Dear Micro-Borrowers,

  Have a LOVELY February! 

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

NCEDA News

Announcing the new NCEDA website! 
 
Your source for information on investment crowdfunding and community public offerings .   

  Workshops and Webinars


Manufacturing Workshop:  
How to Develop Your Future Leaders

Manufacturers know that the growing skill s gap means they can no longer count on hiring applicants who will have th e skills they need. Instead, the y urgently need to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of their curr ent employees. Equally important, manufacturers need to focus on the unique competencies that comprise leadership skills.

When: February 15, 2017 9:30-11:30am
Location: Alexandria, MN

This event is exclusive to manufacturers and is free of charge. Registration is required.
To register contact [email protected] or call 612-455-4239

Click HERE for more information 
 
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Going In to Business For Y our self    
Held by the Small Business Development Center at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, learn to start your business, evaluate your
business idea, assess market potential and more. 
 
 
Date: February 9, 2017
Fee: $49.00

Point of contact:  Katrina Tretter (218) 855-8140

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Find a Mentor or Be One Today!   

SBA's resource partner SCORE provides free and confidential b usiness counseling tailored to meet the needs of your small business and your personal objectives. SCORE also offers workshops both online and in pers
on, for a modest fee, for both start-up entrepreneurs and in-business small business owners.    
Whether you are starting a new business, buying or selling a business, or just looking for support for your existing small business SCORE volunteers can help.

If you aren't in the market for a mentor but ready to give back and Be a Mentor, contact them and get started helping others make their dreams of business ownership a reality today
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Get started now at www.score-mn.org   
 
Publications
Enterprise Minnesota Talks About Strategies for State's Manufacturers
 
Manufacturers from about 10 companies throughout Minnesota came to the Anoka Technical College Jan. 18 to hear some tips about how to improve their businesses.

Events
Shop Local!

The Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplace is an indoor, year-round market that connects our region's local food and original creations art to Central Minnesota residents and tourists.
  
About Us
 
North Central Economic Development Association
200 1st Street NE, Suite 2
Staples, Minnesota 56479
218-894-3233