You mention this event is for SECOND-STAGE entrepreneurs. What about People who’ve owned their business for five years or more, will we learn anything?
Absolutely! Most of the conversations are related to back-office part of the business (operations, production, marketing, management, financials, etc.) that are necessary to grow and scale your business. You will be learning from leading industry experts teaching a range of subjects suitable for many stages of your business and you’ll undoubtedly walk away from every action-oriented discussion with good information.
You mentioned entrepreneurs from underestimated communities. What about white people?
Absolutely! The Mini Summit is open to everyone. The most important thing to know is that all the work we do is through an economic justice lens. You will be learning from leading industry experts teaching a range of subjects suitable for many stages of your business and you’ll undoubtedly walk away from every action-oriented discussion with good information.
How many business cards should I bring?
We ALWAYS SELL OUT!! This year we plan to sell 200 tickets, so bring enough so you don’t run out!
What should I wear? How should I dress?
Dressy casual, fashion-forward, ROCK your brand, whatever you want to call it. Whatever is your definition of you looking good, then wear that because the cameras and video will be rolling. Just keep in mind it will be a long day, so comfort is also important.
I would like to present/speak at ConnectUP! MN. How do I do that?
Send an email to events@connectupmn.org with subject line “Speak at 2024 ConnectUP Mini Summit” along with press/speaker kit and/or link to your website and what you would like to present.
How can I volunteer?
Please send an email to events@connectupmn.org with the subject line ‘Volunteer ConnectUP! Mini Summit’ and tell us a little about yourself, what you’re interested in and how you would like to participate. Volunteers are expected to work 4 hours and will receive a significant discount on the registration fee. We are currently accepting names to put on the waitlist. The waitlist is how we recruit for volunteers. Students are encouraged to volunteer!Are tickets refundable?
Full refunds are available up until 60 days before the event, less a 25% administration fee. After this time, we can provide 50% refunds on tickets up until 30 days prior to the event, after which time tickets are transferable upon request, but are non-refundable regardless of when the ticket was purchased. You will need to notify the ConnectUP team via email (ONLY) to indicate the new ticket holder’s information. That information can be mailed to events@connectupmn.org.COVID-19 Safety
ConnectUP! Institute’s number one priority is the health and safety of our Summit participants and Industry partners. Our goal is to hold a safe summit, recognizing it is not possible to remove all risk, in particular concerning COVID-19.
The ConnectUP! Mini Summit venue, Wilder Foundation, may change, update, or add requirements at any time as it deems prudent to best protect the health and safety of attendees and others, and attendees must comply with relevant policies and requirements as communicated by ConnectUP! Institute.
By attending the Summit, you are agreeing to release ConnectUP! Institute and all its representatives, agencies, etc. of any and all liability.
Is testing for all attendees recommended?
Yes, if you have the ability and are willing, our strong recommendation is that all attendees, regardless of vaccination status, test for COVID-19 before attending ConnectUP! Mini Summit, based on the results, follow the current CDC guidelines accordingly.
What is the mask protocol?
Masks are not required indoors in the city of St Paul per local guidance. Our strong recommendation is that if you have known prior positive COVID test results or known exposure, then please follow current CDC Mask recommendations accordingly.