2025 Sunrise Edina Business Breakfast - September

"Unlocking a Child’s Potential: Join Us on September 19"

Meet our Business: Edina Give and Go
"For 11 years, Edina Give and Go has been dedicated to helping Edina Public Schools students overcome financial barriers—providing activity grants of up to $500 per student during the school year and another $500 in summer to support participation in arts, academics, and athletics. Our guiding principle—"Small needs, big impact"—captures our belief that even modest investments can ignite lasting growth in a student’s confidence, passion, and future. We hope you’ll join us to learn about a vital yet often hidden community need, and how together we can plant seeds of possibility—one grant, one student, one story at a time. When You GIVE, Students GO."

Meet our Speaker: Stephanie Francis-Jones | Executive Director - Edina Give and Go
Stephanie brings a unique perspective to her role as a current Board member, shaped by years of extensive volunteer work with PTOs, the Edina Education Fund, and Edina Give and Go. Her background reflects a strong commitment to mission-driven leadership and a proven ability in organizational management, fundraising, and community engagement. With professional experience in Human Resources and numerous volunteer leadership roles, she has successfully led teams and initiatives focused on social impact and community empowerment. She excels in strategic planning, fundraising, and project management, and is highly skilled at building relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders. Deeply aligned with Edina Give and Go’s mission, Stephanie is eager to continue advancing and expanding its important work.

The Sunrise Edina Business Breakfast is a networking event created to bring small- to medium-sized businesses in the Edina community together for an opportunity to learn more about our local businesses, gain knowledge through education, and share business challenges and opportunities. Be sure to bring your 60 second "creative" commercial detailing your business, upcoming special event, or a product offering you have. And don't forget to bring plenty of business cards for networking!