On April 30th, We hosted our annual

Small Business Development Center Open House

An Introduction to the Small Business Development center program and its resources was given by the Executive Director of the North Central SBDC, Katie Heppner.

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Our first presentation was led by Executive Director Nancy Hoffman and SBDC consultant Kathy Lindo. Nancy shared valuable insights into the Chisago County HRA-EDA, explaining its role in supporting local economic development and providing resources for business growth. Kathy discussed the advantages of consulting with the SBDC, highlighting the expert guidance available to entrepreneurs in areas such as business planning, financial management, and strategic growth.

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Intermissions between speakers provided moments to grab a bite and connect with fellow participants, fostering a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. The food was provided by previous SBDC clients.

Visitors also had the opportunity to hear concise overviews of our partners' programs, incentives, and support services designed to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs.

(DEED, SBA, ECRDC, IF, CMJTS)

Virtual Presentations

Molly Solberg, President at MAS Marketing, gave an excellent presentation on the importance of Branding and how useful of a tool it can be for business.

Tyler Wittwer delivered an insightful presentation on bookkeeping, offering practical guidance on maintaining accurate financial records and streamlining processes for efficiency. He covered key principles of bookkeeping, best practices for organizing financial data, and strategies to ensure accuracy, helping attendees better understand how to manage their business finances effectively

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