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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230420T100000
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230418T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230418T190000
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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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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T140000
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230412T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230406T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230406T150000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Grow Your Instagram Presence[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nInstagram is now one of the largest online platforms used by businesses for marketing\, and is constantly evolving to bring them new ways to connect with customers. Keeping up with the fast pace of change can be difficult\, so this webinar is designed to demystify key Instagram marketing tactics that will help your business stay ahead. \nWe are joined by Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez\, Founder of Beyond Engagement\, to share tips and tricks that your business can utilize on Instagram to increase reach. With the insights you’ll gain\, you will be able to cultivate new ideas for content and learn how to write persuasive copy for posts. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nHow to effectively utilize hashtags\, stories\, and reels in your Instagram marketing\nHow to maximize reach with video storytelling on Instagram\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nValentina Escobar-Gonzalez\, MBA\nFounder\, Beyond Engagement\nValentina Escobar-Gonzalez\, MBA\, founded Beyond Engagement – Social Media Solutions in January 2012 – and hasn’t slowed down since. She has a passion for assisting small businesses grow their engagement levels with customers online with social media marketing. \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/grow-your-instagram-presence/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230403T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230403T160000
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230328T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230328T101500
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SUMMARY:[:en]FREE WEBINAR! HOW TO DESIGN A LEAN BUSINESS PLAN[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nWhether you are trying to raise money for your business or just want to perfect your business strategy\, a solid plan is an essential tool for achieving your goals. A lean business plan is also a quick way to define and share the vision for your business.Lean planning focuses you on documenting the core problems your business will solve and what your solutions will look like. In this webinar\, we will cover the core elements of writing a Lean Business Plan including:- Your strategy: What you’re going to do- Your tactics: How you’re going to do it- Scheduling: Who and when you’re going to accomplish your goals- The business model: How you will make money.Using real examples\, we will walk you through the elements of designing a lean plan you can use for your business.All participants will receive a Lean Plan template for their use.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/free-webinar-how-to-design-a-lean-business-plan/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230324T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230324T100000
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SUMMARY:[:en]FRIDAY FORUMS By Launch Minnesota[:]
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\nMeeting ID: 160 616 4838 \nPasscode: 2022
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/friday-forums-by-launch-minnesota/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230317T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230317T150000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Leading Disruption: Thriving in the Permacrisis with Charlene Li[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nWhy is it that some organizations seem to disrupt all the time while others never seem to get traction? Disruptive organizations and their leaders have a secret: they align everyone and everything they do toward the future and make the difficult decisions today to make them a reality. In this thought-provoking session with Charlene Li\, Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting\, learn how disruptive organizations do this and how you can get started on your disruption journey\, especially in this time of “permacrisis.” \nKey Takeaways: \n\nQualities of disruptive organizations that lead them to success\nReal examples of organizations who have significantly grown their market share and how they did it\nPractical tips to strengthen your organization’s growth strategy\nWhat is the “permacrisis” and steps your organization can take to overcome its challenges and thrive\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nCharlene Li\nChief Research Officer at PA Consulting\nFor the past two decades\, Charlene Li has been helping people see the future. She’s an expert on disruptive transformation\, digital leadership\, customer experience\, and the future of work. She’s the author of six books\, including the New York Times bestseller\, “Open Leadership” and co-author of the critically acclaimed book\, “Groundswell”. Her latest book is the bestseller “The Disruption Mindset”. Charlene is also an entrepreneur\, the Founder of Altimeter\, a disruptive analyst firm\, and currently serves as the Chief Research Officer at PA Consulting. Charlene has worked with hundreds of top companies ranging from Adobe to Southwest Airlines\, and advised 14 of the Dow Jones Industrial 30 companies. She has spoken at events like the World Economic Forum\, World Business Forum\, and South by Southwest. Named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company\, Charlene graduated magna cum laude from Harvard