Economic Development Summit: Scaling Up Your Business

"Scaling Up Your Business"

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Are you interested in taking your business to another level? Where do you see your organization in 3-5 years? Find out about tools and ideas you can use when you attend this year’s Economic Development Summit.
 
Keynote
Mark Stutrud changed career paths to help bring back the great brewing traditions of the Midwest when he founded Summit Brewing in 1986. Now, Summit is the largest brewery in Minnesota and one of the biggest craft brewers in the U.S. Find out more about how Mark and Summit grew and became one of the most famous names in beer.

Morning Session
D’Angelos Svenkeson, NEOO Partners, will speak on Project Vanguard,  a new effort led by the Center for Economic Inclusion to invest in Black and Latina women business owners.

Karyn Berg, Ramsey County, will share about a variety of inclusive workforce initiatives, resources and supports. 
 

Matthew Bergeron, co-founder, Minnesota Aurora, will talk about the successful way the Minnesota Aurora, a professional women's soccer team, raised over $1 million to become a successful startup organization.