
The Madison Mercantile is proud to play host to the 2024 Field Trip for the UMN Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. Registration information is below!
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities: The Field Trip
This field trip will provide an in-depth look at the evolution of the Madison Mercantile, a dynamic community-centered space fostering culture, connection, and innovation. We’ll learn how the Madison Mercantile has spearheaded a revitalization of the downtown, breathing new life into the economy and weaving a stronger social fabric. We'll also take a tour through downtown Madison to explore placemaking and collaborative economic development projects that are transforming public and private spaces. Join us as we peel back the layers of how a transformative initiative like this takes shape—from the initial vision to the real-world challenges and successes–and provide inspiration to drive change in your own community. Plus, stick around for The Meander Art Crawl, October 4-6, which showcases local talent throughout the Upper Minnesota River Valley.
Location: Madison Mercantile, 601 1st St, Madison, MN 56256
When: October 3, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This field trip is a new resource we’re offering in addition to the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. Stay tuned in the coming months for our next event in Northern Minnesota in spring 2025!
Event contact
Becca Leys, leysx006@umn.edu, (612) 756-9075.
Registration questions
Extension Registration, ext-reg@umn.edu