Coffee and Conversation With Mayor Lorenson

Coffee and Conversation

Supporting Small Businesses in Thief River Falls

We’re excited to welcome Mayor Mike Lorenson to TREK on June 3 as our featured speaker! He’ll be talking about the City of Thief River Falls’ commitment to the small business community—and sharing the work the city is doing to support and strengthen local businesses.

Mayor Lorenson also wants to hear directly from small business owners. Your experiences, insights, and ideas are essential to shaping future strategies for growth and success in our region.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate and be part of the conversation.

Thrive in Thief River Strategic Plan Rollout

Mar 2, 2026

Join us April 9 from 12–1:30 PM at Northland Community and Technical College for the public rollout of the new Strategic Plan. Discover key priorities, long-term goals, and actionable strategies shaping the community’s future. Connect with local leaders, partners, and residents as we move from planning to implementation and build momentum for sustainable growth.

Meet Bruce Gangelhoff: Innovation at the Intersection of Golf & Technology

Feb 25, 2026

Bruce Gangelhoff, owner of BA Custom Products, will speak at TREK on March 3 at 8:30 AM. Learn how he built a commercial-grade golf simulator manufacturing business and is now integrating custom software solutions to create smarter, easier-to-manage simulator systems for clubs, businesses, and home users worldwide.

Inside Juiced: Automating Lead Growth

Jan 22, 2026

Discover how Juiced is driving smarter lead growth by simplifying real-time lead distribution. By handling the complexity of matching, pricing, and delivering leads, Juiced allows businesses to focus on scaling, efficiency, and performance. In this TREK session, owner Nolan Nordlund shares insights on building a tech-enabled platform designed for sustainable lead growth, and why automation and systems thinking are essential for entrepreneurs looking to compete and grow in today’s digital marketplace.

Coffee and Conversation With Mayor Lorenson