Happy 4th of July!

Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in celebration of Independence day. We wish you a happy and safe holiday!

Recognizing National Small Business Week

It’s national small business week!  For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners

As a new business start-up resource center and coworking space, we applaud the over 65 locally registered clients and all small businesses for doing what it takes offer products and services that make our community vibrant!  

We are excited to announce that Diane Morey, Business Consultant with the Northwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center will be at The Hub on Wednesday, May 17 from 10AM – 4PM.  She’s accepting 45-minute appointments and has tremendous experience in financial planning and capitalization.  Email us at info@dd-hub.com if you’d like to schedule some time with Diane.

If you are curious about the impact of entrepreneurism and small businesses, we’ve posted a report from the Minnesota Chamber Foundation, Minnesota Entrepreneurship: A turning point, recognizing the fact that new business applications have rapidly increased over the past few years – one key finding that struck us was that startups in Minnesota get off the ground faster and survive longer than peers in other states.  

New businesses and small businesses are the heartbeat of our community and across the State of Minnesota.  We are here to help and do what we can.  Our office hours are from 9AM – 4PM on Monday – Friday for walk-ins or you register with us on our website www.dd-hub.com.  

Remember to shop local!  These businesses depend on us.  We encourage you to stop in during National Small Business week and see the vast offerings available right here at home.

Book An Appointment with Diane Morey!

LEARN MORE ABOUT DIANE...

Diane Morey is a consultant with the Northwest Small Business Development Center, officed in Bemidji, MN.

The NW SBDC is a program of the US Small Business Administration and provides small business consulting services in 12 counties of northwest Minnesota. Since 1986, Diane has assisted many small Minnesota business owners to start-up, grow and succeed. Focus areas include: business plan development, obtaining capital, financial projections, loan packaging assistance, management coaching. Prior to “official” retirement in 2022, Diane provided over-site for loans programs and lending staff at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

Diane was raised in Ely and calls Bemidji home.

Meet Diane Morey

LEARN MORE ABOUT DIANE...

Diane Morey is a consultant with the Northwest Small Business Development Center, officed in Bemidji, MN.

The NW SBDC is a program of the US Small Business Administration and provides small business consulting services in 12 counties of northwest Minnesota. Since 1986, Diane has assisted many small Minnesota business owners to start-up, grow and succeed. Focus areas include: business plan development, obtaining capital, financial projections, loan packaging assistance, management coaching. Prior to “official” retirement in 2022, Diane provided over-site for loans programs and lending staff at the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.

Diane was raised in Ely and calls Bemidji home.

PRESS RELEASE

Discovery and Development Hub Celebrates 6th Anniversary

A Public Open House set for Tuesday, February 28th 

Warroad, Minn. – February 22, 2023 – The Discovery and Development Hub is celebrating their sixth anniversary with an open house on Tuesday, February 28 from 9AM – 4PM.  Consultants will be on-hand, updates to projects and programs will be shared and refreshments will be served throughout the day.

Diane Morey, a business consultant with the Northwest Small Business Development Center will be onsite to greet any small business or new start-up to explain their services from 10AM – 4PM.  Members of the DD Hub team and coworking clients will be ready to talk about future programs and projects, including the Main Avenue redevelopment in downtown Warroad.

“We are proud to serve the Warroad area and to be a piece of the transformation that is happening especially in our downtown area.  Partnerships and collaborations are essential to our collective successes”, said Brenda Baumann, executive director. 

The DD Hub is also the home office of Warroad Community Development, Warroad Chamber of Commerce and Warroad River Place, the future art culture and event center.  Representatives of each organization will also be available to answer questions.

Anyone who is interested in starting a business, has an interest in investing in our community, or is simply curious about what we do are welcomed to join us cookies, coffee and conversation.

In 2017, the Discovery and Development Hub launched as a coworking space that fostered creativity, innovation, and collaboration. It also serves as a resource center for start-ups and existing businesses to receive free one-on-one consultation with business leaders, guidance for navigating business plans, and access to financial opportunities.  For more information about the Discovery and Development Hub, visit www.dd-hub.com or check them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or call 218.386.4148.

ILT Academy NOW Innovators Network (virtual program)

ILT Academy NOW Innovators Network

(Virtual Program)

Application URL: https://iltacademy.io/explore-programs/now-network-virtual-cohort-2023/

Feb 13th, 2023 – Apr 17th, 2023
Every Tuesday Evening • 6pm – 10pm

Application URL: https://iltacademy.io/explore-programs/now-network-virtual-cohort-2023/

This 10-Week Lean Startup Program is designed to be FREE to all entrepreneurs and soon-to-be-entrepreneurs of Northwest Minnesota (Bemidji, East Grand Forks, Warroad, Thief River Falls, Park Rapids, and all areas in between). This program coaches, supports, and boosts entrepreneurs and soon-to-be-entrepreneurs on their lean startup journeys.

