Join DEED for Twin Cities Startup Week

DEED is participating in Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW), a week of events to bring innovators, educators and business owners together to learn, connect and grow. We are highlighting the many ways DEED supports startups and small businesses, DEED’s Office of Small Business & Innovation (OSBI).

Below, you will find information on DEED’s scheduled events.

You can see TCSW’s full schedule here.

All events mentioned below are no cost to participants.

DEED’s TCSW Itinerary

Corporate Innovators Meetup
October 7

OSBI will convene the Launch Minnesota Corporate Innovators Network for an engaging discussion on models for successful collaborations between corporates and startups followed by a networking happy hour sponsored by 3M. This event is invite-only.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Voice & Vision: A Higher Ed Innovation Special
October 8, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Northrop Auditorium

Gather with the Launch Minnesota Higher Education Network, featuring insights from guest Matthew Pollard, author and international speaker. This event is free and open to the public. No registration or tickets are required.

• 9:00 AM: Build Your Story Playbook
• 10:30 AM: Networking Break
• 11:00 AM: The Death of the Elevator Pitch

DEED Open House
October 9, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Great Northern Building, 180 E Fifth St,
St. Paul, MN 55102

Join us to explore the small business resources for startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses. . The casual, open-house-style event allows attendees to have face-to-face conversations with the state’s top small business experts.

Additional DEED resources

Find more events and information sessions on DEED’s Startup and Small Business Calendar. Ready to launch your business? Make sure you’re in line with regulations with OSBI’s Business Compliance Checklist and secure your access to capital with the office’s Potential Funding Options or List of Investors. Need further technical assistance? Connect with an entrepreneur, startup or small business support organization near you.

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