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Resources
Local Government
St. Louis County
County government providing citizen services to the public
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Contact:
https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/
218-726-2000
Employment Assistance
DAV
Employer program and job assistance for disabled veterans and spouses
Contact:
https://www.dav.org/get-help-now/employment-entrepreneurship/
612-970-5665
MACV
Help for job seeking veterans and businesses seeking to hire veterans
Contact:
https://www.mac-v.org/our-services/employment/
833-222-6228
Northforce
Talent retainment and attraction, connecting career-minded individuals
Contact:
https://northforce.org/
218-481-7737
State of Minnesota - CareerForce
Job search by description, location, and distance
Contact:
https://careerforce.mn.gov/
651-259-7500
State of Minnesota - DEED
Resources to finding the right workers
Contact:
https://mn.gov/deed/business/finding-workers/
651-259-7114
State of Minnesota - Labor and Industry
Information and assistance on becoming an apprentice in Minnesota
Contact:
https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/be-apprentice
651-284-5090
True North Goodwill - Career Training/Education
On the job commercial skills training in select areas
Contact:
https://truenorthgoodwill.org/programs/training-education/
218-722-6351
Grants
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Business Energy Retrofit
For energy efficient improvements and code compliance
Contact:
https://mn.gov/irrrb/business-resources/business-assistance/ber.jsp
218-322-6512
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Drilling Incentives
Grants to stimulate exploration for new minerals and/or new deposits
Contact:
https://mn.gov/irrrb/grant-resources/mining-grants/drilling-incentive.jsp
218-735-3057
Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
Taconite Economic Development Fund
Grant program supporting local mining industry
Contact:
https://mn.gov/irrrb/grant-resources/mining-grants/taconite-economic-development-fund.jsp
218-735-3057
CMTJ Talent Development
Train current employees to avert layoffs and improve competitiveness
Contact:
https://www.cmjts.org/business-services/business-resources/
763-271-3700
State of Minnesota - Agriculture
Dairy Business Planning
Cover 50% of cost up to $5,000 for hiring technical assistance service
Contact:
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/dairy-business-planning-grants
651-201-6643
State of Minnesota - Agriculture
Food Retail Improvement and Development Grants
Funding for grocery stores and small food retailers
Contact:
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/business-dev-loans-grants/food-retail-improvement-development-grants-fridg-retailer-equipment
651-201-6000
State of Minnesota DEED
Job Training Incentive
Grants to businesses located in Greater MN to train workers
Contact:
https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/training-grant/jtip/
651-259-7514
State of Minnesota DEED
Promise Act Grant Program
Grant for working capital, rent/mortgage payments, utilities and more
Contact:
https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/promise-grant/
651-259-7114
State of Minnesota Explore Minnesota
Tourism Grant
Tourism marketing grant for eligible non-profits
Contact:
https://mn.gov/tourism-industry/industry-opportunities/grant-programs/2026-tourism-grant.jsp
651-556-8465
State of Minnesota Labor and Industry
Safety Grant Program
For projects designed to reduce risk of injury and illness to workers
Contact:
https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/workplace-safety-and-health/mnosha-wsc-safety-grant-program
651-284-5060
WomensNet Amber Grant
A monthly, competitive $10,000 grant for women owned businesses
Contact:
https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/
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