Twin Cities Networking Events & Workshops June 15-30 2026
Stacked calendar of Twin Cities events, coworking, and community + our new workshops coming soon!
Hello and welcome back to the Twin Cities Collective Substack, your 2x month newsletter of local networking events and workshops for entrepreneurs, founders, job seekers, and anyone who wants to meet new people, grow themselves or their business or just be social!
I realized recently that this summer marks our 10 year anniversary of the start of TCC (August 2016) which started as a blogger community on Facebook and instagram, then became an events community, podcast, annual awards and more.
Running Twin Cities has been one of the highlights of my life and has brought me more in my career than I ever imagined.
Over the last 2 years we’ve transitioned away from in person events and moved into curated newsletters ABOUT events but yet I miss hosting workshops and seeing your faces!
So we are bringing back some of that.
Last month, we announced we’re launching monthly marketing workshops on Zoom as part of our new paid membership($5/month)— and our first event is free.
✨ Join us here free: https://luma.com/7scgwnje
What the first workshop is about
This month’s workshop is called REPEAT Your Message: Show Up & Be Remembered — and it’s all about building a brand that sticks without posting 24/7.
How to pick a clear message people actually remember you for
What to repeat (and where) so your content starts compounding
Simple ways to turn “I post sometimes” into consistency without burnout
The real goal: becoming the person people think of first when they need what you do
Upcoming workshops (inside the paid membership)
Here are a few coming up next (from the workshop lineup I shared last issue):
July 2026: Post Less, Get More: A Smarter Social Media System for Small Businesses
August 2026: AI for the Rest of Us: How to Use AI Tools to Market Your Business Without Losing Your Voice
September 2026: Get Found Locally: Google Business Profile, Local SEO, and Showing Up When It Matters
Also: we’re almost at 6,000 subscribers (less than 50 away!) which is honestly wild — and it’s due to so much partner love + y’all sharing this with friends. Thank you. ❤️
Okay, let’s talk about all the events happening over the next few weeks (I’m excited for Clouds & Waves on Wednesday learn more below)
This week (Jun 15–21)
Emoji key (for the events below):
🤝 Networking / cowork / happy hour
🧠 Workshop / training / webinar / talk
🎨 Creative / maker / arts
🧑💻 Tech / AI
🤝 West Metro Connections — Studio CoWork (Coworking + Headshots)
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 9:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Studio CoWork, 919 Lilac Drive North, Golden Valley, MN 55422
🎯 Who It’s For: Local entrepreneurs, small business owners, freelancers, and anyone wanting to expand their west-metro network
🎉 Vibe: Casual morning networking + community connection (plus an easy excuse to refresh your headshots while you’re there)
💵 Pricing: Free
🧠 Lead Out Loud: Building Influence in a Digital World
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: The Club at Golden Valley, Golden Valley, MN
🎯 Who It’s For: Business owners, leaders, professionals looking to grow their digital presence and personal brand
🎉 Vibe: Workshop / Luncheon — practical leadership and digital influence strategies
💵 Pricing: Paid
🔗 Link: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/lead-out-loud-building-influence-in-a-digital-world/200029889646955
🤝 Clouds & Waves: No Hidden Fees on Being Human
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Market at Malcolm Yards, Minneapolis
🎯 Who It’s For: Founders, operators, engineers, designers, AI builders, and anyone who wants networking that feels human (not transactional)
🎉 Vibe: Long table, real talk. Zero PowerPoint. Zero pitches. Zero name tag theater. Drop in anytime between 3 and 8.
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link: https://luma.com/xuqj5qod?tk=wFTXcl
🤝 AI Connect — June 2026 (AI networking meetup)
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Punch Bowl Social, 1691 Park Place Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416
🎯 Who It’s For: AI-curious folks + builders + business leaders exploring AI
🎉 Vibe: Casual networking + “let’s talk shop” conversations
💵 Pricing: Check registration (ticketed)
🔗 Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-connect-june-2026-tickets-1990185284761
🤝 Twin Cities Professionals of Color — Networking Happy Hour
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Fogo de Chão, Downtown Minneapolis
🎯 Who It’s For: Professionals + entrepreneurs (especially folks of color) who want community + career connections
🎉 Vibe: Happy hour networking — show up, mingle, meet new people
💵 Pricing: Free
🤝 Minneapolis Business Networking Event (Tipclub)
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026 · 8:00 – 9:30 AM
📍 Location: 7700 France Ave S, Bloomington Room (Room 107), Edina, MN 55435
🎯 Who It’s For: Business professionals, entrepreneurs, networkers across the Greater Minneapolis area
🎉 Vibe: Structured strategic networking — “Give and Take” format + lightning round; introduces The Twin Cities Network community
💵 Pricing: Check Eventbrite for ticket pricing
🔗 Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minneapolis-business-networking-event-registration-1990131472808
🧠 A Mastermind Event for Solopreneurs in the St. Croix Valley
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, June 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
📍 Location: KPT Collaborative, Hudson, WI
🎯 Who It’s For: Solopreneurs and creatives who want connection, shared insight, and intentional momentum
🎉 Vibe: Curated collaboration day + open coworking + guided mastermind-style conversation
💵 Pricing: Starts at $0 (check Eventbrite for options)
🤝 Minneapolis AI Tech & Finance Networking Event
