Revolving Loan Fund

Looking to start, grow or expand a business in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs or Pine County? The ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund may be able to help. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #34 to discuss your project and see how […]

Business Tips

No one can accurately predict the future, so make contingency plans. Here are some ideas on how to prepare for a downturn. https://www.inc.com/rebecca-deczynski/recession-small-business-strategies-financial-planning.html

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Commercial property in Rush City. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/250-5th-W-Street-Rush-City-MN-55069/6189061

Business Tips

Are you looking to patent your creation? Here are some tips on hiring a patent attorney. https://www.inc.com/stephen-key/7-signs-youve-hired-a-great-patent-attorney.html

Business Tips

Turnover isn’t slowing down. Here are the five best predictors of employee turnover, and what to do about them. https://www.inc.com/peter-cohan/5-best-predictors-of-employee-turnover-what-leaders-should-do-about-them.html

Buy / Sell Businesses

The ECRDC maintains a database of business with owners looking to transition out of their businesses, and entrepreneurs looking to purchase a business. We love to play matchmaker. Call us confidentially to let us know your plans and see how […]

Business Tips

How to grow your brand story in a way that isn’t wrapped around your founder. https://www.inc.com/katie-klencheski/how-to-better-grow-your-brand-by-avoiding-founder-story-cliches.html

SBDC

It’s time to start on planning to start your own business! No need to go out – meet with a MN Small Business Development Center (SBDC) counselor over the phone or online free of charge to get going on your […]

Business Tips

Stay on track and accomplish your goals. https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-1-in-60-rule-how-remarkably-successful-people-stay-on-track-to-accomplish-their-biggest-goals.html