- Assistance to Minnesota businesses and local governments to maintain compliance with new and existing environmental requirements, to reduce or eliminate the amounts of emissions and waste generated, and to reduce regulatory burdens - Educational opportunities such as workshops, trainings, events, printed materials, and informational mailings - Small Business Environmental Ombudsman: Reviews environmental regulatory activities to ensure that they are fair, reasonable, and appropriate for small businesses, investigates and assists in the resolution of complaints and disputes, and acts as a contact for small businesses looking for financial resources.