Aitkin Age: North Central SBDC invites entrepreneurs to join ‘Start Up North Accelerated’
18 Jul 2026
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The North Central Small Business Development Center at Central Lakes College is inviting aspiring entrepreneurs and new small business owners to participate in “Start Up North Accelerated,” an eight-week virtual cohort designed to help participants take their business ideas seriously and build a stronger path forward.
The cohort will run Sept. 14 through Nov. 4, with online sessions held Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-1 p.m. Participants will work through the Kauffman FastTrac curriculum while connecting with other entrepreneurs and receiving guidance from North Central SBDC professional business consultants.
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