Mike Hahn prefers a world of passionate entrepreneurs who are eager to make an impact in their communities. As a self-proclaimed builder of entrepreneurs and communities, Mike has over 20 years of experience in the field of small business development and downtown revitalization.
He comes from Fargo, ND where he served as president and CEO of the Downtown Community Partnership, a private non-profit development corporation involved in the advocacy and promotion of a historic downtown district. Mike also served as the administrator of Fargo’s Business Improvement District (BID), the first self-assessment district of its kind in North Dakota. Prior to his position in Fargo, Mike served as the director of the Small Business Development Center at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. He is well versed with the challenges facing small businesses and has assisted numerous entrepreneurs in business intelligence, market research, turnaround strategies, the formation of financial projections, and in capital acquisition.
He is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and holds a Certificate in Downtown Management from the National Main Street Center. Mike is a strong advocate of the team approach to management by coaching community leaders, entrepreneurs and associates and empowering their capacity to succeed. mike.hahn@mnsu.edu