Small Business Call

The Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED), Office of Small Business & Innovation is offering a monthly meeting for small business owners.

The meeting, which is the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., is an opportunity for small business owners to have a conversation with business experts and their peers.

Upcoming Topics

December

Season of Small Business Campaign -This campaign aims to encourage widespread support for these businesses and showcase the robust support network available across the state because small businesses are the backbone of our economy and make our communities vibrant. #MNSmallBizBigImpact

Recorded Calls

November 2024 - A representative from the MN Chamber of Commerce discussed their Energy Smart program. Energy Smart offers free energy efficiency consultations for commercial properties.
October 2024 - Representatives from a MN broker enrollment center, which partners with MNsure, will join the meeting to discuss the aspects of purchasing health care for small businesses.
September 2024 - Staff from the Paid Leave program, managed by DEED, presented updates on the program, rulemaking procedures, and implementation
- Presentation
August 2024 - Deputy District Director of the Minneapolis District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joined the meeting to give an update on SBA programs
July 2024 - DEED's Economic Analysis Unit presented highlights of data accessible and useful to businesses on the DEED website
June 2024 - Apex Accelerator and GREATER MSP Partnership’s
May 2024 - New rules being implemented that may impact small businesses. MN Pollution Control Agency (PCA)
April 2024 - Workforce Issues
March 2024 - Exporting -Minnesota Trade Office
February 2024 - Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
January 2024 - A Guide To Starting a Business in Minnesota and Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF)
December 2023 – Earned Sick and Safe Time
November 2023 - Paid Leave
October 2023 - Resources