Applications Open: Dec 21st, 2022
Application Due Date: Feb. 5th, 2023

 

Sponsored by NOW NETWORK

Warroad Main Avenue to Undergo a Transformation

Issue on April 27, 2021
NEWS RELEASE
Contact:  Brenda Baumann, 218.452.1153, brendab@marvin.com
WARROAD MAIN AVENUE TO UNDERGO A TRANSFORMATION
Golden Sledgehammer Celebration Signifies Start of Construction
WARROAD, MINN – The Warroad downtown district will undergo a transformation over the next 18 months as work begins to renovate four old, dilapidated buildings on Main Avenue into a charming, updated streetscape.  Completion is targeted for Summer 2023.
The owner, Warroad Real Estate, LLC hired JLG Architects to reimagine a portion of the city block to preserve the local history of the buildings while giving them a modern new life.  Mortenson Construction was chosen as the commercial builder.
To mark the start of construction, a Golden Sledgehammer Celebration was held on Tuesday, April 26.
Warroad Real Estate, LLC acquired the bank of four buildings with the intent to ready them for future entrepreneurs after previous building owners retired and relocated.  “Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Warroad, and what better place for future businesses to locate or relocate to add to the vibrancy in downtown Warroad,” said Brenda Baumann, co-project manager and executive director of the Discovery and Development Hub.
Over the past five years, Warroad has been undergoing a revitalization.  The most visible indicator is the number of new business start-ups along Highway 11 and in the downtown area. Some examples include The Plaid Walleye, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company, Hampton Inn Warroad, the reopening of Daisy Garden and Joe’s Place and Lake of the Woods Coffee Company to name several.
“The heart of the city is the downtown district, and we are very excited about the Main Avenue Redevelopment and its potential to add more places to shop, explore or dine in Warroad,” said Mayor Bob Marvin.
This 38,200 square foot redevelopment project includes space for a restaurant as an anchor tenant, open floor plan commercial spaces, and a mix of 1-, 2-, 3-bedroom well-designed, market-rate apartments on the second story.
For leasing information contact Brenda Baumann at the Discovery and Development Hub.  218.386.4148 or brendab@marvin.com.
ABOUT WARROAD REAL ESTATE, LLC
Warroad Real Estate, LLC is a subsidiary of Marvin®.  Established in 2016 to help strengthen and support the community of Warroad with opportunistic land acquisitions that benefit the community and its future.
ABOUT JLG ARCHITECTS – Design for Life ®
JLG Architects is an award-winning architectural firm focused on design that goes beyond the building to connect people and build communities that drive resilient features.  JLG’s 150 employee-owners, including our dedicated JLG community Practice Studio, are committed to architectural solutions that engage its occupants, elevate architectural standards, and enrich the lives of our clients and community.
ABOUT MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION – Let’s Redefine Possible ™
Mortenson is a Minnesota-based, family-owned organization built on strong values and a commitment to making a difference in the communities in which it works. Founded in 1954, Mortenson offers a complete range of construction and development services and is currently ranked as the 18th largest contractor in the United States.

The DD-Hub is Moving Locations!

August 2, 2021 |  

Dear friends of the DD Hub, 

Over the past four years, we’ve been fortunate to serve you and the Warroad area community by offering co-working space, meeting space and entrepreneurial services at 201 Lake Street NE, Suites D & G. It’s been FUN and REWARDING! 

To make room for a new offering in Warroad (yet to be announced), we are going to be moving our offices just a few doors down to 113 Lake Street NE, Suites B & C. The Warroad Chamber/Visitors Center will be joining us in the relocation and we again, will share space to serve the Warroad Area community. 

We anticipate moving in the week of August 9 and will be in transition for a couple of weeks to prepare, settle in, test the technology, and work out any unforeseen circumstances.  

Our new space at the DD Hub will be configured differently. We will no longer have capacity to host more than six people for a meeting, nor will we have private office space to reserve. Fortunately, with some new business start-ups, meeting space is available throughout the community. We are happy to provide you with a list of  possibilities. 

We will have two table-top nooks with video conference capabilities in semi-private spaces; and plenty of space to remote work, brainstorm or meet up with consultants. Our mantra has always been, “what happens at the hub, stays at the hub” and we keep confidentiality a high priority! 

The idea of co-working is to collaborate, share ideas, and to learn from one another. We will be practicing our co-working model to its fullest extent at our new location and invite you to come take a look at our new space mid-August. Regular office hours are from 9AM – 4PM, Monday through Friday. 

We are excited to serve you in our new location and appreciate your understanding as we work through this transition.  

Sincerely,
Brenda Baumann
Executive Director