The State of MN is offering free at-home COVID test kits. You can order two two-packs of tests per household / address online at: https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/at-home/

Have remote workers? Here are some tips on how to make a workplace employees will want to return to. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/want-your-employees-back-in-the-office-heres-how-to-make/438310  

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 […]

The State of MN / Dept. of Labor & Industry has updated their required workplace posting with the changes to the minimum wage law for 2023, available for free here: http://www.dli.mn.gov/posters

  Tips to scale your startup during an economic downturn. https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/i-started-2-companies-during-recessions-here-are-4-tips/433287

  The Entrepreneur Fund has financing and assistance available to businesses in Pine, Kanabec & Mille Lacs Counties. Find out more online at www.entrepreneurfund.org      

4 things you can do to “disconnect” from work over the Holidays. https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/4-things-you-can-do-to-truly-disconnect-from-work-over-the/435686

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. In Isanti, Pine & Mille Lacs Counties call Tom at 763-691-8585.

Starting, growing or relocating a business to East Central MN? Our small business Revolving Loan Fund can help. Call us at (320) 679-4065 to get the ball rolling.    

East Central MN Property of the Week: Commercial property in downtown Rush City. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/250-5th-W-Street-Rush-City-MN-55069/6189061