regarded in her industry and as a public servant for over three decades\, she is a proven litigator\, an effective business negotiator and work-out counsel\, and as a mediator with expertise in finance\, governance\, employment\, higher education\, and business. She is highly regarded for her work on governance issues\, and she is a noted speaker and trainer on the fiduciary duties of officers and directors of boards of directors. She is a proven leader with a confirmed track record. \nMs. Guzman was born and raised in Fairfield\, California and is the daughter of the late Amado Guzman and Anita Guzman of Fairfield. She is a first-generation college graduate of the University of California at Davis (B.A.\, 1985; J.D.\, 1988) and is a proud wife\, mother and grandmother. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSBA 101 – Thursday\, May 4 – 12:00 – 1:00 PM PT\nRoxann Burns\nSenior Vice President\, Small & Medium Enterprise Business at Bank of the West\nRoxanne Burns is a senior vice president with expertise in commercial\, community development\, and SBA lending management. In addition to her responsibilities within Small and Medium Enterprise Business\, Roxann is part of Bank of the West’s Leadership Team for the SBA PPP Loan Initiative. Most recently\, she and her team processed and funded more than $3 billion in PPP loans that supported payroll for more than 300\,000 small business employees in California and across the country. \nRoxann brings 30 years of banking experience from start-up finance companies to large complex banking organizations. She is also deeply committed to economic development issues focused on small businesses growth and sustainability. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaloma Vidgen\nSME Segment Strategy – Women Entrepreneurs\nAs the daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs\, she is passionate about helping business owners and entrepreneurs meet their professional and personal goals. With 13 years in banking\, spent developing strategy and building partnerships across wealth management and business banking\, she creates programs and solutions that help our entrepreneurial community succeed.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/tools-for-your-financial-wellness-with-bank-of-the-west/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]FRIDAY FORUMS[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nAn opportunity to learn and discuss the topics facing Minnesota’s startup community. We know many of you have questions\, ideas and concerns regarding your business or organization. Launch Minnesota is bringing together individuals from the public and private sector to answer questions and provide support to our startup community. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nWe will host monthly calls on the 4th Friday from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. The sessions will kick off with subject matter experts and updates\, but time will be reserved for questions and discussion. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Reserve Ticket’ above to register in Launch Minnesota event. \nMeeting ID: 160 616 4838 \nPasscode: 2022
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/friday-forums/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T140000
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SUMMARY:[:en]5 STRATEGIES TO RUN A MORE EFFICIENT BUSINESS[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nStarting and running a small business is no small task\, but with the right strategies and tools\, you can streamline your processes\, increasing your productivity and ultimately leading to more profitability. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n  \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in SCORE Twin Cities event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/5-strategies-to-run-a-more-efficient-business/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230420T110000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Scale Your Business Through Your People[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nAs a founder or cofounder leading a high-growth company\, your business will likely reach a point where team expansion is necessary to continue on a trajectory of success\, if it hasn’t already. There are several key factors that should go into the strategy behind hiring and retaining talent when you’re looking to scale up. The final choices you make about who is on your team\, the roles they fill\, and how best to manage and support them through their work will be key determinants in the continued growth and success of your business. \nIn partnership with BPM\, we are thrilled to be joined by Jill Pappenheimer\, Partner at BPM\, and Stacy Litteral\, Managing Director in HR Consulting Services at BPM\, for a compelling discussion on how your business can leverage talent acquisition and retention to scale up. With the knowledge you’ll gain\, your business will be able to make the most of its investment into talent\, and the individuals on your team will have the tools and support they need to thrive alongside it! \nKey Takeaways: \n\nBest practices for hiring in the early stages of business\nHow to efficiently leverage HR technology for better employee experience\nHow to motivate a distributed team and lead them to success\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJill Pappenheimer\nPartner in HR Consulting at BPM\nJill Pappenheimer brings 30 years of experience supporting the people function for organizations ranging from large financial institutions to small entrepreneurial teams. In 2006\, she began consulting with companies\, and in 2012 she co-founded Options4Growth\, a boutique-consulting firm bringing both outsourced Human Resources and Strategy Advising\, combined with cloud based technology\, to a broad range of clientele. \nShe has an extensive business management background giving her a unique perspective to traditional HR practices. Jill believes that you need to link people\, with technology\, and organizational goals and objectives in order to grow and thrive. \nJill has a passion for people and firmly believes that organizations of all sizes and types are successful when employees share in the creation of their roles and responsibilities and can see the link to the company initiatives\, change happens\, accountability and engagement occurs. In her experience working with some of the valleys top technology companies she truly believes that technology creates efficiency and must be part of any solution to achieve growth. But it’s people that feed corporate growth. