Business Resources

Opportunity Zone

Selected census tracks in Waseca have been designated as an Opportunity Zone, click here for the list of all zones in the U.S https://www.cdfifund.gov/Pages/Opportunity-Zones.aspx

Opportunity Zone census tracts have been selected by Minnesota and approved by the feds. You can view all of the designated  MN Opportunity Zones here.

IRS has a FAQ page with some useful information https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently-asked-questions

Here is an article with more information: https://finance-commerce.com/2018/06/qa-how-to-invest-in-opportunity-zones/: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently-asked-questions

Businesses can easily navigate these pages to identify and access state and regional resources related to seven categories:
Business Financing; Entrepreneurship; Environment and Energy; Exporting/Importing; Research and Data tools; Start and manage a business; Workforce Development.  These state and regional resources were compiled collectively by the Minnesota Chamber and local chambers.  

Your free, go-to service in Minnesota for any and all business questions: starting a business, expanding your business, selling a business, business plans, legal structures, environmental permits, business loans, patents, insurance, finding employees, hiring employees, training employees, advertising, marketing, and much more!!  This is a valuable resource that can assist you in reaching your full potential as a business. You have access to real people that can help you with your questions about starting, running, or improving your business.
http://www.mnchamber.com/grow-minnesota-business-resources 

Minnesota Business First Stop
Customer service to streamline the development process for business expansions, re-locations and startups.  Assistance from multiple agencies.
http://mn.gov/deed/business/help/first-stop/

Minnesota WasteWise
mnwastewise.org

USDA and Rural Development - Rural housing, business, energy and cooperative programs
rd.usda.gov/mn
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Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Cost of Living - Provides a yearly estimate of required wages to meet basic cost of living
Check out cost of living in Waseca comparison calculator.
mn.gov/deed/col

Economic Development Resource Guide - mn.gov/deed/guide

How to Start a Business in Minnesota (“A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota”)
https://mn.gov/deed/assets/guide-starting-business-minnesota-36th-ed-2018_tcm1045-155254.pdf

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Career Profile - Find wages, demand, job opportunities
mn.gov/deed/careers

Job Training Incentive Program
Provides grants to new and expanding businesses for training new workers
mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/mjsp/training-grants/index.jsp

Minnesota Works
www.minnesotaworks.net

Occupations in Demand - List of current jobs in demand by educational requirements and wages
mn.gov/deed/oid

Returning Veterans
careeronestop.org/reemployment/veterans

Finding the right employee for your business - Source Nect, Inc.
Small Business Recruiting Guide and Resources

WorkForce Center – Mankato
12 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 1600A  
507-344-2622
WorkForce Resource Guide - mn.gov/deed/images/wdd-resource-guide.pdf
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