Free Marketing Accelerator Program

Marketing Program for Pennington County Businesses

Thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Advance Thief River is gifting a unique opportunity to twenty Pennington County Businesses: The Advance Thief River Marketing Accelerator Program. Work with an expert Minnesota-based consulting agency to create a brand and marketing strategy designed just for you. This special opportunity is valued at $5,000 per business.

  • Strategic Recommendations: Partner with the agency on a comprehensive discovery session and marketing audit, tailored for your business.
  • Expert Guidance: Receive an expertly crafted content and marketing strategy to enhance your brand visibility, customer engagement, and sales conversion.
  • Think Ahead: Track your success with a set of heuristics that help you continue to build on your improvements in the future.

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Participating businesses will work one-on-one with the marketing agency, who will perform a marketing audit of each business and develop strategies and recommendations to help attain business goals. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in quarterly 1-hour follow-up meetings with the agency.

NOTE: As of January 31, 2025, this program is full and no longer accepting applications.

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To be eligible for this opportunity, you must own a business in Pennington County.

This opportunity is supported, in part, by State of Minnesota through a grant from The Office of Small Business Development, Department of Employment and Economic Development.

We have contracted with Whittier Advertising for this work. Visit their website for more details on the agency.

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Youth Voices: Sharing Culture & Tradition

Calling Local Students!

Do you have a story to tell about your family, culture, traditions, or what makes Thief River Falls feel like home? We invite students to participate in Youth Voices: Sharing Culture & Tradition during Welcoming Week on Saturday, September 12 at the Thief River Falls Public Library.

Participants will have the opportunity to share a 5-7 minute story or reading that celebrates culture, heritage, belonging, or community. Five students will receive a $100 stipend in appreciation of their participation.

Interested? Contact Brittany Rolf at brolf@advancethiefriver.com to learn more or sign up.

Help us celebrate the stories that bring our community together!

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Welcoming Week belongs to everyone and everyone has a role to play in making our community welcoming. Businesses, organizations, civic groups, and nonprofits are encouraged to host their own welcoming activities during Welcoming Week.

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