Monthly Newsletter | March 2022 NCEDA is the non-profit lending arm of R5DC. In this issue we share news, resources and upcoming training opportunities.

News

Survey Seeks Info to Boost Markets for Smaller MN Farms The Resilient Communities Project (RCP) is currently accepting proposals Sign up for Summer CSA Shares with Sprout MN

R5DC Seeks Applicants for Native Culinary Artist-in-Residency and JEDI Fellowship Minneapolis Fed Business Survey Results

Funding Opportunities

EDA American Rescue Plan Programs MN Department of Agriculture Disaster Recovery Loan Program MN DEED Competitive Grants & Contracts Single Family Housing Direct Home Loans in Minnesota Single Family Housing Repair Loans and Grants

Training & Webinars

Recorded Webinar: Ask the CPA 2022 - Tax Advice for Your Small Business March 3: How to Take Advantage of Speaking Opportunities to Help Drive Business Success March 8: Growing Your Business Globally - Three Bold Women Business Owners Unearth the Hidden Gems to Taking a Business Global March 9: Drive Traffic to Your Website with SEO March 10: Comparing E-Commerce Platforms- The Criteria that Matters to Your Online Store March 17: 3 Tax Saving Secrets Every Company Needs to Know Today! March 24: Packaging Tendering - How Pickup and Drop-Off Make a Difference to Your Bottom Line March 31: How to Engage your Customers and Maximize Sales Success Mar 7/8, 14, 21: Clicks & Bricks: An E-Commerce Mini Series

SBA MoneySmart Series | Upcoming Sessions Money Smart introduces core skills for successful small business management.  Mar 2: Business Credit Demystified Mar 9: Risk Management - Planning for the Unexpected Mar 16: Insurance - Choices for Business Mar 23: Tax Planning & Reporting Mar 30: Selling Your Business & Succession Planning  Apr 6: Managing Cash Flow

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