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Monday, June 07, 2021

A wise old proverb says, Jobs feed the family, Art and Culture feed the soul. In Long Prairie you’ll find plenty of ways to nurture your inner self. With the Long Prairie River winding its way around the bend at Long Prairie, flanked by our vast farmlands as a scenic backdrop, Long Prairie’s creative community finds infinite inspiration in building a vibrant arts scene. Opportunities for artistic development and enjoyment of cultural pleasures span the calendar with enriching possibilities. Throughout the year, Long Prairie artisans are at work creating works that inspire our imagination. Our community has a strong tradition fo...

Four Seasons of Outdoor Fun and Recreation

Monday, May 31, 2021

The City of Long Prairie has numerous parks throughout the city. Lake Charlotte Park which is the largest park also offers the greatest variety of activities. The park has three picnic shelters which may be reserved for special occasions. No matter what your thrill level, you’ll find it here in Long Prairie. Located along the scenic, winding Long Prairie River, we offer four seasons of parks and trails, playgrounds and fields, not to mention summer fun at Lake Charlotte Park. Don’t forget to wet your canoe or kayak in the Long Prairie River. Our well maintained parks are a local treasure...

Find Your New Home in Long Prairie

Monday, May 24, 2021

Perhaps no other decision has a greater impact on the happiness and health of your family than the choice of where you live. A classic farmhouse in the country; a sharp condo development downtown; a gracious new construction on a cul-de-sac… Each of these living situations defines not only your shelter—but your life. A wide variety of housing options are available in Long Prairie and the surrounding area. From affordable starter homes in friendly small towns to opulent luxury homes built to entertain and pamper - everything can be found here. Long Prairie boasts low crime with a positive inventory of home...

What’s New in Long Prairie? Visit Us to Find Out!

Monday, May 17, 2021

Wondering what’s new in Long Prairie? Our website is up and we are proud to provide the latest news on what is happening in the county and within its communities. We continually update our postings news and events that tourists can use to find cultural events, local landmarks, festivals and celebrations, recreational activities available and much more. Our residents are important to us and we want to make sure that every resident is up to date on the latest happenings of Long Prairie. Click here to visit our website and read up on what is happening, today!

4 Ways to Get Your Attention Back on Track and Stay Focused

Thursday, May 13, 2021

The following excerpt is from Dr. Nadine Greiner’s book Stress-Less Leadership. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple Books | IndieBound or click here to buy it directly from us and SAVE 60% on this book when you use code LEAD2021 through 4/10/21. It can be hard to concentrate. Even on your best days, you're surrounded by distractions. When you struggle to concentrate, you can’t focus on what needs to be done, you waste time and you stress yourself out. It’s time to review some solutions. Lay out the work and stick to it When you embark on a task without a plan, it’s like going on a road trip without a map. You need to know where you’r...

Quality of Life Second to None in Long Prairie!

Monday, May 10, 2021

The Mission of the Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce is to Promote, Educate, and Support a vital business community while enhancing and nurturing the livability and community connectedness of the area. One of our biggest selling points is the rich quality of life you’ll find here in Long Prairie. Long Prairie is the retail, medical, business and entertainment hub of Todd County - attracting workers and tourists from a regional area. The businesses and residents who call Long Prairie home enjoy these amenities, along with the ability to reach other cities quickly. Located at the crossroads of Hwy 71 an...

Economic development webinars you don't want to miss

Monday, May 03, 2021

So much goes into strategy and planning for economic recovery and this line-up of free professional development webinars is designed to help you and your team take on the challenges that lie ahead. From a closer look to the interactive data you offer prospective investors and existing businesses to automatic property data feeds, from a guest panel of economic developers sharing strategies from their communities to questions about GIS tools and what brokers want you to know, these free online workshops are well worth your time. Can't attend at those dates or times? No problem! Register anyway to ensure you ge...

Long Prairie is an excellent place to live and work

Monday, May 03, 2021

If you are interested in relocating to Long Prairie, MN, our site has several ways in which you can find your next job, here in Long Prairie. Our employment opportunities page will lead you directly to the current job postings, including all of the information you need to successfully find your next employer. Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce has also partnered with MN Job Match to bring Long Prairie Job Match to you! This cutting-edge technology provides for higher-quality matches between job seekers and employers—across the state. This service is available free of charge to applicants. You can also fin...

