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Diving Deep into
Stories of Local Business

Join us for Deep Dive DL.
This event is open and free to everyone.

A vibrant speaker series that celebrates entrepreneurship, art, community, and connection.

This event is open and free to everyone, offering a unique opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members in a lively atmosphere. The program will begin at 8:15 a.m. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram for location information.

Project 412 presents Deep Dive DL Entrepreneurship Series

What to expect at an event:

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is necessary.

8:00 am• Coffee and Connections

Grab a coffee, meet new people, and mingle while you check out art from our featured artist.

8:15 am • Featured Artist Talk

Discover the stories behind our artist’s work and what inspires them.

8:25 am • Behind the Business

Get the inside scoop from a local entrepreneur about their journey and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

8:50 am • Audience Q&A

Dive in and ask away during our Q&A session!

Deep Dive DL 2025 Schedule

Speaker: DuWayne Ditterich | Artist: Anna Lassonde • January 17th, 2025 • 8 am - 9 am at Labarista
Tim Eggebraaten | Artist: Emma Tomb • February 21st, 2025 • 8 am - 9 am • at Labarista
Deep Dive DL • Entrepreneurship Series * Speakers: Ross Hansen & Tyler Ostlie | Artist: Kaylin Bloom • March 21st, 2025 • 8-9 am at Labarista

Deep Dive DL 2024

Beautiful Junque Boutique logo

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

Carol Foltz and Alicia Bowers of Beautiful Junque Boutique
Location: in the store's basement "Cellar" gathering space
Watch the video below to see what you missed!

Wood Fire Pizza & Catering logo

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

Tanner Duncan of Woodfire Pizza
Location: Woodfire Pizza Store • 811 8th St. SE • Detroit Lakes, MN
Watch the video below to hear Tanner's story.

Nature's Embrace Soap Company logo

Thursday, June 20th, 2024

Heidi Renney of Nature's Embrace Soap Company
Location: in the store • 833 Washington Ave • Detroit Lakes, MN

Schiller's House logo

Thursday, July 18th, 2024

Katie Schiller of Schiller's House
Location: Becker County Museum • 814 Summit Ave • Detroit Lakes, MN

180 Balance logo

Thursday, August 15th, 2024

Amy Jacobson of 180 Balance
Location: in the 180 studio in the Washington Square Mall • 808 Washington Ave • Detroit Lakes, MN

Deep Dive DL with Pitch 412 contestants • Thursday, September 19, 2024

September 19th, 2024

Pitch 412 Contestants Lillie's Lollipops & Getaway Kimonos
Location: Becker County Museum • 714 Summit Ave • Detroit Lakes, MN

Maple Hills Orchard

Thursday, October 17th, 2024

Gary and Jonna Goreham of Maple Hills Orchard
Location: at the orchard • 29355 130th St • Frazee, MN

Thursday, November 21st, 2024

Ruth Hetland of ConseCrate Subscription Box
Location: Becker County Museum • 814 Summit Ave • Detroit Lakes, MN

Action Fabricating logo

Thursday, December 19th, 2024

Travis Stone of Action Fabricating
Location: Becker County Museum • 814 Summit Ave • Detroit Lakes, MN

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