Ely for Ely monthly meetings are organized by a committee of Ely-area nonprofit and business leaders who strive to increase our capacity by strengthening our social fabric. These meetings are also held in partnership with University of Minnesota Extension. Our 2026 gatherings will address three unique tracks: community leadership, business success, and community wealth succession.
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Monthly Leadership
& Succession Planning
Gatherings
We will focus on a single track for a series of three consecutive gatherings in 2026. The first meeting in each series will frame the conversation, the second will be an in-depth look at the track while maximizing Extension research, insights, and data. The third gathering will consider local applications and strategies for the future. Details related to each gathering are available on our events page.
Upcoming Ely for Ely gatherings:
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Tuesday, August 11 from 7:30am to 9:00am at the Ely Folk School
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Tuesday, September 15 from 7:30am to 10:00am at the Ely Community Center
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Tuesday, October 20 from 7:30am to 9:00am at the Ely Community Center
Ely for Ely
Workshop
Save the Date:
Saturday, December 5, 2026
The annual Ely for Ely workshop is an opportunity for Ely-area community members, nonprofit, and business leaders to come together in strengthening our social fabric and investing in ourselves as community leaders who can drive positive outcomes.
This year's workshop will feature a Clifton Strengths workshop. Participants will be invited to engage in a process of considering their own personal talents and strengths, and how they can apply those talents strategically in their work and as part of various teams.
Stay tuned for more information regarding the 2026 Ely for Ely Annual Workshop.
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Ely for Ely
Resource Center
Throughout the next several months, Boundary Waters Connect will be collaborating with peer organizations to compile Ely for Ely inspired resources. For example, we have put together a draft Ely Event Planning Guide, and we are currently working on putting together a list of Ely-area event venues, catering options, and Ely-specific marketing tactics.
if you have an idea for a resource that you would like to access, or one that you would like to help us create, contact Lacey.