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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 /> B. Site Location Assistance <br /> The City of Mounds View maintains information on development opportunities within the <br /> community. These include vacant parcels, available building spaces, and redevelopment <br /> properties. For more information, feel free to contact Jim Ericson at 763-717-4021 / <br /> jim.ericson@ci.mounds-view.mn.us, or Aaron Backman at 763-717-4029 / <br /> aaron.backman@ci.mounds-view.mn.us. <br /> • <br />