Small Business Seeds for Growth event – October 6, 2026
What: Northeast Minnesota small business owners, entrepreneurs, those aspiring to start a business, and area organizations that support small business development are invited to Small Business Seeds for Growth. There is no cost to attend. Lunch is provided.
When: Tuesday, October 6 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Clyde Iron Works Event Center
2920 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55806
Who: Small business owners, entrepreneurs, those aspiring to start a business, and area organizations that support small business development.
Description: The agenda includes a panel presentation on navigating the lending process, a small business owners’ panel discussion, a local Vendor Marketplace, and an expo featuring organizations that support small businesses including the Northland Small Business Development Center, Huntington Bank, the Small Business Administration, Duluth Economic Development Authority, Duluth 1200 Fund, Entrepreneur Fund, LegalCorps, and Northspan.
- 10:00 AM – Registration, Vendor Marketplace shopping, Small Business Resource Partner Tables, and Networking
- 10:45 AM – Welcome
- 11:00 AM – Community Partner Panel, “Access to Financing”
- 12:00 PM – Lunch Buffet
- 12:30 PM – Small Business Owners’ Panel
- 1:15 – 2:00 PM – Networking, Vendor Marketplace, Resource Tables
Advance registration is required. If the event fills up, registration may close early.
This event is hosted by the Northland Foundation, Northland Small Business Development Center, and Huntington Bank. Each year, Huntington hosts “Seeds for Growth” events across the country to help small business owners and community members learn more about starting and growing a business, leveraging support resources, and understanding local pathways to financing.