College and received her MBA from Harvard Business School. She lives in San Francisco and in her spare time teaches her cat tricks. \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/leading-disruption-thriving-in-the-permacrisis-with-charlene-li/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230314T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230314T120000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Marketing New Realities: The Most Human Company Wins with Mark Schaefer[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nMarketing is more difficult than ever before as consumers are swamped with information and choices\, meaning businesses need to deepen their understanding of how their different customer segments process that information and make those choices. How can companies develop and implement a sustainable\, repeatable process to do this as part of their constantly evolving strategy? And what should companies do with the information once it’s gathered to achieve positive business outcomes? This session with Mark Schaefer\, Executive Director at Schaefer Marketing Solutions and Bestselling Author of Marketing Rebellion\, explores the new challenges of marketing today and offers several actionable steps to stand out based on current best practices and research. \n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nMark W. Schaefer\nExecutive Director\, Schaefer Marketing Solutions\nMark W. Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker\, educator\, business consultant\, futurist\, and author who blogs at {grow} — one of the top marketing blogs of the world. Mark has worked in global sales\, PR\, and marketing positions for more than 30 years and now provides consulting services as Executive Director of U.S.-based Schaefer Marketing Solutions. He specializes in marketing strategy and social media workshops. Clients include both start-ups and global brands such as Adidas\, Cisco\, Johnson & Johnson\, Dell\, Pfizer\, The U.S. Air Force\, and the UK government. \nMark has advanced degrees in marketing and organizational development. He is a faculty member of the graduate studies program at Rutgers University. \nHe is the bestselling author of 10 books including The Tao of Twitter (the best-selling book on Twitter in the world)\, The Content Code\, named by INC magazine as one of the Top Five marketing books of the year\, and KNOWN\, the all-time bestselling book on personal branding. Mark’s new book Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy describes an essential new path to connect to customers in the modern digital world. His books are used as textbooks at more than 50 universities\, have been translated into 15 languages\, and can be found in more than 750 libraries worldwide. \nHe the co-host of The Marketing Companion\, one of the top 10 marketing podcasts on iTunes. \nIn 2023\, Mark was named the third-most influential digital marketing authority in the world by Brand24 and he is among the Top 10 most re-tweeted marketing authorities in the world. His blog is in the top 1 percent of all blogs in the world. \nHe is among the world’s most recognized social media marketing authorities and has been a keynote speaker at conferences such as Social Media Week London\, SXSW\, National Economic Development Association\, Word of Mouth Marketing Conference Tokyo\, National Association of State CIOs\, and the Institute for International and European Affairs (an EU think tank). Mark has lectured at Oxford University\, Carnegie-Mellon University\, Princeton\, and many other prestigious institutions. \nMark is a popular and entertaining commentator and has appeared on many national television shows and periodicals including the Wall Street Journal\, Wired\, The New York Times\, CNN\, National Public Radio\, CNBC\, the BBC and the CBS NEWS. He is a regular contributing columnist to The Harvard Business Review. \nInteresting fun facts about Mark: \n\nHoney from his bees won the blue ribbon at the Tennessee State Fair.\nIn graduate school\, Mark studied for three years under the legendary Peter Drucker.\nMark has seven patents.\nIn college\, he was a national case study champion.\n\n  \nMark Schaefer’s website \nThe acclaimed marketing blog\, {grow} \nMark Schaefer’s books \nThe Marketing Companion Podcast \nMark Schaefer’s speaking highlight reel \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/marketing-new-realities-the-most-human-company-wins-with-mark-schaefer/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230311T103000
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SUMMARY:[:en]FREE WEBINAR! FROM FULL TIME TO BEING INDEPENDENT[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nWhile it’s exciting totake control of your career path\, lifestyle and income\, there are also manyquestions surrounding how to become self-employed. What steps should you taketo prepare? What do you need to start an independent business? How do you leaveyour employer? In this 90-minute webinar we will look at the steps you shouldconsider before taking the leap into self-employment.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/free-webinar-from-full-time-to-being-independent/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20230223T173213Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]BUSINESS PLAN BASICS - PART 2[:]
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\n\nThis is the second part of a two-part webinar series.\n \nStarting a new business? Do you know the basics of designing a business plan? If not\, this session is for you!\nFind out why a business plan is important to starting and growing your new venture and how it will keep you on track for years to come.\nIn this webinar you’ll learn the importance of the financial section of a business plan and why it is one of the most essential components. If you are seeking investors or obtaining a bank loan – this is the part of the plan you’re going to have to show in detail. Even if you don’t need financing\, you should compile a financial forecast in order to simply be successful in steering your business.