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, June 19, 2026 · 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Umbra Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
🎯 Who It’s For: Tech entrepreneurs, finance professionals, startup folks interested in AI
🎉 Vibe: Evening networking — connect with established professionals in tech and finance
💵 Pricing: $11–$23
🔗 Link: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/minneapolis-ai-tech-and-finance-networking-event/100001987000420747
🤝 Coffee and Connect for Small Business and Entrepreneur
🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Pleasant Cafe, 540 Fairview Ave N, Saint Paul, MN
🎯 Who It’s For: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
🎉 Vibe: Casual coffee meetup at a BIPOC-owned community cafe
💵 Pricing: Check Eventbrite
🧠 Success Mastermind at FRGMT Coffee
🗓 Date & Time: Saturday, June 21, 2026 · 10:00 AM CDT (recurring weekly)
📍 Location: FRGMT Coffee, Minneapolis area
🎯 Who It’s For: Small business owners and entrepreneurs
🎉 Vibe: Weekly mastermind group — accountability, ideas, and community over coffee
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link: https://www.meetup.com/minnesotasuccessmastermind/events/315039185/
Next week (Jun 22–28)
🤝 Minneapolis Business Connections (Minneapolis Regional Chamber)
🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 8:00 – 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Alight, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
🎯 Who It’s For: Business community + entrepreneurs who want to connect with local leaders and other Minneapolis folks
🎉 Vibe: Coffee + networking (8–8:30) then program/updates (8:30–9:30)
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link: https://business.mplschamber.com/events/details/2026-minneapolis-business-connections-16956
🧠 Get Your Business Recommended in AI Search — SEO, AEO, GEO Workshop
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT
📍 Location: The Coven Northeast, Minneapolis
🎯 Who It’s For: Small business owners wanting to show up in AI search tools (ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, voice assistants)
🎉 Vibe: Hands-on workshop — practical and timely for anyone doing digital marketing
💵 Pricing: Check Eventbrite
🤝 AFROTECH™ — The Meetup (Minneapolis)
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (evening — check for exact time)
📍 Location: Minneapolis (venue details on the event page)
🎯 Who It’s For: Builders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals (tech + business)
🎉 Vibe: High-energy networking + community + career conversations
💵 Pricing: Ticketed (spots may be limited)
🔗 Link: https://afrotech.com
🤝 Young Professional Networking Breakfast
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 7:00–8:30 AM
📍 Location: Edina Realty Office, 6800 France Ave S, Edina, MN
🎯 Who It’s For: Early-career professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives
🎉 Vibe: Friendly, low-pressure networking over coffee to start your day
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link: https://www.meetup.com/young-professional-networking-group/events/306537425/
🤝 Minneapolis Speed Networking | NetworkNite
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026 · 7:00–9:00 PM CDT
📍 Location: Garden Grille — Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown, 1101 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
🎯 Who It’s For: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and professionals across industries
🎉 Vibe: Speed-dating-style networking — meet professionals one-on-one every 5–6 minutes in a relaxed setting
💵 Pricing: Paid (check Eventbrite)
Later (end of month)
🧠 TeamWomenMN Spring 2026 Mentor Program Kick-Off
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM CDT
📍 Location: MRA - The Management Association, Minneapolis area
🎯 Who It’s For: Women in the Spring 2026 TeamWomenMN Mentor Program cohort (mentors + mentees)
🎉 Vibe: Kick-off meeting — meet your mentor/mentee, set goals, connect with the cohort
💵 Pricing: Free (cohort members only)
🔗 Link: https://teamwomenmn.org/event/spring-2026-mentor-program-kick-off-meeting/
🧠 Social Media Breakfast MSP — AI Show & Tell
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, June 26, 2026 · 8:00 AM CDT
📍 Location: Improving - Lakeside Center on Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis
🎯 Who It’s For: Social media marketers, digital strategists, entrepreneurs using AI in their marketing
🎉 Vibe: Monthly SMBMSP breakfast — this month’s theme is AI Show & Tell with speakers Erica Hanna, Ryan Peña, and Greg Swan
💵 Pricing: Free
🎨 CreativeMornings Minneapolis — Larissa Loden
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, June 26, 2026 · 8:30 – 10:00 AM CDT
📍 Location: Forgotten Star Brewing Co., Minneapolis
🎯 Who It’s For: Creatives, entrepreneurs, designers, makers, storytellers
🎉 Vibe: Free monthly breakfast lecture — coffee, community, and a short inspiring talk; tickets available June 22 at 9 AM
💵 Pricing: Free (RSVP required — fills fast)
🔗 Link: https://creativemornings.com/talks/larissa-loden
🧑💻 MN Women in AI Builder Workshop: Building Agentic Systems with Claude
🗓 Date & Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026 · 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 Location: Lab651, 550 Vandalia St #231, St. Paul, MN
🎯 Who It’s For: Women in AI, intermediate-level builders
🎉 Vibe: Hands-on workshop
💵 Pricing: Paid (Rising Star members: included with membership)
🔗 Link: https://luma.com/5pz6x5uj
🧠 Small Business Workshop — Hennepin County Library
🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Ridgedale Library — Hennepin County Library, Minnetonka, MN
🎯 Who It’s For: Small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs
🎉 Vibe: Free public library workshop — accessible and beginner-friendly
💵 Pricing: Free
🔗 Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-workshop-tickets-1991203568475
Thanks for joining and hope to see you at next week’s workshop!