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStacy Litteral\nManaging Director and Advisory of HR Services at BPM\nStacy has over 20 years of Human Resources and people strategy experience and is a Managing Director on BPM’s Advisory team. She brings depth and breadth of experience to the team\, having worked within large corporations\, as well as a small nonprofit organization – developing and driving business strategy and leading diverse teams to successful outcomes. \nShe has an extensive background in all areas of HR including compensation\, benefits\, employee relations and training\, however her passion lies in the area of performance management and strategic alignment. Stacy believes no matter how large or small an organization is\, people are the foundation of all success\, and that it is necessary to connect individuals to organizational goals in order to meet and exceed objectives. She also believes alignment between employee’s personal values and goals with those of the organization – and effective dialogue around those shared goals – is a critical component. \nStacy is leading the initiative to bring to market BPM Link\, a strategic performance tool that provides organizations and their employees an opportunity to align on strategic initiatives through a flexible and convenient web based platform. BPM Link brings together a coaching framework\, transparency\, regular feedback and accountability\, in a simple and appealing way. Through the use of the tool\, businesses can become agile\, collaborative\, inclusive\, values driven and develop a unique and sustainable culture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/scale-your-business-through-your-people/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]Emerging Leader Social [:]
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minneapolis Regional Chamber’s Emerging Leaders for a fun evening of networking with other engaging young professionals from cross-sector industries. The primary focus of this event is to make new connections in a casual social setting. This event is specifically intended for young professionals looking for opportunities to develop themselves as leaders in the workplace. Registration includes complimentary appetizers. Drinks will be available for purchase. \nAs an added bonus\, we will also have a few featured professional service representatives in attendance. These individuals are trusted chamber members who have agreed to provide their expertise\, insights\, and advice at the event pro-bono to help you be successful. This is a great opportunity to ask questions in a safe and comfortable environment without the pressure of listening to a sales pitch. This month’s featured professional service representatives are financial advisors. \nFeatured Professional Services Representatives: Financial Advisors\nBrent Voeller\, Edward Jones\nBri McClain\, Grey Duck Wealth Management\nSam Pond\, Thrivent \n  \nYoung Professional Network Partners\nYoung Professionals of Minneapolis\nMinneapolis Global Shapers \nAbout Emerging Leaders:\nThe Emerging Leaders series fosters dynamic\, interactive and informative conversations designed to help young professionals develop cross-sector connections and practical insights about how to be a successful leader in the workplace. All program content is based on lessons learned from our Advisory Committee\, a diverse group of successful cross-sector emerging leaders and representatives of other local young professional networks. Programing will begin with presentations from experienced young professionals\, subject matter experts\, and/or community leaders followed by small group discussions and networking.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/emerging-leader-social/
LOCATION:Twin Cities 400 Tavern\, 1330 Industrial Blvd NE Suite 400\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413
CATEGORIES:In Person Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230324T223418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T223418Z
UID:138803-1681822800-1681826400@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING WITH SCORE AS A BUSINESS MENTOR[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear from our SCORE mentors and learn how they used their skills and experience to positively impact their community by supporting local small business owners and entrepreneurs. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in SCORE Twin Cities event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/benefits-of-volunteering-with-score-as-a-business-mentor/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230324T223056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T223056Z
UID:138800-1681390800-1681394400@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]HOW TO GET A SMALL BUSINESS LOAN: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nUnderstanding how to get a small business loan is essential for business owners at all stages of growth. However\, finding business funding can be a daunting task if you’re new to the world of business financing. That’s why we have invited a financial expert to walk you through the basics of how to get a small business loan. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more\, click here. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click ‘Learn More’ to register in SCORE Twin Cities event.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-get-a-small-business-loan-a-step-by-step-guide/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230324T221416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T221416Z
