Upcoming March 2025 Twin Cities Networking Events
Discover top Twin Cities networking events, exciting speaking engagements, and must-attend gatherings for business growth this month!
First off, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has embraced the switch to Substack! It means so much to me to have your continued support. For those of you who might be new here, I’ve been running Twin Cities Collective for eight years now. While I used to love hosting events, I’ve realized I much prefer sharing and attending events rather than organizing them myself.
That said, I actually will be speaking this week! Unfortunately, the event with the Eden Prairie Chamber is already SOLD OUT, so I won’t be able to promote it here as I originally planned. But I’m really excited and hopeful that there will be more speaking opportunities in the coming months—stay tuned!
Now, onto what so many of you ask about: upcoming networking events! Below is a list of events happening in March that I highly recommend or have been meaning to check out myself. I’ll be updating this list throughout the month (the substack is updated), so keep an eye out for any additions. While I may not be able to attend all of them, I wanted to pass them along so you can explore and find ones that fit your schedule and interests.
Also, don’t forget about our networking group directory on the Twin Cities Collective website! I just updated it this week, and it’s a great resource for finding local groups that align with your interests. It’s primarily a collection of links to different networking organizations, so you can explore what works best for you.
(If you have a networking group to add let us know! We really try to stick to general networking groups that aren’t super niched).
Maybe your goal for this month is to attend at least one new networking event to help grow your business and connections—if so, I’d love to hear about your experiences!
Finally, if you haven’t already, make sure to check out my other Substack, The Optimization Toolbox—I’m releasing new podcasts and YouTube videos every week, covering productivity, digital organization, and business growth strategies.
Looking forward to seeing some of you at these events!
📅 March 3 - First Mondays
🕒 5:30pm
📍 Location: Forgotten Star Brewing
🔗 StartupTwinCities.org
Startup Twin Cities hosts a variety of events throughout the month, from sales to young professionals to tech. First Mondays is a great place to start!
📅 March 4 - Ready, Set, Pivot Walk
🕒 7:15am
📍 Plymouth Community Center
🔗 https://www.rspexperience.com/event-details/rsp-walk-talk-popup-experience-2025-03-04-07-15
A women’s networking walk to start the day with movement and connection.
📅 March 6 - LEADS Blueprint the Eden Prairie Chamber (Sold Out)
🕒 Time: 11:30am
📍 Location: Star Bank Eden Prairie
🔗 SOLD OUT but other events are happening with the EP Chamber https://business.epchamber.org/calendar
I'll be speaking about building leads. Hoping to do more events in the future!
📅 March 7 - Purpose Driven Coffee
🕒 7:15am
📍 Various locations throughout the Metro
🔗 https://www.purposedriven.coffee/
A networking coffee event with five different locations across the Twin Cities.
📅 March 17 - Minnestar Happy Hour
🕒 4pm
📍 Location: Minneapolis Cider Co
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minnestar-happy-hour-tickets-1236365595779
This event will welcome the new director of Minnestar—a great opportunity to connect with the tech and startup community!
March 20 - EmpowerHER
🕒 6pm
📍 Location: Osborn370 in St. Paul
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-mental-health-with-thomas-knoll-tickets-1255107001829
EmpowerHER is a free event for female entrepreneurs in Minnesota, designed to provide a supportive network of fellow founders, featuring guided connections, a talk by entrepreneur and mental health advocate Thomas Knoll, and open conversations
📅 March 21st -Creative Mornings
🕒 8:30am
📍 Minneapolis College of Art and Design
🔗 https://creativemornings.com/cities/msp
CreativeMornings is a global monthly breakfast lecture series for creative communities, featuring inspiring talks, networking, and free coffee in cities around the world.
Have a fun networking event you want to add? Send me a message. I’m trying to keep the events pretty broad so nothing super industry specific.
Jenna Redfield is a Minnesota-based video producer and marketing strategist, specializing in helping businesses create high-quality social media video content in just one day. Through her VIP video days, she works as a hands-on producer and video editor, guiding clients through content planning, on-camera coaching, filming, and editing to deliver a batch of ready-to-post videos optimized for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
With over a decade of experience in branding, social media, and video marketing, Jenna has helped countless entrepreneurs refine their messaging and grow their online presence. She shares insights on content strategy, productivity, and business growth through her podcast, Optimization Toolbox, and YouTube channel. With an upcoming book on digital clarity and optimization, Jenna continues to empower businesses with actionable strategies for creating impactful video content.