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WHY ATTEND?
Nearly 50% of businesses fail within 5 years.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind branding and digital marketing summit designed to give you tools, strategy, and community to grow your business long-term.
This summit is packed with expert-led sessions, real-life marketing strategies, and networking with local entrepreneurs and business owners. Whether you're launching, scaling, or refining your business, this event is for YOU.
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WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
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Proven Digital Strategies that Work
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Expert Insights Tailored for Small Businesses
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A Toolkit to Launch, Scale, and Grow Your Business
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A Network of Like-Minded Professionals
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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Business Owners
Build visibility and long-term success
Startups
Start strong with the right strategiess
Marketers
Sharpen your skills and grow your network
Minnesota Locals
Learn from experts who know your market
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Go-to-Market Strategies
SEO, GEO, AIEO & Local Search
Funnels & Lead Generation
Paid Ads (PPC + Meta strategies)
AI & Automation
Social Media & Content Creation
Email Marketing
Analytics + Data-Driven Decisions
Branding & Messaging
Sales & Business Development
VIEW THE AGENDA
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A DAY TO BUILD YOUR BRAND
8:00–9:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
Enjoy breakfast, meet fellow business owners, and explore exhibitor booths.
9:00–9:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Hear from Catherine Yang, founder of Thriving Together, as she shares her journey, what inspired the summit, and her vision for creating a space where business owners can learn, connect, and grow together.
9:15–10:00 AM
Opening Keynote
Gain a fresh perspective and inspiration to take your next step forward.
10:00–11:00 AM
Branding Workshop
Build a brand that communicates who you are and why your business matters.
11:00–12:00 PM
Go-to-Market Plan Workshop
Connect your audience, offer, and marketing channels into a clear action plan.
12:00–01:00 PM
Lunch & Connections
Enjoy lunch and connect with fellow attendees and exhibitors.
01:45–02:30 PM
SEO Workshop
Learn how to help your business get found on search engines.
02:30–03:15 PM
Social Media Workshop
Learn how to create content that connects with your audience, builds trust, and turns followers into customers.
03:15–03:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Hear practical perspectives on navigating business growth.
03:45–04:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Reflect on your takeaways and identify your next steps.
Speaker announcements and final session details are coming soon.
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BECOME A SPEAKER
Inspire. Educate. Empower.
LEAD THE MAIN STAGE
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Inspire hundreds of business owners with a keynote that challenges perspectives, sparks action, and sets the tone for the day. We're looking for accomplished leaders with proven expertise, compelling stories, and actionable insights that leave a lasting impact.
What You'll Receive
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Paid speaking opportunity
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Featured interview
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Speaker promotion across event marketing
TEACH A WORKSHOP
Lead an engaging, hands-on session that equips attendees with practical strategies they can immediately apply to their businesses. We're looking for educators who are passionate about sharing real-world knowledge, not giving sales presentations.
What You'll Receive
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Complimentary summit pass
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Promotional booth and opportunity to showcase your expertise
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Speaker promotion across event marketing