Register Now for the Better In Our Backyard 6th Annual Winter Dinner – January 15, 2026 – Duluth, MN
We are just under two months away — and nearing 400 reservations — for Better In Our Back Yard’s 6th Annual Winter Dinner. Momentum is building quickly, and this year’s event is shaping up to be our largest and most impactful yet.
We are honored to welcome Benjamin (Benji) Backer, Founder and CEO of Nature is Nonpartisan, as our keynote speaker. He will headline the program on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Clyde Iron Works in Duluth, Minnesota.
We are also proud to recognize Lake Country Power as our Title Sponsor, marking their third time supporting the Winter Dinner at this level.
About the Event
This event brings together leaders, supporters, and innovators from across the region to celebrate shared successes, engage with peers, hear from industry experts, and support responsible industrial development in Minnesota and throughout the United States.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Location: Clyde Iron Works
2920 W Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806
Agenda
4:30 – 6:15 PM — Event Opens & Networking
6:15 – 7:30 PM — Speakers & Dinner
7:30 – 9:00 PM — After-Hours Networking
Additional Schedule Details
4:30 – 5:30 PM — Optional Pre-Networking Hour on the 2nd Floor at the Private Bar
5:30 – 6:30 PM — Main Event Begins at the Clyde Event Center
6:30 – 7:45 PM — Dinner and Speakers
Seating Update
The 300-seat main level, reserved for BIOBY members and event sponsors, is officially sold out. Upper Balcony seating remains available for general attendees. Ticket sales will close once we reach 500 total reservations.
Better In Our Back Yard is proud to collaborate with exceptional companies across the region and the country. The Winter Dinner is a testament to the strength and dedication of this community.
