Michele Engdahl with Thomson Reuters, Eagan, receives an up-close look at a hog-producing facility – Baarsch Farms-Next Generation Pork, Inc. near Austin – as part of Leadership Minnesota. The Minnesota Chamber program is an exclusive look at the state’s changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. Grow Minnesota! events help businesses prepare for the economic recovery. Sharing their perspectives on how the recession has changed the job market were (from left) Simon Foster of SpencerStuart, Minneapolis; Sue Metcalf of Ecolab, St. Paul; and Jan Erickson of Medtronic, Inc., Fridley. Dee Schutte, executive director of the Litchfield Chamber of Commerce, visits with House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers at the Session Priorities event. Governor Tim Pawlenty congratulates John M. Rivisto, president and CEO of Wells Concrete Company, on its new facility in Sartell. The plant has created 50 jobs in central Minnesota and will add another 100 jobs over the next five years. Minnesota legislative leaders share their priorities at the Minnesota Chamber’s annual Session Priorities event: (from left) House Minority Leader Kurt Zellers, House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, moderator Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News; Senate Minority Leader David Senjem; Senate Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller. Governor Tim Pawlenty addresses nearly 1,600 business leaders and policy-makers at the Minnesota Chamber’s annual Session Priorities event, the largest legislative gathering of its kind.

Grow Minnesota!

"Get Ready to Grow"

The Pohlad Family Foundation and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Economic Recovery Assistance

The Pohlad Family Foundation has pledged $5 million to help small businesses in Minnesota survive the current economic crisis and be poised for recovery. The money will be distributed in partnership with Grow Minnesota!, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s private-sector initiative aimed at retaining and creating jobs.

Small businesses will have access to grants to retain their employees while planning for and adjusting to their futures. Access to short-term, low-interest working capital and capital improvement loans also will be available to help continue operations and finance capital improvements consistent with a company’s growth plans.

What small businesses are eligible?

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What funding is available?

How do I apply?

The application deadline has passed.

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For more information, contact your local chamber Grow Minnesota! partner listed below or Kathi Schaff, at Grow Minnesota! at (651) 292-4667 or kschaff@mnchamber.com She will help you identify the appropriate Grow Minnesota! partner to contact.

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