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Business Tips

Work smarter, not harder. Here are some productivity hacks: https://www.inc.com/shama-hyder/the-top-4-productivity-tools-you-havent-heard-of-yet.html

Small Business Development Center

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. In Chisago County call Nancy at 651-674-5664. http://www.chisagocounty.org

Business Tips

Stay ahead of the great resignation: https://www.fastcompany.com/90688491/this-one-simple-change-can-help-you-stay-ahead-of-the-great-resignation

Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to Sarah Lancaster, first-grade teacher at Onamia Elementary School, for being named a finalist for MN Teacher of the Year! https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/minnesota-teacher-of-the-year-award-down-to-11-finalists

Revolving Loan Fund

Looking to start, grow or expand a business in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs or Pine County? The ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund may be able to help. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #34 to discuss your project and see how […]

Business Tips

Stress – yep, we’re all feeling it. Here are some ways to turn it into productivity: https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-deal-with-stress-be-more-focused-productive-successful-science.html

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Commercial property on Highway 8 by Shafer. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/16444-Lake-Boulevard-Shafer-MN-55012/5613814

Business Tips

Some tips on how to grow your business despite of the Great Resignation: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/5-things-leaders-should-do-to-grow-their-business-crush-great-resignation.html

Business Tips

Success is all about connections and partnerships. Here are some ways to make it happen:  https://hbr.org/2022/03/how-to-choose-the-right-ecosystem-partners-for-your-business?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter