Greater Happenings
Explore our annual events, the latest updates, and timely news from across the Greater St. Cloud region. You’ll also find highlights and special events featuring some of our investors!
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Explore Our Annual Events
Start.up Connect
First & Third Wednesday Each Month
8:00am – 9:30am
StageWorks, St. Cloud

Start.up Connect’s mission is to learn from, support, and inspire our MN startup community. This meetup is for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members to come together and explore the startup journey with founders and starters from Central MN and beyond. Each event has two speakers- one from the St. Cloud Area, and one from Greater MN. All are welcome to attend (not just startups)!
DisruptHR St. Cloud
Thursday, September 24, 2026
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Harvester Square, St. Cloud

DisruptHR is a fast-paced event that brings together HR professionals and business leaders for bold, five-minute talks focused on the future of work. Designed to spark fresh thinking around talent, culture, and leadership, it delivers big ideas in a high-energy, TED-style format.
5 Under 40 Celebration
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Granite Innovations, St. Cloud

The St. Cloud Times’ “5 Under 40” awards honor outstanding young professionals across Central Minnesota who are making a real impact — in their careers and in the community. In 2026, nominations will open on February 1 and close March 3.
GSC & Investors in the News


New U med school in St. Cloud hopes to train doctors who will live, practice in rural areas
Article by MPR News >

Leslie Dingmann, GSC Business Development Director, Named EDAM’s 2026 Economic Developer of the Year
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