Megan Bourne to Speak at TREK

January 10, 2023 TREK Speaker Announced!

Join us for TREK on January 10 at 9AM with guest speaker Megan Bourne, new owner of Erl’s Market in Thief River Falls! Megan also owns Premiere Cleaning and is a newly elected member of the Thief River Falls City Council. Don’t miss it!

Get “Kinnected”

Two Rivers Entrepreneur Kinnection (TREK) is a monthly gathering of entrepreneurs, mentors, advisors, and others to educate, engage, and “kinnect” entrepreneurs.

Meeting Basics

Everyone is welcome! Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month, 9:00 am to 9:50 am. They are open to anyone interested in hearing, supporting, and connecting with the area’s entrepreneurs. There are no attendance requirements or membership fees.

The gatherings are run by entrepreneurs and for entrepreneurs. Our typical monthly meeting features a guest speaker, someone who is in startup mode or who recently started their business. Q&A is an important part of each meeting. Occasionally, we will change things up with an outside presenter, panel presentation, or topic discussion. The one thing that will not change is our focus on entrepreneurship and desire to support area entrepreneurs.

Learn. Be inspired. Support area entrepreneurs. Strengthen our culture of entrepreneurship!

Building a Business Outdoors: Tony Dorn to Speak at TREK

Jul 10, 2026

Join Two Rivers Entrepreneur Kinnection (TREK) on August 4 in Thief River Falls as local entrepreneur Tony Dorn, owner of Kingpin Bear Baits & Scent, shares how he built a successful business around hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Learn from his entrepreneurial journey, enjoy coffee and networking, and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community members. TREK is free and open to anyone interested in small business and a vibrant local economy.

Become a Good Jobs Designated Employer

Jun 16, 2026

Join Advance Thief River, Inter-County Community Council, Rural Minnesota CEP, and the Regional Workforce Alliance for a Lunch and Learn on Monday, June 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Legacy Event Center. Local employers can learn how to become a Good Jobs Designated Employer, access workforce development resources, and participate in regional initiatives that support employee recruitment, retention, workplace quality, and long-term business growth in Northwest Minnesota.

Small Businesses Have Big Impact

Jun 10, 2026

Small businesses have a big impact on Thief River Falls and Pennington County. Across Minnesota and the nation, small businesses create jobs, support families, strengthen local economies, and keep dollars circulating close to home. This Advance Thief River blog highlights national and state small business statistics while adding a local lens on entrepreneurship, business ownership, and the important role small businesses play in building a strong, resilient community.