Events Calendar

MSP Mingle provides professionals of color with the opportunity to expand their networks and deepen relationships with members of the business community in a relaxed social setting. This quarter's MSP Mingle at The 428 brings fun-filled networking with a conversation with Chris Taylor, the State of Minnesota?s Chief Inclusion Officer and Noel Nix, the Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Relations & Community Engagement for the City of Saint Paul who will highlight their vision for a more equitable and prosperous community. The rapid fire chat will be moderated by Jai Winston, Program Executive of the Knight Foundation. Grab a friend, and join us to make new connections and build a more supportive, inclusive community. Complimentary appetizers available. Live DJ and interactive games will clos ... read more

Come down to Nicollet Island Inn, July 21st, 2019 for free ice cream, music, multi-cultural entertainment, and children's activities! This year there will also be a special program celebrating our 10th year anniversary with Najaf, Iraq at 2p.m. This is a fun event for all ages and great for a hot summer day! ... read more

Dress for Success is part of a global movement for change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures. Their purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to break the cycle of poverty. Join us for an evening of networking and conversation with Stephanie Silvers, Executive Director of Dress for Success. ... read more

Join the young professionals of DRIVE and clients of the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda) for a summer social event. Make new connections while enjoying light appetizers and a beverage or two at Meda headquarters. About Meda: Meda provides business resources for minority entrepreneurs across the three ‘M’s: Money, Markets and Management Education. MEDA’s consultants provide their expertise to its clients across an array of issues from strategic planning to mergers and acquisition and provides much needed capital for minority owned businesses to scale and become sustainable. About DRIVE: DRIVE is one of the premiere groups for young professionals in the MSP region. Designed for those under 40, DRIVE informs, engages and connects individuals from all businesses and backgrounds at dozens of events throughout the year. DRIVE has been a MPLS Regional Chamber program for the last 13 years as part of its investment in the regional workforce. ... read more

Public Speaking Boot Camp for Women: Empowering women to speak and lead with confidence ... read more

Join us for this inspirational luncheon as Lisa Brezonik shares her leadership story and gives insight into consulting as a career! ... read more

Got the basics in place? Now take your company?s transportation benefits package and your own professional development to the next level through state-of-the-art strategies. Learn about the ?Best Workplaces for Commuters? national recognition program as well as the Association for Commuter Transportation?s recently developed certification program. Participants will learn more about leaders in the transportation benefits field including Arlington Transportation Partners. Attendees will come away with an understanding of certification opportunities both for their company and themselves and be empowered to make their transportation benefits package a leader in downtown Minneapolis and beyond. ... read more