Coalition9 Community News - March 2025
Founder Message
Hi C9 Members + Friends!
Are you loving all the spring vibes as much as I am? I realize we’re in Minnesota, and we could still (and probably will) get more snow this season, but I’m enjoying this springtime preview.
Today is the last day to register for our March SPARK Event, Beyond the Buzzword: Culture as Your Competitive Edge – A C9 Jam Session. More than 120 people have registered, but a few spots are still available. Be sure to register before 5 PM!
We’re launching a new Established Leader group next month, and have 3 spots available. If you’ve been considering joining, now is the perfect time! Send me a message if you're ready to jump in!
I’m so excited to announce that we’re officially launching the C9 Gives Foundation next month! Our April SPARK event—a breakfast pop-in—will include a short program on what C9 Gives is all about. A huge thank you to our Board of Directors for their incredible work behind the scenes in shaping this charitable arm of Coalition9. I’m excited to expand C9’s impact through the generosity of our Members and the broader business community.
Cheers,
Aaron Eggert
Coalition9 Founder + CVO
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Member and facilitator Heather Willems from TwoLine Studios announced that they are the official graphic recorder for SXSW 2025, capturing keynotes and featured sessions live from March 7-12, 2025. Congrats, Heather! Sign up for their newsletter to get the visual recap—a powerful way to revisit and share the biggest ideas from the event.
Member Sara Dziuk, President and CEO of Junior Achievement, has been selected to be part of the first cohort of an exciting new opportunity called the JA Worldwide Leader Exchange and Development (LEAD) Program. Congratulations, Sara! Learn more
Member Corey Falls from Mytech announced the launch of their “Network Ecosystem Collaborative” series, which brings together industry experts, business leaders, and peers for insightful discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping our professional landscape. Each session in this series will focus on actionable strategies, emerging trends, and collaborative solutions to empower your organization’s growth and resilience. The first session, “Elevating Your Business Security,” will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM in New Brighton. Contact Corey with questions. Learn more + register
Heide Olson from Community Supporter All In One Accounting announced that they are co-sponsoring an exclusive pre-conference mixer at the EOS Conference on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Washington D.C. Visionaries, Integrators, and Implementers attending who want to connect should reach out to Sarah Lauber.
All In One Accounting is also all in on expanding their strategic team with key openings for a Director of Business Development, Director of Client Success, and IT Support Specialist. Join their mission-driven firm! Click the links to learn more + apply.
Member Robin Edgar from Wealth Progression Group announced the spring dates for their free events, “Wealth and Wisdom: Unlocking Financial Confidence.” They will be held at their St. Louis Park location on Thursday, March 20 at 11:30 AM, Thursday, April 10 at 3:30 PM, and Wednesday, April 30 at 11:30 AM. Getting insights and financial advice can provide the confidence and peace of mind you need. The event length is 90-minutes. Reserve your spot by emailing info@wealthprogressiongroup.com.
Impact Students, Solve Business Challenges: The UMN’s CoMIS Case Competition offers a unique opportunity to engage with emerging talent. Member Robin Edgar announced that they need judges for the spring competition for 3- to 4-hour shifts to provide critical feedback on student presentations. Businesses can also present future cases, gaining access to innovative solutions and fresh perspectives from top students. This is a chance to both support the next generation of business leaders and potentially address strategic challenges within your own company. Email Robin Edgar to explore these opportunities.
Coalition9 is a proud Sponsor of Loffler’s Tech Fest, which will be on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Industry leaders and experts will share their insights and knowledge on the most pressing topics in technology and business. From mastering AI in the workplace to understanding the latest trends in law and cybersecurity, this event offers a diverse range of sessions designed to equip you with the tools and strategies you need to succeed. Free. Learn more + register
Member Ben Nicholas and David Hasz from Bethany Global University announced that their event “Unlocking Leadership Excellence”—a morning of networking, learning, and inspiration—will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 AM at Office Golf in Bloomington. Hear from Dr. Matthew Alvord, a seasoned chiropractor and leadership expert, as he shares insights on faith, perseverance, and personal growth. Dr. David Hasz, President + CEO of Bethany, will also provide practical leadership wisdom. Use code “C9” at checkout for a complimentary ticket! Learn more + register
Matt Hall from Community Supporter Pivotal Advisors announced that they are partnering on an event with Manufacturers Connect: “Recognition that Retains Talent with Kirby Sneen, President + CEO of Manufacturers Alliance.” This session geared towards executives from manufacturing companies will be held on Thursday, May 1st, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Surly Brewing in Minneapolis. You will learn recognition strategies that will help you develop a cohesive team without overdoing it, playing favorites, and sounding hokey. Free. Learn more + register
Member Reed Robinson of Groove Capital announced that this year’s Angel Fest will be held on May 8 + 9, 2025 at Huntington Bank Stadium, Club Cambria Room in Minneapolis. Angel Fest brings together regional and national thought leaders to discuss and explore early-stage investing trends and best practices while adding regional context. Find out more about their impressive lineup of speakers + register
Community Supporter Sales Homie is excited to officially launch its digital asset brand, ForwardSelling. Features include sales prospecting, budgeting, strategy, marketing-alignment documents, and more for download. It is an excellent resource for business owners or sales teams. Learn more + explore the available downloads
Have you considered investing in a Fractional Sales Rep for your business? Community Supporter Sales Homie is piloting a new program and has two Fractional Sales Reps ready and available to get to work for your business! Email Member Nate Zoellner with questions and details about the program.
