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D. Monthly Educational Luncheon <br /> • The TCN Chamber hosts a monthly networking and educational luncheon. <br /> The event includes an average of 50 participants and is intended to connect <br /> with both new area businesses as well as those with deep roots in the <br /> community. A featured presenter discusses issues pertinent to members in <br /> the northern Twin Cities suburbs. Location varies. Cost is $16 per person. <br /> E. north yp network <br /> As an offering geared toward early stage business professionals, the north <br /> yp network serves as the Chamber's young professionals networking and <br /> education group (ages from 21 to 35+/-). The north yp network holds <br /> events twice a month: one social/networking; one educational. The group <br /> self directs its agenda and is run by an active committee. Location and cost <br /> varies. <br /> 2) DEED Small Business Development Center (SBDC) — www.mnsbdc.com <br /> The state's SBDC offers individual advice and guidance concerning the formation, <br /> management, financing and operation of businesses. Counseling is provided at <br /> no charge to qualified businesses, although there may be a fee for certain out-of- <br /> pocket costs incurred by the SBDC. To qualify for counseling, the business must <br /> be "small" as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Individuals who <br /> are considering starting a business are also eligible for counseling. <br /> How does the program work: <br /> • 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 at <br /> the University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis campus). You can contact Michael <br /> Ryan at 651-962-4500. <br /> 3) Ramsey County Workforce Investment Board (Workforce Solutions) <br /> Workforce Solutions serves the business community and the jobseekers in <br /> Ramsey County with workforce-related services. It provides and coordinates <br /> specialized workplace products and services to employers and individuals that <br /> meet the needs of the area labor market. Workforce Solutions staff can consult <br /> with Mounds View businesses regarding business-specific employee recruiting <br /> and placement, employee retention support, workforce restructuring, labor market <br /> information, etc. Local businesses can contact Karyn Berg, Workforce Solutions <br /> at 651-779-5652. <br /> • <br />