Monthly Newsletter | August 2022 NCEDA is the non-profit lending arm of R5DC. In this issue we share news, resources and upcoming training opportunities.

News

Success Story | Rustic Comfort | Lonesome Cottage Attracting and Retaining Workers in Today's Challenging Market Bait & Tackle Retailers: Lead-free fishing tackle rebate program Purple Carrot-Seed Moth Found for First Time in Minnesota Regional Economic Conditions: General Business (Minneapolis Fed July Survey Results) | Aug 16 Empowering Women to Lead Conference | Sept 16 Registration for the Fall Broadband conference is open!

Funding Opportunities

Agricultural Drought Relief Program EDA American Rescue Plan Programs MN Department of Agriculture Disaster Recovery Loan Program MN DEED Competitive Grants & Contracts Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans in Minnesota Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants

Training & Webinars

Live Webinars: August 11: Live Q&A - Expert Advice and Solutions for Black-Owned Business Challenges August 18: Email Marketing Strategies to Propel Your Business Growth August 23: Three Key Principles to Help Your Business Work for You August 25: How to Start a Business for Creative Types, Idea People, and Anybody with Passion Recorded Webinars: Your Marketing Roadmap - Content, Publicity and Personal Branding Small Business Cybersecurity and Scam Defense Strategy Update for 2022-2023

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