Caledonia Forward

04/22/2026

☕ Free Coffee + Free Business Advice
Thinking about starting or growing a business?
Stop in and chat with Dave Carlson from Caledonia Forward—no appointment needed.
📅 April 22 • May 6 • May 20 • May 27
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Wired Rooster Coffee Shoppe
Enjoy a complimentary cup of Wired Rooster coffee with your consultation.
Caledonia Area Community Education
Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce
Caledonia Haulers Caledonia Public Library
Caledonia Forward
City of Caledonia Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation

04/14/2026

Introducing the first in our Caledonia Forward Podcast Series. Today, a talk with Caledonia City Administrator Jake Dickson.
Click below to access the podcast.

Welcome to episode one of the Caledonia Forward Podcast mini series! Caledonia Forward is a committee in the city of Caledonia, Minnesota focusing on rural entrepreneurship in our small town, thanks to support from the Rural Entrepreneur Venture program ,or REV program, from the Southern Minnesota I...

03/04/2026

Join Caledonia Forward as we celebrate entrepreneurship March 19th with special speaker Stephanie Ross, an accomplished entrepreneur and author.

02/17/2026

Mark your calendars for a Celebration of Entrepreneurship, March 19th, presented by Caledonia Forward. The event is free, but RSVPs are required and can be made by calling or texting Dave Carlson at 608-235-3312 or by e-mail to [email protected]

11/13/2025

Caledonia area businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to attend Caledonia Forward's "Grow Your Own Business" workshop series on December 10th, 5:00 p.m. at Mainspring. We'll share tips for helping small and mid-sized businesses grow. The event is free and light snacks will be served.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Caledonia Argus Caledonia Area Community Education Minnesota Entrepreneurs Southern Minnesota Entrepreneurs

11/05/2025

Thinking of starting a business, or expanding an existing small business? Stop in at the The Wired Rooster on select Wednesday mornings for free business consultation with Caledonia Forward E-Navigator Dave Carlson. See poster below for dates/times.

Caledonia Argus Caledonia Area Chamber of Commerce Caledonia Area Community Education Caledonia Haulers Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation