Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local business owners and insights into our local entrepreneurial ecosystem!

Today on the podcast we’re chatting with our Executive Director,  Amanda Leightner, about the key observations from our Grassroots Growth - Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times event in October of this year. Thanks for listening!

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You can read the full Grassroots Growth: Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times Learning Report here.

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Collider is passionate about sharing the stories of local entrepreneurs and small business owners! Today we chat with Becky Montpetit,  owner of Rochester Local - a blog featuring content on everything from locally-focused resources and guides to parenting, parks, camps, schools, product reviews, local activities, events round-ups, and more. Thanks for listening!

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Next in the series we’re chatting with CO.STARTERS graduate Donna Unseth about her business, Unseth Woodwork.

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You can check out Donna’s work on her Instagram or Facebook pages.

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Next in the series we’re chatting with Molly Althoff, an abstract artist who utilizes a variety of mediums to create bold, colorful pieces evoking curiosity and imaginative play. Thanks for listening!

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You can check out Molly’s art on her Instagram page @molly.althoff or in person at Threshold Arts. She will additionally have art on display at 125 LIVE in October.

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Next in the series we’re chatting with Devon Hugdahl about his screen printed poster business, Permanent Press . Thanks for listening!

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Permanent Press

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To kick off the series, we’re chatting with Carmen Tiffany, the artist behind Brite Design Studio and a recent incubator graduate. Thanks for listening!

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Brite Design Studio

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Next up in the series, we’re chatting with Collider’s own Director of Startup Support, Juliana Silva. Thanks for listening!

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Collider Community Incubator Program

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Next up in the series, we’re chatting with Courtney Bergey Swanson, Chief Mission Officer of Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA). Thanks for listening!

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Community and Economic Development Associates - CEDA

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Next up in the series, we’re chatting with Peggy Paul, Entrepreneurship Director of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Thanks for listening!

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation- SMIF

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To kick things off, we’re chatting with Pam Bishop, Interim Executive Director of Ignite MN. Thanks for listening!

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Ignite MN

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