2026 Do Business with Purpose Mini Summit: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

1:00pm CDT

Getting on Track: Building Business Credit

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Strong business credit is key to unlocking funding and growth opportunities. In this session, you’ll learn the essential steps to establish, improve, and leverage business credit. Discover practical strategies to separate personal and business finances, build a solid credit profile, and access the resources you need to scale your business with confidence.

Speakers

Briana Mobley

Founder / CEO, Affluent Culture Inc

Briana Barnes-Mobley is the CEO and Founder of Affluent Culture Inc., a Minnesota-based Financial StabilityAccelerator Program specializing in credit repair, business funding assistance, and transformative financial education.With 16+ years of experience in the financial industry... Read More →

CONNECTUP! BREAKOUT SESSION pdf

Business Credit with Affluent Culture ConnectUP pdf

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Breakroom II

Breakout Session

2:00pm CDT

Leveraging the Power of Greater MN

Thursday August 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Breakroom II

Discover how to tap into the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Greater Minnesota building a more equitable, thriving statewide small business community. This panel explores the opportunities, resources, and collaborations driving Greater Minnesota’s economic growth. Hear from experts on how to bridge urban-rural divides, support diverse founders, and leverage regional strengths. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or ecosystem builder, learn how reach is creating lasting impact across the state.

Speakers

Zach Tabatt

Initiative Foundation

Zach is vice president for economic opportunity at the Initiative Foundation where he oversees
the small-business lending program and Certified Community Development Financial Institution
(CDFI) work. Zach also oversees training and technical assistance for small businesses, and th... Read More →

NeTia Bauman

CEO & President, Greater St. Cloud (GSC)

NeTia joined Greater St. Cloud in July 2023 to serve as CEO & President. In this role, she leads the organization’s mission to advance inclusive and equitable economic development across the Greater St. Cloud region. Her career reflects a diverse and intentional progression beginning... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Breakroom II