Monthly Newsletter | July 2020 In this issue we share news, resources & upcoming training opportunities.

News

Chris Dunmire sits outside of Dunmire's Bar and Grill Thursday, June 25, after a major remodel of the restaurant. The bar and grill will open Wednesday, July 1, and is located just west of the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport on Highway 210. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch

Dunmire eager to bring his dining experience to lakes area Department store turned distillery is almost open in Wadena Peterson introduces bill to cut red tape around EDA funds Central Minnesota Bike Trails Explore Lake Country Sprout (R5DC/NCEDA collaboration) receives Sourcewell Innovation Funding Brainerd berry farm back in business despite COVID-19 concerns

In response to the COVID-19 business needs, the North Central Economic Development Association, R5DC’s non-profit lending arm, lent $1,249,700 through DEED’s Small Business Emergency Lending program to assist the region in long term recovery. The organization closed 45 business loans located in the counties listed below:

Bethel County $30,000 Cass County $70,000 Chisago County $70,000 Crow Wing County $456,300 Isanti County 35,000 Kanabec County $55,000 Mille Lacs County $183,000  Morrison County $140,000 Ottertail County $35,000 Pine County $45,400 Todd County $65,000 Wadena County $65,000

Grants & Funding Resources

Small Business Relief Grants *Apply by July 2 at 5 p.m.* AGRI Farm to School Rapid Response for Schools Grant AGRI Farm to School Rapid Response for Food Vendors Grant Farm Loan Origination Fee Grant Program Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Point Source Implementation Grant Program

Training & Webinars

Ridgewater College Offers Lunch & Learn Online Professional Development July 1: Financially Strong During COVID-19 with Amanda Blondeau July 2: How to Protect & Grow the Value of Your Business During a Pandemic July 8: Leadership During Crisis with Pam Solberg Tapper July 9: Productize - Steps for Turning Your Service Into a Product July 15: Strategizing and Rebuilding Using EOS Tools with Sascha Mansson July 16: Connect with Customers and Manage Your Business Remotely July 16: Increase Employee Safety & Comfort When Returning to Work July 21: Prepare to Persevere - The Future of Technology & Business July 22: Finance and Financial Management for Nonprofits July 23: Retail Revelations - Strategies for Improving Sales, Margins, Turnover July 30: 3 Tips to Publish Your Website with Confidence

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