SEPTEMBER 2023

NCEDA is the non-profit lending arm of R5DC. Sharing news, resources and upcoming training opportunities.

News

R5DC Celebrates 50 Years of Service to the Region Teamwork, policy put local foods at center stage in this Minnesota community Rural grocery stores: the heart of rural communities Mann Lake Bee & Ag Supply finds big growth in little Hackensack Frosty’s Spirits & Social Club opens in historic Batcher Block Opera House Natural beverages ap-peel to customers at Woodlore Cider R5DC Receives Energizing Rural Communities Prize for MR CEF Capital Stack

Funding Opportunities

MN DEED Growth Loan Fund Minnesota SSBCI Venture Capital Programs MN Department of Agriculture Disaster Recovery Loan Program MN DEED Competitive Grants & Contracts Small Cities Development Program

Training & Webinars

Sept 19 | Alternative Funding Options for Hispanic-Owned Businesses in 2023 Sept 21 | 10 Business Planning Tips for Starting a Business Sept 26 | A Beginner Guide to Creating a Landing Page for Your Business Sept 28 | Starting a Small Business 101 Oct 4 | Addressing Mental Health & Social Isolation in Rural Communities Oct 5 | Loans, Grants and Other Funding Options for Women-Owned Businesses in 2023 Oct 10 | How to Launch a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Small Business Oct 12 | How to Hire an SEO Agency - What Services to Expect and Interview Questions to Ask Oct 16 | DISCover Effective Selling Recorded Webinars How to Improve Your Business Website to Turn Visitors Into Sales How to Write a One-Page Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

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