Category Archives: News & Events

Business Tips

It seems like so much business is done over email these days. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/414875

Explore Minnesota Tourism Survey

Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state’s tourism promotion agency, is developing a new strategic plan and seeks input from stakeholders in the Leisure and Hospitality industry. Please take a few moments to complete their online survey: https://www.research.net/r/Explore-Minnesota-Strategic-Planning-Survey

Business Tips

On LinkedIn? Here are some tops on connecting with people you don’t know yet. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/390485

Business Opportunities

The ECRDC maintains a database of business with owners looking to transition out of their businesses, and entrepreneurs looking to purchase a business. We love to play matchmaker. Call us confidentially to let us know your plans and see how […]

IP Training

The SBA is holding a training on patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets on March 16th at 7:00 PM with the US Patent and Trademark Office. https://mnsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/11165?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Business Tips

Has your business found it’s niche and target market yet? Here are some tips to make that happen. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/413458

SCORE Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding some great small-business focused webinars over the next couple weeks, including on March 10: Comparing E-Commerce Platforms- The Criteria that Matters to Your Online Store: https://www.score.org/comparing-e-commerce-platforms-criteria-matters-your-online-store

Opportunity Zones

East Central MN is home to 9 Opportunity Zones! We have shovel-ready certified building sites, great transportation infrastructure and a first-rate workforce. For more about Opportunity Zones in East Central MN see https://ecrdc.org/east-central-mn-opportunity-zones/ Call us at (320) 679-4065 #29 to […]