Entrepreneur Fund Launches Innovative New Program for BIPOC Entrepreneurs
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. – The Entrepreneur Fund has launched a comprehensive program to advance economic justice through entrepreneurship. The Stride program is designed to create a low barrier entry and peer focus to business ownership and growth for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs. Participants will gain individualized support, accountability, and networks to grow their confidence as entrepreneurs.
“Our goal is to provide the opportunity and strategic support to grow the wealth and economic advancement of BIPOC individuals through entrepreneurship in our community,” said Shawn Wellnitz, President...
Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is excited to unveil plans to create a space for entrepreneurial innovation. With over $1 million secured in grant funding, IEDC is renovating a 16,500 square foot facility at 1201 SE 7th Avenue in Grand Rapids. When complete, the space will be a place for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs, students, educators, and anyone looking to learn new skills to advance a career in the industrial sector. “This project has been so long in the making, and we are absolutely thrilled to be moving forward so powerfully,” explained Tamara Lowney, IEDC President. “We were recently awarded...
SOAR Conference for Women in Business Returns with New 2-Day Hybrid Schedule
The SOAR (Seize Opportunities and Rise) Conference is designed for local women entrepreneurs and small business owners to learn, connect, and be inspired to take the next step in growing their business. After two years of hosting the event exclusively online, the 4th Annual SOAR Conference for Women in Business is transitioning to a two-day hybrid model.
“Entrepreneurship can be isolating, and the ability to connect with peers to share business aspirations and challenges can grow an entrepreneur’s local support network and confidence to inspire that...
Welcoming Communities of Itasca County Forums - Led by The Promise is You
Forums designed for Itasca County area residents to share their voice about what does or does not make our communities welcoming. Light Refreshments will be provided. There will also be drawings for giftcards for attendees. Come and join us for the forum closest to you and your community!
Grand Rapids 1
Date: 12/8/2022
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Grand Rapids 2
Date: 12/28/2022
Location: Itasca County Family YMCA
Time:...
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