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Take advantage of this opportunity to come in and speak face-to-face with representatives from organizations committed to supporting small business owners.

Featuring:

  • HIRED
  • LegalCORPS
  • MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce
  • Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (Open to Business)
  • Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA)
  • MN DEED Small Business Development Centers
  • Think Small
  • US Small Business Administration

Workshop provided by MN DEED Small Business Assistance Office and DEED Small Business Development Centers: Offers individual consultation services and a comprehensive series of business guidebooks, helping reduce expenses for small businesses.

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Start a business, grow a business

Date

April 23, 2024

Time

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

8500 W Broadway, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Presented by

MN DEED (Department of Employment & Economic Development)

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