The plain truth about virtual site visits for commercial

Monday, May 03, 2021

There's a lot of talk and excitement among economic developers about using virtual tours to profile commercial real estate to potential investors and site selectors who may not be able to visit in person because of the pandemic. We get that - it IS genuinely exciting. There are so many compelling new ways to let people see a property - inside and out - from the comfort and safety of their offices. Even after the pandemic recedes, this will remain an excellent way to engage and inform businesses making location decisions. Unfortunately, there's also a lot of miscommunication and misinformation about what virtua...

Welcome Portia Robertson Migas, Greater MSP'S New Vice President Of Marketing & Communications

Friday, April 30, 2021

GREATER MSP is pleased to announce Portia Robertson Migas as the new Vice President of Marketing and Communications. In this position, Portia will serve as ‘chief executive storyteller’ and global brand strategist for the region. She will be responsible for managing and leading all aspects of the GREATER MSP Partnership’s marketing and communication strategy, campaigns, media and public relations, issues management and program initiatives. Portia will create and execute an innovative strategic marketing and communications plan in collaboration with GREATER MSP's hardworking, professional staff and a set of marketing and communications leaders from across the region. Portia has more than 20 years of experience in a variety o...

Long Prairie EDA Welcomes New Board Members

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Long Prairie Economic Development Authority board of directors consists of a diverse group of individuals, each of whom bring a unique set of values and backgrounds to the collective. Our members come from all walks of life, with various degrees of education, training and work/life experience. While some of our board members have previous and/or current experience serving on boards and others have no experience, they all share a common desire to serve their community, and to willingly contribute to and participate in the economic growth of Long Prairie. Our board members are: Lauren Hebert, David Wright, Dallas Nelson...

Providing High-Quality and Comprehensive Education for Students of all Abilities

Monday, April 26, 2021

Having a high-quality school district is one of the keys to a healthy and diverse community. The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District #2753 is a preschool through grade 12 district of about 1,000 students. The District serves the students of Long Prairie and Grey Eagle, Minnesota; as well as the surrounding area. The teachers and administrators serving in this close-knit and supportive District are focused on providing high-quality and comprehensive education for students of all abilities. Students in Long Prairie feel encouraged and supported as they embark upon their educational journey and it is common for the entire community to sho...

Hot Property Ready for Development

Monday, April 12, 2021

Southwest Industrial Park in Long Prairie is ready to do business. Get in on the ground floor in this new development. Southwest Industrial Park consists of 20 lots ranging in size from 1 to 5 acres each. The property is considered "shovel ready." All zoning and environmental issues have been addressed, and top notch-utilities and fire protection are ready for service. It is also Broadband ready with service through CTC. City water and sewer are available. The park is in a great location just off of U.S. Hwy. 71 and near MN 27 and MN 287. For detailed information about this grea...

It's Time You Master Google Analytics to Help Grow Your Business

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Being inquisitive about data is essential for any web-based business. How are you going to operate a website without knowing how people are actually using it? That's why Google Analytics is so crucial for any business running a website. It will give you the insights you need to make better decisions about your content, web optimization, SEO, and more. This free tool is preferred by millions worldwide as a simple way to understand their web traffic and make improvements to their websites. If you're ready to learn GA, The Google Analytics Master Class Bundle is a great place to start. This five-course bundle comprises 12 hour...

Spruce Up Your Office or Workspace with These 10 Must-Have Items

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Whether you're working from home for the foreseeable future or you're about to head back to working in person, there's no time like spring to update your office. We've rounded up some of the coolest items on sale right now to spruce up your office. Plus, during our storewide Spring Savings promo, when you spend $75, you'll get $10 in-store credit to put towards even more cool stuff for the future. Check out some of today's offers. Mobile Pixels TRIO: Portable Dual Screen Laptop Monitor Need some more screen space? This innovative Indiegogo-funded multi-screen laptop accessory lets you add two additional monitors to your laptop...

Broadband Roundtable: Internet Access and Speed Are Key to Economic Growth, Business Vitality, Health and Education

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

St. Paul – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Steve Grove and DEED's Office of Broadband Development Executive Director Angie Dickison were joined by seven industry and community advocates from broadband coalitions and nonprofit groups for a discussion on March 30 about the importance of broadband access to economic growth, business vitality, health and education. This roundtable was part of a broader series of discussions the agency is hosting called "The Next Minnesota Economy," focusing on inclusive economic growth, reskilling our labor market and creating good jobs. Currently in Minnesota, about 92% of households and businesses have access to interne...

