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SUMMARY:Minneapolis | WBDC Stronger Together: 40 Years and Forward Celebration and Connection
DESCRIPTION:For 40 years\, the WBDC has been providing tools\, connections and strategic guidance to build and grow successful companies. \nJoin us on September 15th for Stronger Together: WBDC 40th & Forward Celebration. Connect with fellow business owners\, discover new resources and sourcing opportunities\, get inspired by business leaders in our community and shine a spotlight on your business. \nJoin us for a shared evening of celebration and connection – we are stronger together! \n\n\n\n\n\nTickets – 50% off for certified WBEs and Corporate Partners \nCertified WBE Recognition Submission – Spotlight YOUR business! \nWhat to Expect: \n3:00 – 3:30\nRegistration Opens – Business Spotlight Reel\nHors d’oeuvre buffet\, signature mocktails\, cash bar \n3:30 – 4:30\nMeet & Greet Tables hosted by Corporate and Community Partners – See full list below \n4:45 – 6:15\nWelcome – WBDC Celebrates 40 Years\nKeynote – “How We Lead Matters” by Marilyn Carlson Nelson\nBeth Kieffer Leonard Community Impact Award\nInspiring WBE Stories Highlighting WBDC Impact                                \n6:15 – 7:00     \nClosing Remarks and Networking \nMeet & Greet Table Hosts \n\nAllina\nAndersen Corporation\nApex Accelerator\nBlue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota\nCargill\nEcolab\nEisnerAmper\nEO Minnesota\nMedtronic\nMEDA\nMinnesota Black\, Chamber of Commerce\nNAWBO\nNaturallyMN\nThe BWC\nUniversity of Minnesota\nU.S. Bank\nWPO – Women’s President Organization\nWomenVenture\nWomen’s Foundation of MN\nXcel Energy\n\nReserve your spot and join us in celebrating 40 Years!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/minneapolis-wbdc-stronger-together-40-years-and-forward-celebration-and-connection/
LOCATION:McNamara Alumni Center\, University of Minnesota  200 Oak Street SE  Minneapolis\, MN 55455
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