Small Business Seeds of Growth event offers local entrepreneurs information on financing and other supports

No-cost event for small businesses and small business resource providers set for October 6 in Duluth. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

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 on Tuesday, October 6^th, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Clyde Iron Works Event Center in Duluth. Lunch is provided.

This no-cost opportunity is hosted by the Northland Foundation, Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC), 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.

“Small Business Seeds for Growth puts no-cost advising, financing options, and the people behind them in one room,” said Vicki Hagberg, Regional Director of Northland SBDC. “Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, it’s a chance to get real answers about funding and build connections with the organizations that can help you take the next step.”

The agenda includes a panel presentation on navigating the lending process, a small business owners’ panel discussion, an expo featuring organizations that support small businesses, and a local Vendor Marketplace.

Panelists include representatives from:

• ARDC
• Entrepreneur Fund
• Huntington Bank
• Minnesota Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation
• Northland Foundation

Among the small business resources participating in the expo are:

• Northland SBDC
• Huntington Bank
• Small Business Administration
• Duluth Economic Development Authority
• Duluth 1200 Fund
• Entrepreneur Fund
• LegalCorps
• Northspan

Learn more and register at https://northlandsbdc.org/small-business-seeds-for-growth/.

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