Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for the FELLOWSHIP | Volunteer Opps | We're Powered by People!

Only Two Weeks Left to Apply for the FELLOWSHIP | Volunteer Opps | We're Powered by People! 😆

Applications for the next FINNOVATION Fellowship cohort close in just two weeks!

The clock is ticking! If you are building a mission driven business, social enterprise, or bold idea with real community impact, this is your sign to apply. 

The FINNOVATION Fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to test and strengthen their ideas with support, structure, coaching, and community.

Applications close at 11:59 pm CDT on Monday, June 1.

Apply now: https://finnovationinstitute.org/apply
 

Know someone who should apply? Forward this to them. Good people know good people.

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for a hands on way to support the community? Our friends at FINNEGANS Community Fund have two upcoming volunteer opportunities, and they would love to have you join them.

Volunteer with FINNEGANS at The Food Group
Thursday, June 25
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The Food Group Warehouse, New Hope, MN

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-with-finnegans-at-the-food-group-tickets-1988595814613
 

2026 Bank Cherokee Shred Event + Food Drive
Saturday, June 6
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
BankCherokee, Saint Paul, MN

Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-bank-cherokee-shred-event-food-drive-tickets-1985240515824

We’re Powered by People!

The FINNOVATION Fellowship does not run on magic, spreadsheets, and coffee alone. Though, let’s be honest, coffee is doing some heavy lifting.

This program is powered by people.

These amazing folks bring the behind the scenes work that make this program possible.
 

We invite you to meet some of the incredible people helping our entrepreneurs create meaningful impact: 
https://finnovationinstitute.org/powered-by-people

FINNOVATION in the Pioneer Press

FINNOVATION Institute was recently featured in the St. Paul Pioneer Press!

The article highlights a powerful collaboration between Sheletta Brundidge and Katie Hennen, who teamed up to create promotional commercials for our Cohort 7 Fellows. 

Read the full article (subscription required)

Thank you for being part of the FINNOVATION community. Whether you apply, volunteer, share an opportunity, support a founder, or cheer from the sidelines, you are helping build the kind of entrepreneurial ecosystem our community deserves.

The FINNOVATION Fellowship program is made possible through generous support from the Bush Foundation, whose mission is to invest in great ideas and the people who power them.
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