# Business Events in Rochester | Conferences & Networking

- **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming business events in Rochester. Book tickets or register for conferences, networking meetups, startup events and corporate seminars.
- **Category**: Business
- **Display Name**: Business events
- **Type**: category

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## About

<p>Grow your business and meet like minded people at some of the biggest business and networking events in [CITY]. Managing a big firm or planning to build a startup, there are all the kinds of business events that suit your preferences. Be a part of huge summits, startup events or a relatively casual business luncheon and find the right platform to engage with such business events in [CITY]. Explore from the extensive business events near you; for business growth, for networking, for finding answers or just simply for personal growth.</p>

## Business Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: 2026 Thrive Conference
  - **Description**: - October 9-10
- Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) 
- Featured Guests: Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson, Amber Gerstmann (emcee), and more! 

Register to Attend:
-Adult
   $89 - Presale Deadline Oct 19, 2025
   $124 - Ea
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 10 2026 at 03:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-thrive-conference/200029131721833
  - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences, food-drinks, art, volunteering
- **Event Name**: CO.STARTERS at Collider - August 2026
  - **Description**: Turn Your Idea Into Action with a Proven Program and a Supportive CommunityAbout this EventHave a business idea you’re ready to explore — or an early-stage venture you want to strengthen?Join Collider’s 4-week,
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Aug 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/costarters-at-collider-august-2026/100001989928610040
  - **Venue**: Collider Foundation
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  - **Price**: USD 295
  - **Categories**: business
- **Event Name**: Intrapreneurship 101: Think Like an Entrepreneur Inside Your Organization
  - **Description**: Learn to identify opportunities, build influence and drive meaningful change—regardless of your title.About this EventIntrapreneurship 101: Thinking Like an Entrepreneur Inside Your OrganizationE
  - **Date**: Mon Jul 20 2026 at 03:30 pm – Mon Jul 20 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/intrapreneurship-101-think-like-an-entrepreneur-inside-your-organization/100001991571300371
  - **Venue**: Collider Foundation
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: business, contests, workshops
- **Event Name**: Rochester Pet & Plant Expo
  - **Description**: 🐾🌿 Playland Expos Pet &amp; Plant Expo 🌿🐾
📍 Location:
1508 Aune Dr SE
Rochester, MN 55904
🕚 Time:
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟 Admission:
• Ages 13+ – $5
• Ages 12 &amp; under – FREE
🌟 What to Expect
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Pet &amp; Plant Expo feat
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-pet-and-plant-expo/200029338358831
  - **Venue**: 1508 Aune Dr SE Rochester, MN 55904
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Strategic Thinking 1-Day Workshop | Rochester, MN
  - **Description**: Get ready to level up your leadership game with sharp strategies and smart thinking in this one-day workshop!About this EventEvent DetailsDuration
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu Dec 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/strategic-thinking-1-day-workshop-|-rochester-mn/100001990936682211
  - **Venue**: For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com
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  - **Price**: USD 519 to 1,764
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Business
- **Event Name**: Building a Better Employer Health Plan
  - **Description**: Learn how employers are providing better health care at lower cost, including $0 out-of-pocket employee optionsAbout this EventBuilding a Better Employer Health PlanHealthcare costs continue to r
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 05 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed Aug 05 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/building-a-better-employer-health-plan/100001988348798782
  - **Venue**: Haley Comfort - Heating, Air Conditioning &amp; Fireplaces - 24/7 Service
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: History of Rochesterfest
  - **Description**: Since the first button was sold in 1983, Rochesterfest has been defined by the those who built it. Join us as we learn from the planners and volunteers during a panel discussion about the history and evolution of Rochester's favorite summer celebration.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Jun 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/history-of-rochesterfest/200030081620800
  - **Venue**: 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902
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  - **Categories**: business
- **Event Name**: The Real-Life Home Selling Playbook
  - **Description**: A straightforward, real-world guide to navigating every step of the selling process—from pricing to closing—so you can avoid costly mistakes and walk away with the strongest possible outcome.

Presenter: Laurie Mangen

Free social members | $5 fitness mem
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue Jun 16 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-real-life-home-selling-playbook/200030142850542
  - **Venue**: 125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55901
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- **Event Name**: Christian Breakfast Club
  - **Description**: St. James Coffee is so happy to be able to host a new monthly group: the Christian Breakfast Club!  

