NDC Small Business Development Workshops in June

Check out and join us for our upcoming small business development workshops!

Food Safety Discussion with 301, Inc.

Please join for an hour presentation/discussion/Q&A with 301 Inc. (https://www.301inc.com/) the venture capital arm of General Mills. Topic will be Food Safety requirements, regulations, and best practices for producing food products for retail sale. Will be discussing recommended training resources, tips and guidance for working within commercial kitchens, seeking co-manufactures, and other scale-up considerations as you grow!

Presenters:  

• When: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 
  Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  Click here to register:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sceqsqDwpHNfmscti05R84kEy1TPejzNL

Get Financially Fit Webinar

We are partnering with BMO Harris to help get you financially prepared in 2021.  Get all the resources you need to set a budget, start saving, build credit, and achieve your financial goals. 

In this webinar you will:

• Get key tips on building savings even during challenging times.
• Hear advice on building or repairing your credit.
• Walk away with the game plan to achieve your financial goals.
• Find out how BMO's special programs can help assist you save and build credit. 

Presenter:  Jamal Washington, CRA Relationship Manager at BMO Harris

• When: Thursday, June 17, 2021 
  Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
  Click here to register:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-financially-fit-webinar-tickets-148371472067

Improve Workplace Productivity with 5S

?How do you keep your space clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized? In this course you will learn how to build an efficient & organized workplace to help reduce waste and optimize your productivity! This workshop is for all business types.

Presenters: Raji Eid and Tesfahun Hailu with EIDS Cleaning & Consulting

• When: Tuesday, June 22, 2021 
  Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Click here to register:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsc--rqjwrGtHpo9mMGGaNlLn3JNfBQK8h

Small Business Insurance – Are You Covered?

Are you wondering which insurance(s) you may need to run your business? Join us to learn the benefits of having business insurance, how business insurance works, new terminology, and leave with resources and applications to take the necessary steps in running a successful small business in confidence.

Presenters: Shahir Ahmed, Senior Program Director and Trainer with NDC

• When: Thursday, June 24, 2021 
  Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Click here to register:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsdO2tpz4rGdfHK-cLeQzEXdUMsN48M01f

Business Recycling Grant 

Are you considering starting a recycling system at your business? Did you know that Hennepin County provides Business Recycling Grants of up to $3,000 to help small businesses start a recycling program?

Join us to learn more about recycling, organics recycling, and the Hennepin County Business Recycling Grant. This workshop will address these important topics a small business owner should be aware of as they implement a recycling system at their business.

Presenters: Audua Pugh, CEO with Rusty & The Crew

• When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 
  Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  Click here to register:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEoc-6rqTgsEtZxDhVmFSfyfHRGlDH9KI_W

• When: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 
  Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Click here to register:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrceCtqz0uG909RT6haLWN_S6QyzfaZFN8