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Shovel-Ready Site Certification Key legal, technical and regulatory tasks of developing these sites are already complete. Small Business Partnerships Program DEED partners with local and regional community- based organizations across the state to support the startup, growth, and success of diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners through the delivery of high quality free or low cost professional business development and technical assistance services. Partners represent and empower the success of businesses owned and operated by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) individuals, veteran, women, persons with disabilities, and entrepreneurs located in Greater Minnesota. mnsbp.deed@state.mn.us State Services for the Blind (SSB) 2200 University Ave. W. St. Paul, MN 55114 651-539-2300 Employment and Career Services 651-539-2373 SSB Office Locations Unemployment Insurance Program Program provides temporary benefits to qualified persons out of work. Employer Account information 651-296-6141 select option 4 to speak with a customer service representative Employer Handbook Applicant contacts -general information 651-296-3644 Twin Cities Metro Area 877-898-9090 Greater MN 866-814-1252 (TTY) Minnesota Business Tax Education Partnership Educational Seminars The Minnesota Unemployment Insurance Program offers several types of free educational seminars around the state to assist businesses. 651-259-0779 | ui.mn@state.mn.us Shared Work Program An alternative to layoffs for employers facing a temporary downturn in business. It allows employers to divide available hours of work among a group of employees instead of implementing a full layoff. shared.work@state.mn.us Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Federal tax credit available to all private sector businesses as an incentive to employers to hire workers in certain groups who experience high rates of unemployment. 651-259-7521 888-234-5521
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651-259-7484 Middle East, India, and Africa 651-259-7492 Latin America & Caribbean 651-259-7490 Canada & Mexico (NAFTA) 651-259-7495 Eastern Europe & Central Asia Japan, Korea and ASEAN Industry Experts: 651-259-7495 Agribusiness & Machinery 651-259-7492 Education International Business Services Directory STEP (State Trade and Export Promotion Program) Grant Program 651-259-7485 Trade Helpline 651-259-7498 MinnesotaWorks.net An Internet-based self-service system where registered employers and job seekers can connect. Native American Business Loan Program European Union & Western Europe Program supports the development of Native- owned and operated businesses and promotes economic opportunities for Native peoples throughout Minnesota. 651-259-7823 Office of Youth Development This youth employment, training and education programs provide vital experience and guidance to help prepare Minnesota’s neediest young people to succeed. People with Disabilities Programs that assists persons with significant disabilities to seek, gain, and retain employment. 651-259-7366 800-328-9095 651-296-3900 (TTY) 800-657-3973 (TTY) 877-672-3848 (Speech-to-Speech Telephone Re-Voice) S EED Capital Investment Credit Program Provides tax incentives for investing in innovative business located in the Minnesota border cities of Breckenridge, Dilworth, East Grand Forks, Moorhead, and Ortonville. 651-259-7415 Small Business Assistance Office (SBAO) Office serves as a point of first and continuing contact for individuals and firms with questions about business start-up, business operation and business licensing. 651-556-8425 (Voicemail Publication Order Line) 651-259-7476 (Information and Assistance) 800-310-8323 | smallbusiness @state.mn.us Business Guidebooks
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