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How does the program work? <br /> 0 The client must sign a "Request for Counseling" form and must agree to <br /> participate in surveys designed to measure the effectiveness of the SBDC <br /> program. To maximize the value of the counseling, clients should prepare a draft <br /> business plan before meeting with the counselor. SBDC counselors have <br /> significant experience in the private sector, and many have extensive <br /> management and financial consulting backgrounds. To learn more about the <br /> services, Mounds View businesses can contact the local SBDC office located in <br /> at the University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis campus). You can contact Michael <br /> Ryan at 651-962-4500. <br /> 3) DEED Business Services <br /> DEED Business Services staff serve the business community in Ramsey County, <br /> and around the state, with business development and workforce-related services. <br /> Services including helping startup and expanding businesses, coordinating <br /> specialized business development products and services to employers, <br /> brownfield redevelopment assistance, and labor market information. Local <br /> businesses can contact Cheryl Beaumier, Business Services at 651-779-5645. <br /> D. Workforce Development Programs <br /> 0 Minnesota WorkForce Centers (WFCs) provide the tools, resources and services <br /> needed for job search, career planning and training needs. WorkForce Centers are a <br /> collaboration of partners. People seeking work, businesses seeking employees, <br /> students, and those looking for a first job or returning to the workforce, will find services <br /> to meet their needs, most offered at no cost. Each WFC house houses a Resource <br /> Area that operates similar to a library. <br /> The Ramsey County WorkForce Center that services businesses in the City of Mounds <br /> View is located in North St. Paul. The Center provides a variety of services to <br /> employers to meet their employee recruitment and retention needs. Some services <br /> provided include training seminars, training grants, job fairs, and wage subsidies to <br /> name a few. Businesses may contact Cheryl Beaumier, Business Services at the <br /> Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development at 651-779-5645. <br /> Businesses can also visit the Department's website at www.deed.state.mn.us. Some of <br /> the workforce programs available to employers include: <br /> 1) Minnesota's Job Bank <br /> The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) <br /> is responsible for administering various state and federal programs that provide <br /> workforce development services. Minnesota's Job Bank is an Internet-based <br /> self-service system where member employers and job seekers can find each <br /> other. Employer members can post job openings to be searched by job seekers. <br /> 0 Employer members can also search for job candidates and contact them by <br /> email. Job seeker members can post a resume to be searched by employers. <br /> April 2007 Draft <br /> Mounds View Business Toolbox <br /> Internal Document <br /> Page 4 of 9 <br />