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

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

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

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

Provides operating support and management assistance through local capacity-building programs, project equity and management support via the National Equity Fund, and technical assistance grants, pre-development seed capital, and interim/construction financing to housing, job, and service providers, all aimed at building sustainable communities.