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AN EVENING FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES 

Thursday, November 12, 206| 4-7 PM CST
^{Hosted by Aulden}

5 Family Ranch

Join local business owners and leaders for a free evening of
practical security and automation demos,
conversation, and new connections.

Explore ways to save time and strengthen your business.
Plus, visit the SBA Minnesota District Office resource table.

The SBA Minnesota District Office will join us with a resource table for business owners.

Bring your questions, a colleague, or an everyday business task you’d like to make easier. No technical background is needed. Whether you’re exploring new ideas or simply looking to connect with others in our business community, we’d love to welcome you.

Thursday, November 12, 2026
4:00–7:00 p.m. Central
Five Family Ranch
2717 County Road 6, Marshall, MN 56258

Admission is free. Space is limited; please register each attendee separately. Registration requests a place, and Aulden will confirm your place or waitlist status by email.

Register: https://forms.gle/hQMzeEn8ccoMUtsv5

Meet Bityana, founder of Aulden

Bityana Yishak is the founder of Aulden in Marshall, bringing together software engineering, cybersecurity and practical business automation. She serves as Program Chair for the ISC2 a global recognized cybersecurity organization, connecting experienced professionals with opportunities to share their knowledge and educate fellow cybersecurity professionals. ISC2 is a global professional organization known for cybersecurity education and certifications.

She is also an invited participant in Minnesota Technology Advisory Council discussions about AI and cybersecurity. At this event, Bityana will connect those conversations to practical questions facing local businesses: protecting information, reducing repetitive work and choosing useful technology.

Connect with SBA resources

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Minnesota District Office will join us with a resource table. Stop by to learn about business counseling, funding programs, federal contracting resources and connections to local partner organizations. Whether you’re starting a business or growing an established one, this is a chance to ask questions and discover available support.

See robotics in action

During networking toward the end of the evening, explore a live robotics demonstration. Meet the builder behind this robot, ask questions and see how programming and engineering bring a physical machine to life. It’s another way to experience technology in action alongside our conversations about business automation.

SBA resource information