All Aboard Community Growth - A Start Up Minot Networking Event
Schedule
Thu Dec 11 2025 at 07:30 am to 08:30 am
UTC-06:00Location
Carnegie Center of Minot | Minot, ND
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Fill up on coffee, donuts, and knowledge at Start Up Minot! For our December networking event we're thrilled to hear from Jessica Ackerman, Executive Director of Local Motives, which is rooted in the mission of transforming the community of Minot into a place where everyone feels like they belong. Don't miss out on the chance to listen to her story, ask questions, and learn something new!Join us at the Carnegie Center in downtown Minot for this FREE opportunity to connect with community members and network with like-minded individuals. If you can't make it to the event, be sure to catch the recording later on our Facebook or YouTube pages!
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Jessica Ackerman is the executive director of Local Motives, a nonprofit creating opportunities for connection and belonging through community projects and public space activation. She leads the operation and programming of Citizens Alley, a year-round public plaza that brings people together through live music, public art, community gatherings, and everyday connection. Jessica is also co-owner of Aksal Group, a small family-run development company that renovates downtown buildings and reimagines underutilized spaces. Her work centers on creating places where people feel a sense of belonging, pride, and possibility.
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Carnegie Center of Minot, 105 2nd Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701-3925, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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