Scenic Byway

It’s a great weekend to take the family on a drive! Explore a Scenic Byway in East Central MN!

Fall Colors

The fall colors are beautiful! 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 DNR’s fall color tracker website: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/index.html

Business Tips

Here are three ways to keep differentiating your business over time: https://www.inc.com/heidi-zak/3-ways-to-keep-differentiating-your-company-over-time.html

MN Reservist & Veteran Business Loan Program

The MN DEED Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program 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 […]

Business Tips

Here are six things to consider before you pick a remove, in-person or hybrid work setup: https://www.themuse.com/advice/remote-work-from-home-vs-office-vs-hybrid-factors-to-consider?sc_src=email_1534188&sc_lid=127664654&sc_uid=U2jsdN1RDR&sc_llid=182772&sc_eh=306611dfb3ab67861&utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_20210901_NoSpon_90Day_1534188&utm_content=sponsored&utm_term=_&uid=709087574

MN Public Facilities Authority Announces Three Grants in East Central MN

MN Public Facilities Authority has announced $124 million in grants, including $827,825 – Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Commission, $256,000 – City of Onamia, $1,052,726 – City of Sandstone for wastewater and drinking water system projects. Congratulations! https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/press-releases/#/detail/appId/1/id/501823

Small Business Development Center

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

Business Tips

Here are four ways to leverage social proof to grow your online business: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/381783

SCORE Small Business Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding some great free small business focused webinars over the next several weeks, including on October 7: Cultivating a Work from Anywhere Culture in Your Business. https://www.score.org/cultivating-a-work-from-home-anywhere-culture-in-your-business

Revolving Loan Fund

The ECRDC can assist businesses impacted by COVID in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties with loans as low as 0% interest and flexible terms. Call (320) 679-4065 #34 for more info.