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SUMMARY:Passing the Torch: Business Succession Planning in Rural Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Did you know more than 52\,000 Minnesota businesses will face ownership transitions or closure in the next decade? With 70% of business sales failing on the first attempt\, succession planning is more critical than ever.\n\n \n\nJoin us for a free webinar to learn why only 19% of Minnesota business owners are prepared for this transition. This will be an engaging and informative discussion to explore this crucial issue\, understand its impact on local economies\, and learn actionable strategies for successful business transfers.\n\n\n\nPanelists:\n\n	Sarah Harstad\, PhD\, Researcher\, Center for Rural Policy & Development\n	Jon Keimig\, Executive Director\, University of St. Thomas Family Business Center\n	Michael Darger\, Extension Specialist\, University of Minnesota Extension\n	Kirsten Kennedy\, Executive Director\, Minnesota Center for Employee Ownership\n\n \n\nModerated by Kate Raddatz\, McClung PR
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Did you know more than 52\,000 Minnesota businesses will face ownership transitions or closure in the next decade? With 70% of business sales failing on the first attempt\, succession planning is more critical than ever.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nJoin us for a free webinar to learn why only 19% of Minnesota business owners are prepared for this transition. This will be an engaging and informative discussion to explore this crucial issue\, understand its impact on local economies\, and learn actionable strategies for successful business transfers.<br />\n<br />\nPanelists:\n<ul>\n	<li>Sarah Harstad\, PhD\, Researcher\, Center for Rural Policy &amp\; Development</li>\n	<li>Jon Keimig\, Executive Director\, University of St. Thomas Family Business Center</li>\n	<li>Michael Darger\, Extension Specialist\, University of Minnesota Extension</li>\n	<li>Kirsten Kennedy\, Executive Director\, Minnesota Center for Employee Ownership</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\nModerated by Kate Raddatz\, <a href="https://ruralmn.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dd00c73c2e7e5f74d71b00615&amp\;id=e3635e4409&amp\;e=fcdecb7ff1" target="_blank">McClung PR&nbsp\;</a>
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URL:https://business.fergusfalls.com/events/details/passing-the-torch-business-succession-planning-in-rural-minnesota-73569
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