The Collaborative Events
The Collaborative events help companies efficiently and effectively address the issues commonly faced by all growing businesses. Whether you need the right contact or information on a specific issue, The Collaborative programs, seminars, and Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference can help you meet your challenges.

We’re coming off a strong and productive 2009, attracting well over 3,000 entrepreneurs, CEOs, investors and executives to our 13 events. To view recaps of our 2009 events and see a sampling of topics we present, see below or click here.

In the first half of 2010, The Collaborative will present topics from three of our successful seminar series:

The Collaborative Growth Series
Our well attended and successful 3-hour, 2-panel transaction seminars including extensive take home materials are can’t-miss programs known for strong networking and content. They also rely on The Collaborative trademark of presenting issues from those who’ve been there. CEOs, Entrepreneurs, Investors, Experts and Peers.
• January 28, 2010 – Private Equity
• April 15, 2010 – Mergers & Acquisitions
• May 2010 – Going Public

The Collaborative Leadership Series
This series presents current economic issues important to all Minnesotans from the perspective of the innovation economy, examining our state’s opportunities, challenges and our fabled quality of life.
• February 25, 2010 – The ChangeMakers: Land of 10,000 SPORTS!

The Collaborative Convergence Series
These breakfast explorations look at world-changing industry convergence, examining the state’s Innovation Economy and our opportunities created by industry crossover and convergence.
• March 2010 – Medtech
• May 2010 – Cleantech

Also this fall:

The Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference brings together more than 400 entrepreneurs, investors and professionals for unparalleled networking and information exchange.