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Thinking about business

Are you thinking about starting a business? Join NEON on Saturday September 19th from 9am - 11am for a FREE Thinking About Business Workshop! This workshop will be live IN PERSON. NEON will walk you through some business basics and brainstorm how to turn your idea into a reality. You'll connect with an expert business advisor and learn how to create a business plan.

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Thinking about business

Date

September 19, 2026

Time

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

NEON Collective Kitchens
2041 W Broadway Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Presented by

Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)

Cost

no-cost

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