Coalition9 Community News - October 2025
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Welcome to Fall, Coalition9 Members + Friends!
It’s officially fall, and we’re celebrating the season at our C9 Community Appreciation Event this Saturday at LuceLine Orchard! This day of connection and autumn fun is our gift to express our gratitude to the C9 Community. Registration closes today at 5:00 PM, so you still have time to register if you haven’t yet. Invites were emailed on September 11th, 24th, and October 3rd.
I’m so excited for our November SPARK Series Event, Preparing for 2026, on Wednesday, November 19th, which will feature an outstanding lineup of panelists. We’re down to only one Event Partner and one Event Supporter spot available—let me know if you’re interested. You can find more details below.
The C9 Gives Foundation has an incredible volunteer opportunity with Junior Achievement later this month (October 29th). We just need four more volunteers to round out our team of 20. Their JA BizTown event is an impactful experience to be part of. I hope you can join us! Sign up below.
The C9 Fall Pop-Up Store officially launches Wednesday, October 15th and runs through October 31st. We’re focusing on cold-weather gear so you can get your cozy on. We’ll send an email the day it opens to all of our subscribers.
I hope everyone enjoys the beautiful autumn season, and Happy Halloween!
Cheers,
Aaron Eggert
Coalition9 Founder + CVO
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Deciphering Intelligence
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C9 TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
MEMBER NEWS
Twin Cities Startup Week is October 6-10, 2025. Learn more
Member Darin Lynch from Irish Titan invites you to Ecomm Forum 2025! They’re going old school this year: 1900s technology, aka FULLY IN PERSON. Join them at Glass House in Minneapolis on Thursday, October 16, 2025 for the fun. Expect: Bagpipes, Acronym Soup of Panels (AI, Unified Commerce, TCO, Complex Commerce, Grow, and Hustle), Craic, good food and drink, plus the best industry experts that ecommerce has to offer. Learn more + register
Join Community Supporter Seiler Law for a free showing of the film, Triumph of the Heart, on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Woodbury 10 theater in Woodbury. The film is about St. Maximillian Kolbe's time in Auschwitz. C9 Member, James Olsen, did legal work for the film. Learn more
Member and facilitator Katie Walter announced that The Fractional Conference is October 27-29, 2025, and has an awesome agenda developed by our very own C9 facilitator Liz Otteson. C9 facilitators Avi Olitzky, Liz Otteson, and Katie Walter, along with C9 Member Bryan Smith, are all featured speakers. Questions? Email Katie Walter. Learn more and register
Member Whitney (Emanuel) Christeson from Whitney Wealth Group announced that their event “Smart Wealth for High-Income Earners: Strategy + Psychology” is on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 8:00 to 10:30 AM at Coco Coworking - Northeast, Minneapolis. This seminar helps high earners grow tax-efficient wealth and master the emotional side of money. Designed for high-income professionals, business owners, and executives, it focuses on building aligned wealth and understanding financial decision psychology. Spots are limited and fill quickly. Learn more + register
Check out the article by Bryan Smith from Tuned Marketing and Strategy Consulting, “Becoming the Fractional Consigliere,” on the Tuned Marketing and Strategy blog! In the post, Bryan likens being a fractional leader in the business world to the Tom Hagen role in The Godfather movie. Read it here
Facilitator Erik Norman from swissQprint had his article, “Navigating Growth Despite Uncertainty,” published in the most recent edition of the WhatTheyThink Quarterly Journal. Find the full article here
Member Tracy Greer announced the opening of the 10th Minnesota location of Permanent Choice Laser Hair Removal and Electrolysis Centers! They continue to expand their award-winning hair removal services throughout the state. This milestone location demonstrates their commitment to offering exceptional hair removal solutions with personalized attention. They look forward to helping more clients achieve smooth, confident skin at their newest location. Learn more
Community Supporter All In One Accounting acquired Rhode Island-based New Economy CPA, further expanding their national footprint. The process is now underway to welcome new team members and new clients. Congratulations on the expansion, All In One Accounting! Learn more
Member Ingrid Christensen announced that INGCO International was awarded the Envision Award for Supplier Excellence of the Year by Capital One for breaking down language barriers and accelerating international growth. A much-deserved recognition–congrats, INGCO team! Learn more
Member Nathan Young from How To Be Second (H2B2) invites you to take their new “Am I a Second?” assessment as they build a community where more people can name and own this identity. Some people are wired to lead from the spotlight, but others are wired differently—and they're just as valuable. Take the assessment HERE.
