Learn How to Access New Program to Help Hire People with Disabilities.
Join DEED for an Employer Webinar on New Fund that Reimburses Employers for Costs Associated with Providing Reasonable Accommodations for EmployeesNow, through the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED’s) Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) small to mid-sized Minnesota businesses can request reimbursements for up to $30,000 in expenses related to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities.Learn about how an SBA loan can be an option
Prescribed Burns Help Oak Savanna at Sherburne Refuge
Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge 17076 293rd Avenue NW Zimmerman, MN 55398 (763) 389-3323 fws.gov/refuge/sherburne FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2024 Greg Dehmer (763) 389-3323 ext. 102 Kris Larson (763) 389-3323 ext. 107 Prescribed Burns Help Oak Savanna at Sherburne Refuge Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is planning a series of prescribed burns to be conducted during the spring season to help maintain the natural habitats for wildlife and reduce the chance of wildfires outside the
Governor Walz Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Business Assistance
For Immediate Release Mary HaugenMary.Haugen@state.mn.usMarch 7, 2024Media ResourcesPrevious Announcements Governor Walz Urges Small Businesses Impacted by Lack of Snow to Apply for Business Assistance[ST. PAUL, MN] – As Minnesota continues to face record-high winter temperatures, Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota has unlocked federal funding for small businesses impacted by this winter’s historic drought conditions. Amid the warmest winter on record, federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans
First Responders Exhibit Opens at the Sherburne History Center
NEWS RELEASE SHERBURNE HISTORY CENTER 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, MN 55308 For Immediate Release Event Date: 24 February - 1 September 2024 Contact Information: Mo Galvin, Curator 763-275-2211 mgalvin@sherburnehistorycenter.org First Responders Exhibit Opens at the Sherburne History Center Becker, MN Sherburne County’s Fire, Police and Sheriff Protection exhibit explores a short history of civic protection since the county organized in 1856, when Minnesota was a territory. Over the years we have
Environmental Permitting Research
The Minnesota Chamber FoundationThe Minnesota Chamber Foundation released a report on Minnesota’s permitting process this week, Streamlining Minnesota’s Permitting Process: Essential for Economic Growth. This report is the culmination of a six-month study digging into the facts and data behind headlines, working with consulting partners Barr Engineering, the Policy Navigation Group and Squire Patton Boggs to produce a data-driven analysis of Minnesota’s environmental permitting system. The research
Contribute Your Voice and Insights to Identify Community Health Needs
Greetings, Fairview Health Services is conducting its 2024 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and wants to hear from our partner community organizations and community leaders that are working toward responding to the social determinants of health needs of community members. The CHNA is an important opportunity for our health system to gather community health information from our patients, employees, partners, and neighbors. Your input will help us identify community health needs as well
Chamber Hosts Fundraiser
Saddles N' Spurs: A Night on the Old FrontierA Fundraiser for The Elk River Area Chamber of CommerceElk River, MN 2-29-24 Dust off those cowboy boots and prepare for a night of Western wonders at Saddles N' Spurs, the event of the year! You're cordially invited to join us on Thursday, March 21st for an evening filled with toe-tappin' music, hearty appetizers, thrilling raffles, and exciting auctions, all in support of a worthy cause.Event Details:Date: Thursday, March 21st, 2024Time: 5:30-8:30pmLocation:
Terra Nova Open Application
Terra Nova School has their 24-25 school year application period open through March 15th! Check out our website and at the top click the Admission Application. Under the School Year applying for: section, make sure to choose the 2024-2025 option. You will receive a number that is tied to your application. The lottery will be at 4:00 pm on April 10th. You will be notified at that time if your application number was drawn. If you have further questions about the enrollment application process,