Revolving Loan Fund

The ECRDC can assist businesses impacted by COVID in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties with loans as low as 0% interest and flexible terms. Call (320) 679-4065 #34 for more info.

Shop Local

As you begin your holiday shopping, please remember to shop local as much as you can. Please support our local business community! Thank you!

Buying / Selling a Business

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 […]

Revolving Loan Fund

The ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund can assist with financing for businesses looking to start, expand or relocate to Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs or Pine County. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #34 to discuss your project and see how we […]

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Bar / restaurant / events center in Wahkon. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/235-Main-N-Street-Wahkon-MN-56386/6108736

Workforce Posters

The MN Dept. of Labor makes the required workplace available for free to download and print: http://www.dli.mn.gov/about-department/workplace-posters?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

SBA EIDL

The deadline to apply for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program is 12/31/21. EIDL is applied for online. For more info and the app: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/eidl/covid-19-eidl For help with the app, please call the SBDC: (218) 855-8140

SBA Business Guides

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) publishes a variety of guides for business. Find them online at: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide

Small Business Saturday

Does your business have a plan for Small Business Saturday (November 27th)??? Here are 8 tips from SCORE: https://www.score.org/blog/small-business-saturday-8-tips-small-businesses-increase-exposure-leads-and-sales