From February 23 - March 1, 2008 the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund will join organizations all across the nation in celebrating the culture of Entrepreneurship in America!  You, too, can take part in National Entrepreneurship Week by participating in events in the region or by simply supporting your local businesses!

Visit the National Entrepreneurship Week website at
www.nationaleweek.com for more information.
 

"Start a Business... Here's How!"

Are you exploring a start-up business? Would you like to learn what it takes to start a business—and how to increase your chances of success? Are you ready to take the next step in building your own business?

Start a Business... Here’s How! is a two-hour workshop designed for you to discover how to transform your business idea into reality. With expert assistance from the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund, you’ll learn a step-by-step approach to starting your business—legal considerations, operations, marketing, financing and more. The focus is on practical information you can use now to launch your successful business.

Fee for this workshop is $20.  Start a Business... Here's How! will be held monthly in Duluth, Grand Rapids, and Virginia as well as other locations.  For the complete schedule, visit www.entrepreneurfund.org/calendar2008.htm.
 

Free Dental Care For Kids

The Minnesota Dental Association is pleased to coordinate a special event called "Give Kids a Smile." On Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, more than 2,000 Minnesota dental professionals will provide free care to low-income children in need. The dental care will be available in community-based clinics and private dental practices in more than 200 locations throughout the state.
 

http://www.mndental.org/public_home/about_us/give_kids_a_smile/
 

Tax Tips For 2008

Taking Your Business Into 2008...

New Year's Resolutions For Your Business

http://www.allbusiness.com/management/benchmarking-strategic-planning/3778986-1.html
 

New Year, New Payroll

http://www.entrepreneur.com/humanresources/compensationandbenefits/article188368.html
 

Top Year-End Tax Tips for Small Biz

http://www.forbes.com/home/entrepreneursfinance/2007/12/12/
small-business-taxes-ent-law-cx_lk_1212taxplan.html
 

Announcing a New Business!

Gilley's Naturals (Cook)
Natural Health Care Products
Jill Gilley, owner
218-376-4628
www.gilleysnaturals.com
 

This Month's Featured Entrepreneurial Resources… 

The Northland Connection
www.northlandconnection.com
 

The Northland Works
www.thenorthlandworks.org
 

The Northland Connection and The Northland Works are research websites containing tools and resources for new and growing businesses in the Northland, as well as news and events pertaining to our region's economy and workforce.