Entrepreneur Expo: Essentials for Small Business Growth - Sept. 22 at the Central Library
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 12:00AM
Entrepreneur Expo: Essentials for Small Business Growth
Small business owners at all stages of development are invited to learn from experts in the field about what it really takes to start and grow a thriving business.
- WHEN: Thursday, September 22, 12:30pm-5:00pm
- WHERE: Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Through workshops, exhibitors, and a panel of experts, event participants will gather skills and insights about starting and expanding their businesses.
The event kicks off with “Startup Success Stories: Twin Cities Entrepreneurs Tell All,” a panel of local, successful small business owners representing a wide range of industries, including health care, construction, art, and restaurants. Star Tribune business reporter and columnist Neal St. Anthony will moderate.
Workshops on marketing, finance, business operations, and entrepreneurship for artists will be presented by Twin Cities Media Alliance, WomenVenture, University of St. Thomas Small Business Development Center, and Springboard for the Arts.
Nonprofit and government business development exhibitors will be on hand to share resources and answer questions about planning, licensing, and funding.
The expo is sponsored by the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library in collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions, Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Northside Economic Opportunity Network, U.S. Small Business Administration, University of St. Thomas Small Business Development Center, and WomenVenture.
Register for this free event at www.hclib.org or call 612-543-8000.
Hennepin County libraries offer business and employment programs throughout the year to help residents build skills and explore possibilities. Additional resources are available at www.hclib.org/business-employment.