How To Be Creative As An Entrepreneur

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

You might think that creativity requires the antithesis of rules and regulation. Even the thought of being creative conjures up images of disorder. Messy rooms, paint everywhere, scraps of paper with ideas scrawled across them. The frantic creative genius works away, oblivious to the world around them. Chaos. Method in madness. Flashes of brilliance among a cluttered existence. The best entrepreneurs are creative. They need to find ways of solving old and new problems. They picture a world that doesn’t yet exist, they bring products to life using only their imagination. They think of ways to move forward, grow bigger an...

Why Economic Developers Need To Market Their Opportunity Zones Now

Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Why economic developers need to market their Opportunity Zones now is to attract investors to the underfunded areas of their communities. Opportunity Zone legislation passed in 2017 and is designed to promote growth in stagnant and underdeveloped regions of the country. There are more than 8,700 Opportunity Zones designated through the U.S. in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and five U.S. territories. Opportunity Zones identify areas where investment is needed to revitalize communities hit the hardest by socio-economic stress. Residents who live in areas designated as Opportunity Zones tend to suffer from unequal economic growth and access to capital. This ha...

Looking for Real Estate? Check Out Long Prairie’s Available Properties

Monday, April 05, 2021

One of the great tools available on our website is our property search tools for site selectors. It can often be hard to find specific information on available properties for sale or lease. This is why we wanted to make it as easy as possible for site selectors and business owners looking for property to find the very best available property for your needs. Our advanced property search tools allow you to search by type of property, select a specific price range you are looking at, in-depth information on every property available, and more. We also have a list o...

Minnesota Small Business Development Centers Partner with First Children’s Finance to Support Minnesota’s Child Care Industry

Friday, April 02, 2021

St. Paul – Under a partnership agreement announced today, First Children’s Finance will operate as the first statewide satellite center in the Minnesota Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Network – providing specialized business and financial assistance to child care businesses across Minnesota at no cost to the businesses. Minnesota SBDC is part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). “Without access to affordable child care, parents can’t earn a living, businesses can’t recruit reliable workers, and children miss out on early educational opportunities,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “This has never been more apparent than during the pandemic – an...

One Year After The First Wave Of Pandemic Jobs Losses, U.S. Adds Nearly A Million Jobs In March

Friday, April 02, 2021

A year after the devastating first wave of pandemic-related job losses came to light, the U.S. added 916,000 jobs in March, the Labor Department said Friday. It’s an encouraging sign on the anniversary of what was an especially distressing week for the workforce. Weekly jobless claims surged to a staggering 6.65 million for the week ending March 28, 2020. At the time, it was the highest level ever recorded. That month, the U.S. economy lost a total of 701,000 jobs in the first payroll decline since 2010. This March, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 6%—down from 6.2% in February. It’s a stark difference from the unemploymen...

Find Available Buildings in Long Prairie for Your Business!

Monday, March 29, 2021

Looking to start, expand, or relocate? Why not start right here in Long Prairie! The best place to begin is with our database of available buildings. Site selectors love this feature of our website. In Long Prairie we have a variety of buildings available for sale or rent in the area. We are centrally located in the heart of Minnesota. Long Prairie’s database of available buildings offers site selectors and business owners free, in-depth information on each building, including photos of the building, a detailed description of building details, sale or lease information and more. When it comes to finding th...

Long Prairie: A Progressive and Diverse Community

Monday, March 22, 2021

Long Prairie is a progressive and diverse community located in the heart of rural Minnesota. We have a young and growing population, with affordable housing, short commutes, and a strong workforce. Our easy highway access to greater Minnesota has made us a hub for regional economic development and transportation. Get a head start on locating your business in Long Prairie by reviewing our free online community profile page. Long Prairie is inclusive and transparent in sharing our information. Our page includes current data about our population, housing and income, our workforce and educational demographics. We look forward to welcoming you t...

City of Long Prairie News and Information Portal

Monday, March 15, 2021

Opening the City of Long Prairie’s website reveals a treasure trove of information about all things Long Prairie. The site is one of the best ways to find out what’s happening with local businesses. Simply select our News link for the most up-to-date information; it’s that easy! Whether a new business or a long-standing staple of the community, our news page is home to information articles featuring companies and organizations in Long Prairie celebrating our success. The News page also features informative articles relating to business and employment trends, state and local grants and initiatives, or insider tips like how t...

