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Naturally Minnesota
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Education. Connectivity. Events. Onramps. Intersections. Support. Community.
At Grow North, we work to create an interconnected, sophisticated, invested, and accessible ecosystem for Minnesota’s entrepreneurs and innovators across food and agriculture.
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A Digital Destination for Resources and Information
Scaling ideas require resources and support. We aggregate resources in one digital destination so entrepreneurs, resource providers, and more get what they need in fewer clicks and coffees. We have over 200 resources in Grow North's Resource Navigator database and are always look for more.
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Education and Connectivity Programming
Growing business that will drive change in our food system requires expertise on commercialization and scale. Our programs strive to 'democratize the accelerator' and give broader access to high quality, industry-specific education as well as drive interconnectivity across the food and agriculture sector.
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Act as Ecosystem Connector and Navigator
We make it easier to navigate and maximize Minnesota's growing ecosystem by acting as a starting point for growth-focused businesses as well as organizations and individuals who want to get more involved. We represent Minnesota as a sought after speaker at leading industry events and also convene leaders working across food and agriculture to drive collaboration and maximize potential.
Foundational Partners
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Platinum Partners
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Gold Partners
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Silver Partners
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Bronze Partners
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Content Partners
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