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 Marketing + Communications, at brenda@coalition9.com.
C9 Fall Pop-Up Store - October 15-31, 2025
Get ready to shop for some new cool-weather C9 Gear this month!
The store is open for 2 weeks only, so don't miss your chance to stock up.
Wednesday, October 15—Friday, October 31, 2025
We’re planning to launch two stores a year—in the fall and spring—with updated seasonal options.
You will receive an email with more information and a link to the store when it opens next week.
Subscribe to our email list to be the first to know when the store goes live!
October C9 SPARK Event - C9 Community Appreciation
C9 Community Appreciation Event
Saturday, October 11, 2025
10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: LuceLine Orchard in Watertown
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Join us for a day of community connection and autumn fun at LuceLine Orchard in Watertown!
This is a casual event to bring the entire C9 Community together for a festive fall day at the orchard. All are welcome—from solo adventurers to families of every size! Dogs are welcome too!
LuceLine offers activities for people of all ages:
Grill + Pub
Live Music
Hayrides
30-Acre Corn Maze
Farm Animals to Pet + Feed
Hay Mountains to Climb
Playground
Nature Trail
…and more!
This event is the true essence of community—we're so excited to bring everyone together at this much-loved Minnesota orchard.
Preregistration is required through Eventbrite and is exclusive to Coalition9 Members, 2025 Community Supporters, 2025 Event Partners + Supporters, and their guests + families.
Email invites were sent on September 11, 24, and October 3, 2025.
SAVE THE DATE! November C9 SPARK Event - Preparing for 2026
Preparing for 2026
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Location: Minnesota Vikings Museum in Eagan
Join us for a panel discussion on preparing for 2026!
This event is a C9 Member + 1 guest event but will eventually be open to the public for general admission.
Watch your inbox for the official invite next week.
PARTNER + SUPPORTER OPPORTUNITIES
Limited Event Partner and Supporter opportunities for our November C9 SPARK Event are available:
Event Partners: 1 of 3 available for $1,500 each
Event Supporters: 1 of 3 available for $500 each
The deadline to become an Event Partner or Supporter is Wednesday, October 15, 2025, but we expect to sell out before then. So sign up soon—Partner and Supporter spots for this event are in high demand. Contact Aaron Eggert at aaron@coalition9.com today!
Thanks for your consideration and continued support of our community!
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C9 Gives Foundation Volunteer Opportunity: JA BizTown
Want to make an impact on the next generation of business leaders and our ecosystem in just one day?
The C9 Gives Foundation is looking for 4 volunteers to complete our team of 20 for JA BizTown on October 29, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at 1745 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104.
You’ll help middle school students (ages 10–13) take on the challenge of running a simulated city, managing businesses, making financial decisions, and learning real-world skills in a hands-on environment. No teaching experience needed; training and support are provided by Junior Achievement USA staff.
This is an incredible opportunity to give back, share your insights, and help shape the next generation of leaders.
If you’re interested in volunteering, fill out the form here and C9 Gives Foundation board member Becky Lewis will follow up with all the details.
Looking forward to having you join us!
September C9 Well Event Recap
Last month’s C9 Well event, "Saboteur to Sage: Mastering Your Mindset," was such an eye-opener for our C9 Community!
Dr. Caroline Cochran and Sarah Henning guided us through the foundations of Positive Intelligence (PQ), helped us understand our top Saboteurs, and provided strategies to shift our mindsets from Saboteurs to Sages.
Highlights/Lessons Learned:
Saboteurs are outdated protective mechanisms that generate negative emotions as you handle life’s everyday challenges.
Saboteurs have underlying strengths—they might generate success but not happiness.
We are not our Saboteurs—don’t say “I’m an Avoider.” Instead, say "I see the Avoider," or "I have the Avoider."
Sages generate your highest success and sustained happiness.
Key takeaway: The impact of shifting from Saboteur to Sage can be life-changing and help you achieve peace of mind, healthy relationships, and peak performance.
Huge thanks to Dr. Caroline Cochran, PCC (Founder of TransformAble Coaching and Consulting LLC and ARISE Women’s Leadership Collective) and Sarah Henning (Founder of Shiftive Coaching & Consulting) for leading this transformative session, and to our Event Location Partner and C9 Community Supporter, Boulay, for hosting us!
Special thanks to Mike Jones, Certified EOS Implementer, for partnering with us on the C9 Well Event Series! Learn about how he helps entrepreneurs and their leadership teams through EOS HERE.
Here’s to shifting our mindsets from self-sabotage to self-mastery!
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