During its regular meeting on September 24, the City Council of Pine City approved a proposal to assist up to 15 small business owners with short-term business coaching and the ability to build and manage an online presence. The funding is a direct response to the struggles resulting from COVID, recognizing that small businesses need more […]
Category: Business Resources
DEED Partners with Coursera for free training to businesses
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has partnered with Coursera to provide free career-focused, online learning resources to Minnesotans. Coursera offers 3,800 courses and training modules from over 200 top businesses and universities, including more than 60 courses from the University of Minnesota. These learning opportunities are aimed at preparing people for […]
Incumbent Worker Training with CMJTS
Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS) provides our communities with employment and training programs serving entry-level to highly-skilled jobseekers. Jobseekers’ skills and interests are professionally evaluated to help ensure job matching and job retention. CMJTS provides quality individualized training services for demand and growing occupations. Our job seekers offer current skills and are […]
City Seeks Interest in Housing Developers
The City of Pine City is interested in developing the former Pine City Feed Mill site, which is located in the City’s Mixed-Use district just one block from the Core Downtown area, into housing with potential for mixed-use. The buildings were demolished in September 2018 as part of a court-ordered condemnation due to blight and public […]
CARES Act Grants Available to Pine County Small Businesses
Pine County small businesses impacted by COVID-19 can apply to receive financial assistance to help with expenses incurred during the pandemic. The application link is NOW OPEN for businesses to begin their application. Is my business eligible? Business must be physically located in Pine County Business must have fewer than 50 employees Business must have […]
Chamber Meeting Today
The next meeting for the Pine City Chamber will be held today at Noon. We are planning to hold an in person meeting for our board members & guests with a total of 15 in person attendees. If you wish to join us in-person, please contact Becky before 11am today for meeting information. The agenda […]
Free Online Classes with CISCO Academy
Pine Technical and Community is proud to now be a part of the Cisco Networking Learning Academy! The Networking academy offers FREE online and in person trainings in the areas of Information Technology, Cyber Security and Business. Courses include: Networking, Internet of Things, Programming, Cybersecurity, Operating Systems and IT, Packet Tracing, Business and Entrepreneurship. In today’s […]
MN DEED Small Business Grants
We shared the following information with our membership earlier this week through our newsletter, but wanted to ensure that all businesses are aware of the MN DEED Small Business Grants. The application window will close one week from today on July 2nd. The Minnesota Small Business Relief Grant Program through the State of Minnesota is […]
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club Meets June 23rd
We invite you to our monthly Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting coming up on Tuesday June 23rd at 6:00 PM in an online / telephone format only. The focus of the June 23rd Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club meeting is a “case study of piecing it all together”. Jana Lensing, owner of Gustaf’s Up North Gallery” in Lindstrom will […]
Chamber Board Meeting, June 2
The next Chamber Meeting is scheduled for today (Tuesday, June 2nd) at Noon. All Chamber Members are invited to attend this meeting. As our building is not open at this time, we will continue to meet via Zoom. If you wish to join us, please call or text or email the Chamber office and the […]