Who is it for??
ALL Christian Business Owners / Entrepreneurs 

When??
Every 4th Wednesday of the month from 7:30am-8:30am

What is the Purpose of the me
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 24 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/christian-breakfast-club/200030081538806
  - **Venue**: 4156 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55901
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  - **Categories**: Business, Meetups
- **Event Name**: Lunch at Western Digital (NW Rochester)
  - **Description**: TBD
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 01:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/lunch-at-western-digital-nw-rochester/200030221695719
  - **Venue**: 2900 37th St NW Building #114 Rochester, MN 55901
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## Trending Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Rochester Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: 58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival
  - **Description**: The Corn Hill Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, culture, and community in Rochester, NY's historic Corn Hill neighborhood. Since its inception in 1969, this cherished event has become a vibrant showcase of artistic talent, featuring
  - **Venue**: Corn Hill
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- **Event Name**: Gladys Knight at Eastman Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Gladys Knight at Eastman Theatre, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Eastman Theatre in vibrant Rochester, NY transforms into a
  - **Venue**: Eastman Theatre
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- **Event Name**: French Montana at Water Street Music Hall
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at French Montana at Water Street Music Hall, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Water Street Music Hall nestled in bustling Rochester,
  - **Venue**: Water Street Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: A.P. Property Services Rochester INTL Airshow
  - **Description**: Tickets are LIVE and on sale now at RocAirshow.com! Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Give something unforgettable — a full day of family excitement at the A.P. Property Services 2026 Rochester International Airshow, Presented by Kwik Fill, On
  - **Venue**: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - ROC
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- **Event Name**: The Lion King
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Lion King, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of West Herr Auditorium Theatre in vibrant Rochester, NY, this e
  - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre
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- **Event Name**: M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival
  - **Description**: The M&amp;T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this two-day festival that takes place on
  - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607
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- **Event Name**: Paul Simon
  - **Description**: Paul Simon
Venue: Meadow Brook Amphitheatre - Rochester Hills, MI
Date: 20 June, 2026
Time: 08:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Meadow Brook Amphitheatre - Rochester Hills, MI
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- **Event Name**: Arturo Sandoval
  - **Description**: This is a Club Pass Series Show.
General Admission Seating.
No advance tickets are sold.
Entry is with a Club Pass or $40 at the door.
Buy 1, 3, or 9-Day Club Passes starting Nov 7 at 10AM exclusively at RochesterJazz.com.

About the Artist
2013 President
  - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** 2026 Thrive Conference (Fri Oct 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Mayo Civic Center), CO.STARTERS at Collider - August 2026 (Tue Aug 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Collider Foundation), Intrapreneurship 101: Think Like an Entrepreneur Inside Your Organization (Mon Jul 20 2026 at 03:30 pm at Collider Foundation), Rochester Pet & Plant Expo (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 am at 1508 Aune Dr SE Rochester, MN 55904), Strategic Thinking 1-Day Workshop | Rochester, MN (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 09:00 am at For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com).
- **Q**: What are the top free Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Intrapreneurship 101: Think Like an Entrepreneur Inside Your Organization (Mon Jul 20 2026 at 03:30 pm at Collider Foundation), Building a Better Employer Health Plan (Wed Aug 05 2026 at 01:00 pm at Haley Comfort - Heating, Air Conditioning &amp; Fireplaces - 24/7 Service).
- **Q**: What Business events are happening in Rochester in June 2026?
  - **A:** Strategic Thinking 1-Day Workshop | Rochester, MN (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 09:00 am at For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com), History of Rochesterfest (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1195 W Circle Dr SW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55902), The Real-Life Home Selling Playbook (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 12:00 pm at 125 Elton Hills Dr NW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55901), Christian Breakfast Club (Wed Jun 24 2026 at 4156 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55901).
- **Q**: How can I find Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Business events in Rochester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Business events in Rochester include Mayo Civic Center, Collider Foundation, 1508 Aune Dr SE Rochester, MN 55904.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Prices for Business events in Rochester range from USD 295 to USD 1,764. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Business events in Rochester include Bridging the Gap, Collider Foundation, Playland Expos.
- **Q**: What types of Business events can I find in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of business sub-genres and styles including Networking, Entrepreneurship, Investment Literacy, Business, Leadership and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Business events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Business events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Business events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the Business category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Business events are listed in Rochester.

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