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Learn. connect. take your next step.
Workshops & events for your business.
Find practical support, learn something new and connect with other business owners. Wherever you are in your business journey, you're welcome here.
Past Workshops
A guided business idea assessment helped participants clarify their vision, set goals and build a strong foundation for their business. Taking a closer look at their ideas gave participants a starting point for deciding what to work on next.
Participants explored the key parts of a business plan and began creating a clear roadmap to guide their business. The session helped break the planning process into smaller, manageable steps, giving participants a starting point they could continue building on.
Turning a business idea into a clear, compelling pitch was the focus of this session. Participants worked on identifying their ideal customers and explaining the value of their business. These building blocks supported a pitch that could help others understand who they serve and what they offer.
Choosing a business structure comes with important tax considerations. Participants explored different options and how each could affect their business. The session offered a starting point for comparing choices and identifying questions to discuss with a qualified professional.
Hands-on work with profit and loss statements and cash flow projections introduced participants to the numbers behind their business. The session connected these financial tools to everyday planning, including understanding income, expenses, and when money comes in and goes out.
From attracting customers to keeping them engaged, participants explored practical sales techniques and marketing strategies. The session focused on ways to reach the right audience and support revenue growth, giving business owners ideas to consider for their own marketing efforts.
Social media can help business owners introduce their brand and stay connected with customers. Participants explored ways to build their online presence, engage their audience, and support business goals. The focus was on making social media a useful part of their broader marketing efforts.
Sharing a business idea clearly means helping an audience understand both the business and the story behind it. Participants explored storytelling and presentation techniques to make their pitches engaging and easy to follow. The session built on earlier pitch development, with attention to how the message was delivered.
Past Events
2024–2026 | 80 participants completed the programTurning a business idea into a plan takes time, guidance, and support. The Learn & Earn Fellowship brought entrepreneurs together to build their business knowledge, develop business plans, and learn alongside one another.Through hands-on training and mentorship, participants explored business finances, marketing, sales, and other essentials for starting and running a business. Across 2024–2026, 80 participants completed the program, taking meaningful steps toward their business goals.
December 13, 2025 | Wilder Center, Saint Paul, MNAfter months of business training and mentorship, entrepreneurs took the stage to share their businesses, stories, and plans for growth. Finalists presented to a panel of judges and a supportive audience, competing for funding to help move their businesses forward. The event celebrated the preparation, creativity and hard work behind each pitch.Meet the 2025 finalists and winners
August 16, 2025 | Wilder Center, Saint Paul, MNEntrepreneurs, business owners, and community members came together to explore ways to build wealth and strengthen Asian Minnesotan communities. Workshops covered business growth, financial opportunities, arts and culture, and cooperative ownership. The conference offered space to learn from experienced speakers, find resources, and build connections.View the 2025 conference page
December 7, 2024 | Wilder Center, Saint Paul, MNYOBIZMO’s first pitch competition brought local entrepreneurs together to share their ideas and showcase their businesses. Six entrepreneurs received awards across two categories: Start-Up Small Business and Small Business Growth. The event celebrated business owners at different stages of their journey and brought the community together to support their next steps.Meet the 2024 finalists and winners
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