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Your Trusted Regional Provider
By providing financial assistance in the Region, NCEDA provides entrepreneurship opportunities for small-business persons, increases manufacturing activity, supports innovative products and processes, and retains one job for every $10,000 of NCEDA funds lent.
We want your business to succeed which is why we offer technical assistance to our borrowers through one-on-one assistance, webinars, workshops and personalized resources.
We look forward to working with you!
Sincerely,
Sandy Voigt
Regional Business Specialist
North Central Economic Development Association,
a 501(c)3 affiliate of Region Five Development Commission
This program is funded by the USDA Rural Micro-enterprise Assistance Program
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Please complete our
survey!
ALL residents and homeowners are encouraged to fill out a short online survey
As a result of several inquiries to our offices, the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SWRDC Region 8 out of Slayton, MN) and Region Five Development Commission (R5DC out of Staples, MN), along with the Rural MN Energy Board, have partnered together to learn more about potential demand of residential solar financing needs.
Click here for the survey!
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LOCAL - VETERANS BUSINESS ROADSHOW
As a veteran, have you ever dreamed of owning your own business?
Do you already own a business and want to improve it?
The Veterans Business Outreach Center serving Minnesota (VBOC@WBDC), supported by Newman's Own Foundation, invites you to join the Veterans Business Roadshow - Campus Tour. Veterans of all eras, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve and Military Family Members are invited to attend free of charge. The event includes a continental breakfast, three workshops and a boxed lunch.
This event takes place Monday, November 6, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM (CST)
Register here
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Sixth Annual Veteran Small Business Services Event
Workshop
Are you a veteran in business or thinking of starting a business?
You, your employees, and your spouse are invited to attend this one-day FREE Small Business Services Event that will feature speakers and breakout sessions of the topics of:
- Cyber Security
- Social Media & Traditional Selling
- Legal & Financial Issues in Starting & Running a Business
- Money Sources & Funding
This veteran event will also include opportunities to network with other veterans starting or already in business.
Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, VA Medical Center, Minneapolis.
Personal SCORE mentors will be onsite. Veterans will learn about eligibility to participate in other SCORE workshops and webinars
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The 13th Annual Greater Minnesota Government Procurement Fair
A premiere event on selling products and services to the government
The fair will provide an opportunity for small businesses and contractors to learn about special programs designed to provide better access to the government marketplace. A trade show will be open throughout the day in addition to a variety of workshops including Selling to the Government, CyberSecurity, State & Federal Certifications, etc. You will have 10 workshops in 2 tracks to choose from, along with the opportunity to visit with 25+ representatives from State & Federal Government Agencies, Large Businesses, and Resource Providers on the trade floor.
The event is FREE and open to all businesses!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2017
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Northern Lights Casino Hotel and Event Center
6800 Y Frontage Road NW , Walker MN 56484
Reserve a hotel room: Call: 218-335-3190
*A small block of rooms will be available for
Nov. 1st for $65 under "Procurement Fair."
Register Here
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Small Business Success Virtual Conference
Webinar
November 9 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm EST/9:00am - 2:00pm PST
Don't miss the Small Business Success Virtual Conference on November 9th, powered by SCORE and Verisign! This half-day event offers 10 educational webinars, one-on-one mentoring sessions, exhibitor booths, resource center and networking chat rooms to provide you the information you need to succeed as a small business owner. You will hear from industry experts such as Verisign, Google, AT&T, ComplyRight, and DexYP, on topics related to online marketing, HR, small business taxes and more.
Register Here
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Your Business Strategy:
On Purpose or by Accident?
Business Event
Planning without action is futile, but action without planning is fatal. Enterprise Minnesota's State of Manufacturing® data found that companies using a formal planning process expect an increase in gross revenues and profitability by as much as a 2-to-1 margin over those that don't.
- Enhanced their understanding of their company's competition and how technological advancements will impact their business;
- Provided structure to continuous improvement and leadership development initiatives;
- Deeper integration between your capital planning, budgeting processes and strategic vision; and
- Yielded impressive business growth.
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2017
8:00AM - 10:00AM
Great River Energy
12300 Elm Creek Blvd.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
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Small Business Resource Expo
Free tickets available for the Small Business Resource Expo!
The Small Business Resource Expo brings the most sought after expertise for small business owners and managers. Seek out exhibitors who might solve your particular problem, or gather sharp ideas from among 49 exhibitors ready to help in several ways. Every exhibitor is committed to working with companies of all sizes, whether just getting started or facing the growing pains of an established business.
November 15, 2017 - 1:30-5:00pm
DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington
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More than 300 reimbursements are available for Minnesota small businesses that employ a science, technology, engineering or math
(STEM) intern.
SciTechsperience is a free, state-funded internship program that provides a 50 percent cash match on college intern's wages, up to $2,500. Companies wishing to apply must have less than 250 employees worldwide.
Read more
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Enterprise Minnesota® Magazine
Fall 2017
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