 Members of DEED meet in Rochester with leaders of Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI) and the local Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
DEED Visits Entrepreneurial Communities Around the State
DEED's Office of Small Business and Innovation recently hosted seven regional gatherings that convened entrepreneurial support organizations, business owners, and community leaders to explore the current landscape of Minnesota’s innovation and small business ecosystem. These meetings were facilitated in partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension.
These discussions allowed leaders to gain insights into the current state of Minnesota's innovation ecosystem, and presented opportunities for further growth.
Key themes and opportunities from these meetings included:
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Enhanced Collaboration and Ecosystem Coordination: DEED will foster stronger partnerships and prioritize a more cohesive and efficient support network.
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Providing a range of support and a critical path for entrepreneurs: The ecosystem should strive to provide flexible support, recognizing that each entrepreneur's journey from idea to growing business is unique.
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Evaluation and continuous improvement of entrepreneurial support. There are opportunities to improve the methods and approaches used to assess the impact of entrepreneurial support efforts and organizations.
Your Input is Needed - Small Business Survey
Small business owners play a vital role in Minnesota’s economy, and your input helps ensure support programs meet your needs. DEED is gathering feedback through a short survey. Your responses will help inform future resources and initiatives for DEED and our partners throughout the state.
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 Friday Forum: Founder Panel - TOMORROW
Launch Minnesota’s Friday Forums allow entrepreneurs to explore a wide range of topics impacting our state’s innovation ecosystem. This month, we’re talking to founders that have received grant funding from Launch to learn more about the excitements and challenges in their entrepreneurial journey.
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DEED Workforce Training
Is your business looking to upskill employees or train new hires? DEED offers workforce training grants through the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) to cover training costs. From large partnership grants with educational institutions to targeted support for small manufacturers adopting automation, there are several options available – some offering up to $400,000.
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Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota
DEED’s Small Business Assistance Office has published the 43rd edition of its comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota. The Guide is available in a digital format on the DEED website and has the same content and format as the hard copy.
The Guide contains a concise summary discussion of major issues, questions and concerns that are most commonly raised by those starting a business.
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Upcoming Events
Find more events on Launch MN's Statewide Startup and Small Business Calendar.
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Resources for Entrepreneurs:
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