Follow the Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook

Monday, March 08, 2021

The Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to follow us on our Facebook page. Keep up to date with the latest happenings in your community, and stay informed with up the minute news with the click of a mouse. The page is one of the public-facing means we use to share our core values, the Promotion of Chamber Business, Leadership Development. Proactive Community Leadership, and to be the Information/Community Calendar Hub for Long Prairie. Additionally, our page allows you to link to and follow the many businesses that make up our community, connect with your friends and neighbors, o...

Southwest Industrial Park Patiently Awaits Suitors

Friday, March 05, 2021

Attracting new business development is the most exciting, and challenging, aspect of being an economic development director. Long Prairie city administrator Ted Gray feels confident that the business will come because he has a shovel-ready solution at hand; Long Prairie’s Southwest Industrial Park. Southwest Industrial Park consists of 20 lots ranging in size from 1 to 5 acres each. The park is accessed just two blocks off of US HWY 71 on 6th Avenue Southwest by a 10-ton all weather road. Southwest Industrial Park encompasses just over 50 acres of land with utilities (water, sewer, natural gas, electric, high-speed broadband) i...

Free On-Demand Webinar: How to Safely Reopen Offices & Manage a Hybrid Workforce

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

In the wake of coronavirus shutting down offices around the world, remote work has become the new norm. So how do you make workplaces safer post-pandemic? In the 15th episode of our Leadership Lessons series, Comparably CEO Jason Nazar speaks with an expert on the topic, Envoy founder/CEO Larry Gadea, who has facilitated 1 million safe returns to the office. With a suite of products that redefine how to welcome visitors and employees back to the office, the workplace platform includes tools for check-in registrations, booking rooms/desks, managing deliveries, and capacity limits for social distancing. Envoy is used in more tha...

Challenges of Moving Manufacturing Out of China

Monday, March 01, 2021

There is plenty of manufacturing capability around the world for consumer goods, PPE, testing equipment, medical devices, consumer goods, and other industrial products. So why are companies reshoring their manufacturing operations now? The Tax Reform Act of 2017 helped. The 301 China penalty tariffs gave a little push. But the global pandemic made executives acutely aware of their global supply chain risks and vulnerabilities and provided an opportunity to rethink their global manufacturing strategy. New strategies typically include at least some capacity for manufacturing and sourcing critical goods in America. Pharmaceutical manufacturers were among the first to consider reshoring in an attemp...

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources For Businesses

Thursday, February 25, 2021

GENERAL VACCINE RESOURCES COVID-19 vaccine FAQ from the Minnesota Department of Health Minnesota Guidance for Allocating and Prioritizing COVID-19 Vaccine – Phase 1a from the Minnesota Department of Health Answering patients' questions about a COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Phases and Planning from the Minnesota Department of Health December 17 COVID-19 vaccine update from the Department of Health to the Senate HHS Committee COVID-19 vaccine data: Vaccine administration in Minnesota from the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine dashboard from the Minnesota Department of Health General vaccine information from the Minnesota Department of Health Myths and facts about the COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC COVID-19 vaccine facts and FAQs for business leaders from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Minnesot...

How to Host Better Virtual Meetings

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

If you’re like most professionals, you spent a lot of time in virtual meetings in 2020 and will in 2021 — more than you ever thought possible in, say, 2015. And if you’re like most professionals meeting virtually, you’ve lamented the fact that they could be better. Virtual meetings suffer many of the same drawbacks as traditional meetings, including poor organization, bloated time slots and disinterested attendees. But they also suffer from a batch of problems uniquely their own, including intermittent delays, connectivity issues and the dreaded patterns of ongoing interruptions. And of course, virtual meetings aren’t going anywhere. Many businesses that transitioned t...

Helping to preserve historic buildings may be the one thing everyone at the Minnesota Legislature agrees upon

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

An effort to continue Minnesota’s primary tax break for restoring historic buildings has bipartisan support at the state House and Senate — and little organized opposition. That still isn’t enough to make supporters of the measure comfortable. Backers of the extending the provision, technically known as the Minnesota Historic Structure Rehabilitation State Tax Credit, worry that lawmakers — with pandemic response and passing a budget being the major priorities of the 2021 session — might lose sight of addressing the credit, which expires June 30. A similar bill was introduced in 2020 but then disappeared after a single hearing (along with a lot o...

