Ely for Ely monthly networking and professional development meetings are led by a committee of Ely-area nonprofit and business leaders who strive to increase our capacity by strengthening our social fabric.
Monthly
Networking &
Professional
Development
Second Tuesdays of the Month
7:30am - 9:00am
Boundary Waters Connect and the Entrepreneur Fund are collaborating to host a monthly networking and professional development program for Ely-area entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and engaged community members. ​​​​
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Meeting locations will change month to month. We will begin with continental breakfast, facilitated networking, and community announcements at 7:30am, and the educational program will begin at 8:00am. These events are free and do not require pre-registration to attend. Our goal is that these consistent events present minimal barriers to engagement.
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JANUARY 14, 2025: Ely-Specific Marketing Tactics @ the Ely Folk School
FEBRUARY 11, 2025: Financing Your Business @ The Hub
MARCH 11, 2025: Entrepreneurship: A Force for Good @ The Hub
APRIL 8, 2025: Tips for Interacting with Local Government with City of Ely Clerk Harold Langowski @ Ely City Hall Council Chambers
MAY 13, 2025: Nonprofit Governance & Board of Director Onboarding with Patti Banks @ The Hub (760 Miners Drive East)
JUNE 10, 2025: Nontraditional Commerce & How to Barter, details & location TBA
JULY 8, 2025: Meet Ely's Economic Development Authority, details & location TBA
AUGUST 12, 2025: Public Speaking 101, details & location TBA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025: Fundraising for Local Nonprofits, details & location TBA
OCTOBER 14, 2025: Conflict Resolutions Basics with Rachel Hedlund, location TBA
NOVEMBER 6, 2025: Half-Day Workshop (12:00pm - 4:30pm) @ Grand Ely Lodge
DECEMBER 9, 2025: Evening Social Program, details & location TBA
Ely for Ely
Resource Center
Throughout the next several months, Boundary Waters Connect will be collaborating with peer organizations to compile Ely for Ely inspired resources. For example, we have put together a draft Ely Event Planning Guide, and we are currently working on putting together a list of Ely-area event venues, catering options, and Ely-specific marketing tactics.
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if you have an idea for a resource that you would like to access, or one that you would like to help us create, contact Lacey.
Ely for Ely
Workshop
Thursday, November 6
12:00pm - 4:30pm
Optional Happy Hour to follow
This workshop is an opportunity for Ely-area nonprofit and business leaders to share who we are, what our respective organizations are doing, and how we see our future together. The goal of the day is to increase our capacity strengthening our social fabric, and in the process we hope to cross reference our prospective event calendars. Learn more about the why behind this event by checking out our blog post on the topic.
Registration will open by October 1, and the deadline to register is one week prior to the event. The $20 registration includes lunch and an afternoon snack.
This workshop is organized by a committee of Ely-area nonprofit and business leaders.