UID:138794-1681297200-1681300800@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]How To Catch a Big GREEN Fish[:]
DESCRIPTION:When and where\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate and time\n\nWednesday\, April 12 · 11am – 12pm CDT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\nOnline \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nMaking your first sale to a big customer is never easy for impact-driven companies\, especially in the current environment. You have to find and get in touch with a company to take a bet on your vision by opening their checkbooks and giving you their brand’s stamp of approval. The stakes are high— landing a major customer can be what puts you on the map and fuel your future growth. \nJoin us for a panel discussion with experts from Nasdaq\, Bank of the West\, Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact\, and Kloopify to uncover how you catch a big GREEN fish and close more deals. They will cover some of the tips and tactics you need to know to connect with the right people\, how to pitch them\, and how to hopefully get more contracts across the line. They will also cover how to become a certified women owned business enterprise (WBE) and how this can increase your chances of getting deals from corporates. \nIf you are creating impact as a B2B company\, this event is for you! \n  \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShervin Rafsandjani\nPublic Sector and Digital Alliances – National Transformation Partnerships\nAt Microsoft for almost 15 years with an enterprise sales background I moved into licensing and from there into dealmaking as a licensing executive. After working in license compliance\, specifically negotiating license compliance settlements with enterprise customers\, I moved to complex negotiations and dealmaking for multiple topics. Currently I work in the National Transformation Partnerships team and advise on country priorities and ESG for public sector and iconic enterprise accounts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWendy Mann-Flores\nSr. Lead Program Manager- Supplier Diversity\, Vice President Corporate Procurement at Bank of the West\nWendy Mann-Flores is a compassionate servant leader focused on fostering economic empowerment for diverse businesses and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement within the supply chain. \nIn her current role as Head of Supplier Diversity at Bank of the West\, she has implemented several strategies to help expand and grow the program within the company. \nPrior to joining Bank of the West\, Wendy spent 13 years with Exelon Corporation working in procurement and Supplier Diversity. During this time\, Wendy was the program lead for two east coast utilities and led the Latino ERG at the company. Under her leadership\, the ERG raised over $300\,000 for scholarships awarded to Latino high school students in the Chicago area. \nWendy served as the executive co-chair of Mujeres de HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement)\, an organization that helps develop and mentor high potential Latina professionals. \nWendy holds a BA degree from DePaul University in Multicultural Communications and Leadership. \nShe resides in the Chicago area with her husband and enjoys cooking\, traveling and spending time with her three adult children and three grandsons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-catch-a-big-green-fish/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230403T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230324T220510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T220510Z
UID:138791-1680534000-1680537600@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]How to Cultivate Youth Entrepreneurship and Success[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\nParents and educators are always looking for more ways to encourage our youth to pursue their passions or even just figure out what their passions are. This workshop will empower you to encourage your youth through entrepreneurship. \nThe Center is thrilled to be joined by Diondraya Taylor\, Founder and Chief Innovator at Mindset & Milestones\, to discuss activities\, resources\, and additional opportunities that will allow you to bring entrepreneurship to your youth. As a result\, students will cultivate ideas that boost their college resumes\, spark their passions\, and help them build a strong mindset to carry with them through every journey. Join the conversation to help them get started! \nKey Takeaways \n\nHow entrepreneurship at an early age can set students up for success\nActivity ideas for parents and educators to do with their students\, plus real examples of student creations\nAvailable resources to support entrepreneurial youth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-cultivate-youth-entrepreneurship-and-success/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T181231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181257Z
UID:138635-1677574800-1677580200@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]BUSINESS PLAN BASICS - PART 1[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nThis webinar is part one of a two-part series on how to write a Business Plan.\n\nWe will starting by answering these questions:\n\nWhat is a business plan and why would you need one?\nWho is a business plan for?\nDo you need a formal plan to be successful?\nWhat are the different types of business plans?\n\n \nDuring this session we will review 4 different types of plans:\nMini planLean canvasPitch deckTraditional plan \nWe will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each with a focus on the first three. The second part of this series will go into more detail about the Traditional Business Plan along with the financials aspects.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/business-plan-basics-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T180942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T180942Z