DEED Announces Over $13 Million in Relief Grants to Convention Centers and Movie Theaters Statewide

Monday, February 08, 2021

St. Paul – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced awards of $4.6 million in Convention Center Relief Grants and $8.54 million in Movie Theater Relief Grants to facilities across the state. These grants were part of a $216 million economic relief package signed into law by Governor Tim Walz on Dec. 16, 2020. This package included a $14 million appropriation for grants to movie theaters and convention centers in Minnesota impacted by COVID-19. “Convention centers and movie theatres are an important part of our economy that has been severely impacted by COVID-19,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “The stat...

DEED Headquarters Set to Move to Downtown St. Paul’s Great Northern Building in 2021

Thursday, February 04, 2021

St. Paul – The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced that its headquarters will move to the Great Northern Building at 180 East Fifth Street in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This two block move in downtown St. Paul, which will occur by August 1, 2021, will be DEED’s first relocation in nearly two decades. As DEED evaluated the possibility of moving, it executed a thorough three-year planning and evaluation process, and was focused on best serving Minnesotans and businesses across the state. This included an analysis to re-examine space needs, and take account of future teleworking trends, to bot...

DEED Awards Over $20.6 Million in Broadband Grants

Monday, February 01, 2021

ST. PAUL – While the critical importance of reliable, high-speed broadband access has become even more obvious during the pandemic, there are still unserved and underserved areas of the state. To help close that gap, on Jan. 28, the state announced broadband grant awards for 39 projects designed to bring service to more than 6,900 businesses, homes, and community anchor institutions in Minnesota. This marked the sixth year of grants through the Border-to-Border Broadband Grant Program overseen by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED Commissioner Steve Grove and Broadband Director Angie Dickison joined three grantees at a recent virtual press conference to talk about the progra...

Does 2021 Mean A Road To Recovery?

Friday, January 29, 2021

Grow Minnesota! conducted in-depth conversations with nearly 300 businesses in 2020, to learn what challenges and opportunities they were facing in light of the immense changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. While not a substitute for hard economic data, these conversations provide key insights into how businesses are navigating unprecedented disruptions, and offer a glimpse at what Minnesota can do to help companies recover and grow in the coming months. Not surprisingly, the impacts of COVID-19 took center stage in our virtual visits with businesses this past year. However, the results from Grow Minnesota’s! outreach also reveal some surprising insight...

Grow Minnesota! 2020 Annual Report

Friday, January 29, 2021

2020 was filled with challenges, uncertainty and change. The events of the year also highlighted the innovation and resiliency of Minnesota businesses. The true value of our well-established Grow Minnesota! business retention and assistance program was also witnessed in 2020. As the only structured ongoing statewide economic development program of its kind, we had the capacity and experience to respond quickly to the multitude and variety of business concerns that surfaced throughout the past year. Our nearly 300 one-on-one business visits completed in 2020 also allowed us to share keen insights on Minnesota’s economic outlook. We will continue to buil...

Why Would My Community Want To Attract A Remote Workforce

Monday, January 25, 2021

Why would my community want to attract a REMOTE WORKFORCE? -- To grow your economy, of course! The coronavirus pandemic has affected U.S. workplaces in many ways, including transitioning many employees to remote work. As some businesses begin to welcome employees back to the office, many remote workers, about two-thirds to be exact, are opting to continue working remotely, according to a GALLUP POLL. Attracting remote workers should now be a priority for all economic developers. WHY WOULD MY COMMUNITY WANT TO ATTRACT A REMOTE WORKFORCE? Remote workers can bring many benefits to the communities they choose to live in. Just like any othe...

COVID-19 Business Relief Payments Information

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

The Minnesota Department of Revenue will send COVID-19 Business Relief Payments to eligible businesses under an economic relief package signed into law December 16. Eligible business owners do not need to take any action to receive this aid. We'll determine eligibility and payment amounts based on program requirements in the law and outlined below. Eligible Businesses This program provides direct payments to eligible businesses required to temporarily close or reduce services in November under Executive Order 20-99. Businesses in the following categories — as reported by the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance program — may be eligible if they meet the other program requirements. Read full article.

Education and Training Opportunities in Health Care

Thursday, January 14, 2021

So you’ve heard time and time again about how an entry level position in health care can be a springboard to a new and fulfilling career, and that is true. Health care is one of the few occupations where you are limited only by your own personal goals in life. So I wanted to take this opportunity to share information about the education and training opportunities that exist to help you begin your journey as a health care professional. Health care for youth and young adults Not sure if health care is the occupation for you? There are many opportunities to tak...

