Staying Connected: April’s Developing News is Here!
This month, we’re covering:
Celebrate Innovation: StageWorks Grand Opening - May 7
Driving Growth Together: Regional Partners Tour
FastLane94 Pitch Competition: Innovation Takes the Stage April 3
Revitalizing Downtowns: $624K Grant at Work
Welcome Doyenne Development - Our Newest Advocate Investor
Celebrating Innovation: StageWorks Grand Opening – May 7
The GSDC is excited to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of StageWorks, a dynamic entrepreneur hub in Downtown St. Cloud. The celebration will take place on May 7 from 8:00 - 9:15 AM, coincidingwith Start.Up Connect – St. Cloud, a free networking event for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators.
After the ribbon cutting, stay for Start.Up Connect - St. Cloud and enjoy networking and entrepreneur spotlights, featuring Angela Ringsmuth – Independent Music Collaborative of Central Minnesota (project37mn), and second TBD speaker.
Located in the Davidson Opera House, StageWorks offers:
Affordable office rentals & coworking memberships
Downtown storefront pop-up spaces
A collaborative space for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit
StageWorks is made possible through the generous support of the following partners who share our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation:
Leaders from the St. Cloud Downtown Alliance, St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, City of St. Cloud, and the GSDC have been engaging with local service clubs to share how we are collaborating to drive economic development in the region. The Regional Partners Tour presentation provides an overview of each organization, highlighting our unique value propositions, goals, missions, recent successes, and areas of both distinction and alignment. If your service club is interested in hosting a presentation, please contact NeTia Bauman.
Photo credit - St. Cloud Live
Igniting Innovation: FastLane94 Pitch Competition April 3
Join us at the FastLane94 Trailblazer Pitch Competition onApril 3, an event that will bring together top entrepreneurs from West Central Minnesota for a free, action-packed day of innovation, networking, and competition at Bad Habit Brewery in St. Joseph.
Last month, we announced GSDC’s $624,000 DEED Main Street grant to revitalize downtown Foley and St. Cloud. These funds will provide 30% matching grants for 3-5 projects in St. Cloud and 1-3 in Foley, boosting local economic growth. GSDC is actively working with both cities to manage the application process. Stay tuned for more updates in the May Developing News!
Welcoming Doyenne Development - Our Newest Advocate Investor
We're excited to Doyenne Development as our newest advocate-level investor!
Doyenne Development, founded in 2024 in Minneapolis, specializes in community-focused real estate development and creative placemaking. Led by Claire VanderEyk, the firm advances public policy goals while delivering investment returns, with a strong focus on housing solutions across Minnesota.
Highlighting GSDC-Supported Events, Programs, and News
April 3 I 8 AM - 9 AM –- St. Cloud Area QBR I Register
April 15 | 8 AM - 12 PM – 12th Annual Diversity Conference - CentraCare South Point/Todd Steinke Auditorium | Register
May 14 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM – Elevate Your Workplace Webinar Series (Part 5)Unlocking Potential: Employee Growth and Development – Led by Coborn's | Register
Sept. 23 I 4 PM - 7 PM –- DisruptHR St. Cloud I Registration coming soon
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