Second Annual Minnesota Franchise Spectacular

Over 500 people braved the bitter cold and poured into the Doubletree Hotel on February 10th to learn more about franchising at the Second Annual Minnesota Franchise Spectacular.

Every seat was filled for the popular panel discussion that was comprised of folks who purchased franchises with guidance from The E-Source as a result of last year's event. With the help of panel moderator, Michael Myhre, State Director for Minnesota Small Business Development Centers, they shared stories about their journey to franchise ownership and answered additional questions from the crowd.

Once the doors opened to the exhibit hall, the volume level went up and so did the heat. It was shoulder-to-shoulder with attendees hustling from one booth to the next - trying to take in as much information as possible. Some franchisors and business partners were out of breath and a few lost their voices before we even broke for lunch.

Lunch, sponsored by Best Buy For Business, offered a respite for attendees and exhibitors alike. Michael Myhre from Minnesota Small Business Development Centers educated the crowd on the services that Minnesota SBDC counselors offer and David Anderson shared Best Buy For Business' philosophy for serving their business clients.

At the end of the day, we all walked away having learned more about ourselves, as well as learning of new possibilities. I anticipate sharing the many stories to come about the attendees who make the leap from employee to entrepreneur as a result of this event.

Thanks to all who participated!