Business Funding: From Start-up to Succession

August 18, 2026

7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for Business Funding: From Start-Up to Succession – a three-part event designed to connect business owners, entrepreneurs, and future business owners with practical funding information and local/regional resources.

Venue Info

Timberlake Lodge Hotel & Restaurant
144 SE 17th Street
Grand Rapids
MN
55744
https://timberlakelodgehotel.com/
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Join us for the Business Funding: From Start-Up to Succession – a three-part event designed to connect business owners, entrepreneurs, and future business owners with practical funding information and local/regional resources.

Attendees may register for one, two, or all three sessions depending on their needs and stage of business.

Whether you are exploring a new idea, preparing to launch, looking to expand or remodel, or thinking ahead to business succession, this event offers approachable, discussion-based sessions with organizations that can help answer questions and connect you with next steps.

Session Schedule

7:30–9:00 AM | New Business / Entrepreneurial Funding
For those exploring a new business idea, launching a business, or looking for early-stage funding resources.
Chamber Members: Free | Non-Members: $25

9:30–11:00 AM | Expand, Remodel & Grow
For existing businesses considering expansion, remodeling, equipment, growth, or other next-step investments.
Chamber Members: Free | Non-Members: $25

11:45 AM–1:00 PM | Lunch-N-Learn: Business Succession Planning by Northspan
Learn why succession planning is a long-term business strategy and how to prepare for future ownership or leadership transition.
Chamber Members: $15 | Non-Members: $20

*Morning sessions include refreshments. The 11:45 session includes lunch. Discounts are offered for attendance at more than one session.

Presenting Organizations Include:

IEDC, Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation, Northland Foundation, Northland SBDC, Park State Bank, Entrepreneur Fund, Arrowhead Regional Development Commission, Midwest Business Finance Corporation, and Northspan.

Registration

Register Here!

For questions, contact the Chamber at 218-326-6619.

Thank you to the funding partners whose support allows facilitation at little to no cost to participants: