Edina Innovation Lab

10/24/2024

HUGE congratulations to our BIG graduate, Bryan and family, from Groveland Confections🎉!! Find them at your local Edina Kowalski's Markets!!

10/15/2024

🎁 The holidays are approaching, and we’ve got a fantastic opportunity for your business! Be featured in the Edina Chamber's exclusive "Member Must-Haves" Holiday Gift Guide. Whether you have products, services, or gift cards, now's your chance to shine and connect with fellow members.

📅 Don't wait! Submit your holiday offerings by Wednesday, November 13th to join this exciting initiative. Share your festive ideas using the form below! 🎄✨ Form: https://forms.office.com/r/prV6iwnTsX

10/03/2024

Check out this month's Edina Magazine featuring BIG graduate Cuddigan Leather! Read her interview to learn more about how the BIG Innovation Lab helped her to take her business to the next level! 👜💚

We are honored to celebrate the remarkable career of Paul Felipe, a hair stylist who has dedicated 40 years to the art of hair design. Felipe’s journey is a testament to passion, creativity and the profound impact one can have on the beauty industry. His story is not just about longevity, but abou...

09/20/2024

So fun hearing and supporting Griswold Home Care this morning! Thank you to our other BIG graduates who also showed their support!

09/17/2024

Our President, Annette Wildenauer, had the awesome opportunity to go on KSTP this morning, talk about a few of the unique businesses she has gotten to work with, and talk about the impact of our BIG program.💜 Click the link below to check it out!

Big Innovation Lab

08/23/2024

Join us at the 2024 Black Business Month Summit, where our Chief Innovation Officer, Annette Wildenauer, will be speaking! 🌟 Hosted by First Independence Bank/Twin Cities and the Neighborhood Development Center, this free event is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate Black Business Month. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to bridge gaps in knowledge or seeking practical solutions to business challenges, this summit is for you. Plus, don't miss out on Speed Advising sessions and free headshots! We hope to see you there!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4dStUQ8

07/16/2024

Thank you for showing your support today at our BIG cohort.04 graduation! This morning was filled with insight and inspiration as the graduates shared their journeys and the profound impact this program has had on their businesses and personal lives. Your support means the world to us! Thank you graduates! Bohn Financial, d Group Consulting, GatherWell, Green Screen Studio, Griswold Home Care, Groveland Confections, and HBI Textiles!

06/21/2024

Thank you Bryan for presenting this morning and talking about your family-owned business Groveland Confections! We are so grateful to have you in our BIG.04, and love the passion you have for what you do. We look forward to watching you continue to grow your business, and are here to support you every step of the way!

06/18/2024

Working with Bryan from Groveland Confections in the BIG.04 cohort has been an absolute joy! We are extremely excited to support him this Friday, and hope you will too! Register here: https://bit.ly/4egErFX

06/14/2024

Excited to hear from our BIG.04 participant Groveland Confections next Friday!

Join us next Friday to hear Bryan share the story of Groveland Confections, his family-owned Minnesotan chocolate shop. Discover their delectable, high-quality sweets and innovative gifting programs. We hope to see you there!
Register here: https://bit.ly/4egErFX

Thank you to our 2024 series sponsor Abdo!

06/13/2024

It was so fun hearing Roxanna Bohn's passion for what she does on Tuesday at the Women Inspiring Leadership & Learning event! Glad to be a part of this awesome group of supportive women 😊