Annual one-day entrepreneurship conference held in Austin, MN, featuring keynote speakers, peer networking, and a student business plan competition with $10,000 in prizes for entrepreneurs across southern Minnesota.

Annual regional business pitch competition for SE and southern Minnesota entrepreneurs; top winners receive cash prizes and an automatic semifinalist seat at the statewide MN Cup competition.

Inclusive entrepreneurship and business growth coaching program serving entrepreneurs from racial/ethnic minority groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, low-income individuals, and LGBTQIA+ persons across SMIF's 20-county region.

SMIF's flagship rural economic development program providing coaching, resources, and connections to entrepreneurs in small towns across 20 counties of southern Minnesota to launch or grow a local business.