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To ensure the good health of your business, it is critical that you are aware of and appropriately addressing the mental health outcomes from COVID and other simultaneous stressors. SCORE webinar will be held on Tuesday May 18 at noon, central time. https://readytalk.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1443397&tp_key=ff28881a23&sti=scoreeventpage 

 What changes can we expect to see in the post-pandemic workplace? Read SCORE's blogpost for some ideas. https://www.score.org/blog/changing-workplace 

The state of MN is asking manufacturers to encourage their employees to get vaccinated. See the Employer toolkit to learn more. #RollUpYourSleevesMN https://mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/employer-toolkit/index.jsp 

Having an SBDC Business Consultant look at your business from a different perspective can help you spot solutions you didn't know were there. There is no fee for business consulting services. Visit our website at https://westcentralmnsbdc.com/ for more information. 

For a better understanding of #SmallBusiness #Financing, read the latest blog entry from the #ASBDC. https://americassbdc.org/8-truths-about-securing-financing-for-your-business/ 

Join MN SBDC Consultants Julie Anderholm and RuthAnnKarty for two vital webinars about how to drive revenue and growth. http://ow.ly/2DDr50Ek2zw 

Now that the #SVOG portal is open, be sure to watch the webinar on the application process then reach out to your local #SBAResourcePartner for assistance. In West Central MN, call our office at 218-299-3037 to learn how to connect with a consultant. https://youtu.be/CNWsgR9ESUs

While waiting for the SVOG application window to open on April 8, register in SAMS.gov and gather needed documents. Talk with your SBDC consultant for more details or visit the SVOG portal. https://www.svograntportal.sba.gov/s/ 

The #SVOG application window may not open until April 8, but you can take the first step in the process right now. Work with your #SBDC Business Consultant for more assistance. Watch this video to learn how to register with SAM.gov. https://youtu.be/y2t5queourQ