Grant Kickoff for Small Business Assistance

The March 5 TREK will be a kickoff for the Small Business grant activities! Thanks to a generous grant from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development we are bringing training, marketing assistance, and business coaching to Thief River Falls area small businesses.

Speakers include Sheila Bruhn and Steve Moser with SCORE of Grand Forks, Sean Ranum with Northwest Regional Development Commission, and Michelle Landsverk with Advance Thief River.

Join us to learn what is available to help you and your business.

Time: 9-10AM

Location: 102 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

More About TREK

We’re entrepreneurs fueled by coffee! We meet monthly, typically on the first Tuesday of the month. Each meeting features at least one presenter along with time for discussion.

There are no membership requirements or fees for attending. We are a place where entrepreneurs can support and learn from each other. We love to talk about small business and building our community. If you are a small business owner, thinking about starting a small business, or interested in supporting small business, these meetings are for you!

If you are interested in speaking at an upcoming TREK, contact Michelle Landsverk, mlandsverk@advancethiefriver.com.

Money Smart Training & TA
ATR Accelerator Program
Advance Thief River Marketing Accelerator Program
Next Level Coaching

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