UID:138629-1677063600-1677072600@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]Winter M&A Bootcamp: The Ultimate Guide to Mergers & Acquisitions[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nInterested in understanding current best practices in being acquired or acquiring startups in 2023? \nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and our partners will present an update on the current M&A environment\, discuss best practices to position yourself for future M&A opportunities\, and explore winning strategies for successful transitions. We are pleased to share insights from our expert partners at KPMG\, Wilson Sonsini\, Woodruff Sawyer\, Bank of the West\, and Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact who have been spearheading recent negotiations and deals in the current climate. \n  \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND? \nThis M&A Bootcamp is intended for executives who are involved in devising and/or executing acquisitions\, from CEOs\, CFOs\, COOs\, CTOs\, and vice presidents of business development to leaders and teams responsible for identifying and managing successful M&A transactions. \n  \nBy joining LIVE\, you will be able to get your questions answered by our experts during the webinar! \nThe same Zoom webinar link will be used across all the sessions. \n  \nAGENDA \n9:00AM – 9:15AM – Overview of the M&A Market \n9:15AM – 10:15AM – M&A Strategy for Early-to-Mid Stage Founders \n10:15AM – 10:25AM – BREAK \n10:25AM – 11:25AM – Growth Through Acquisition: Buy Side Overview and Insights Panel \n11:25AM – 11:30AM Closing Remarks
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/winter-ma-bootcamp-the-ultimate-guide-to-mergers-acquisitions/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181115Z
UID:138632-1677056400-1677061800@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]MARKETING 101 - LEARN THE BASICS[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nWhat you will learn in this marketing basics workshop includes:\n\n– The 4P’s (Price\, Product\, Placement\, Promotion) of marketing.\n– The “how to’s” of brand positioning.\n– MBMentors and other resources and template forms you can use.\n– Get your questions answered by a marketing pro with extensive experience.\n– All participants receive a workshop handout\n– Free individual follow-up mentoring available.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/marketing-101-learn-the-basics/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T175515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T175515Z
UID:138620-1676473200-1676476800@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]Intention Setting for Entrepreneurs[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nThe major problem many of us have when we set intentions is that we don’t follow through on them. Therefore\, we don’t experience and enjoy our true potential. We’re often left feeling dissatisfied and discouraged instead. These feelings can hinder us from making consistent progress. \nFAR (Future\, Actions\, Review) is an intention-setting method to help you create and then implement the intentions that bring together your inspirational ideas along with a structure you can use for authentic follow-through. In this webinar with George Kao\, Authentic Business Coach and Author of Joyful Productivity\, you’ll learn the basics of the FAR method and how you can begin using it with your business right away. \n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge Kao\nAuthor of Joyful Productivity\nGeorge Kao has run a 6-figure solopreneur business since 2010\, helping thousands of coaches\, consultants\, healers and course creators on their path to creating authentic businesses.He’s published five books spanning the topics of Authentic Business\, Content Marketing\, Joyful Productivity\, and Spiritual Growth.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/intention-setting-for-entrepreneurs/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T180257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T180257Z
UID:138626-1676451600-1676458800@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]ENTREPRENEURSHIP 4 GOOD[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nPart graduate course\, part online accelerator\, this program is designed for those who are starting or hoping to start a new mission driven venture. \n  \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo learn more click here.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/entrepreneurship-4-good/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20221220T205445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T212939Z
UID:138516-1676282400-1676286000@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]SBIR/STTR 101: SBIR 101 ORIENTATION[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nThe Minnesota SBIR/STTR Accelerator’s mission is to secure federal research and development funding for startups and small businesses to enable them to transform their high risk\, high-impact technologies into marketable products and services that solve problems by leveraging SBIR/STTR investments. \nThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs\, also known as America’s Seed Fund\, are one of the largest sources of early-stage capital for technology commercialization in the United States. These progra \nms enable US-owned and operated small businesses to conduct research and development that has a strong potential for commercialization. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo know more about upcoming events visit Minnesota SBIR/STTR Accelerator\, Eventbrite website. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click “Reserve Ticket” to complete the registration on the Minnesota SBIR/STTR Accelerator\, Eventbrite website. \nFee:NO COST
