Coalition9 Community News - March 2026

Founder Message

Hi C9 Community + Friends!

March in Minnesota—you never quite know what you're going to get! While Mother Nature keeps us guessing with her mix of snow and rain this week, I'm choosing to focus on the energy and momentum building within the C9 Community. Spring is just around the corner, and so are some exciting opportunities.

Speaking of fresh energy—if you've been thinking about joining Coalition9, now is the perfect time! We're welcoming new Members who are ready to experience the power of peer advisory and authentic relationship building. Whether you're an established leader or navigating the next stage of your professional journey, C9 can support your growth. Reach out to learn more!

Mark your calendars for our March C9 SPARK event: an Improv Workshop for Agility + Listening on March 19th. This is going to be an engaging, interactive experience that will sharpen your ability to think on your feet and truly listen—skills that translate directly into stronger leadership and better business outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to stretch yourself in a fun, supportive environment! Registration closes March 16th, so be sure to sign up soon. Details about registration are below.

Looking ahead to April, we're hosting a Breakfast Pop-In + C9 Gives Foundation update at Tradition Capital Bank on April 29th. This will be a wonderful chance to connect over breakfast and hear exciting updates about the charitable arm of Coalition9. More details coming soon, but save the date now!

Our Members continue to inspire me every day. The growth, collaboration, and generosity within the C9 Community is what makes this so meaningful. We believe All Ships Rise—and as the tide of our community continues to rise, so do our Members. I'm grateful to be sailing alongside each of you.

Here's to spring, growth, and the power of connection!

Cheers,

Aaron Eggert
Coalition9 Founder + CVO

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C9 Gives Partner Junior Achievement North needs your help finding volunteers for their 3DE case for Dyslexia on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17. They still have several slots open and would greatly appreciate your assistance filling them. If you're available to volunteer for a full day, please register here
Friend of Coalition9 Josiah Wilson from LIBREX Crypto Consulting, LLC is hosting a quarterly Crypto Basics Workshop on Monday, March 16, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Mugshots Coffee Company in Bloomington. This session is designed for both beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. The workshop provides clear, foundational insight into how cryptocurrency works. Learn more + register
Member Mark Ostrom from Joy Collaborative invites you to the Joy Social on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. It will be an easy, upbeat gathering where great people, meaningful impact, and a little fun come together. Spend one hour in a room full of people who believe joy is serious work. Come see what they're building—literally and figuratively—and decide if you'd like to be a part or learn more. Learn more + register
Community Supporter Versique announced that Versique Gives, formerly The Power of People, will take place on Thursday, April 30, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. This annual giving event benefits Dress for Success Twin Cities and features a hosted happy hour with appetizers, inspiring speakers, and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $75 per person. Last year, they raised over $100,000 for the organization. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who want to make a greater impact. Learn more + register
Member Katy Burke from TeamWomen announced that TeamWomen's 15th Annual Leadership Conference will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at the Hyatt Minneapolis. More than 650 leaders will gather for a day designed to elevate leadership and foster meaningful connection across generations. The conference features keynote speakers including Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Kim Skanson, wellness leader Amanda Patterson, and a leadership conversation with Emmy Award-winning journalist Brandi Powell, alongside Allison Gettings and Jori Miller Sherer. This is a strategic investment in leadership development, talent retention, and meaningful connection. Learn more + register
Member Kelly Pedersen from Community Supporter CAISSA Wealth announced they are thrilled to welcome Aimee Bauman as a CAISSA Partner. Over the past seven years, Aimee has exemplified their core values through her integrity, leadership, and dedication to excellence. Her impact on clients and colleagues has been lasting and meaningful. This partnership is a well-deserved recognition of her contributions. Please join them in congratulating Aimee on this exciting milestone!
Facilitator Erin Werde from The Instinctive Advantage is helping a fellow C9er find an exceptional Client Service Associate for a newly independent Wealth Management firm. Financial services industry experience is required. This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground floor and help build alongside a growing firm. Download the PDF for the complete position description, and if someone comes to mind, please email Erin directly with any leads.
Member Emily Youngblood from Mercury Creative Group shared recent work highlighting how industry leaders collaborated to redefine safety in construction by treating mental health as essential, not optional. This partnership led to the creation of the Minnesota Construction Mental Health Alliance—a strong example of collaboration, shared responsibility, and values in action driving real, systemic change. Read the article here
Member Abby Johnson from TriNet announced that they are expanding TriNet Ascend, their early career sales development program. They're looking for motivated, coachable candidates who want to break into a career in sales. The program offers immersive training, hands-on selling experience, mentorship, and clear career pathways across several hubs, including Minneapolis. If you know someone early in their career who would be a great fit or a college Abby should connect with, please send them her way. Applications are open now. Learn more + apply
Community Supporter All In One Accounting is celebrating two incredible women on their leadership team this month. Becky Lewis, COO, has been named an honoree for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's Women in Business awards. Krystal Holmes, VP of Talent, has been named an honoree for the HR Thrive Awards from Good Leadership. Becky is the operational backbone of AIOA, and Krystal has built a people-first culture that makes AIOA a place where great people thrive. Congratulations to both!

