Monthly Newsletter | January 2020 In this issue we share economic news, resources & upcoming training sessions.

News

Many items are on display during the Growers and Makers Marketplace event Saturday, Dec. 14, at Sprout food hub in Little Falls. (Photo: Dave Schwarz, dschwarz@stcloudtimes.com)

Sprout wants to tell a different story about agriculture Exploring the food network in rural Minnesota The changing landscape of Minnesota's retail economy Economic impact of locally-sourcing retailers

Grants & Funding

Good Food Access Program Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant MN DEED Job Training Incentive Program Bush Foundation Community Innovation Grants MN Department of Natural Resources Grants MN Education & Employment - Grants and Contracts Blandin Foundation - Rural Community Organizations with Charitable Purpose Otto Bremer Grants - for 501(c)(3) and Government Entities

Resources

5 Steps to Prep Your Business for 2020 MN Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program Navigating the Opportunity Zones Playbook Minnesota High Tech Association SciTechsperience Internship Program MN JobMatch - for Job Seekers and Employers A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota

Training & Webinars

Good Food Access Program Workshops: Technical Assistance for Small Food Retailers Board Development Workshop with Impact MN's Linda Holliday January 7: Move Your Business Beyond Its Competition: Recognize Non-Obvious Trends January 16: Get Predictable Returns with a Recurring Revenue Business Model January 23: How to Take Your Business Global in the Digital Age January 28: 7 Smart Credit Card Strategies for Entrepreneurs January 30: Trademarks & Copyrights - Is Your Brand Protected?

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