Business owners are invited to join in a FREE workshop series this summer through a partnership effort between the East Central Regional Development Commission, Women’s Business Alliance, and the Small Business Development Center. A series of workshop events are scheduled this summer to help businesses discover ways to help their business thrive in today’s post-pandemic […]
Category: Business Resources
Join us for a Webinar focused on Federal Wage & Hour Laws
The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with Central MN Jobs & Training Services and an East Central MN Chamber Collaboration to host this upcoming webinar event. Today’s workplace is very different in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the federal wage and hour laws have caused confusion […]
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club Meets Tonight!
You’re invite to attend the April Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club event TONIGHT, Tuesday, April 27th at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be held in an online format only. The theme of this month’s meeting is learning from others’ experiences. Our speakers will include Dick Jordan with SCORE (formerly Service Corps of Retired Executives) on their entrepreneur […]
Have questions about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund?
The Women’s Business Alliance is partnering with the SBE Minnesota District Office and Women Venture to host a webinar focused on the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program on Monday, April 26th at 2:30 PM. If you are a restaurant owner, this is an excellent webinar to learn more about the program and if you should […]
Virtual Help Desk, April 8th
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide training opportunities for our members, the Chamber will host another “Help Desk” event on Thursday, April 8th at 10:00 AM. These events are held through a virtual meeting to utilize video technology for screen sharing. The “Help Desk” events are an interactive training tool for business owners, […]
Minnesota Cup 2021 kicks off their 17th Season
Are you a new entrepreneur or inventor with a great idea? Minnesota Cup (MN Cup) is kicking off our 17th season! Applications for the 2021 competition are open from March 15 – April 16. MN Cup is here to connect current and aspiring Minnesota entrepreneurs to education, mentorship, seed capital, and the broader community. You […]
Grants Available for Pine County Businesses, Deadline Feb 5th
Pine County businesses and non-profits impacted by the pandemic can apply to receive financial assistance to help with expenses incurred during the pandemic. Eligible businesses:• Business or non-profit with a physical presence in Pine County• $10,000 of revenue in 2019 or 2020• Documented financial hardship Eligible expenses:• Mortgage or rental payments• Communication or enforcement of […]
Small Small Business Membership
The City of Pine City has paid for a Lifetime Membership fee in the Small Small Business Community for EVERY business in Pine City. All you need to do is claim your spot by getting signed up now. Use this link for more information: https://smallsmallbusiness.com/pinecity/ As a business owner, one of the best tools available […]
As a Business Owner, what will be your legacy?
For many business owners, a succession plan is about more than creating an exit strategy or profiting from the sale of the company. It’s also about preserving their legacy in a way that benefits the company, its employees, and the community. The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Pine City and the Minnesota […]
WorkFast Training Now Available FREE to Pine County Residents
Residents of Pine County, as well as employees of Pine County businesses, have the opportunity for free classes in 6 different programs to get them to work or expand their skills into a new area. Funding for this program has been provided by the CARES Act funding in Pine County. Classes begin as early as […]