Host a Networking Event in 2024!
Rachel Trnka
Free technical assistance for small businesses in Northfield
Lisa Peterson
Learn about the redistricting of the city wards and give feedback at open house
The City of Northfield is hosting a Redistricting Open House on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Northfield City Hall, 801 Washington Street. City staff will hold a short presentation at 6 p.m. Members of the public are welcome to comment on the proposed redistricting maps. Staff will be available to answer questions during the open house.
Lisa Peterson
How Entrepreneurs Use Networking
An essential skill for any entrepreneur the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners provides value customers can't provide. Typically this comes in the form of insights and ideas from various industry experts looking to exchange tips and advice.
Lisa Peterson
Get your business information into the homes of every new & re-located resident in the Northfield & Dundas area!
The Northfield Area Chamber of Commerce Welcome Kit provides members with an affordable direct mail program for $100 a year – That’s about 15¢ per potential customer!
Lisa Peterson
5 Reasons you should consider a stand-up desk
If you're like many professionals, you spend a significant portion of your day sitting at a desk. According to research, that's a problem.
Lisa Peterson
USPTO Black Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is offering two free online events coming up as part of our 2022 Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship program: • February 17, “Defining tomorrow,”: Learn firsthand from successful innovators about networking, strategy, and securing funding for a business. • February 24, “Invest in ideas,”: Learn how your creative spark can help build generational wealth.
Lisa Peterson
Pandemic Leads to Entrepreneurship
If you're looking around at recent Chamber meetings, there may be some new business owners' faces around the room. It's another part of the post-pandemic "new normal" – the number of people who quit their 9-to-5 jobs to pursue a passion and start their own business. Many Americans who left the workforce during the pandemic did so because they felt the spirit of entrepreneurship and wanted to be their own boss.
Lisa Peterson
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Business Competition
Apply for the chance to pitch to our partners, investors, and others in the southern Minnesota entrepreneurial ecosystem in Owatonna, Minn., on March 31, 2022. Additionally, finalists will have access to business training for their pitch session, free consulting hours, and a chance to win investment funding for their business.
Lisa Peterson
City of Northfield provides free KN95 masks
Starting immediately, the City of Northfield is providing up to five free KN95 masks for each person. Individuals can pick up masks for themselves and members of their household at the Northfield Public Library or the Northfield Police Department. No identification is required.
Lisa Peterson
