Restaurants

There are lots of great places to eat in East Central MN, and two of them recently made the “bucket list of worthy restaurants to try in Minnesota” – Kaffe Stuga in Harris, and the Brass Rail in Grandy! https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/minnesota/2021-year-of-restaurants-mn/

Social Commerce

Why you can’t afford to ignore social commerce in 2022: https://www.inc.com/joris-kroese/why-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-social-commerce-in-2022.html

Check road conditions before you go – 511

WINTER ROAD TRIP SAFETY TIPS Here are five safety checks you should carry out prior to hitting the road: Get winter tires If you don’t already have winter tires you need to get them now. No ifs, and, or buts. […]

Business Financing

The Initiative Foundation can help finance your business in East Central MN. To get things started, please call Dan Bullert at (320) 631-2013. https://www.ifound.org/economy/business-financing/

Networking

Networking is key to sales. Here are some tips for business networking: https://www.thegentlemansjournal.com/article/5-tips-to-help-you-network-like-a-pro/

SCORE Webinars

Missed a recent SCORE webinar? They record most of their webinars and maintain a library of them online to watch at your convenience: https://www.score.org/browse-library?f%5B0%5D=ss_language%3Aen&f%5B1%5D=custom

Grant Opportunity

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is offering the “Minnesota Future Together Grant” program – a new grant program offering tuition-free pathways for students in high-need career areas. For more info and to apply: http://www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/FTG.cfm?fbclid=IwAR2LK9hDnnEpxAiNPb3S6k_-Pj6f80hQABzMH2ZFogbndh6MNrVICPrdnlE

Central MN Jobs & Training Services

Is your business looking to hire quality employees? Central MN Jobs & Training Services can help. Contact Rebecca at (612) 247-9319. www.cmjts.org

2022 Workplace Trends

2022 has arrived. Here are some workplace trends for the new year and why employee experience counts in retaining your workforce: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/393082

Employment Opportunity

ECRDC Finance Officer The East Central Regional Development Commission seeks a full-time Finance Officer.  Experience with governmental fund accounting involving multiple funding sources and programs preferred. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field and 2 years of related […]