

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Local Edge - Business Funding & Resources Session
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Event Description**: St. Charles Local Edge | Business Learning Session

Are you a business owner in St. Charles, MN or the surrounding area?
Or are you thinking about starting a small business locally?

Join us for St. Charles Local Edge, a morning business learning session designed to connect local entrepreneurs with valuable resources, funding opportunities, and expert guidance all while enjoying breakfast with fellow business owners. This event is free!

This session is part of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) Board’s initiative to support and strengthen our rural business community in 2026.

What You’ll Learn
-Current funding opportunities and incentives available to small businesses
-Resources through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
-Guidance on financing, loan packaging, marketing, and business planning
-How the EDA is working to support local business growth in the year ahead

Featured Speakers
1. Mark Thein: Southeast Regional Director, Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
2. Katrina Hurley: EDA Community Coordinator

Mark brings over 20 years of experience working one-on-one with small business owners and is passionate about helping businesses navigate challenges and grow with confidence.

Event Details:
? Monday, January 19, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM
? St. Charles City Hall Community Center
? 830 Whitewater Ave, St. Charles, MN

☕ Breakfast treats provided!

Whether you’re established, just starting out, or simply curious about what resources are available, this session is for you.

We hope you’ll join us for a morning of learning, connection, and support for our local business community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/st-charles/local-edge-business-funding-and-resources-session/200029502720317
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: St Charles
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 830 Whitewater Ave, St Charles, MN 55972-1129, United States
- **lat**: 43.96965
- **long**: -92.06537
- **full address**: 830 Whitewater Ave, St Charles, MN 55972-1129, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce (https://allevents.in/org/st-charles-area-chamber-of-commerce/26213793)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 830 Whitewater Ave, St Charles, MN 55972-1129, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Local Edge - Business Funding & Resources Session ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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