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Ignite Your Morning

Join us for our Ignite Your Morning events, a free hybrid (in-person and virtual) discussion and storytelling initiative with innovative entrepreneurs from across Minnesota.

These events offer a perfect opportunity to learn from other entrepreneurs and folks in the community.

If you come to Red Wing, we’ll have coffee and treats, if you’re joining us online grab your coffee and gain valuable insights from expert entrepreneurial speakers or participate in engaging panel discussions with top local professionals.

Either way, start your day with a big ‘ol cup of inspiration!

NOTE: Beginnging in January 2026, these Ignite Your Morning events will happen at 9am the last Friday of every month.

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

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 info@ignitemn.org to book a session!