5 Reasons Why Good Leaders Must Be Great Followers

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

“He who cannot be a good follower, cannot be a good leader.” Aristotle's old adage has never seemed more prescient. Consider the current Covid crisis: It has taken a pandemic to prove that distant, aloof and larger-than-life leaders are no longer effective. Now more than ever it has become advisable for the modern manager to empathize with, and lend an ear to, those he manages. A study conducted by Kim Peters & S. Alexander Haslam on these two identities has proven that individuals who appear to be ideal followers are often a more popular choice for any leadership position among their peers. Here are 5 reasons why an individual’s personality as a player helps them to be a proficien...

Entrepreneurs, Here's Why 2021 Is The Right Time To Start Your New Business

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The year 2020 came with its own share of problems. If there is one thing to learn from living through pandemics and lockdowns, it’s that a lot can change in a year. Many entrepreneurs started last January with high hopes and expectations for their businesses. However, many of those expectations went downhill as the year progressed. As with human nature, life moves on no matter what, so even though we were stuck at home for most of 2020, many businesses found ways to stay afloat. As we move forward in this new year, entrepreneurs are looking to strategize and many ar...

Minneapolis restaurateur Hector Ruiz plans first suburban location in Minnetonka

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Minneapolis restaurateur Hector Ruiz is partnering with an investor to open his first store in the suburbs. A second location of El Travieso Taqueria is slated to take a 1,200-square-foot storefront inside Minnetonka’s Minnehaven Square building, located at the intersection of Minnetonka Boulevard and County Road 101. It could be a first step toward a larger suburban expansion for Ruiz. That expansion is being aided by Chase Lindsay, a TCF Financial Corp. vice president and real estate and business investor who first met Ruiz several years ago. Lindsay is taking an ownership stake in El Travieso and providing marketing support for the growing business. Read ful...

Top 5 Reasons To Apply For Leaders Lab 2021

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Leaders Lab is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage Minnesota’s developing business leaders (approximately late 20s to 30s). It will enhance your personal and professional growth, connect you with business leaders statewide, and provide understanding into what drives Minnesota’s economy and how policy affects the success of business in our state. The program consists of four, two-day sessions. Why should you apply for 2021 Leaders Lab? Take it from some of our recent participants: the top 5 reasons to apply for Leaders Lab this year. Read full article.

Five Essential Elements Of A Marketing Plan For A Small Business

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

If you are planning to open your own small business, the first step is to develop a business plan. The next step is to develop a marketing plan, as all business plans should be paired with a strategy for marketing your products or services. Marketing strategies vary in format, but they all have the common goal of attracting and building relationships with customers. The style is up to you, but it should include the following elements. 1. Marketing Goals and Objectives You will need to develop realistic and measurable marketing goals that cover a full calendar year and are aligned with you...

4 Ways Your Company Can Have Great Success In 2021

Sunday, January 10, 2021

2020 was a tough year for businesses of all sorts. Covid-19 decimated labor markets, stressed supply lines and, in some unlucky sectors, ground production to a halt. 2021 is a chance to forget last year’s trials and to start fresh. Chances must be capitalized on to create change. You need to put your nose to the grindstone, both personally and as a business leader, if you want to make it a red-letter year. If 2021 is going to be your company’s year, you have to make it so. Here’s how to do it: 1. Tailor Your Expressions of Appreciation This past year has been jus...

How To Include Remote Workers In Your Workforce Attraction Strategy

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

As we enter a new year, you may be wondering how to include remote workers in your workforce attraction strategy. Government regulations and efforts to slow the pandemic have forced workplaces to embrace remote work options. 88% OF BUSINESSES all over the world authorized their employees to work from home due to COVID-19. It is vital to focus on effectively targeting remote workers but how does this translate to benefitting the local economy? WHY IT'S WORTH IT TO ATTRACT REMOTE WORKERS IT GROWS AND DIVERSIFIES THE LOCAL ECONOMY More people working from home equals more money spent locally. More money remains in the community, and the communit...

Many Minnesotans have skills that can transfer to a health care career

Wednesday, January 06, 2021

Minnesota health care employers are seeking compassionate and caring people to fill a multitude of positions, both patient facing and non-patient facing. Many Minnesotans looking for work now already have the skills to do many of them. People that think they need extensive education and training to start their career in health care may be surprised to learn that sometimes the only thing needed to get in the door is a passion for doing good and the ability to pass the background check required by the Minnesota Department of Health. The rest of the training is often provided, and paid for...