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Lunch & Learns

The Renville County EDA hosts monthly Lunch & Learn events.  They are typically held the second Wednesday of the month.  These events are FREE to attend and are held virtually.  Below, you will find archived presentations that you can view at your convenience.  

The next Lunch & Learn event will take place on:


VIRTUALLY:
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/492780253

You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: 571-317-3122  
Access Code: 492-780-253

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2024 Lunch and Learn Archived Flyers, Video Presentations and PowerPoint Presentations

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Energy to Grow
Speakers: Michelle Marotzke & Jacob Selseth
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Resource Guide
Presentation

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Speakers: Mesgana Tesfahun & Matt Cross Thiede
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Presentation

2023 Lunch and Learn Archived Flyers, Video Presentations and PowerPoint Presentations:


Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Prepping for Year End Taxes
Speaker:  Sheila Prax, CPA
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PowerPoint Presentation
Presentation


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Women's Small Business Month
Speaker: Cathy Helin
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Presentation

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 
Small Business Saturday 
Speaker:  Brian McDonald, Director at US Small Business Administration
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Presentation

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 
Give to the Max 
Speaker: Courtney Backen, Director, Community and Capacity Development
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Video Presentation 
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Wednesday,  May 10, 2023
Programs and Resources for Veterans
Speakers:  Lee Stock, Veterans Services Officer & Mike Jackson, US Small Business Administration
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Video Presentation 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Advertising for Businesses
Speakers:  Chuck Blum, Lakeland Broadcasting & Nick Grabowski, Pinnacle Marketing Group
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Video Presentation 

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Safety & Security for Businesses
Speakers Mike Hennen & Samantha Best, Renville Co. Emergency Management &
Sheriff Scott Hable
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Video Presentation 
Emergency Procedures

Wednesday, January 11, 2023  
What to Know When Applying for a Loan:  How Lenders Decide to Finance or Not
Erik Peterson, President FM Bank Olivia
Video Presentation

2022 Lunch and Learn Archived Flyers, Video Presentations and PowerPoint Presentations:

December 2022 - Cancelled

November 2022:  Recruiting and Retaining Workforce
Bridget Paulson, Central Minnesota Jobs and Training and Della Ludwig, MN Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Video Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation -Della Ludwig
PowerPoint Presentation - Bridget Paulson

October 2022:  COVID-19 in the Workplace: Now What?  Guidance and Best Practices for Businesses and Employees
Video Presentation
Flyer  as of October 12, 2022

September 2022:  Business Innovation Grants 
PowerPoint Presentation

August 2022:  5 Reasons your Business Needs to Use LinkedIn (Jackie Kaufenberg, Vivid Image)
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Video Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation

July 2022:  Top 5 Marketing Questions Ask to VantagePoint in 2022 (Claire Meyers, VantagePoint Marketing Consultants)
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Video Presentation

June 2022: Financial Advice for Individuals, Families, and Businesses (Mark Sannerud, Thrivent Financial)
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Video Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation
Handouts 1
Handouts 2

May 2022: Business Assistance Resources: Grants, Loans, and Technical Assistance (Jordan Zeller, Renville County EDA)
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Video Presentation

April 2022: Assistance and Resources from the Small Business Development Center (Christine Fischer, SBDC)
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Video Presentation

March 2022:  Canceled

February 2022: Intentional Onboarding = Employee Retention (Nancy Miller, Vinna Human Resources)
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Video Presentation

January 2022: Canceled 


2021 Lunch and Learn Archived Flyers, Video Presentations and PowerPoint Presentations:


December 2021:
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Video Presentation

November 2021:
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Video Presentation

September 2021:
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Video Presentation

August 2021: Insurance for Business
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Video Presentation

July 2021: Business Assistance Resources:  Grants, Loans and Technical Assistance
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Video Presentation

June 2021: Cyber Security for Small Business
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Video Presentation
Slide Deck

May 2021: Recruiting, Training, and Retaining Workforce in These Challenging Times
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Video Presentation
PowerPoint

April 2021: Facebook Advertising - Beyond the Boost
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Video Presentation

March 2021:  Customer Service
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Video Presentation

February 2021:  Non-Traditional Business Financing Opportunities
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January 2021:  COVID-19 Assistance Packages: Resources for Business from the State & Federal Governments
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2020 Lunch and Learn Archived Flyers, Video Presentations and PowerPoint Presentations:


December 2020:  What Businesses Need to Know about COVID-19
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Video Presentation

October 2020:
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September 2020:
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August 2020 : Business Taxes
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Video Presentation

July 2020:  Navigating Change: Professional and Personal, They go Hand in Hand!
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Video Presentation

June 2020:  Marketing Do's and Don'ts in Uncertain Times
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Video Presentation 

May 2020:  Financial Advice for Individuals, Families and Businesses
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Video Presentation

April 2020:  Ridgewater College Customized Training and Continuing Education
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March 2020:  Facebook Marketing
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February 2020:  Insurance for Business (will be rescheduled due to weather event)
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January 2020 Lunch and Learn:  Legal Topics for Business
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