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/sbir-sttr-101-sbir-101-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230210T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T175220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T175653Z
UID:138614-1676037600-1676041200@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]Grow with Grants: Navigating the World of Public Funding[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nGrant funding continues to enable businesses everywhere to innovate and deliver value to their customers. It’s an effective way to gain resources without giving away any equity\, but there are some key considerations to make before jumping in. How does a business qualify for grant funding? What does the application process look like? Are there limitations that exist once the grant has been awarded? All of these questions and more will be answered in this informative session with Sedale Turbovsky\, CEO and Co-Founder of OpenGrants. He will provide practical tips and tools for accessing the funding your business needs to continue driving impact and thrive. \nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\nTrends and future outlook of grant funding for businesses\nEligibility requirements for grant funding\nDifferent types of grants and how to determine which is right for your business\nThe ins and outs of the application process\nThe role of the recipient and funding agency pre-award and post-award\nHow grant funding can be strategically used to innovate and deliver value to customers\n\n\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nSedale Turbovsky\nCEO & Co-Founder\, OpenGrants \nSedale Turbovsky is the CEO and co-founder of OpenGrants\, a venture-backed startup focused on building modern infrastructure for funding. He has been an entrepreneur since childhood. After honing his leadership skills as an outdoor guide in his younger years\, he started his professional career as an independent consultant focused on delivering data products and digital strategies to enterprise clients in South America. \nHe is experienced in independent grant writing and public/private partnerships at the highest level\, having worked directly with OpenGrants’ current strategic partner\, Momentum.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/grow-with-grants-navigating-the-world-of-public-funding/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T180118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T180118Z
UID:138623-1675774800-1675778400@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]Artificial Intelligence in Public Relations & Marketing[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nIn recent years\, it’s become more and more clear that business leaders need to implement AI into their marketing strategies. AI has proven to expand the reach and impact of brand and content development strategies\, while granting the ability to more precisely curate promotional content for targeted subgroups of the customer pool. Businesses all around the world are already using AI to reach new audiences once thought to be out of reach\, and Kris Ruby\, CEO of Ruby Media Group and award-winning public relations specialist\, will show you how your business can do it too. \nKey Takeways: \n\nHow to leverage AI marketing tools to build your brand & update your digital media assets\nHow to write AI marketing prompts to get better creative output\nWhat to look out for when evaluating an AI marketing specialist/ agency for your business\n\nFor supplemental insights from Kris Ruby\, check out these articles: \nArtificial Intelligence\, Machine Learning\, and The Future of Marketing \nAI Marketing Agency Guide: Evaluation & Ethical Considerations \nArtificial Intelligence in Marketing: GPT-3\, AI Writing & PR Tools \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nKris Ruby\nCEO of Ruby Media Group\nKRIS RUBY is the CEO of Ruby Media Group\, an award-winning public relations and media relations agency in Westchester County\, New York. Kris Ruby has more than 15 years of experience in the PR industry. She is a sought-after media relations strategist\, public relations consultant\, and B2B content marketing strategist. Ruby Media Group specializes in executive thought leadership and brand building using an integrated approach to digital PR\, SEO and content marketing to increase exposure and search visibility for executives. As one of the most in-demand personal branding strategists to SaaS Founders and corporate executives in Silicon Valley\, Kris has worked behind-the-scenes on the PR campaigns of many of the brands you know and love. As a media strategist\, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneur’s secure media exposure and publicity to establish personal brand authority in the market. Her publicity work has earned client’s national media attention on top media outlets\, leading to invitations to share their subject matter expertise on top business podcasts and national cable TV shows. Kris Ruby is also a national television commentator and pundit and has appeared hundreds of times on air covering big tech bias\, politics and social media. She is a trusted media source and frequent on-air commentator on social media\, tech trends\, and crisis communications has appeared on Fox News and countless other TV networks. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/artificial-intelligence-in-public-relations-marketing/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20230130T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181436Z
UID:138638-1674928800-1674932400@caccmn.org
