A community built on real relationships
Empowered Connections is a professionally curated business networking group in Minneapolis, MN. We gather every Tuesday morning over coffee for real conversation, genuine referrals, and meaningful professional growth.
Our group operates on a simple principle: one person per profession. When you join, your seat is exclusive. You're not competing with another financial planner or another home inspector — you are the only one at the table, and your fellow members become your personal referral network.
Ice Forum
Serving the Minneapolis Northwest Metro
Our members come from across the northwest metro, connecting professionals throughout the greater Minneapolis area.
The Seven Cs
These aren't just words on a wall. They are the principles that shape how we show up for each other — and for our clients — every single week.
Character
Be a good human. Everything starts here.
Competence
Know your stuff. Be the expert your referral partner brags about.
Clarity
Be crystal clear. A confused referral partner can't send you business.
Consistency
Keep showing up. Relationships are built over time, not one Tuesday.
Connection
Play the matchmaker. The best networkers give introductions first.
Contribution
Give more, get more. Generosity is the engine of referral growth.
Celebration
Savor every win. Big or small, every milestone deserves to be recognized.
Upcoming Speakers
Updated weekly — check back every Monday!
| Date | Speaker | Business / Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 | Becky Connors | Keller Williams Classic Realty |
| Aug 18 | Breakfast at Hudy's | |
| Aug 25 | Tammy Larson | TitleSmart, Inc. |
| Sep 1 | Billie Jo Johnson | Billie's Cleaning, LLC |
| Sep 15 | Training Session | |
Members interested in presenting to the group, reach out to our Education Chair, Joey Dietz.
Meet the Members
One professional per industry. Every seat is earned and exclusive. These are the people in your corner.
What Our Members Say
"It's about the people around you — the ones you care about and want to be with. If it wasn't for this chapter, I wouldn't have a lot of the things I'm most grateful for in my life. We're energetic, we're friendly, and we genuinely help each other grow."
Ross Carlson
Insurance
"I can tell you about every single person in this room — their skills, their strengths, how long they've been in business. That's where the power is. When you truly know, like, and trust somebody, you want to send them referrals — and that's why this group works."
Yvette Zona
Coach & Speaker
There's a seat at our table — is it yours?
Empowered Connections is built on the idea that the right room changes everything. If you are a professional who is serious about growing your business through genuine relationships, we would love to meet you.
Visit us on any Tuesday as a guest before you commit. Come see what a real referral community feels like.
Not sure if your profession is open? Reach out and ask — we would love to connect.
Business Networking in Minneapolis and the Northwest Metro
Empowered Connections is a professional business networking group serving Minneapolis and surrounding communities including Champlin, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Anoka, Coon Rapids, Shoreview, Roseville, Fridley, and Blaine, MN. Our chapter has met every Tuesday morning for more than 20 years, and our members pass over $1 million in referred business to one another each year.
Unlike large, impersonal networking events, Empowered Connections is a small, curated weekly group where every member holds an exclusive seat in their profession. Two decades of meeting together is what makes the referrals work — members know each other's businesses well enough to refer with confidence. If you are looking for a Minneapolis business networking group that generates real referrals and lasting professional relationships, we would love to have you visit.
We meet every Tuesday from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. We currently have openings for professionals in promotional products, accounting, commercial real estate, home inspection, massage therapy, construction, banking, and more. Annual membership is $400 — a fraction of the referred business our members exchange each year. One person per profession — when your seat is filled, it is gone.
A professional networking group serving Minneapolis and the northwest metro for over 20 years. Meets every Tuesday, 9–10:30 AM. One person per profession.