Twin Cities Networking Events (Feb 16-28)
Low-pressure events + a little momentum when winter feels heavy
Hey friends!
I know the last few weeks have felt heavy for a lot of us. If you’re feeling it too, you’re not alone. Again, if you aren’t feeling comfortable going out don’t!
I’m hoping we’re getting just enough of that late-winter “maybe it’s almost spring?” weather to help us get out of the house a bit more — and get back into community (even if it’s just one coffee, one meetup, one conversation).
Quick heads up: I’m going to be up in the northern suburbs this week for a talk on Standing out, Being comfortable on camera and more with the Centennial Area Chamber in Lino Lakes (Thursday, Feb 19, 11:30am–1pm). If you’ve been wanting to get out and meet more local small business owners (without the vibe being weird or salesy), this is such a good one. Tix just $15.
Also: my Notion Monthly Office Hours just launched 🎉 You can join monthly for just $5/month.
Learn more and join here:
And if you’re not north this week, don’t worry. There are a bunch of other easy, low-pressure ways to get out of your usual bubble before the end of the month. Pick one event below and go. That one conversation can turn into a collaborator, a client, a friend, or at minimum… a good story.
Also, send me events!
I put events within the next 2 weeks into our 2x a month newsletter.
Link to submit here
📅 Upcoming Events (Feb 17–Feb 27)
Bridgemakers
🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: 370 Wabasha St N 4th Floor
🎯 Who It’s For: Ages 18–30, innovators, community-minded folks who want to connect and build.
🎉 Vibe: Purposeful + social. Think: meet interesting people, talk about ideas that matter, leave feeling a little more hopeful.
💵 Cost: Free (lunch provided)
Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota Coworking
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: FRGMNT Eden Prairie
🎯 Who It’s For: Women founders and small business owners who want community and consistency.
🎉 Vibe: Ongoing support meets real connections. A “regulars welcome” kind of space.
🔗 Link to Register: https://www.wemn.org/events/in-person-co-working-meetup-ghrz4-6fmx5-xt37p
💵 Cost: Free
Centennial Area Chamber (Jenna’s Talk in Lino Lakes)
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:30am-1pm
📍 Location: Lino Lakes (Centennial Area Chamber)
🎯 Who It’s For: Local small business owners, chamber members, and anyone wanting practical marketing confidence.
🎉 Vibe: Friendly, local, and super actionable. Chamber events are one of my favorite ways to meet real, boots-on-the-ground business owners.
🔗 Link to Register: https://business.centennialareachamber.com/ap/Events/Register/lzFnJWNcjC5Cw
💵 Cost: $15
Think N Link
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Capsule
🎯 Who It’s For: Folks who love thoughtful conversation, creative networking, and meeting people beyond the usual “So what do you do?”
🎉 Vibe: A little more intentional. A little less pitchy. A great option if typical networking makes you want to hneide.
🔗 Link to Register: https://capsule.us/think-and-link/think-link-with-karen-bachman-thull-and-christine-lantinen
💵 Cost: $35
Creators Meetup Pickleball
🗓 Date & Time: Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Skyrec in St. Paul
🎯 Who It’s For: Creators, marketers, entrepreneurs, and friendly competitive people who want connections without sitting at another roundtable.
🎉 Vibe: Active + playful networking. Easy to talk to people when you’re laughing and trying not to whiff the ball.
🔗 Link to Register: https://partiful.com/e/3iypd8bWFdoJxpWlk1Yp?c=BftfRwQG
💵 Cost: Free (RSVP)
Creative Mornings
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, February 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Forgotten Star Brewing in Fridley
🎯 Who It’s For: Creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants inspiration + community.
🎉 Vibe: High-energy, welcoming, and one of those events where you can come solo and still leave with new connections.
🔗 Link to Register: https://creativemornings.com/talks/angie-gustafson
💵 Cost: Free
eWomen Network
🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 11:00
📍 Location: Midland Hills Country Club, 2001 Fulham St, Roseville, MN 55113
🎯 Who It’s For: Women business owners who want structured networking + referrals.
🎉 Vibe: Polished networking + a keynote that’s basically a confidence reset (all about standing out and owning what makes you unrepeatable).
🔗 Link to Register: https://www.ewomennetwork.com/event/remind-them-of-no-one-02-24-2026-11937/register
You and Your Ideas (The Dot)
🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: LAB MPLS, 1629 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
🎯 Who It’s For: People building something, dreaming something up, or in the “I want to start but I’m nervous” phase.
🎉 Vibe: Encouraging and creative. A workshop-style night for dreaming, scheming, and small-group discussion.
🔗 Link to Register: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/ideaworkshop
💵 Cost: $20
Social Goods Exchange
🗓 Date & Time: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Arbiter Brewing Company
🎯 Who It’s For: Community-minded entrepreneurs, nonprofit folks, and anyone who wants networking with purpose.
🎉 Vibe: Values-driven, thoughtful, and genuinely nice humans.
🔗 Link to Register: https://events.humanitix.com/february26-social-good-exchange
💵 Cost: Ticket is a donation (see page for amount)
Social Media Breakfast (Monthly-Fridays)
🗓 Date & Time: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Improving – Lakeside Center on Bde Maka Ska, 3033 Excelsior Blvd (1st Floor), Minneapolis, MN 55416
🎯 Who It’s For: Social media managers, business owners, and marketers who want to learn + connect.
🎉 Vibe: Coffee + networking, then a trends talk you’ll actually use. (Arik Hanson is back with the 2026 social media trends rundown.)
💵 Cost: See Eventbrite for current pricing (no refunds)
💼 Work With Me
If you’re a small business owner who wants to show up on video without overthinking it, my VIP Video Day is built for you.
In one day, we’ll plan and record a batch of content you can use for weeks.
Book a free call: Send me your preferred booking link (or confirm if this is still it: https://jennaredfield.com/free-call)
💬 Personal Note
I’m in full “event season” mode right now, and I’m honestly so happy about it. Winter in Minnesota can be a lot, so having things on the calendar that get us out of the house and into community feels like a cheat code.
If you go to anything on this list, reply and tell me what you attended and who you met. I love hearing the connection stories.
Talk soon,
Jenna
Twin Cities Collective