Monthly Newsletter | October 2019 In this issue we share events, economic news, resources & upcoming webinars.

Events

Oct 2: Regional Military and Veteran Exchange Oct 3: Historic Batcher Block Opera House Legislative Tour Oct 8-10: Innovation: Putting Broadband to Work Conference Oct 10: SOAR Women's Conference Oct 23: Sourcewell's R5 Summit Visit The Good Life Facebook page to find more events!

Grants & Funding

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

News

Chocolate cupcakes with Leeseberg's special buttercream frosting are moist, light and tempting to all who pass by. Michael Johnson/Pioneer Journal

Leeseberg's Sweet Treats Bakery Opens in Downtown Wadena Dairy Assistance Program Deadline Extended to October 8th 'Cowboys and Angels' in Little Falls continues to expand due to demand Grand View Lodge fast tracks $55 million expansion project October is National Co-op Month

Resources

Minnesota High Tech Association SciTechsperience Internship Program MN JobMatch - for Job Seekers and Employers A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota

Training & Webinars

Fundamentals of Non-profit Finance Business Succession Planning Workshops: Long Prairie & Staples Good Food Access Program Workshops: Technical Assistance for Small Food Retailers October 8: Secrets to Getting More Clients & Referrals with a Podcast October 15: Does Google Love My Business? How to Rule in Local Search October 24: Startup Success Virtual Conference

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