Launch Your Dream Business

Ready to turn your great idea into a thriving business, or take your established company to the next level?

The City of Isanti, the North 65 Chamber of Commerce, and the East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC) are excited to present the 2026 Monthly Entrepreneur Workshops at no cost to the participants! This comprehensive series is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge, practical tools, and local network you need to succeed in today's competitive landscape.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a dedicated start-up founder, or a seasoned small business owner, this series offers a structured roadmap covering the three pillars of business success: Foundational Concepts, Operations & Management, and Sales & Marketing.

Registration is FREE to all who attend! Please register so we know how many materials we need for each session. 

12 Targeted Sessions: Dive deep into one critical business topic each month, from crafting a powerful mission statement and securing financing to mastering digital marketing and protecting your intellectual property.

Attend One or All! Attend the full series to build a complete business foundation, or simply drop in for the specific topics that address your most pressing needs!

Actionable Takeaways: Every workshop is built for practical application. You'll leave each session with a clear understanding and tangible steps you can implement in your business immediately.

Local Networking: Connect with local leaders and fellow entrepreneurs right here in Isanti, building a valuable support system for growth.

Join us for the February 3, 2026 Entrepreneur Workshop! 

How to Write a Business Plan (That You’ll Actually Use)
Join us for the next City of Isanti Monthly Entrepreneur Workshop on February 3, 2026, featuring Sandy Voigt from the Women's Business Alliance and the Entrepreneur Fund. This practical, hands-on session is designed for new entrepreneurs who want to move beyond theory and build a clear roadmap for their business success.

Sandy will guide participants through the essential elements of creating a "lean" and functional business plan. Rather than a document that sits on a shelf, you will learn how to create a working identity for your business, identify your target market, and define your unique competitive advantage.

The session will walk you step-by-step through a comprehensive business plan template, covering:

• Executive Summary & Business Description: Defining your mission, vision, and legal structure.
• S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setting: Developing specific short-term and long-term objectives.
• SWOT Analysis: Identifying internal strengths and weaknesses alongside external opportunities and threats.
• Marketing & Operations: Understanding customer demographics, choosing the right marketing channels, and setting up essential management systems.
• Support Teams: Identifying the key employees and professional services (like CPAs and attorneys) needed to sustain your growth

****To ensure you are ready to build your plan in real time, please bring a laptop to the workshop; you will receive a link to download the business plan and cash flow templates in your confirmation email to have them downloaded to your computer before the session begins. For people who may not have a computer available to use, we will have paper copies available.