The Forge Grand Opening
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Join us on Tuesday, August 15th for The Forge Grand Opening!
The Agenda for the Day!
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am - Tours
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Speakers
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Tours and Light Lunch
The Forge Mission:
Provide a collaborative space where elbow grease and innovation can transform ideas into opportunities.
The Forge Vision:
The Forge is a tight-knit community that works together to explore new ideas.
The Forge Value Statements:
- RESPECT: We respect each other, our intellectual property, and the creative process. We value the access to experience and resources The Forge provides. We know entrepreneurship takes a village.
- EXPLORATION: We approach new ideas and challenges with curiosity. We are adaptive, diligent, and unafraid of failure. We believe that every idea deserves to be explored.
- COLLABORATION: We drive innovation when we work together. We value everyone’s experience-we all have something to contribute. We trust one another to uplift and support our community.
Our Focus Areas:
- Trade & Technical Education:
- Business Incubator & Entrepreneurship:
- Artist & Community Space
Our Partners:
- Itasca Economic Development Corporation
- Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training (JET)
- NEXT Career Pathways
- Minnesota North College
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC)