Minnesota Pavilions
This program offers discounted space and promotional and logistical support to Minnesota food and beverage companies who want to exhibit in a Minnesota Pavilion at select business-to-business (B-to-B) tradeshows. Working with the MDA and other Minnesota companies can help you stand out at these crowded events and improve your return on investment (ROI).
MN Pavilion Events
Working with the MDA and other Minnesota companies can help you stand out at these crowded events and improve your return on investment (ROI).
Walk The Floor Mentorship:
This new program provides the opportunity for leaders of companies founded in Minnesota to attend a national tradeshow with a Minnesota Pavilion and learn from current exhibitors.
Sign Up Today!
Join us at events or for mentorship. In 2022, Minnesota Pavilions will be featured at a number of shows. You can also sign up to take advantage of our Walk the Floor Mentorship Programs.
Reasons to Join Team Minnesota
Comments from participants:
- We met the Costco buyer and were invited in to present our line!
- We are now selling product in over a 100 new locations.
- We have over a dozen high profile accounts we are now connected to and working closely with to get them our product.
MN Pavilion Opportunities
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Walk the Floor Mentorship
Mentorship includes:
- Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible expenses (one time per company; maximum $500)
- Team Minnesota communications to help you prepare for the show
- A match with a host company in the Minnesota Pavilion to learn about tradeshow preparation and execution
- Time to walk around the tradeshow, assess competitive products, and attend education sessions and other tradeshow-related events
NOTE: Reimbursements for the mentorship program count toward your annual New Markets Cost Share Program award.
How to Apply
Contact Brian Erickson for more details and to get a mentorship agreement form. You must have a signed agreement in place before the show begins.
Eligible Expenses
- Airfare, or if driving, mileage at $.50/mile
- Lodging (hotel, home rental, etc.)
- Show badge (if not provided)
- Onsite business education sessions
Minnesota Companies Participating
Wicked Kitchen
Wicked Kitchen Wicked Kitchen grabs veg by the bulbs! We’re a force for good, on a mission to inspire the way we cook and eat by unleashing the mighty flavor of plants. Founded in 2012 by chefs and brothers Derek & Chad Sarno. Launching the first of the Wicked...
Wildly Organic
Wildly Organic Wildly Organic helps nourish healthy lives with a line of minimally processed foods and organic ingredients made for exceptional quality and taste. An independent, family-owned company since 2000, we are committed to sharing wholesome food that is...
MN Pavilion
p: (651) 201 6000
a: 625 Robert St N
St. Paul, MN 55155-2538