Powerful business connections start here.

Connect with other like-minded business leaders and entrepreneurs within your local community. Build meaningful, lasting, and reciprocal relationships that foster mutual growth and support.

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Latest news from the network

  • Aug 20 meeting highlights

    This week's showcase speaker was Tim O'Connor of LCI Landscapes, who walked us through the professional landscaping process. Lesley Arntzen of Squeegee Magic took home the trophy this week, chosen by Bjorn Nesvold of Beacon Pointe Advisors.

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  • July 23 meeting highlights

    July 23 meeting highlights

    This week's showcase speaker was Henry Schneider of Open Window Productions, who gave us a behind-the-scenes look at a project three months in the making. Tim O'Connor of LCI Landscapes took home the trophy for best commercial.

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  • July 16 meeting highlights

    July 16 meeting highlights

    Our showcase speaker was Aaron Bayer of ABCD Cleaning, who shared about his business background and fun stories about his family. Susan Bowden Gunst of Bowden Cyr Law took home the trophy for best commercial!

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  • June 25 meeting recap

    June 25 meeting highlights

    This week's showcase speaker was Pete Johnson of Johnson Erickson Law, who tackled common misconceptions people hold about the law. Pete also took home the trophy, presented by John Grose.

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About us

The Go Givers Business Networking Group is a community of dedicated small, local businesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin who believe that strong relationships are the foundation of real growth.

Our philosophy is simple: be a giver first. When generosity leads the way, trust follows - and that trust naturally turns into high‑quality referrals that help every member thrive.

We show up for each other. In many ways, we act as one another’s extended sales and marketing team as we share opportunities, open doors, and celebrate each other’s wins.

It’s business networking with purpose - and with personality.

Core Values

Relationships

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Improvement

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Contribution

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Accountability

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Results

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Relationships • Improvement • Contribution • Accountability • Results •

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Our meetings are structured to keep things efficient and productive, and they’re also filled with laughter, connection, and the kind of energy that makes Thursday mornings something to look forward to.

The Go Givers Networking Group meets every Thursday from 8-9am at Gorman’s Restaurant in Lake Elmo, MN.

If you’re a small business owner who believes in giving first and growing together, you’ll fit right in and we invite you to apply today!

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What our current members are saying

  • "After 15-16 years in this group, I’ve formed lasting friendships and a network built on trust and generosity, in addition to solid business connections. The mutual support and shared commitment to integrity have not only helped my business thrive but also made this journey feel like a true community."

    Tim O'Connor
    LCI Landscapes

  • "What I love most about the people in this group isn’t just how they do business—it’s that they’re genuinely good humans who love their families. That’s exactly what makes them exceptional at what they do. Go Givers is a unique community of people committed to building strong, honest, and growth‑minded businesses."

    Susan Bowden Gunst
    Bowden Cyr Law

  • “Go Givers has delivered real ROI for our company; but even more valuable has been the accountability and leadership growth I’ve gained as a business owner. This group pushes you to think bigger, execute better, and show up consistently."

    Henry Schneider
    Open Window Productions

  • "The Go Givers networking group has been an incredible source of strong, meaningful business connections that consistently lead to real opportunities and growth. Just as important, the collaboration, generosity, and drive within the group leave me inspired and motivated after every meeting."

    Pete Johnson
    Johnson/Ericksen Law

  • "Joining Go Givers has exposed me to some of “best of the best” in their respective industries. The bonds I’ve created allow me complete confidence when referring clients and has helped my business to grow in the same way. In giving we shall receive, is a paraphrase of our motto and we hold to it. Great people, excellent in their fields, and here to help each other grow and succeed."

    Brian Conners
    Bell Mortgage

  • "It's easy to refer business when you know the people you are referring business to are of the highest quality, both in what they do and who they are. I never hesitate to send referrals to anyone in the group and that says a lot."

    Chad Goehring
    Renew Hope