COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications will be accepted until December 31, 2021. We will continue processing applications after the deadline, including reconsiderations. We are unable to accept new applications after the deadline.
Along with low fixed interest rates of 3.75% for businesses and 2.75% for nonprofits, the COVID EIDL is an attractive option for those still challenged by the pandemic’s economic disruptions.
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We are hosting training webinars to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start, grow, expand, and recover.
To learn more and register today, visit the links below:
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SBA Veteran’s Resource Brief
Jan. 7, 10 a.m.;
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Is Owning a Business a Good Fit for You?
Jan 12, p.m.; Register
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Planning for a Healthy Business
Jan. 19, 1 p.m.; Register
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Banking Services
Jan. 26, 1 p.m.; Register
The next Minnesota SBIR/STTR Accelerator cohort starts Jan. 20. They are seeking promising technologies that have a strong pathway to commercialization at either startups and existing firms.
SBIR/STTR is non-dilutive funding (federal grants) that support early stage product development. Up to 20 firms will be selected to receive free and confidential assistance helping you
and your team prepare and submit a high-quality grant application for funding consideration.
The Community Entrepreneurship Program is a 10-month, hands-on program for any community member facing economic hardship who has a dream of starting and growing a business, including those who have already started a venture but need help to grow.
Whether you have an idea for a business or have already started a venture but are struggling, this program could help. The Community Entrepreneurship program supports entrepreneurs through:
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Six-week business training bootcamp
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One-on-one mentorship
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Consulting support
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Connections to community resources
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Micro-grant program
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Networking opportunities
This program is being offered in conjunction with the University of St. Thomas, Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, and Small Business Development Center.
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Critical Questions & Information Needed to Do Proper Business Planning (SCORE)
Dec. 28; Learn
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Business Development Essentials (SCORE)
Jan. 4;
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Canva for Content Creation (SCORE)
Jan. 5;
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Tracking Your Business Using Spreadsheets (SCORE)
Jan. 6;
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Digital Marketing 101 (SCORE)
Jan. 6;
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2022’s Hottest Businesses, Markets & Trends (SCORE)
Jan. 6;
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Programs and Services Overview (WomenVenture)
Jan 10 and 25;
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Google Analytics (SCORE)
Jan. 11;
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Starting a Food Business (SCORE)
Jan. 11;
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How to Become the Employer of Choice – How to Recruit and Keep (SBDC)
Jan. 11;
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Activate Your Ideas (SCORE)
Jan. 12;
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Simple Steps for Starting Your Business -5 session series (SCORE)
Jan. 12 – Feb. 9;
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Building a Hybrid Cloud for Your Growing Business (SCORE)
Jan. 13;
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Double Your Sales Now While Working Less (SCORE)
Jan. 13;
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Local SEO (SCORE)
Jan. 13;
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Regional Economic Conditions Conference (Federal Reserve)
Jan. 14;
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Bookkeeping Basics (SCORE)
Jan. 18;
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10 Key Steps to Grow Your Solo Business (SCORE)
Jan. 20;
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Grow Your Business with Google Ads (SCORE)
Jan. 25;
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