Welcome to the Small business Connection Network. I believe Small Businesses need more support during all phases of Business Development. This is a place for those Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Home-based businesses to network and learn from each other the "How to's and What not to do's" when running a business. Each Month we will offer professional led free or low cost workshops and some of the best networking events focusing on a variety of topics that are relevant to small business …

Business 101:  Opportunity Networkers is essentially a networking event combined with educational seminars which gives business professionals a firm knowledge base on a variety of industries.  From business planning, business coaching, health and wellness, accounting, marketing, legal counseling, sales, to banking and finance, our events will present engaging professionals who work in these and are ready to share their knowledge and expertise.  Our Meetups are free of charge unless otherwise not …

Small Business Scientist, the soon to be world’s largest online small business magazine, is designed to help entrepreneurs discover how to start, organically grow, and manage a business. Our meetup is intended to share the knowledge in an inviting offline environment and enable fellow business owner to network and share their stories.

  It’s All About Who You Know-A Networking Group for Minnesota Entrepreneurs- Serious Entrepreneurs Only Join today! We will share business resources and customer referrals. 1. Members must pay $5.00 per year within 30 days of joining. Did you know it cost $180.00/yr to have a group on this site? In order to make your networking efforts work, you need to embrace a “relationship networking” mentality. Here are five things to remember when attending networking events: 1. Don’t go there to sell …

Executive & Leadership Coaching Firm CO2 Partners hosts Twin Cities Eat the Book Leadership Speaker Series brings industry experts, acclaimed professors and engaging world renowned business writers face-to-face with organizational leaders before they hit the business bestseller lists. Topics ranging from leadership, personal success stories, decision making, operational performance, teamwork, fashion in the work place, sales, marketing, branding and other current issues. The purpose is create a …

Is real estate investing a part of your life? Minnesota Association of Real Estate Investors (MAREI) looks to create an atmosphere for learning the ins and outs of the investment lifestyle in the Twin Cities and beyond. In the past several years we've surrounded ourselves with some very fun deals, learning experiences and great people. We aim to share all that we can with the community that has helped us get us where we are today. We are thankful everyday for the opportunity to do what we love; …

Meet with us Tuesday nights from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Plymouth Covenant Church room 035 downstairs (It is the 1st classroom you come to as you go downstairs from the Turtle Lake Cafe). We are having the first meeting October 11th! Cost is $20 per person. Like this page and get $2 off. BRING YOUR LAPTOP. The majority of the time will be spent on working on your current projects, while getting ideas and feedback from others. There will also be education where we study the most important principles of …

If you think Toastmasters is just a bunch of stuffy people sitting around, waiting to critique your every verbal mis-step, think again!   We're a spirited and fun group (you can learn more about some of us here!). Even though we meet early, most of us will say it's the best part of our day. And often the best part of our week! Join us and see! We meet every Thursday morning (except for the last Thursday of each month) from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. at the Plymouth Corporate Center. Presentation s …

Divas for Dollars Twin Cities Network was created to address the unique needs of women as we seek more command over our personal and professional lives. Divas for Dollars is a network of women committed to moving the comma to the left! We seek to do that by supporting each others businesses, creating professional alliances, and creating an environment that allows each member to develop personally and professionally. We will spend our time networking, getting to know one another, supporting ea …

We know that establishing a thriving coaching practice is hard work! We also know that a strong support system is essential for every solopreneur's success.  This group of like-minded coaches will walk alongside you as you build and grow your practice - we will encourage you, cheer for you, offer perspective and freely share our experiences and resources.  Whether you are a coach in training, new or experienced coach, this group is for you!  Life, business, executive, wellness, career or any oth …

… Everyone will have a chance to give a commercial about their business and the rest of the time is open networking.  Cost is $5.00 payable at the meeting.     Mary O'Rourke, founder of Women's Business Exchange has owned her own gift basket business, Baskets On Occasion for 16 years.  She has belonged to 3 networking groups, including BNI, ChamberNet and has started and operated 3 other networking groups over the last 3 years including the current Seed Your Business. Women's Business Exchange ori …

I want to bring together like minded individuals to discuss strategies involved in creating and executing wealth related ideas. This group is a great fit for entrepreneurs in the infancy as well as maturity stages, individuals who are employed and want to explore the world of entrepreneurship.

Looking to network with other business owners and get good training from one of Minnesota's sports legends, Fran Tarkenton! Join us for breakfast, Fran will offer insightful business advice every month via video feed. After his Viking days, Fran has devoted his time to helping men and women nationwide with starting up their businesses by helping providing them with support, education and tools to succeed. Come join us and stay for the prize drawing!

Come and share your stories and insights Crowdfunding: JOBS Act aka "Crowdfunding Bill", IndieGoGo, Kickstarter, AngeList, Gust etc. Capital, the lifeblood of the business. Debt, Equity, Cash Flow - the money that allows business owners to achieve their goals. Our meetup is a group discussion about the trends in capital formation as it pertains to crowdfunding: P2P lending, angel networks, Fan Funding etc. Share, learn and network with people that are executing capital formation strategies with …

This is fun group of professional people. We are not about growing old or Wearing Out, we are younger then that, and we are about having FUN! Everyone in our target age is welcome: singles and couples, MEN AND WOMEN! and most important people that aren’t Politically Correct and just wanna have fun! We are a fun group NOT one geared towards DATING. We will have a variety of events all with hosts and organizers at the events. We won't just post events to have more events. And we NEVER CANCEL event …

Led by bestselling author and human behaviorist Nick Tasler, this group will be people interested in having greater impact in their professional lives by learning the science of making better decisions. Great for anyone who works in an environment where "analysis paralysis" is an issue or anyone who wants to make better decisions faster.