with a mission to educate, to inspire and to act as a resource for
entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. It is the oldest organization of
its kind, having pioneered entrepreneurship before the word
‘entrepreneur’ became popular.
entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs build businesses and grow the
economy. Rather than teach entrepreneurship from a book, the
Minnesota Entrepreneurs brings aspiring entrepreneurs together with
seasoned entrepreneurs to teach valuable "been-there-done-that"
lessons.
to a higher level ... to contribute to creating hundreds of new businesses
and thousands of new jobs in Minnesota.
and Contributor Opportunities to fund the programs.
Minnesota to a Higher Level.
Mary Mason, Executive Director
4012 Lynn Avenue
Edina, MN 55416
(952) 922-1136
www.mn-entrepreneurs.org
corporation with a mission to educate, to inspire and to act as a resource
for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. The Minnesota
Entrepreneurs membership is made up of a friendly group of positive
thinkers interested in furthering entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs' Club) has been helping entrepreneurs and aspiring
entrepreneurs create and build businesses. It is the oldest organization
of its kind, having pioneered entrepreneurship before the word
‘entrepreneur’ became popular. As a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation,
contributions to the Minnesota Entrepreneurs are tax deductible.
Entrepreneurs brings aspiring entrepreneurs together with seasoned
entrepreneurs, people experienced in dealing with entrepreneurial
challenges. These real-world entrepreneurs teach valuable "been-there-
done-that" lessons that are critical for aspiring entrepreneurs.
create jobs, create wealth, grow the economy and strengthen our free
enterprise system. The MEI benefits a broad audience, including:
Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to create new businesses, inventors
seeking ways to convert inventions into successful business, owners of
early start up businesses seeking to grow their businesses and owners of
established businesses, seeking to take their companies to a higher level.
ventures, firms interested in providing services for entrepreneurs, those
seeking jobs in growing companies, chambers of commerce, interested in
promoting business, state and local governments, interested in creating
jobs and growing their economies and educational institutions, interested
in providing entrepreneurial education.
for help they received on their way up. These experienced entrepreneurs
provide real-world entrepreneurial experience that makes the Minnesota
Entrepreneurs unique.
are elected annually by the membership. Board members receive no
compensation and serve two-year terms, half of which expire each year.
The officers are elected by the board and serve one-year terms. The
Board guides the organization in pursuit of its mission.
p.m. at the University of St. Thomas, 1000 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis.
Meetings include a featured speaker, networking opportunities, the
"Entrepreneurs Open Mike" and an "Entrepreneurs Resource Table"
displaying literature of interest to entrepreneurs.
entrepreneurs succeed.
Minneapolis and Bloomington. These informal breakfast meetings offer
opportunities for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to meet
informally and discuss entrepreneurial issues. There is no charge for
these meetings. Each attendee pays for his or her own breakfast.
of the Year Award to recognize outstanding entrepreneurial
accomplishments. Past recipients include:
Harvey Mackay, Mackay Envelope Co.
Earl Bakken, Medtronic, Inc.
Leeann Chin, Leeann
Chin, Inc.
Irwin Jacobs, Minstar, Inc.
Rudy Boschwitz, Home Valu, Inc.
Glen Taylor, Taylor Corporation and owner, The Minnesota
Timberwolves
Manny Villafana, ATS Medical, GV Medical, Cardiac Pacemakers, St.
Jude Medica
Gerald Rauenhorst, Opus Corporation
Carl Pohlad, founder of many businesses and owner of the Minnesota
Twins
Governor Jesse Ventura, author, actor and national figure
entrepreneurial speakers, networking and “Open Mike" opportunities. The
speakers:
and publisher, The Profits Journal and Profits Weekly.
Chris Berghoff, president, Control Products, Inc.
Greg Scott, president, Scott Consulting Corporation.
