Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones (OZs) are the hottest new tool for economic development & business growth – EAST CENTRAL MN HAS 9 OZs!!!  We have shovel-ready certified building sites, great transportation infrastructure, first-rate workforce & connections to investors. https://ecrdc.org/east-central-mn-opportunity-zones/

Retaining Employees

The “Great Resignation” isn’t going away. Here are some tips on keeping your top team members: https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/motivation-employees-play-enjoying-job-lindsay-mcgregor.html

WBA

The Entrepreneur Fund’s Women’s Business Alliance is dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs by giving them the tools they need to thrive. With programs tailored specifically by women, for women – they can help your business grow to new heights. For more […]

SBDC

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

Artificial Intelligence

Do you use digital marketing? Here are five ways artificial intelligence will change the playing field in 2022. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/401518

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures’ EDAM Award

Congratulations to Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures’ Tribal Entrepreneurship Business Incubator Program for being named Project of the Year by the Economic Development Association of MN! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwPGc0cOM_w

SCORE

Our friends at SCORE are holding some great small-business focused webinars over the next couple of week, including on February 3: Ask the CPA 2022 – Tax Advice for Your Small Business: https://www.score.org/ask-cpa-2022-tax-advice-your-small-business

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 […]

Raising Capital

Raising capital for your business? Here are five things you should know: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/401458