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Education & Programming

Hosted by IgniteMN, in partnership with Xcel Energy and the Economic Development Administration. Reserve your spot today and take the next step in your professional journey!

Ignite Your Morning

Join us for our Ignite Your Morning events, a free virtual discussion and storytelling initiative with innovative entrepreneurs from across the Southeastern MN region.

Held on the first Thursday of every month, these events offer a perfect opportunity to learn from other entrepreneurs and folks in the community. Grab your coffee, hop online from 8:30-9:30 AM, and you will gain valuable insights from expert entrepreneurial speakers or participate in engaging panel discussions with top local professionals. Start your day with a big ‘ol cup of inspiration!

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or a professional looking to advance your skills, these sessions are designed to inspire your own journey.

Welcoming Wednesday

Your Best Day of the Month at the Ignite Innovation Center!

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for Welcoming Wednesday, a day filled with free services and opportunities designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals. There’s something for everyone, and we invite you to take advantage of:

Pro-bono 30-minute legal consultations through our partner, LegalCorps – BOOK A SESSION
One-on-one business coaching with an Ignite Entrepreneur Coach – BOOK A SESSION
Lunch and Learn from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, featuring networking, a complimentary lunch, and insightful presentations on a range of business topics (see our calendar!)
One-on-one stress management sessions with our expert to help you avoid burnout – BOOK A SESSION
Free coworking access all day long

Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow! Drop in or click the links above to schedule your legal consultation or stress management session in advance!

Ideation Workshops

offer a hands-on Innovation Lab environment where participants use design thinking to generate, refine, and implement innovative solutions for complex, real-world challenges. Designed for aspiring tech entrepreneurs, business owners, and innovators, these workshops provide the tools needed to transform ideas into actionable business plans.

Exercises to help teams and individuals explore challenges, with a focus on developing monetizable, localized solutions that matter to the community.

Design thinking activities empowering participants to understand the needs of their target users and create solutions that truly resonate.

Facilitated ideation and innovation sessions led by experienced coaches who will help you refine your ideas and bring them closer to market-ready solutions.

Pitch development practices, guiding teams through the process of crafting compelling presentations for investors or stakeholders.

A business planning session, where participants take their innovative ideas and develop them into viable business models.

Whether you’re looking to grow as a tech entrepreneur, enhance your business strategy, or sharpen your pitching skills, these hands-on workshops will equip you with the knowledge and experience to succeed. Email [email protected] to book a session!