Join us for a Gap Lender Fireside Chat to learn how local lenders help bridge the financing gap for startups and small businesses

💡 Have a game-changing idea? Make it worth $5,000! Applications are open until April 1 for the North StartUp Pitch Competition on April 12! This is your chance to pitch your vision, impress the judges, and take your business to new heights. 📢 Apply now: forms.gle/ivZY8WWsWHFA45a28

Stop by today for free advice on Patents, Trademarks and anything IP!

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from All of Us at The LaunchPad! ✨🎄

Looking for the Perfect Co-Working Space in Bemidji? Look no further than LaunchPad, located in the heart of downtown Bemidji in the historic Mayflower building!

Vacationing in the Bemidji area and need to escape the cabin to get some work done? LaunchPad has you covered! Stop by for a day pass and work in the unique Mayflower building in downtown Bemidji. Only $15/day!

A big thank you to Guru Murthy from Argute AI for presenting at this week's meet-up and sharing invaluable tips on using AI to revolutionize small businesses. We also loved the Starbucks and breakfast you brought—such a thoughtful gesture!

Guru Murthy of Argute AI is joining the Launchpad this coming Wednesday! Tune in as he dives into the challenges small businesses face in leveraging data and AI, from high costs to complex systems.

Thank you, Nick Tietz from ILT Academy, for your insightful discussion at this week's LaunchPad meetup. We're looking forward to the next one!

Join us tomorrow for an inspiring discussion with Nick Tietz from ILT Academy! We will be talking about the ILT Academy Virtual Summer Cohort. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with a leading expert.

Starting a business on your own? You don’t have to do it alone. LaunchPad is Bemidji's one-stop-shop for entrepreneurs to access professional office space, community, education and startup capital. Memberships start at only $300 per year or $25 per month for new businesses.

Thank you to those who participated in the 2nd annual NorthStartUp Pitch Competition this past weekend! Empower Independence Company- Kelly Van Ert Autzy- Andrew Rizea and Robert Mangiemele DoulaTech- Tiffany Ryan Geffre Production Corp.- Matt Geffre Argute AI- Guru Murthy

Congratulations to Kelly Van Ert👏Occupational Therapist and Founder of Empower Independence Company, for clinching 1st place in our NorthStartUp Pitch Competition! Kelly competed against four other companies to secure the win, earning herself $5,000 courtesy of Launch MN.

Grant Opportunity Alert! Northwest Minnesota Foundation is now accepting grant applications from small businesses and nonprofits to invest in your existing operations or fuel planned growth in Northwest Minnesota! Apply today by reaching out to @NMF_1986

Just 4 days left until the 2nd annual NorthStartUp Pitch Competition at the @SanfordCenter_ proudly sponsored by @PaulBunyanComm ! Join us to support local entrepreneurs as they compete for a chance to win $5,000 cash! Don't miss out on this exciting event! See you there!

Thank you Ryan Rude from 218 Sports Inc. for your insightful discussion at this week's LaunchPad meetup. We look forward the next one!

Don't miss your shot at $5,000! Applications are open for the second annual North StartUp Pitch Competition until Friday, April 12th. Apply now and turn your idea into reality! youtu.be/VTxs5alFmrQ?si=i4qn…

Join us tomorrow for an exciting discussion with Ryan Rude from 218 Sports🏓We'll explore how sports drive economic growth.

Join us on April 10th for an exciting discussion with Ryan Rude from 218 Sports Inc. 🏀 We'll be exploring how sports drive economic growth. Don't miss out!