SUMMARY:[:en]Designing Your Customer Acquisition Path[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nWhen a customer has a need\, they don’t just want it met; they want to find others who understand their pain points and are committed to developing solutions with the human in mind. To do this\, startups need to possess micro- and macro-level understanding in order to design winning solutions for their customers. This means winning the trust of the customer to the point where they entrust the startup with their solution requirements and how to help them throughout the journey of purchase. What can startups do to gain the complete trust of customers over other organizations offering similar solutions? \nIn celebration of women-owned businesses\, please join us for a compelling conversation with Zeenath Kuraisha\, Founder and CEO of APACSMA\, and Paloma Vidgen\, SME Segment Leader – Women Entrepreneurs\, Vice President at Bank of the West\, to learn more about how your business can develop a holistic sales process that attracts and retains highly valued customers and partners through knowledge and trust. \nKey Takeaways \n\nCompetitive Positioning Strategies\nImportance of Internal Structures\nMindset\nPower of Partnerships\nCommunity Learning for Your Start-Ups to Leap!\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nZeenath Kuraisha\nCEO\, APACSMA – The eUniversity for Sales\nZeenath Kuraisha is the founder and CEO of APACSMA\, the leading authority and preeminent online academy for sales training\, sales role ready certifications\, sales assessments\, audits and associated sales enablement services. She helps companies ramp their new sales hires and sales team to achieve their revenue objectives through customized sales education across field\, inside\, digital\, virtual and channel sales disciplines .Zeenath is a veteran sales expert with more than 25 years of experience and serves as the Singapore Chapter President for AA-ISP. She is also the Founding Fellow for Association of Professional Sales (now known as Institute of Sales Professionals)\, and is as Forbes Virtual Sales Community Leader. She has received numerous accolades and recognition from the industry including Sales Hacker’s 35 Most Influential Women in Sales\, Best Asia Corporate Consultant by HRM Asia\, and was named one of “Executive of the Year for Education” by Singapore Business Review.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/designing-your-customer-acquisition-path/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041608
CREATED:20221220T204624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T204624Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]Author in Residence: Fall in Love with the Problem\, Not the Solution[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nUnicorns—companies that reach a valuation of more than $1 billion—are rare. Uri Levine has built two. Over the past twenty years\, Levine has both started and worked with dozens of startups\, and he believes the key to success is to start with the problem first. He’s discovered that if the problem is big\, then it’s a journey worth taking. \nHow can an entrepreneur determine whether the solution they’ve conceived is a worthy pursuit? What does it truly takes for a startup to succeed\, and what components does the entrepreneur need to build out to drive that success? In this exciting fireside chat\, Levine will give us an inside look into his startup journey and share the lessons he learned along the way. \nAs a mentor and teacher\, Levine is committed to encouraging entrepreneurs to focus on society-wide problems so that they can build their own highly valued companies. His vision is specifically intended to help entrepreneurs disrupt inefficient markets and improve under-functioning services; to focus on solving ‘BIG problems\,’ while saving consumers time and money. \n  \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to evaluate if an idea can become a startup\nHow to figure out your product-market fit\nHow to determine your business model and lock down your growth path\nThe key components of building a successful startup that will disrupt “broken” markets\nThe importance of firing and hiring the right people\nHow entrepreneurs can prepare for their eventual exit from the company\nThe importance of paying it forward and guiding other entrepreneurs in need\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nUri Levine\nAuthor of ‘Fall in Love with the Problem\, not the Solution’\nUri Levine is a passionate entrepreneur and disruptor\, a two-time ‘unicorn’ builder (Duocorn). He is co-founder of Waze\, the world’s largest community-based driving traffic and navigation app\, which was acquired by Google for $1.1 billion in 2013\, and former investor and first board member in Moovit\, ‘Waze of public transportation’\, which was acquired by Intel for $1 Billion in 2020. Levine has built more than a dozen startups and has seen everything ranging from failure\, midlevel success\, to immense success. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/author-in-residence-fall-in-love-with-the-problem-not-the-solution/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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SUMMARY:[:en]How to Launch a Purpose Driven Initiative[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nOften times when we think of a company leading or engaging in social impact work\, large businesses come to mind. However\, all businesses\, including small businesses can have a purpose driven strategy. This is even more of an imperative as ESG becomes more popular with large businesses and as a result\, they have similar expectations of their suppliers. Being purpose driven is not something just for large companies\, small businesses are positioned perfectly to launch and lead social impact initiatives. During this fireside chat\, business owners will be given specific steps to find a clear path to creating meaningful impact through their company. \n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\n\n\nTameka Montgomery\nCEO\, Core Strategy Partners Inc.\nTameka Montgomery is the founder and CEO of Core Strategy Partners Inc.