Owatonna Area Business Development Center

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

Attention small business owners! Learn best practices to ensure the health and longevity of your business by attending free financial management trainings taught by Eric Stone of Stone's Bookkeeping! Attend one or both trainings:

✨June 25: Understanding small business financial management
- Join us for an informative workshop designed to help you understand essential accounting topics.
- RSVP by June 23! https://smifoundation.org/event/understanding-small-business-financial-management/

✨July 9: Understanding financial reporting for small business
- This workshop aims to demystify financial statements and empower you to make informed decisions for your business’s growth.
- RSVP by July 7! https://smifoundation.org/event/understanding-financial-reporting-for-small-business/

Thank you to our partner for making this event possible! Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

06/15/2026

It’s not too late to get started.

The Virtual Small Business Academy, powered by CO.STARTERS, begins tomorrow. Join a 10-week program built to help you validate your idea, build a plan, and connect with other entrepreneurs.

Tuesdays| 5:00–8:00 PM

Register now: https://sbaowatonna.eventbrite.com

06/13/2026

Behind every growing business is a community of people who believe in its success.

MNAIN Pitch Night is an opportunity to connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders who are helping build stronger companies and communities throughout Minnesota.

Hear live pitches, learn about emerging businesses, and expand your network.

June 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM || Virtual Event
Register here: https://mnain.eventbrite.com

06/12/2026

Spots are filling for the Virtual Small Business Academy.

If you are ready to move forward with your business idea, this 10-week CO.STARTERS program will give you the tools, accountability, and support to do it.

Starting June 16 | Tuesdays 5:00–8:00 PM

Reserve your seat: https://sbaowatonna.eventbrite.com

06/11/2026

Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially when your ideas feel bigger than your next step.

CO.STARTERS helps entrepreneurs slow down, think intentionally, and build a strong foundation for their business through practical tools, guided discussions, and support from a community of fellow entrepreneurs.

Our next Small Business Academy cohort begins June 16. Over 10 weeks, you will work through your business idea step-by-step while connecting with others who understand the entrepreneurial journey.

Register today to reserve your spot. https://sbaowatonna.eventbrite.com

06/10/2026

Email us at [email protected] for more info!

06/08/2026

Have an idea for an app, website, or digital service, but not sure what to do next?

Preparing for the Software Development Process is designed to help non-technical founders and entrepreneurs better understand what goes into building a digital product. The course simplifies the process and terminology, provides tools and frameworks for visually communicating ideas, and shares tips for scoping your idea for initial development.

By the end of the course, you will better understand how to communicate with development teams, define your MVP, and move your idea forward with confidence.

7 Chapters | 42 Lessons

Enroll today to start the journey. https://oabdc.thinkific.com/products/courses/prep-for-software-development-process

06/06/2026

The Growing in the GreenSeam Workshop is built for food and agriculture entrepreneurs in the Owatonna area looking to strengthen their business, expand their network, and better understand the resources available in the region.
Register today at greenseam.org/gitgo
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