Breaking News from Member Joey Torkildson: “Still crushing my morning coffee game, I'm reading a couple JUICY books right now both with the word ‘radical’ in the titles: Radical Honesty and Radical Compassion, mostly winning the inbox battle, and bracing for daylight savings chaos...HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! No major news, but I’d love to connect with more C9 Members! I'm fond of walk ‘n’ talks AND sauna sessions! Hit me up!" For more of these antics, subscribe to Joey’s Substack.
Member Grant Hultgren announced that he and his wife Anna have launched MamaLoveKitchen.com, a meal delivery service meant to support our community through handcrafted meals. Check it out!
Member Kelli Schnieder announced that she is chairing the American Cancer Society's 3rd annual Twin Cities Golf Classic this summer at Oak Ridge Country Club in Hopkins on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Join them for this summer networking social event (no golf experience needed!). The golf outing is Monday, June 23, 2025. Sponsorships and team sign ups are open. Email Kelli with questions. Learn more + sign up
Member and Community Supporter Kelly Pedersen from CAISSA Wealth Strategies would like to send a huge thank you to the Coalition9 Community for your support as they celebrated 15 years in business! Seeing C9 show up in full force for their casino-themed celebration meant a lot to Kelly, making the night even more special. Your presence and encouragement mean so much, and CAISSA is grateful to be part of such a dynamic and supportive network. Here’s to continued growth, meaningful connections, and shared success in the years ahead!
Member Keith Becker from Transworld Business Advisors is excited to announce that he and his wife have purchased a business that she will own and operate. Quality Assurance provides customer retention and marketing services to auto dealerships. Keith will help as he’s able but will be keeping his day job of helping business owners sell their businesses. Fun adventures ahead! Connect with Keith to learn more.
Do you have news you want to share? Submit the information through our C9 Member News Form, and we'll be sure to highlight you in future updates! Please note: This is exclusive to C9 Members, facilitators, and Community Supporters. Questions? Contact Brenda Harvieux, C9 Marketing + Communications, at brenda@coalition9.com.
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March C9 SPARK Event - Beyond the Buzzword: Culture as Your Competitive Edge
LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by 5 PM.
Join Keystone Group International and Coalition9 for a transformative morning of connection and cultural activation at our upcoming C9 Jam Session - Beyond the Buzzword: Culture as Your Competitive Edge. This interactive workshop will challenge traditional thinking about the hierarchy of needs and explore how belonging serves as the foundation for both personal and collective growth.
Participants will examine their own experiences with belonging and develop practical strategies for creating more inclusive spaces in their professional and personal lives. Drawing inspiration from Simon Sinek's groundbreaking work on shared actualization, attendees will leave with concrete commitments and accountability measures to foster environments where everyone can truly belong and thrive.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to collaborate with other culture-focused individuals and contribute to building more connected communities.
Meet the Workshop Leader:
Chelsey Paulson, Keystone Group International
Live Graphic Recording:
Heather Willems, TwoLine Studios
Free for C9 Members (the email invite with the free ticket link was sent February 6, 19, and March 10, 2025).
General Admission Tickets may be purchased HERE.
A light breakfast and snacks will be provided.
Limited to 150 attendees.
IMPORTANT DATES:
C9 Member Priority Registration Window: February 5-19, 2025.
General Admission: February 20-March 12, 2025 | $15 per person
Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 12, 2025 by 5:00 PM
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SAVE THE DATE! April C9 SPARK Event
For this SPARK Series Breakfast Pop-In event, we're bringing the Coalition9 Community together at C9 Community Supporter Tradition Capital Bank in Edina for breakfast, relationship building, and the official launch of the C9 Gives Foundation! Pop in and out as your schedule allows. We’ll have a short program starting at 9:15 AM to introduce the foundation, board of directors, mission, and guiding principles.
A light breakfast will be provided.
This is a C9 Member-only event.
Members: Watch your email inbox for the official invite later this week!
Become a Coalition9 Member!
Are you ready to invest in your personal and professional development this spring? Now's your chance to join the Coalition9 Community!
We're building a new Established Leader group that will start in April, and we have 3 spots available.
If you’ve been thinking about joining C9, let's connect! Contact C9 Founder + CVO Aaron Eggert at aaron@coalition9.com to learn more about the C9 Member experience and apply online for C9 Membership.
About Coalition9 Membership:
Do you want to connect with other leaders who share your mindset? Coalition9 provides peer to peer advisory groups with a focus on growth and development. Our memberships are designed to promote interactive learning regardless of what stage you’re at on your journey while connecting you to the resources and people that will help you be your best. We provide a community where a diversity of experiences in business and life is celebrated. You’ll build relationships with your fellow Members by sharing experiences and investing in one another to create a positive impact.
Leadership is Lonely. Build your tribe in the Coalition9 Community.
February C9 SPARK Event Recap
We’re still buzzing from the excitement of our Pop-In Lunch + Learn...To Curl! C9 SPARK Series event last month! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the St. Paul Curling Club for a fun afternoon of lunch, learning, and curling. We’d say it was a sweeping success! 🥌🧹😉
We had over 70 people at the event, and the space was alive with conversation, laughter, and the spark of new connections.
A special shout-out to C9 Member Daniel Metcalf and the incredible team of coaches for giving us a crash course in curling and showing us how it’s done. Everyone was so happy to get out on the ice!
We’re beyond grateful for our Community Supporters and Event Partners + Supporters who help bring events like this to life. Thank you for being such an important part of our C9 Community. Check out some pics!
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