\, a mission-driven research and strategy firm focused on helping leaders find a clear path to drive inclusive economic change that advances small business and workforce development for diverse stakeholders. Prior to founding Core Strategy Partners\, Tameka was appointed by President Barack Obama to lead the Office of Entrepreneurial Development at the U.S. Small Business Administration. In this role she was responsible for an appropriated budget of more than $160M to advance entrepreneurship programs across the nation including the Women’s Business Center program\, SCORE\, and the Small Business Development Center program. Tameka established policies\, guided program design and management\, interfaced with congressional leaders\, and structured cross sector strategic partnerships. A mission driven leader\, Tameka combines her entrepreneurial spirit with her drive to have a positive social impact in the world. Her experiences and accomplishments reveal a dedication to solving problems through a human-centered approach with a focus on achieving results through strategic thinking and disciplined execution. Tameka’s passion for business and the social sector has allowed her to successfully navigate government\, non-profit\, and private sectors. Early in her career\, Tameka worked in government working across sectors to design strategies that brought about shared value. Later she launched one of Denver’s first small business incubators and went on to lead a nationally recognized\, award-winning Denver Metro Small Business Development Center. Merging her passions for business and civic engagement\, Tameka served as the Executive Director of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation\, an organization focused on fostering business civic leadership.Tameka is a graduate of Spelman College and Columbia University and holds an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Johnson and Wales University. She also the founder of the Montgomery County Children’s Business Fair along with her husband and three sons. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nModerated By:\nPaloma Vigden\nSME Segment Strategy – Women Entrepreneurs\nAs the daughter and granddaughter of entrepreneurs\, she is passionate about helping business owners and entrepreneurs meet their professional and personal goals. With 13 years in banking\, spent developing strategy and building partnerships across wealth management and business banking\, she creates programs and solutions that help our entrepreneurial community succeed. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center is a 501c(3) public charity whose mission it is to make entrepreneurship accessible to all. We deliver world-class resources and mentoring to enable every entrepreneur across the globe to realize their maximum potential. Please join us and make your gift to ensure these transformative programs may continue to reach the underserved. \n\n\n\n\nAll Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 48 hours in advance of this event; please send an email to webinarhost@thecenter.nasdaq.org with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties\, please contact anna.vanmaanen@thecenter.nasdaq.org
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/how-to-launch-a-purpose-driven-initiative/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230116T160000
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SUMMARY:[:en]MAKEE CONSTRUCTION INTENSIVE SERIES: JANUARY WORKSHOP: PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nIn partnership with Hennepin County\, MaKee Company is pleased to present this Job Costing & Estimating workshop attendees will learn components of construction management is an understandable format and receive one-on-one technical support.  Workshop dates will be: January 16\, 18\, and 23\, 2023    Time:  1:00 to 4:00 p.m. \n  \nThe three-day workshop will touch on the following key topics: \n\nPrinciples of Project Management\nThe Convergence of Project and Construction Management\nBest Practices to Manage Your Team through a Project\n\nAttendees will also leave the session with a project and construction management workbook that can be used for future construction projects. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nAny Hennepin County-based construction business can sign up for up to two workshops at no charge. \nTo be eligible for the full Construction Intensive series at no cost (a $1\,400 value)\, contractors must: \n\nBe locally owned and operated in Hennepin County\nHave completed at least two projects with contracts\ntotaling $25\,000 or more\nEarn less than $4 million in annual revenue\nBe established and registered with the Minnesota\nSecretary of State prior to 2021 in good standing\nCopy link and REGISTER with Elevate BusinessSM :  https://startupspace.app/hub/ElevateBusiness\n\n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nAGC-MN Classroom
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/makee-construction-intensive-series-january-workshop-project-and-construction-management/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230116T083000
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CREATED:20221220T205118Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]TOGETHER APART: COFFEE CONNECTION WITH THE COVEN STAFF[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nStart and your week with Community! Join The Coven Staff every other Monday as they hold space for intentions\, connections\, and a little fun. Show up as whatever version of yourself you need to be that day and with your beverage of choice\, and leave the rest to us. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nTo know more about upcoming events visit The Coven Website. \n\n\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease click the Event link below to complete the registration on The Coven Website.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/together-apart-coffee-connection-with-the-coven-staff/
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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