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
August
August 11, 2026 2:00 p.m. - The middle of the year is the perfect time to evaluate your business' financial health and prepare for what's ahead. This monthly call will guide business owners through a mid-year financial check-up, including cash flow management, key financial metrics, and practical strategies to strengthen financial performance. Participants will also learn about access to capital, funding options, and how to prepare financially to improve their ability to secure financing when opportunities arise. Attendees will leave with actionable tool and strategies to finish the year strong and position their business for future growth.
Recorded Calls
2026
- July - How the Workforce Strategy Consultant Team Supports Minnesota Employers
- June - How to Start Selling Online (Without Being a Tech Expert)
- May - How Great Founder-Led Companies Operate and Create Scale
- 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
