{"id":36583,"date":"2026-06-03T15:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=36583"},"modified":"2026-08-17T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:10:38","slug":"minneapolis-wbdc-stronger-together-40-years-and-forward-celebration-and-connection","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.wbdc.org\/en\/event\/minneapolis-wbdc-stronger-together-40-years-and-forward-celebration-and-connection\/","title":{"rendered":"Minneapolis | WBDC Stronger Together: 40 Years and Forward Celebration and Connection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For 40 years, the WBDC has been providing tools, connections and strategic guidance to build and grow successful companies.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join us on September 15th<\/sup>\u00a0for\u00a0Stronger Together: WBDC 40th<\/sup>\u00a0& Forward Celebration.<\/b>\u00a0Connect 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.<\/p>\n

Join us for a shared evening of celebration and connection \u2013 we are stronger together!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Tickets<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 50% off for certified WBEs and Corporate Partners<\/p>\n

Certified\u00a0<\/a>WBE Recognition Submission<\/a><\/u><\/b>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/b>Spotlight YOUR business!<\/p>\n

What to Expect:<\/b><\/p>\n

3:00 \u2013 3:30<\/b>
\nRegistration Opens \u2013 Business Spotlight Reel
\nHors d\u2019oeuvre buffet, signature mocktails, cash bar<\/p>\n

3:30 \u2013 4:30<\/b>
\nMeet & Greet Tables hosted by Corporate and Community Partners – See full list below<\/p>\n

4:45 \u2013 6:15<\/b>
\nWelcome \u2013 WBDC Celebrates 40 Years<\/b>
\nKeynote \u2013 \u201cHow We Lead Matters\u201d by Marilyn Carlson Nelson
\nBeth Kieffer Leonard Community Impact Award
\nInspiring WBE Stories Highlighting WBDC Impact<\/b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

6:15 \u2013 7:00\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>
\nClosing Remarks and Networking<\/p>\n

Meet & Greet Table Hosts<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n