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

News

6 Reasons Why Leaders Should Prioritize Self-Care Inflation Reduction Act Poised to Bolster Renewable Energy in Minnesota Minnesota State Arts Board Equity Engagement Survey is Open 2021 Minnesota Broadband County Profiles Sprout's Winter CSA Shares Available to Purchase R5DC Announces Call for Project Ideas

Local Events

Oct 6: CLC Cultural Thursdays Presents Tales of Laughing Fox Oct 13: Staples Area Manufacturer's Breakfast

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

Register for Upcoming Webinars: Oct 6: Business Bootcamp Lunch & Learn | Business 101 Oct 6: Eventbrite Reconvene Summit 2022 Oct 7: Agriculture, Food, and Inflation: Drivers and Our Path Forward Oct 11: Cybersecurity 101 - How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Threats Oct 13: Business Bootcamp Lunch & Learn | Marketing Oct 18: Moving in, moving out and moving over: Demographic shifts in rural America Oct 19: Do You Have What it Takes to Run a Business - Step by Step Self Assessment Workshop Oct 20: Business Bootcamp Lunch & Learn | Financial Success Oct 20: Starting a Business – Real Stories and Knowledge Exchange from Women Entrepreneurs Oct 27: Business Bootcamp Lunch & Learn | Business Resources Oct 27: What You Need to Know Before Moving Forward With Your Business Idea Monthly: Workforce Strategy Consultants share what works with Minnesota employers Recorded Webinars: Three Key Principles to Help Your Business Work for You

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