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Dear Micro-Borrowers,
"What's the secret to living a full life?
Life expectancy for males in the United States is 76.4 years; for females, it's 81.
2 years. By the time you reach 70, you've probably experienced joy, loss and everything in betw
ee
n
. These septuagenarians have a lot to say about the mistakes and
triumphs that have ma
de the
ir life what it is. This
video
may make you think about your own life and what you'd like to g
et out of it. Listen to three wise people explain how to live a life you won't regr
et.
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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Announcing the new NCEDA website!
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Workshops and Webinars
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Manufacturing Workshop:
How To Develop Your Future Leaders
Brainerd Lakes Chamber - CTC Room
224 West Washington Street
What to Expect
Manufacturers know that the growing skills gap means they can no longer count on hiring applicants who will have the skills they need. Instead, they urgently need to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of their current employees. Equally important, manufacturers need to focus on the unique competencies that comprise leadership skills.
Registration
This event is exclusive to manufacturers and is free of charge. Registration required.
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Manufacturing Workshop:
Accelerate Your Revenue Growth
When:
Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Where:
Grand Arbor - Community Conference Room
4403 Pioneer Rd SE
Alexandria, MN 56308
What to Expect
What steps do successful businesses take to actively grow revenue? Do you know your company's most important drivers of future growth? How do your existing and prospective customers see your business?
Registration
This event is exclusive to manufacturers and is free of charge. Registration is required.
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Is Direct Mail Effective?
The simple answer is "Yes, if done correctly."
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Attend this free workshop and discover how direct mail can build sales, customer traffic, customer loyalty and much more!
April 4th, 2017
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.
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Publications
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10 Tips For Dealing With Negative Online Reviews
Sharpen your social media skills to soften the blow of nasty comments and start seeing more stars
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f you were operating a restaurant, you'd be accustomed to having your business reviewed all over the place - newspapers, magazines, travel websites, online review websites like Yelp; you name it. Some restaurant chains have full-time employees tasked with monitoring social media and review sites in order to respond immediately to comments and reviews, especially negative ones.
Read more...
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Millennials More Upbeat on
Manufacturing's Future
A more optimistic outlook among millennials about the future of manufacturing could bode well for an industry that is contending with an ongoing skills shortage...
read more....
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Midwest manufacturers seeing uptick in business
Midwest manufacturing conditions improved for a fourth straight month in February, hitting the highest levels seen since 2014...
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Events
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TEDxGullLake
Ideas Worth Sharing
Registration is underway. For $70, you will take part in a day with 16 speakers and performers, representing a variety of ideas, arts, and experiences to bring about an inspiring and thought-provoking day. Lunch will be equally inspiring, created by the Madden's chefs and highlighting locally-sourced foods available in the spring of the year.
What: TEDxGullLake
Where: Madden's on Gull Lake
When: April 22, 9am-4:30pm
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If you love reading business books, you'll love this one!
Are you a Central Minnesota business professional or business owner who is looking to move your company or career forward? Are you looking to improve your leadership? Does finding the balance between work and family elude you?
Hardcover, softcover, audio, e-books and pdf however you enjoy reading is great and we would love your involvement and feedback from each months book. We read a book a month. We don't all finish the book on time, but we meet to learn from each other and discuss how we have applied the book to our lives.
CLICK HERE to learn more
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Are you interested in learning more about local resources and services available in the tourism and small business industry?
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The Gordon Rosenmeier Center for State and Local Government presents "Help Wanted: Brainerd Lakes" 7 to 9 pm, Thursday, April 13 at the Chalberg Theater at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.
Area unemployment is over 6 percent, yet help wanted signs hang in many doors. One local major manufacturer says they could hire 25 people on any given day with the workload they are experiencing.
There are over 2,000 unfilled jobs within 60 miles of Brainerd. Lack of workers and qualified workers is a major issue for employers in our area and statewide. Demographers tell us it's only going to get worse. Why? What can we do? What are the facts?
Be part of the discussion!
For more information contact:
Dan Hegstad
218-851-5900
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Plan to join the
to celebrate Small Business Week!
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North Central Economic Development Association
200 1st Street NE, Suite 2
Staples, Minnesota 56479
218-894-3233
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