URL:https://caccmn.org/event/business-plan-basics-part-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230302T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230302T140000
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SUMMARY:[:en]Cash Flow: How to optimize working capital for your woman-owned business[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nCash flow is queen and effective management provides greater stability for your woman-owned business in the long run. \nUnderstanding your cash flow cycle is critical to the ongoing success of your business. When done right\, it allows you to clearly visualize your company’s revenue against its costs and ensures you have sufficient funds to keep the business running smoothly. How can your business strategically manage cash flow to achieve your goals\, and allowing you to focus on running your business? \nTo kick off Bank of the West’s celebration of Women’s History Month please join the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center\, Bank of the West and Free to Grow CFO to share their insights and expert perspectives on the basics of cash flow\, how to look at and manage the challenges found within the balance sheet and income statement\, and plan your future cash flow cycle. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstanding and forecasting your cash flow cycle\nSolutions and opportunities to enhance your cash flow\nImproving the collection of sales and customer relations\n\nOUR SPECIAL GUESTS \n\n\n\n\n\nMelanie Velasquez\nPrincipal Relationship Manager\, VP New Mexico at Bank of the West \nMelanie Velasquez is a native of Albuquerque\, NM. She brings over 20 years of finance and business banking experience as a Principal Relationship Manager\, NM Market Team Lead. Melanie took her finance savvy background and put to use while she managed and operated a small business for 5 years. With her experience as a woman owned business she has a unique understanding and passion to help her clients at all stages of business. She is devoted to her community\, serving as Board of Trustee to the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation and Board President for SAFE House\, the largest domestic violence shelter in NM. Her passion is to bring change and empower women through teaching financial literacy. She is a proud mother of two amazing daughters ages 18 and 16. \n“If you can dream it\, you can do it”-Walt Disney \n\n\n\n\n\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\nJon Blair\nFounder\, Fractional CFO\, Free to Grow CFO\nFree to Grow CFO was founded by Jon Blair\, former CFO\, COO\, and founding team member of Guardian Bikes (a Mark Cuban Company). At Guardian Bikes\, a DTC kid’s bike brand\, he led revenue growth from $0 to 8-figures in just 4 years and raised over $15MM in debt and equity capital. \nAfter scaling Guardian Bikes\, Jon founded Free to Grow CFO with a mission to help visionary founders of DTC and Omni-Channel brands by delivering outsourced\, part-time CFO services for fast-growing businesses that need a CFO\, but can’t yet afford the full-time salary. \n\n\n\n\n\nModerated By:\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. \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/cash-flow-how-to-optimize-working-capital-for-your-woman-owned-business/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20230130T181231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181257Z
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20230130T180942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T180942Z
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20230130T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181115Z
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230215T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230210T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230207T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20230130T181436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230130T181436Z
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T150000
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230117T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230116T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20221220T205342Z
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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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230116T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230116T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20221220T205118Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230110T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030452
CREATED:20221220T204250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T204250Z
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SUMMARY:[:en]Secure The Bag (But Keep Your Company)[:]
DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n1 hour\nMobile eTicket\n\n\n\n\nEarly stage founders often struggle to develop an effective strategy to meet their funding needs. Filling the gaps in their fundraising puzzle requires founders to think innovatively and explore creative financing options\, including non-dilutive funding sources. This session will share tools\, tips and best practices to help entrepreneurs improve their capacity to access sustainable forms of capital while retaining maximum ownership. \nThe pathway to equity free capital seems difficult to navigate and full of confusing restrictions tied to non-dilutive funding resources. Therefore\, Founders benefit from understanding how to evaluate existing business models to identify aligned funding resources\, apply basic business valuation concepts to assess opportunities\, and how to design an ownership structures that maximizes the full range of available capital. \nKey Takeawys: \n\nLearn how to develop a capital acquisition strategy\nLearn how to evaluate funding opportunities\nLearn how to attract non-dilutive capital\n\n  \nOUR SPECIAL GUEST \n\n\n\n\n\nLeigh-Ann Buchanan\, ESQ\nPresident\, aīre ventures\nLeigh-Ann A. Buchanan\, Esq.\, is a writer\, facilitator and strategic advisor. Her body of work explores how tech\, innovation and social investment intersect with equity to transform organizations and communities. Her insights and ideas have been featured in the New York Times\, Inc. Magazine\, NPR\, PBS\, Bloomberg\, the American Psychological Association\, ABA Journal among others. \nLeigh-Ann spends most of her time working in partner organizations helping their leaders build greater capacity to accelerate equity. \nIn doing so\, Leigh-Ann relies on over 15 years of experience in DEI (Diversity\, Equity + Inclusion) supporting a variety of public\, private and philanthropic leaders ranging from Fortune 500 companies to national foundations. She also leverages an extensive track record of developing projects and ventures that bridge systemic gaps in access\, opportunity and racial equity. \nNotably\, Leigh-Ann has raised over $5.5 million in equity-free capital to fund a diverse social impact portfolio and helped syndicate over $55 million in philanthropic capital for digital equity initiatives. \nShe is passionate about elevating the stories of innovative solutions and people through content production projects\, including the award-winning Innovation City podcast and the Hustle To Scale documentary\, which was licensed by PBS for distribution. \nLeigh-Ann previously served as Chair of the American Bar Association Coalition on Racial & Ethnic Justice. She holds executive certificates from Harvard Business School\, INSEAD and Columbia Business School as well as a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. \nShe was raised in Vancouver\, Canada and has traveled to more than 50 countries to date. \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/secure-the-bag-but-keep-your-company/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Business Event,Online Event
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