Committee hears expansion for emerging entrepreneur loans, lays bill over Lawmakers heard House File 4097, which would add $2 million to the emerging entrepreneur loan revolving account and $1 million to a Small Business Assistance Partnership program; DEED said funds would come from interest on the Forward Fund. The committee laid the amended bill over for later consideration.

Minnesota lawmakers are pushing to boost small businesses with a proposed $3 million expansion in funding—could this be the lifeline entrepreneurs need?

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Committee holds over bill to exempt some S‑corp owners from Minnesota paid leave after close vote After hours of testimony from small business owners and debate about program stability, the House Workforce Committee failed by roll call to advance House File 3597, a bill that would have allowed owners with 25%+ stakes in S corporations to opt out of Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave.

A contentious bill aimed at exempting S-corp owners from Minnesota's Paid Family and Medical Leave program has sparked heated debate, with small business owners urging for the coverage to remain accessible to all.

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Small-business owners, farmers and patients describe sharp tradeoffs as marketplace premiums rise and subsidies expire AARP, Main Street Alliance members, small-business owners, farmers and several patients testified that rising premiums and the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits are driving painful choices between health coverage and basic needs, and could reduce workforce participation and entrepreneurship in some rural areas.

Rising marketplace premiums and the loss of tax credits are forcing Minnesotans to choose between healthcare and basic needs, threatening both small businesses and families.

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Scott County Center awarded $282K grant to support local entrepreneurs Michael Wiernicki advocates for ongoing funding to boost small business growth in Minnesota.

Local entrepreneurs in Minnesota are rallying for continued support as a pivotal Senate bill aims to secure vital funding for small businesses, showcasing inspiring success stories and community impact.

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Bloomington Port Authority prioritizes diverse vendors for Expo 2027 planning Bloomington's Expo 2027 planning emphasizes inclusion of minority-owned businesses and reimbursement procedures.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1832 promises to reshape the economic landscape by allocating $5 million to empower small businesses, especially those led by people of color and women.

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Minnesota allocates $15M for small business and economic relief programs Minnesota invests $15 million for small businesses and economic relief initiatives in 2025.

Minnesota is making a bold move by allocating $15 million to empower small businesses and rejuvenate local economies—could this be the catalyst for transformative change?

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Minnesota allocates $2.8M for business development and small business grants Minnesota funds $2.8 million for workforce programs and small business support initiatives.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1832 is set to transform the state's economy with a $2.8 million investment in workforce development and small business support!

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Minnesota allocates $2.25M grant to Neighborhood Development Center for small business support Legislature approves funding to enhance small business programs across Minnesota's communities.

Minnesota is taking a bold step to revolutionize its economy by introducing a $2.25 million grant aimed at empowering small businesses in underserved communities.

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NFIB warns new leave mandates threaten small business viability amid workforce shortages Small businesses urge lawmakers to reconsider costly employment mandates amid ongoing workforce shortages.

Small businesses are sounding the alarm over new employment mandates, warning that they could spell disaster amid crippling workforce shortages.

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