Hope your 2025 is off to a fantastic start!
About a month ago, I sent an email about pressing pause on Twin Cities Collective for now. But something kept nagging at me—there had to be a way I could still support local entrepreneurs. Then, I started getting messages in person and online from so many of you asking about upcoming events and networking opportunities happening in town (I tend to go to A LOT).
And that’s when it hit me—why not create a Substack dedicated to sharing local events?
With over 5,000 people on the TCC email list (many of whom joined specifically for event updates), it made perfect sense. Instead of spending hours managing a website or social media posts, I could simply curate and send the best local events straight to your inbox.
So, I’m excited to introduce Twin Cities Collective 2.0: The Local Events Substack! 🎉
If you’re not familiar, Substack is a platform that combines a blog and an email newsletter. That means you’ll receive event updates directly in your inbox as soon as they’re published—no more missing out! Plus, since it’s a live blog post, I can update it throughout the month with new events, so you can always check back for the latest updates. It’s free to follow along!
I also have my personal Substack “The Optimization Toolbox” which is where I’m hosting my podcast and YouTube content.
Now, if that doesn’t interest you, feel free to unsubscribe. This is a brand new focus but I’m so excited about it!
Without further ado, here are the upcoming business networking events I’ve heard about or have attended/plan to attend in the future! I will be posting one post for each month ⬇️
I’ll try to share new ones I find every month and update it throughout the month so check back! The substack site is https://twincitiescollective.substack.com
Email me jenna@twincitiescollective.com if you know of any to add!
Social Media Breakfast 📱
This month: Leveraging AI & Linkedin
📍 Location: Northeast Minneapolis
📆 Date: February 21st, 2025
🕒 Time: 8-10am
Learn the latest in social media trends while networking with marketers.
Creative Mornings ✨
📍 Location: Goldstein Museum of Design
📆 Date: Feb 21, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:30am
A global breakfast lecture series for creative professionals—come for inspiration and great conversations!
Coffee & Conversations –Women Entrepreneurs of MN
📍 Location: Choice Bank
📆 Date: February 11th
🕒 Time: 8:30am-9:30am
A casual meetup for women entrepreneurs
Network After Work
📍 Location: LynLake Brewing
📆 Date: February 18th
🕒 Time: 6-8pm
Meet New People, Expand your network, generate new leads, find referrals
Break the Bubble
📍 Location: Various
📆 Date: Recurring
🕒 Time: Recurring
Make new friends in the Twin Cities
Learn more here
Coming Up in March
Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce 🎤
Ladies in Leadership Luncheon - The L.E.A.D.S. Blueprint: Simple Strategies to Attract and Convert More Leads
Ladies in Leadership is a networking and education series for women, created to inspire them and connect them with other amazing female professionals in the Eden Prairie area. Join us for our quarterly luncheon and enjoy a dynamic program presentation from a leader in your community.
📍 Location: Eden Prairie
📆 Date: March 6th
🕒 Time: (11:30am-1pm)
I’m thrilled to be speaking at this women’s event all about building leads! Hope you can come
Plus, have you heard about Elevate Hennepin?
Free Business Advice to all of those who live/have a business in Hennepin Country.
Up to 25 hours with up to 10 specialists in fields like Marketing, Legal, Accounting, Business Strategy, etc..
Paid for by our taxes!
Let me know what other events I should add! I will be updating it.
I’m hoping in future months to get feedback on how much to put about each event (who goes, etc…)
Also looking for more speed networking events to add if you know of any, email me or send to me on Linkedin!
Hoping you make more connections in 2025!
Jenna Redfield
Thanks for putting this together, Jenna!
Love this!! Thank you!