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Provides services and resources to retain, attract, create, and expand businesses, and quality employment opportunities in Freeborn County. The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency consists of two separate agencies; the Albert Lea Port Authority and Greater Jobs Inc. Services include: - Business membership - Business development - Business mentorship - Entrepreneur services - Opportunities for students

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Tourism Development
Regional Economic Development
Small Business Development
Business Recruitment and Attraction
A resource of information for businesses online. Available information includes: - Accounting principles - Business plans and business finance basics - Data for businesses, such as cost of living, wage statistics, current economic highlights, job vacancies, unemployment statistics, trends, and labor markets - Exporting and international trade training, market research, statistics, and questions about importing - Financing a business and financing programs to help companies and communities retain existing jobs and create new jobs - Finding workers, workforce assistance, jobs on CareerForce, hiring, incentives, and tax credits - Insurance, taxes, intellectual property, and management basics - Licensing and permits needed for specific businesses - Starting a business and organizing a business structure - Statewide partner organizations to provide consultation or advice to help businesses grow - Support for Cannabis businesses

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Regional Economic Development
Census Data
Organizational Start Up Services
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Business Issues
Business Financing
Community Services: - Family services - Emergency planner - Chemical dependency specialist services - Gaming enforcement services - Public utilities and maintenance Court services: - Chief judge - Appellate Court - Clerk of courts - Probation officer - Ordinance information

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Public Health Nursing
Governmental Contracts/Grants Offices
Native American/Tribal Law
Regional Economic Development
Wellness Programs
Street Construction/Repair
Comprehensive Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Native American Community
Tribal Offices of Emergency Services
Water Service Connection/Repair
Providing technical assistance to communities, businesses, and local organizations through: - Community Planning?? - Energy and Environmental Planning - Economic Development - Revolving Loan Funds (Business Loans) - Mobility Management - Fiscal Hosting

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Financial Management Support
Organizational Planning and Development Support
Small Business Development
Community Development Corporations
Regional Economic Development
- Operating support and management assistance through Twin Cities capacity building programs - Project equity and management assistance through the National Equity Fund ? - Technical assistance grants, pre-development seed capital, interim and construction financing for housing, job, and service providers; the focus is on building sustainable communities

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Redevelopment Programs
Regional Economic Development

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