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Virtual Events to Keep You Plugged In

Digital webinars, conferences, meetings, and more to keep you learning and networking while stuck at home.

Virtual Events to Keep You Plugged In
Photographer Eliesa Johnson leads a Zoom seminar for freelance photographers.

Thanks to technology, demands for physical distancing don’t actually require you to socially distance. Just go digital. We’ve rounded up a slew of online events, conferences, webinars, panels, classes, and more, happening this week and beyond, that can help you continue to learn, network, and grow your business—even as you #stayhomemn.

Together Apart: Coffee Connection with GMs Amy & Ash
Hosted by The Coven
June 8, 8:30–9 a.m.
Free
Join the general managers of The Coven locations for virtual coffee, connections, and a little fun. 
Register here

Start Your Week Connected
Hosted by Impact Hub MSP
June 8, 11 a.m.–noon
Free
Start your week with a Zoom call with other social entrepreneurs to collaborate and talk through your week. 
Register here

Career Shift: Find Work You Love
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 8, 9:30 p.m.–midnight
$55
In this experiential and interactive workshop taught by career coach and Brilliant Seeds LLC CEO Isabelle Peyrichoux, you’ll learn three keys to identifying the career that gets you excited to go to work every day. 
Register here

SBA Money Smart Managing Cash Flow for Small Business Training
Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration
June 8, 1-2 p.m. 
Free
This course will focus on teaching attendees how to better manage their cash flow in a startup small business, how to access the cash flow cycle and make cash flow projections, how to identify ways to manage cash flow in terms of managing costs and potential income, and more. 
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Intro to UX Design
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 8, 1-3 p.m. 
Free
This introductory workshop, taught by UX educator and researcher Brittany Posternock, will explore the decision-making process that dictates how users interact with digital products and why businesses of all stripes have put out the call of UX talent. 
Register here

Project Management Workshop
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 8, 2-5 p.m.
$99
LIttle Owl founder Eve MacKnight will introduce the project management processes that can help maximize your team’s performance. Learn about the major project phases and gain the tools and resources needed to focus and improve team productivity. 
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Getting Paid Fairly: Using Data to Negotiate a Better Job Offer
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 8, 2–5 p.m. 
Free
In this session, Sayce William Falk, CEO of Earner, will share some key data-based insights and effective negotiating tactics to help you increase your compensation. 
Register here

Becoming Boss: Inclusive Hiring
Hosted by The Coven
June 10, 8:30–10 a.m.
Free
How do you build a team with strengths that complement your weaknesses? How do you create an inclusive environment that inspires people to bring their whole selves to work? Andraya Lund, founder of The VIP Lab, will talk through best practices in evaluating candidates, building a diverse team, and working with your supervisors to move your organization forward.
Register here

Vertical Video Content Digital Workshop: Creating For TikTok & IG Stories
Hosted by Twin Cities Collective
June 8, 6–7:30 p.m.noon
$15-20
How do you take the idea of a vertical video and actually make content that leads to new viewers, subscribers, followers, and most importantly, customers and clients? 
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Public Speaking: Mastering Confidence & Power
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 10, noon–2 p.m. 
Free
What are your non-verbals saying? Do you know how to harness your non-verbal expression to magnetize more clients, money, and influence? Join public speaking coach Julia Beauchamp of Speak to Inspire for this public speaking workshop. 
Register here


Social Media Monitoring and Analytics: How, What, and Why?
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis 
June 10, 8:30–11:30 a.m. 
$99
This class, taught by The Falling Agency founder Kelly Aratoon, will cover the basics of understanding social metrics, their importance, and how to use them to make stand-out social presences, campaigns, and stronger connections with users. 
Register here

Coffee Chat Online WIN (Women in Networking): Bring Your Questions: Money Matters for Solo Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
June 10, 1–2 p.m.
Free
What questions (PPP, payroll, HR, or tax) are keeping you up at night? Ask Priscilla Vang of Enlighten Accounting & Tax Solutions. 
Register here

Intro to Digital Marketing
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 10, 1–3 p.m.
Free
During this online introductory workshop taught by Insight DCS founder and consultant Kristy LaPlante, explore the components of brand building and see how modern marketers drive successful campaigns using content, email, social media, paid advertising channels, and more.  
Register here

Brand Strategy Workshop
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 10, 4–7 p.m. 
$99
This comprehensive workshop, taught by Bridesmaid for Hire founder Jen Glantz, dissects the key components of building and applying a successful brand strategy. 
Register here

Python Programming 101
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 10, 10 p.m.–1 a.m.
$99
Join Thrive Global lead data scientist and data engineer Emma Boumans and learn to harness the power of an essential programming language for data scientists and use it to drive accurate business insights. 
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SBA Programs and Services for Small Businesses
Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration
June 11, 9–10 a.m.
Free
This presentation will include a discussion of the resources available to established and upcoming small businesses. 
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Launching My Business From Home
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m. 
Free
Ofo Ezeugwu, CEO and founder of WhoseYourLandlord, will provide actionable steps, tips, and tricks to help launch your business from home. (This is part one of a four-part series.)
Register here


Intro To Coding: HTML & CSS
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 11, 6–8 p.m. 
Free
During this online introductory workshop taught by freelance front end developer Madeline O’Moore, explore the building blocks of the web—HTML and CSS—and learn how you can apply these programming languages to develop your own sites. 
Register here


Diversity & Inclusion in Tech
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 11, 7–8 p.m.
Free
This panel session will reveal how to foster meaningful discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion in tech, as well as strategies for how to achieve a safe, fair, and more inclusive workplace environment. 
Register here

SEO Training for Startups & Beginners
Hosted by General Assembly Minneapolis
June 11, 11 p.m.–1 a.m.
Free
Smithfield Digital co-founder Stephen Toms will share the strategies for creating an effective SEO campaign that improves your online visibility and brings potential customers to your company website. 
Register here

SBA Smart Banking Services for Small Business
Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration
June 12, 9–10 a.m.
Free
Join the session to better understand banking services for small businesses, learn how to select a financial institution, learn about factors to consider when evaluating financing options, and more. 
Register here

SBA, IRS, US DOL Coronavirus Tax Relief for Employers and Business Owners
Hosted by U.S. Small Business Administration
June 12, 11 a.m.–noon
Free
During this webinar, learn about the Employee Retention Credit and the Paid Sick Leave and Paid Child Care Leave. These programs also offer a credit on employment taxes to business owners who participate. 
Register here

Tech 4 Changemakers
Hosted by Impact Hub MSP
Every Friday, noon–1 p.m.
Free
A weekly event for tech exploration, troubleshooting, and tools to support your small business during this unprecedented time. 
Register here

1 Million Cups Minneapolis
Hosted by Impact Hub MSP
Every Wednesday, 9–10 a.m.
Free
Each Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs around the country gather to share a cup of coffee and present their latest ideas.
Register here

Grant Writing Virtual Meetup
Hosted by Impact Hub MSP
Every Thursday, 9–10 a.m.
Free
Need some motivation to get those grants and loan applications done? Virtually join this group each Friday for shared work time and support. 
Register here

Tech 4 Changemakers
Hosted by Impact Hub MSP
Every Friday, noon–1 p.m. 
Free
An every Friday event for tech exploration, troubleshooting, and tools to support your small business during this unprecedented time. 
Register here

Fix It Friday
Hosted by The Coven and Lunar Startups
Every Friday, 1–2 p.m. 
Free
Fix It Friday is a weekly Zoom call for entrepreneurs, changemakers, and leaders to get help with a burning question or listen in to learn from peers. It features a panel of experts and plenty of time for audience discussion. 
Register here

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