Red Wing Ignite

We serve entrepreneurs with education, resources and connections to drive their success.2023 program impact:1,072 entrepreneurs served by Red Wing igite throughout the 11 county region of se minnesota26% entrepreneurs served self identify as bipoc or from a tribal commuity (well above census parity)66 businesses launched26 collaborative partner organizations worked with on grant activities113 business support workshops 266 entrepreneurs received customized assistance 80% of entrepreneur surevy responses indicate participation resulted in increased capacity for business advancement 20 business mentors connected to entrepreneurs12 entrepreneurs participated in business accelerator programming major national and state recognition and awards: 2023 mn deed designation as entrepreneurial hub in se Minnesota for the launchmn program 2022 eda build to scale award $4m. One of eight rural communities in the united states to be awarded minneinno blazer award given by twin cities business magazine as the "top community builder" in Minnesota mn deed small business partnership grant awardee $436k2019 eda i6 challenge grant awardee $1.7m2018 selected to be a part of the center on rural innovation inaugural cohort2014 first rural community selected by us Ignite as a smart city