SBA EIDL Loan

Has your business applied for a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) yet? If not, time is running out. Details: Loans of up to $2 million, 3.75% interest and no payments for 2 years. For details and to apply: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/eidl/covid-19-eidl

Employee Retention

Employee retention is vital, especially these days. Here are seven strategies to improve your employee’s health and wellbeing. https://hbr.org/2021/10/7-strategies-to-improve-your-employees-health-and-well-being?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club

Missed an Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club Event? We record them and post them online for you to watch on demand: www.ecmnbusiness.com

Burnout

Burnout is a real threat these days. If you want to fix burnout, you need to understand the six main causes. https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/leadership-jennifer-moss-burnout-epidemic.html

Veterans Day

Today is Veterans Day. We offer a respectful and sincere thank you to all that served in uniform.

Retaining Your Best Employees

Employees are key to the success of a business. Here are seven steps to take when a key employee disengages.  https://www.fastcompany.com/90557427/7-steps-to-take-when-a-star-employee-disengages?partner=rss&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss

SBA EIDL

The deadline to apply for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program is 12/31/21. They are holding a webinar on the program today at 1:00 PM: https://publicprivatestrategies.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6YtZbqcIR2aPNuKfO5M8Zw?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Rail Served Land

BNSF and the St. Croix Valley Railroads service East Central MN, and rail served sites are available for development. For more info, please contact us at (320) 679-4065 #29.

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 […]