Great Resignation

The “Great Resignation” seems to be picking up speed. Here are six key ways leaders can act now to stop resignations at their organization. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2021/09/20/6-key-ways-leaders-can-act-now-to-stop-resignations-at-their-organizations/

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 […]

Email Marketing

Does your organization do email marketing? Here are some tips to create an email database the right way. https://foundr.com/articles/building-a-business/build-email-list

Ideas for Businesses

Here are three simple actions leaders can take to help stressed out employees. https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/3-simple-leadership-actions-to-help-stressed-out-employees.html

1 Million Cups

Have you heard of 1 Million Cups? It’s a free weekly entrepreneurship event that meets online. The one hour events are Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. To find out more or to participate, please see: https://www.1millioncups.com/edenprairie

Branding

Does your organization have branding? Here are some tips. https://www.fastcompany.com/90514202/i-studied-thousands-of-logos-heres-where-branding-is-headed-next?partner=rss&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

SOAR Conference

Time is running out to register for the 3rd Annual SOAR Conference, a virtual women’s business conference for small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. In its third year, the SOAR Conference will remain a fully online experience where women […]

Small Business Development Center

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. In Kanabec County call Heidi at 320-209-5031. @kanabeceda http://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/kanabec_county_eda.php

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 […]