MnDOT offers free online classes to help small businesses in construction with risk management and project closeouts, along with personalized assistance and focuses on workforce diversification.

Bloomington celebrates National Small Business Week, May 4-10, with activities supporting local businesses and highlighting the city's commitment to fostering a positive business climate.

Minnesota offers a webinar to explain the benefits of Foreign Trade Zones for businesses seeking relief from tariffs, including duty reduction and elimination.

Saint Paul launches the 2025 Neighborhood STAR program, offering financial grants for local businesses and projects that contribute to neighborhood vitality.

The 2024 Ramsey County Workforce Solutions Annual Business Report is now online, outlining last year's achievements and community partnership efforts.

Applications for Saint Paul's Neighborhood STAR grants open on March 31, with a workshop on April 8. Grants support local capital improvement projects.

Minnesota's Slick City has opened in Maple Grove, offering indoor water fun and boosting local economy and tourism.

The city of Bloomington is holding "Hatch Bloomington," a business pitch contest with a $100,000 prize for transformative ideas, offering exposure and networking for entrants.

The Monticello Nuclear Plant had an automatic shutdown due to a control valve issue. Xcel Energy expects no customer service impact and a quick return to full operations.

Saint Paul small businesses have grant, funding, and resource opportunities, including the Neighborhood STAR program, worker cooperatives support, tax webinars, and outdoor space permits.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency offers zero-interest loans to small businesses for environmental improvements and site clean-up. Eligible firms can get $1,000 to $75,000 with repayment up to seven years.

The Brooklyn Park Development Corporation introduces a Microbusiness Loan Program offering $1,000 to $10,000 loans at 2% interest with reduced criteria, aiming to help small businesses grow.

Free cybersecurity consultations for St. Paul businesses are offered through a partnership between Metro State University and the Neighborhood Development Center.