Entrepreneur Fund Award

Congratulations to the Entrepreneur Fund, the SBA’s MN Microlender of the Year! For more info on the Entrepreneur Fund’s business financing programs, please contact Sandy Voigt at (320) 735-6033. https://www.entrepreneurfund.org

SBA Training

The SBA is holding a free webinar: “Doing Business with the States of MN, ND, SD” on September 14th at 9:00 AM. For more info or to register: https://und.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7OsujPr0Sf2-N1-gv7r7Vg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

SBA EIDL

The SBA has announced enhancements to their COVID EIDL Program including increasing the max loan size, implementing a deferred payment period, expanded the eligible uses of funds and more. For more info and to apply, please see: www.sba.gov/eidl

SBA Training: Doing Business with the States of MN, ND & SD

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is holding a free online training: “Doing Business with the States of MN, SD & ND” on September 14th at 9:00 AM. For more info or to register: https://und.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7OsujPr0Sf2-N1-gv7r7Vg?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

MN DEED Main Street COVID Relief Grant Program

MN DEED announces their Main Street COVID Relief Grant Program. In a nutshell: Grants of $10,000 – $25,000 available to businesses – amount dependent on your situation. Application window: Sept 20-29. Online trainings Sept 14 & 20. More info: https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/emergency-programs/main-street/

Franchise Advice

Thinking about buying a business franchise? Here are some tips: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/372112

Job Seeker Webinar

Looking for a job? CareerForce is holding a free online training “Career Search for Veterans” on September 13th at 10:00 AM. For more info or to register: https://www.careerforcemn.com/events/587979/career-search-veterans

Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club – September 28th

The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club returns from summer vacation on September 28th at 6:00 PM in a hybrid format. The topic is busying a business. Speakers are business broker Marv Soldner and radio entrepreneur Al Quarnstrom. This event is free […]

Veterans Service Officer

Dan Meyer is Isanti County’s Veterans Service Officer. He can help provide guidance and assistance to veterans, their spouse / survivors and dependents, including help with applying for veterans benefits and transportation to the VA Health Care System. To connect, […]

Fall Colors

Can you believe the fall color season is getting close to starting! Get outdoors and enjoy all that East Central MN has to offer this weekend. For the latest on “leaf peeping” conditions in the area, please see the MN […]