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SUMMARY:Elevate Spring 2026 | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Our Elevate cohort is designed for established licensed home providers and childcare center providers that have been in business for two or more years and are ready to grow strategically. Participants work with experts to identify growth opportunities\, enhance capacity\, and position their businesses for long term\, sustainable expansion. \nThrough the Elevate Cohort\, participants will follow a structured process to: \n\nDevelop a clear growth strategy\nStrengthen leadership\nCreate an effective marketing plan\nImplement operational best practices\nImprove financial and operational performance\n\nDuring this cohort\, you’ll learn how to transition from a home-based daycare to a licensed center\, while increasing profitability and operational efficiency. By the end of the program\, you’ll walk away with a personalized 1-year growth plan to guide your next steps and support your long-term success. \nProgram Details\nWhen?\nEvery Thursday | April 9 – 30\, 2026\n6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\, CST \nWhere?\nVia Zoom\n\n\n\n\nFunded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions\, conclusions\, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/elevate-spring-2026-application-deadline/
CATEGORIES:Childcare Businesses,Virtual
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SUMMARY:27th Annual SADBOC Government Procurement Fair - Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses interested in doing business with the government agencies and prime contractors are encouraged to attend this Trade Fair. This event will provide small businesses an opportunity to meet with representatives from more than 60 Federal\, State and local agencies; commercial/prime contractors\, and nonprofit organizations; access available technical assistance; and learn about upcoming contracts.
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/27th-annual-sadboc-government-procurement-fair-minnesota/
LOCATION:Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center\, 6155 Earle Brown Drive\, Brooklyn Center\, MN\, 55430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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