Small Business Call

The Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED), Office of Small Business & Innovation is offering a monthly meeting for small business owners.

The meeting, which is the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., is an opportunity for small business owners to have a conversation with business experts and their peers.

Sign up for reminders and access to the call.

Upcoming Topics

2026

May

May 12, 2:00 p.m. - Founders carry vision, pressure, and responsibility. EOS shows how high-performing companies create clarity across people, priorities, and execution. This session, hosted by Dan Mallin, offers a preview of the operating model behind healthier, more scalable businesses. Ideal for founders curious about running the company with less friction and more control.
Register for May

June

June 9, 2026 2:00 p.m. - Selling online doesn’t have to be complicated or technical. In this practical session, small business owners will learn the simple building blocks of e-commerce — how to help customers find you, understand what you offer, and confidently complete a purchase or booking.

We’ll break down the process into clear, manageable steps and focus on what truly matters: clarity, ease, trust, and follow-up. Whether you sell products, services, or appointments, you’ll leave with straightforward actions you can implement right away — no advanced tech skills required.
Register for June

Recorded Calls

2026

• April - Resources from the Taxpayer Rights Advocate Office (TRA)
• March - Expanded child care support through federal programs
  Resource: 45F Presentation
• February - Social media marketing for small businesses
  Resource: Slide Deck
• January - Insights from small business owners

2025

• December - Business identity recovery
• October - Patents and trademarks
• September - Essentials of Marketing
• August - Business succession and legacy planning
  Resource: North Central SBDC Legacy Planning Checklist
• July - Are you lender ready?
• June - Loans and grants from the MN Pollution Control Agency (PCA)
  Resource: Slide Deck
• May - AI Resource Lab
• April - Business resources for veterans
• March - Minnesota Trade Office discusses new tariffs
• February - Waste Wise with MN Chamber of Commerce
• January - MN Department of Labor and Industry

2024

• December - Season of Small Business Campaign
  Resource: Slide Deck
• November - Energy Smart program (MN Chamber of Commerce)
• October - Health care purchasing for small businesses (MNsure partners)
• September - Paid Leave program updates (DEED)
  Resource: Slide Deck
• August - SBA program updates
• July - DEED Economic Analysis Unit: data resources
• June - Apex Accelerator and GREATER MSP Partnership
• May - New rules impacting small businesses (PCA)
• April - Workforce Issues
• March - Exporting (Minnesota Trade Office)
• February - Cybersecurity for Small Businesses
• January - Starting a Business in Minnesota + ERAF

2023

• December – Earned Sick and Safe Time
• November - Paid Leave
• October - Resources