From Startup to Small Business
Time & Location
About the Event
Three panels will address some of the key concerns for small business owners including how to get started, where to find funding, and what resources are available to support small businesses. In addition, there will be breakout times to give you the opportunity to speak to panelists one on one.
7:30 AM – Doors Open
8:00 AM - Keynote Speaker
8:30 AM – Panel #1 – How do I get started?
- Junita Flowers “Junita’s Jar”
- Jimmy Frits “Wedding Shop”
- Teresa Fudenberg "Storm Creek"
- Lindsey Hickey "Simeks"
9:00 – Break out to visit stations
9:30 – Panel #2 – Where is the money?
- John Thwing "Old National Bank"
- Eric White "Cogent Consulting"
10:00 – Break out to visit stations
10:30 – Panel #3 – Who can help?
- Lani Basa "Business Women's Circle"
- Diane Paterson "Small Business Development Center at St. Thomas University"
- Lori Syverson "Edina Chamber of Commerce"
- Lindsey Dyer "James J. Hill Center"
- Meg Steuer "Forge North"
11:00 – Break out to visit stations