What is SCORE? SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 10 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. There are a number of FREE […]
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GPS:45:93 Hosts Fall Summit 2018
Who is GPS:45:93? Not only is GPS 45:93 your point of opportunity, our regional economic development partnership extends to cities across five counties and each one is dedicated to capitalizing on the strengths that come from being an alliance and working together. We act as a conduit for businesses to access resources; help prospective businesses […]
Free BR&E Webinar Offered by University of MN Extension Service
U of M Extension invites you to join our summer Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) webinar on August 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This is part of a webinar series that explores research and innovation in BR&E. The webinar is FREE and open to all those who are interested in economic development. Business Retention & the […]
July Chamber Meeting Re-Scheduled
Due to the July 4th holiday last week, the Board of Directors chose to reschedule this month’s Chamber Meeting. The Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, July 10th at Noon. The agenda for the meeting will include a recap of the annual Freedom Fest event, the “Big Idea” project recently announced by the Greater […]
P.A.C.E Program Provides Tool for Business Property Owners
At the Chamber Board Meeting on Tuesday, June 5th, Jonathan Mueller presented information about the P.A.C.E. Program with business owners. Mueller has been working as a GreenCorp Intern with the City of Pine City for the last year and will be completing his service in August. As part of his presentation to the Chamber Board, […]
New DEED Pilot Program Offers Interest-Free Loans for Startups
~Minnesota Innovation Loans for Entrepreneurs accepting loan applications through July 16~ ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is accepting loan applications through a new program designed to help early-stage businesses that are developing high-tech products or services in Minnesota. The Minnesota Innovation Loans for Entrepreneurs (MILE), is a pilot program that will […]
Small Business Resources from SCORE
What is SCORE? SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, with more than 10,000 volunteers in 300 chapters. As a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE has helped more than 10 million entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. During the month of June there […]