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Energy saving ideas for small businesses
Sep 18 2023Electric cooperatives are proud to serve small businesses that are essential to their local communities. As costs for pretty much everything continue to rise, small business owners are feeling strained. Luckily, there are steps Minnesota’s small business owners can take to conserve energy — and save money. Many small businesses are...

A leading manufacturer of high-performance building products recently celebrated the grand opening of a new facility that marks a significant milestone in its commitment to growth, innovation and sustainability.LP Building Solutions (LP) opened its LP Innovation Center, located at the National Resources Research Institute (NRRI) at the University of Minnesota...

Co-op employee named ‘Rising Star’
Sep 18 2023One Minnesota electric cooperative employee rose to the top of more than 160 nominations submitted from co-ops across the country to be included in the 2023 class of Rising Stars chosen by a panel of judges representing the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.John Pantzke, business development representative and energy service...
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The world has changed in so many ways since 2018. In this era of post-pandemic uncertainty, the challenges faced by small businesses and entrepreneurs are well documented in daily headlines, from staffing shortages and supply chain issues, to rising interest rates and increased material costs.
Access to capital is...

Great River Energy invited several of its community partners to submit features to its newsletter that highlight the work they do to bolster Minnesota’s economic vitality. This edition’s guest feature comes from USDA Rural Development.
At the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, we have been fortunate these...

Stearns Electric secures $1.5M USDA loan to support the state’s first whey-based distillery
May 22 2023The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a $1.5 million loan to Stearns Electric Association through the Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program (REDLG) to support the owners of Redhead Creamery in their efforts to establish an innovative on-farm distillery that uses the leftover whey from their cheesemaking...