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MN CUP ANNOUNCES 2023 DIVISION WINNERS

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Friday, September 1, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MN Cup, the nation's largest statewide startup competition, is excited to announce nine emerging companies have won their respective divisions, securing cash awards and moving forward to compete for this year's $50,000 grand prize.

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  • The nine Division Winners were selected from an initial pool of more than 3,000 entrepreneurs across Minnesota.
  • Division winners receive $25,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes and a shot at the grand prize.
  • The Youth division awards a total prize of $20,000 — the first-place winner will receive $10,000, and the second and third-place winners and semifinalists will divide up the remaining funds.
  • MN Cup's 2023 Division Winners are:

Muscular Dystrophy Association Kicks Off 30 Days of Strength Campaign for National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month in September

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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Congress must reauthorize the Federal Aviation Act (FAA) by September 30, 2023, to avoid interruptions in air travel.

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  • Congress must reauthorize the Federal Aviation Act (FAA) by September 30, 2023, to avoid interruptions in air travel.
  • Earlier this year, MDA brought advocates to Capitol Hill to urge their lawmakers to include accessibility provisions in this year’s FAA reauthorization.
  • There will be a special night of fundraising by MDA Ambassador, Charlie, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, on World Duchenne Day, September 7.
  • Follow @MDAorg on social media throughout the month of September to amplify conversations including the following dates:

Registration Open for Leading-Edge IABC and University of Minnesota CONVERGENCE Summit March 28

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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The Minnesota chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host the fourth-annual CONVERGENCE Summit on March 28 at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Key Points: 
  • The Minnesota chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) and the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host the fourth-annual CONVERGENCE Summit on March 28 at the McNamara Alumni Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.
  • The CONVERGENCE Summit has become the premiere event for communicators in our region looking to learn about industry-leading best practices and theories in business communications, said IABC Minnesota President Tammy Nienaber.
  • The high quality of speakers, relevant topics and our partnership with the University of Minnesota contribute to a not-to-miss program.
  • The Summits balance of academic theory with real-world case studies makes this event unique and valuable for aspiring leaders as well as senior managers.