Global Business Outlook 2024

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Last year's inaugural Global Business Outlook was a huge success! With premier content, distinguished speakers, elite business networking opportunities, and a tour of 3M's Innovation Center-- you don't want...

NATO’s Climate Challenge

The world is changing, and so is NATO, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the alliance of nations remains ready to face tomorrow's challenges. The next Summit of the allied leaders will take place on...

Putin’s War In Russia & Ukraine

Authored By Todd Lefko Global Minnesota Member, Great Decisions Speaker When I first went to Russia almost thirty-four years ago, I found a country with the human and natural resources to be a world leader. You could discuss theoretical science...

Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

This program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation. Human trafficking knows no boundaries, but neither do the efforts of those committed to ending the transportation of people from one country to another for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation....

Great Decisions: Global Economic Warfare

This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. An optional dinner will start at 7:15 following the presentation. The dinner is $25 for Woman's Club members and $30 for non-members (plus service fee and taxes). How...

Individual Fundraising Internship

The development team is responsible for all aspects of fundraising at Global Minnesota, including corporate and individual membership programs and an annual Gala fundraiser. The Individual Fundraising Intern will assist the development team and be directly involved in donor communications,...

Inspire Global Thinking

Help shape the next generation of global thinkers by sharing your culture and story with Minnesota’s youngest students. It’s not complicated. You only need an interest and willingness to share with those still learning about the world. We provide training...

Benefits of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program

Join the conversation on the benefits of the Exchange Visitor Program, sponsored by Global Minnesota and the U.S. Department of State's Office of Private Sector Exchange. Hosted by Fredrikson & Byron, this opportunity will explore how your organization can engage...

Press Release: Edina High School Wins 2023 Academic WorldQuest

MINNEAPOLIS, March 7, 2023 – High school students from Edina High School were named champions of Global Minnesota’s statewide Academic WorldQuest international knowledge competition on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and will now advance to the national tournament in Washington, D.C....

Document: Securing Access to a Just Energy Transition

Prepared for Global Minnesota by Dr. John Pournoor The energy landscape has undergone remarkable transformations in the past decade, thanks to a confluence of technological advancements, environmental imperatives, public policy reforms, and shifts in societal preferences. Despite these accomplishments, the...

Nonprofit Management & Operations Internship

This internship will work directly with Global Minnesota’s Director of Operations. The Director of Operations has responsibility for the areas of administration, finance, board of directors, marketing, human resources, technology, facility and some individual fundraising. The Nonprofit Management Intern assists...

Our New Afghan Neighbors: How Can We Help?

Authored By Mark Ritchie President, Global Minnesota Angela Schulz Global Minnesota Board of Directors, VP Finance Operations at Target Corporation, and dual citizen of Germany and the U.S. The emergency evacuation in August and September of thousands of Afghans who...

Book Talk: Skiing Into the Bright Open, by Liv Arnesen

Presented by Norway House, join us for a free virtual and in-person discussion with Norway House's 2020 Going Viking Honoree Liv Arnesen as she presents her new book "Skiing Into the Bright Open," which details her solo journey to the...

2024 U.S. Foreign Policy Update

In-person registration is now closed. To register to attend virtually, please use the form below. This event is being held in-person and virtually and is open to everyone. Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update...

Farewell Open House for Mark Ritchie

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Help us thank Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie for his service in building Minnesota’s global engagement at a farewell Open House from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm on October...

Summit: Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Extremism

As societies around the world face the growing challenge of extremism, Minnesota has found itself at the center of this critical issue. What lessons can be drawn from our community’s struggles to preserve both public safety and civil rights, address...