2nd Annual Summer Spree

Event Details

Join Naturally Minnesota and FINNOVATION Lab to celebrate the arrival of summer and to Re(Discover) connections in the natural products startup community! For the Second Annual Summer Spree we will be exploring and celebrating the theme of Building Community.

Please join us on June 29th on the FINNEGANS patio, starting at 5 PM. Sure, there's food and beer and live music, but that's not all!

This years expanded Summer Spree event is taking place immediately following an NMN X FINNLab Community Day - Free to all Naturally Minnesota Members. To learn more and/or register for the June Community Day click here.

The real party will be kicking off at 5pm on the ground level of FINNEGANS Brew Co. - Grab a bite to eat, listen to live music from Heart of a Tinman, and enjoy networking with founders, investors, thought leaders, and check out local founders who will be showcasing!

Agenda

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Finnovation Lab X NMN Community Day (Separate)

Summer Spree will be held at Finnegan's Brew House which is on the ground level. On the 4th floor of the building starting at 12:30pm, FinnLab will be hosting a community day in conjunction ...

Summer Spree will be held at Finnegan's Brew House which is on the ground level. On the 4th floor of the building starting at 12:30pm, FinnLab will be hosting a community day in conjunction with Naturally Minnesota. This portion will be FREE for Naturally Members and first time FinnLab guests!

Learn More / Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-community-day-x-summer-spree-tickets-643877714577

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

FinnLAB x NMN Community Day Keynote

Being a founder and entrepreneur can sometimes be an isolating endeavor. Join Liz Otteson, Sparkler and Founder of co:lab, FINNOVATION Lab, and Naturally MN to discuss cooking up a nutritiou...

Being a founder and entrepreneur can sometimes be an isolating endeavor. Join Liz Otteson, Sparkler and Founder of co:lab, FINNOVATION Lab, and Naturally MN to discuss cooking up a nutritious community that supports and complements you. This interactive keynote will address how we can use our individual expertise, connections, and passion in one place to make a huge impact. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-community-day-x-summer-spree-tickets-643877714577?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Summer Spree - General Networking

Join us on the ground level of Finnegans Brew Co. as we kick off the 2nd annual Summer Spree party! You can expect live music on the patio, endless networking, delicious appetizers, and much...

Join us on the ground level of Finnegans Brew Co. as we kick off the 2nd annual Summer Spree party! You can expect live music on the patio, endless networking, delicious appetizers, and much more.

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Welcome + Celebrating Expo West Champion: A toast to Maazah

We will officially welcome everyone to the party with our sponsors and carry on the theme of the day, building community, by celebrating Maazah Chutney, winner of the 2023 Expo West pitch sl...

We will officially welcome everyone to the party with our sponsors and carry on the theme of the day, building community, by celebrating Maazah Chutney, winner of the 2023 Expo West pitch slam!

6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

Let the good times roll and connect with all the brands showcasing!

Exhibitors

Showcase

Community Resource Connections

In addition to the fabulous Food/CPG companies showcasing their products, these Community Resource Connections will be exhibiting at Summer Spree to help connect with founders and share their expertise.