We're anxiously awaiting the news from the Red Wing Ignite Cup. This organization and its sponsors provide tremendous value to start-ups and small businesses in SE Minnesota. If you have a business idea or have already embarked on a journey to try to grow a business in Minnesota, they can help!
We are so excited to announce the finalists for the Ignite Cup on Monday! But 1st we'd like to take the opportunity to thank our financial and program partners - the Ignite Cup truly wouldn't be possible without them. The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation has donated all cash awards, worth $15,000! They have also financially supported the competition, making it possible to broaden the impact and reach of the Ignite Cup. LaunchMN and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development are key statewide partners - they not only financially support the Ignite Cup but also provide vital connections and resources for ourselves and countless other entrepreneur support organizations across Minnesota. Our amazing E1 Partners have contributed critical in-kind support too, serving as application reviewers and judges, and helping to connect more entrepreneurs to the Ignite Cup. Thank you to everyone who makes the Ignite Cup possible. Good luck to the applicants, and we CANNOT WAIT until March 28th! Everyone is welcome to attend, so grab your seat now! https://lnkd.in/g8HaCYTq Proudly brought to you by Red Wing Ignite, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, LaunchMN, and our E1 Entrepreneurs 1st SE MN partners: Collider, (CEDA) Community and Economic Development Associates, Destination Medical Center (DMC), GreenSeam, HACER MN, Minnesota State College Southeast, Owatonna Area Business Development Center, Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Southeast MN Small Business Development Center, St. Olaf College, UMN Extension Community Development, Workforce Development, Inc. #IgniteCup2024 #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPitch #MinnesotaBusinessCommunity