 Small Business Call
Join the conversation on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
The meeting, which is the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2:00 p.m., is an opportunity for small business owners to have a conversation with business experts and their peers.
Our next call/Teams meeting, will be on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
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Small Business Call 1/9/24 Meeting notes:
Small Business Assistance Office - DEED New this year - The Guide is available in a new searchable, interactive format.. The user friendly format allows for searching, note taking, downloading and sharing.
Check it out here, A Guide To STARTING A BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA 42nd Ed. 2024
To order a print copy of the Guide fill out the
Small Business Assistance Intake and Order Form
Matrix of funding programs available to small businesses
Minnesota Resources for Startups and Small Businesses (mn.gov)
Entrepreneur and Small Business Support Organizations Directory | Tableau Public
Overview
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) creates a central fund where small to mid-sized Minnesota employers can request reimbursement for expenses related to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities. The ERAF's purpose is to encourage employment of people with disabilities by reducing any perceived or real financial barriers.
In addition to processing reimbursements, the ERAF Coordinator is available for technical assistance (TA) and consultation at no cost to employers. TA is available for the following activities:
- Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act as it pertains to hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities and implementing reasonable accommodations;
- Consulting on how to locate, purchase, and implement reasonable accommodations that meet the needs of individuals with disabilities;
- Connecting employers to disability-related trainings and resources, including DEED-specific programs and initiatives; and
- Answering any questions about the ERAF.
ERAF is a two-year pilot program from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. This program is appropriated $4,000,000.
Download our Expanding Your Workforce Just Got Easier flyer.
Contact Us
For questions, comments, assistance with the application, or requests for technical assistance/training, please contact us at [email protected].
Phone: 651-539-2390 or 1-833-391-8050
MN Chamber of Commerce
MN Pollution Control Agency
Small business environmental assistance
Funding opportunities
Grants. loans, and contracts
Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP)
The Office of Equity in Procurement helps ensure greater equity in state contracting and construction. It promotes opportunities to do business with the state, and provide assistance to small businesses owned by women, minorities, people with substantial physical disabilities, and veterans as they seek state contracts.
APEX Accelerator
APEX Accelerator assists businesses in securing government contracts.
SBA Loans
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