Scott Fricke to Speak at TREK

Scott’s Bio:

Scott grew up in the Chicago area, spent two years in West Africa as a Peace Corp volunteer, then lived in Minneapolis for about 20 years. He has a BS in Material Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and a Masters in Management of Technology from the University of Minnesota.

He came to TRF in 2011 as an IT consultant for Digi-key, was hired as the Director of Corporate Quality in 2012, and after working for Digi-Key for three years, decided to launch his own business, Robin Hood Business Services. Scott has two grown children living and working in the Minneapolis area. He enjoys golf league in summer and curling league in winter. He’s a member of the local Rotary Club and President of the Area Community Theater.

Meeting Basics

Everyone is welcome! Meetings are typically 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 small business community. 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 small business. Strengthen our culture of entrepreneurship!

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Apr 1, 2026

Learn how Ashton’s Mowing Service and Snow Removal grew from a young entrepreneur’s goal into a trusted, full-service property maintenance and light construction business in Thief River Falls. Founded by Darwin and Ashton Klemetson, the company is built on hard work, strong partnerships, and community support. Hear Darwin share the journey, lessons learned, and growth story during his upcoming TREK presentation on April 7 at 8:30 AM.

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.

February 7, 2023 TREK Speaker Announced!