Do you have news you want to share? Submit the information through our C9 Member News Form, and we'll be sure to highlight you in future updates! Please note: This is exclusive to C9 Members, facilitators, and Community Supporters. Questions? Contact Brenda Harvieux, C9 Director of Marketing + Communications, at brenda@coalition9.com.

March C9 SPARK Event - Improv Workshop for Agility + Listening

Open for general admission! Get your tickets through Eventbrite.

C9 Members attend for free and may bring 1 guest. The email invite with the C9 Member registration link was sent on February 23 + March 5, so check your inbox to sign up!

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Ready to learn to think faster, listen deeper, lead with confidence, and have fun while doing it?

Join the C9 Community and expert improv comedians from The Radical Agreement Project for a hands-on workshop that strengthens your ability to stay present—even when life gets unpredictable.

During this session, you'll explore simple (and hilarious) improv games focused on active listening, nonverbal communication, thinking on your feet, and more. These exercises will help you become more agile in conversations, team dynamics, and those unexpected situations that require quick thinking.

Don't worry—there won't be any stage performances in front of a live audience. Just bring your creativity, energy, and sense of humor, because this is going to get silly in the best possible way.

Limited to 75 attendees. Preregistration is required.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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April C9 SPARK + C9 Gives Event - Breakfast Pop-In + C9 Gives Foundation Update

For this C9 SPARK Series + C9 Gives Breakfast Pop-In event, we're bringing the Coalition9 Community together at C9 Community Supporter Tradition Capital Bank in Edina for breakfast, relationship building, and our annual C9 Gives Foundation update!

Pop in and out as your schedule allows. We’ll have a short program starting at 9:00 AM.

A light breakfast will be provided.

C9 Members: Watch your email inbox for the official invite next week!

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Become a Coalition9 Member!

Now is the perfect time to invest in your growth and development. We're continually building a community of Members who are serious about growth, committed to showing up, and willing to invest in one another for the long term. That's how deep, transformational relationships are built. That's how real evolution happens.

Current Openings + New Groups

We have a few openings in current groups and will be launching a new group this spring.

If you've been considering joining, this is your moment. Let's find the right group for you!

Contact C9 Founder + CVO Aaron Eggert at aaron@coalition9.com to learn more about the C9 Member experience and apply online for C9 Membership.

About Coalition9 Membership

Do you want to connect with others who share your mindset? Coalition9 isn't a networking group—it's a business community focused on building long-term relationships with good people like you.

We provide a community where a diversity of experiences in business and life is celebrated. You'll build lasting relationships with fellow Members through authentic conversations and a focus on leading with intentionality. Our memberships are designed to promote interactive learning regardless of what stage you’re at on your journey while connecting you to the resources and people that will help you be your best.

Leadership is lonely. But it doesn't have to be. Build your tribe in the Coalition9 Community!

February Event Recap - C9 Well: Pickleball + Courtside Connections

On February 18th, the C9 Community gathered at Pure Pickleball Club for an afternoon of relationship building and friendly competition. Sometimes the best connections happen organically—no strict structure needed, just good people and a shared experience.

From beginners learning the basics to those with a bit more skill under their belts, everyone embraced the opportunity to try something new and connect on the court. Thank you to everyone who attended and braved the unanticipated elements on the way home (Where did you come from, snowstorm?)—your enthusiasm made the day unforgettable.

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we're already planning to play again this summer!

Check out some pics of the action! 📸

We're so grateful to our Event Partner, iSpace Environments, and our C9 Well Event Series Partner, EOS Certified Implementer Mike Jones. And thanks to Pure Pickleball Club for hosting us.

Here's to more opportunities to connect + grow together!

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January Coalition9 Community Supporter Kickoff Event Recap

We had a wonderful kickoff event celebrating our 2026 C9 Community Supporters on February 5th at Wildfire in Eden Prairie.

Our Coalition9 Community Supporters play such a valuable role in our events, programs, and the Member experience. We're so fortunate that they have our backs.

Thanks to everyone who came out for drinks, snacks, and some quality relationship building. Good people need to know good people!

Cheers to a year of strong partnerships and shared growth!

Check out some pics from the event and connect with our amazing Community Supporters below.

2026 C9 Community Supporters

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