Minneapolis Business Networking

Pull up a chair.
Let's grow together.

Empowered Connections is a fun group of professionals who enjoy sharing knowledge and good company. Whether you are here for the veteran know-how or just some "in the trenches" support, there's always a seat at our table. Grab a cup of coffee, relax, and let's grow our businesses together.

Meets every Tuesday, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Minneapolis & Northwest Metro Area
One member per profession — exclusive seats available
Empowered Connections
Who We Are

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.

9 AM
Every Tuesday morning
1
Member per profession
$400
Annual membership
NW
Minneapolis Metro focus
Our Reach

Serving the Minneapolis Northwest Metro

Our members come from across the northwest metro, connecting professionals throughout the greater Minneapolis area.

Minneapolis Maple Grove Brooklyn Park Plymouth Champlin Fridley New Hope Robbinsdale Anoka Coon Rapids Shoreview Roseville Blaine
What We Stand For

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.

01

Character

Be a good human. Everything starts here.

02

Competence

Know your stuff. Be the expert your referral partner brags about.

03

Clarity

Be crystal clear. A confused referral partner can't send you business.

04

Consistency

Keep showing up. Relationships are built over time, not one Tuesday.

05

Connection

Play the matchmaker. The best networkers give introductions first.

06

Contribution

Give more, get more. Generosity is the engine of referral growth.

07

Celebration

Savor every win. Big or small, every milestone deserves to be recognized.

Weekly Education

Upcoming Speakers

Updated weekly — check back every Monday!

Date Speaker Business / Topic
May 26 Ross Carlson Wiser Insurance
Jun 2 Wymond Wong Twin City Heating, Air & Electric
Jun 9 Yvette Zona Melaleuca
Jun 16 Leadership Skills Training Group Education Session
Jun 23 Becky Connors Keller Williams Classic Realty

Members interested in presenting to the group, reach out to our Education Chair, Joey Dietz.

Our Community

Meet the Members

One professional per industry. Every seat is earned and exclusive. These are the people in your corner.

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President
John Gunderson
Donohue McKenny, LTD
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Vice President
Yvette Zona
Melaleuca
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Secretary / Treasurer
Becky Connors
Keller Williams Classic Realty
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Guest Team
Ross Carlson
Wiser Insurance
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Guest Team
Josh Heriot
Heriot Creative
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Bridget Herman
Granite Bank
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Education / Membership
Joey Dietz
Mutual of Omaha
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Timer & Quote
Wymond Wong
Twin City Heating, Air & Electric
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Technology
Beth Riegger
Fairy Godmother of Tech
LM
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Member
Luke Meschke
Guardian Cleaning & Maintenance, LLC
Ready to Grow?

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.

Annual Membership: $400/year
Professions Currently Open
Promotional Products Business Coach Commercial Property Manager Printer CPA / Accountant Massage Therapist Home Inspector Commercial Realtor Builder / Contractor Banker Commercial Banker

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.

Unlike large, impersonal networking events, Empowered Connections is a small, curated weekly group where every member holds an exclusive seat in their profession. 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. One person per profession — when your seat is filled, it is gone.

Empowered Connections

A professional networking group serving Minneapolis and the northwest metro. Meets every Tuesday, 9–10:30 AM. One person per profession.

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