Distinction Awards
2nd Annual Entrepreneur Fund
Celebrating Regional Business Excellence
Wednesday
October
16
Paulucci Hall - Duluth, MN
Behind-the-Business Sessions
Navigate through an engaging and interactive segment where our honorees share their entrepreneurial journey - the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned. Each story offers an intimate glimpse into the drive and dedication that goes into building a successful enterprise. 2024 honorees will be announced later this summer.
Regional Flavors Showcase
Delight in a curated selection of regional food and beverages crafted with passion by local entrepreneurs who are dedicated not only to building businesses, but also shaping a vibrant regional culture through their culinary creations.
Networking
Connect with our distinguished award winners and other visionary business leaders throughout the evening. Engage in enlightening conversations and forge meaningful connections with the best and brightest in the industry from our region.
Award Ceremony & Celebration
Come together to recognize the achievements of these exceptional entrepreneurs. Join us in celebrating their contributions to our regional economy, and toast to a brighter and more prosperous future. Conclude the evening with live music and continued conversation.
What a fun evening! The moment we stepped into the hall we knew it wasn't going to be a typical "sit at a table, eat chicken, visit with the stranger next to you" type of night. Being in a room full of other risk takers was refreshing, motivating and totally inspirational. The award winners were awesome and a reminder that we're all just regular people doing the hard work. We loved it and look forward to whatever the EFund plans for next year!
Lyndsey Johnson
The Distinction Awards was a meaningful event that honored those who collaborated with and were supported by EFund in making their visions come true. This night was a great opportunity to not only celebrate those who were awarded with honors, but more importantly gave the opportunity to learn from these successful entrepreneurs and to network with all in attendance. It was a meaningful night and worth attending!
Andrea Altmann
The Entrepreneur Fund’s inaugural Distinction Awards was an opportunity to showcase the best and brightest small business owners in our region. The courage, dedication, and passion these leaders have for their businesses, families, workers, and communities was on full display. Their stories left our attendees feeling inspired and optimistic about the future of entrepreneurism in the Northland.
Arik Forsman
It was so inspiring to see and hear the stories of our entrepreneurs’ journey. One of our honorees shared stories of people who have grown with him over twenty years, to not only become leaders in business, but leaders in the community.
Dustin Goslin
The Distinction Awards are a purposeful mix of education, socialization, and celebration. There is no better showcase of the thriving businesses in the region and event where the collective energy ignites a fresh passion for business growth in our area.
Brady Erickson
Past Distinction Awards
