Revolving Loan Fund

The ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund can assist new, expanding or relocating businesses in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #43 to get started!

Business Tips

Some tips on how to create a brand narrative that your audience will care about. https://www.inc.com/chauncey-zalkin/how-to-create-a-brand-narrative-your-audience-will-care-about.html

Property of the week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Commercial property in downtown Hinckley. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/119-Main-Street-E-Hinckley-MN-55037/6176442

Business Tips

Don’t put the pro in procrastination. Here are some ways to overcome it. https://www.inc.com/amanda-pressner-kreuser/5-easy-tricks-to-beat-procrastination-you-should-start-today.html

Scenic Byway

It’s a great weekend to take the family on a drive! Explore a Scenic Byway in East Central MN!

Business Tips

Some pointers on inspiring your team. https://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/seven-things-you-should-say-to-your-team-more-often-to-inspire-them.html

MN Trade Office

Grow your business by exporting to other countries. The MN Trade Office has upcoming events: https://mn.gov/deed/business/exporting/events/

Business Tips

Every business has a crisis from time-to-time. Here are some ways to benefit from it. https://www.inc.com/martin-zwilling/5-steps-for-turning-your-next-business-crisis-into-a-leadership-moment.html

SBDC

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. In Kanabec County call Heidi at 320-209-5031. @kanabeceda http://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/kanabec_county_eda.php

SCORE Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding some great small-business webinars in the next few weeks, including on June 9: Your Marketing Roadmap – Get in the Marketing Mindset: https://www.score.org/event/your-marketing-roadmap-get-marketing-mindset