RESOURCES

ROADMAP

Connect with Innovate 218 – Start-ups

Education, Pitch Competition, Mentorship

Lean on regional partners as needed

Refinement, Funding, training, business development, etc.

“Graduate” and move on to SBDC

Welcome to Innovate 218’s regional resource hub. Whether you are just starting out or are refining your new business idea, we are here as confidential help to provide you with the support you need to succeed. Please contact us with any questions on how to get started.

WHAT STAGE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP ARE YOU IN?

If you are located in one of our nine service counties and have an idea that you’d like free help refining, email Amanda Lamppa today, or call 218.259.6611.

Idea Generation

IDEA GENERATION

OPPORTUNITY EVALUATION

OPPORTUNITY EVALUATION

Planning

PLANNING

Launch

LAUNCH

Growth

GROWTH

LOOKING FOR

A CONFIDENTIAL CHAT

Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation on your business idea, or please feel free to browse and reach out to a partner near you.

CONTACT US

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?

Innovate 218 serves the following nine northeastern Minnesota counties: Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Kanabec, Lake, Mille Lacs, Pine, St. Louis.

INNOVATE 218 TASK FORCE

ST. LOUIS LAKE ITASCA PINE COOK AITKIN CARLTON KANABEC MILLE LACS

Aitkin

Carlton

Cook

Lake

Itasca

Kanabec

Mille Lacs

Pine

St. Louis

LET'S TALK BUSINESS

If you’ve got a business idea, we want to hear about it. No matter where you’re at in the process, we’re here to help with resources, connections and growth opportunities. Reach out anytime.