Our local business community continues to need your support. Please shop and dine locally! Not comfortable going out – do delivery or pick up, and be sure to buy a gift certificate for later!

Harness the power of your personal brand. https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/how-to-harness-the-power-of-your-personal-brand/437281

The MN DEED  can assist Veteran entrepreneurs with financing for their business. They offer 0% interest loans of up to $20,000. For more info call Chinwe at (651) 259-7427. VETERANS – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/reservists/

Enterprise Minnesota is holding their State of Manufacturing event at Pine Technical & Community College in Pine City on Thursday, December 8th from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. The event is free to attend, but registration at the below link is […]

Why are good employees really quitting, and tips on how to keep them. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-good-people-are-really-quitting-and-how-to-keep-them/436847

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. Call them at (218) 855-8140 to get things started.

Press releases aren’t as “old school” as you’d think. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/press-releases-may-seem-old-school-but-they-work-heres/438145

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 […]

  Growing through acquisitions? Here are some tips to absorb the acquisition.  https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/a-guide-to-consolidation-strategy-in-acquisitions/437372