Become A Member
Our members are more than investors but ambassadors shaping the North’s economic future. Together, we elevate our region at the state, national, and international levels.
Why Join?
When Investor-Members call, APEX answers. With nearly 100 influential companies in our network, membership means direct access to ambitious leaders who believe growth benefits us all.


Choose Your Investment Level
Membership is a commitment to shaping the future of Northeast Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Join today and help lead the climb toward sustainable regional growth.
Base $5,000/year
- Bi-monthly Investor-Member meetings
- Access to influential regional leaders
- Issue-centered working groups
- Annual networking events and strategic introductions
- Opportunity for elected Board positions
Ascent
$15,000/year
- Bi-monthly Investor-Member meetings
- Access to influential regional leaders
- Issue-centered working groups
- Exclusive networking events and strategic introductions
- Priority engagement with APEX staff and partners
- Board of Directors seat
Summit $30,000/year
- Bi-monthly Investor-Member meetings
- Access to influential regional leaders
- Issue-centered working groups
- Exclusive networking events and strategic introductions
- Priority engagement with APEX staff and partners
- Board and Executive Committee seats
- Brand recognition in APEX marketing
Current Initiatives
Each project highlights a real challenge, the solutions we provided, and the measurable impact on the community and economy. Explore these stories to see how collaboration, strategy, and perseverance turn ideas into results.