
This presentation will introduce and
explain the services provided by the ND
APEX Accelerator team. The importance of
SAM registration and how to navigate the
SAM site. Changes being made- getting
rid of the DUNS number. Updates to the
certifications: 8(a) program, HUBZone,
Women-Owned Small Business, Minority-
owned business, Mentor-Protégé Program,
Veteran-owned business certification,
Small Disadvantaged Business
Certification. We will also touch on how to
make sure your business is Procurement
ready.
Presented by: Nikki Kallias, APEX Program
Advisor, Center for Business

This webinar will walk you through the key factors and strategies to increase the visibility of your website within Google search.

What does it take to set AND achieve ambitious goals so you can uplevel your business and life?

Where’s the Money?
Sourcing Capital for Your Business
Identifying and accessing sources of debt and equity capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs is a never ending challenge.
Join us for an overview of this resource guide to sources and types of capital for small businesses in the Twin Cities to St. Cloud, Duluth and the Western Wisconsin border from Superior to Lake Pepin.
Learn how you can use this reference resource to identify sources of capital for your business and clients. This directory is designed as a reference for entrepreneurs, small business owners, SCORE

Join us to discover the free tools available from your library at no cost with high quality, easy to use research resources.

In this workshop, you'll learn some best practices and marketing tips to hire better, faster in this competitive market.

This workshop explores the dynamics of different personalities in the sales process.

Learn how to work less AND double your sales when you implement key business strategies and beliefs which Ursula Mentjes will share during this power-packed presentation.

There’s No “I” in Team: HR Basics: When Growing from Start-Up to 20+ Employees
You’ve done all the work to get your business up and running, and you are starting to see the momentum build. Suddenly, you find yourself starting to overflow and feel the need to bring in your first employee. Or maybe you’ve had 5 employees the last couple years, and now see your business ready to expand to the next level.
Then, you feel that rumble in your gut and the realization that your business’s success - and your dream - is more and more in the hands of your employees.
How do you know when

Learn strategies for how to dress to foster self-confidence and to represent your business with authenticity and professionalism that help you and your business stand out.

This webinar will help you better understand and apply: Pricing’s roles in your business’ marketing mix, and the five critical perspectives that should influence your business’ pricing strategies and tactics.

"The Competitive Edge in the World of Talent Management" by Nikki Ahlgren of Hilo Talent Partners
Join us for a dynamic, inspirational and insightful event over the noon hour on Tuesday, October 17th.
In this brief one hour, you will be presented with engaging information from our featured guest speakers, a light lunch, and time for networking with your fellow business community leaders.
IN-Person Registration, click HERE.
Cost: $20.00/person, includes lunch
Zoom Registration, click HERE.
*Join us via Zoom at no cost.
Speaker for October 17th: Nikki Ahlgren, Founder of Hilo

There’s No “I” in Team: HR Basics: When Growing from Start-Up to 20+ Employees
You’ve done all the work to get your business up and running, and you are starting to see the momentum build. Suddenly, you find yourself starting to overflow and feel the need to bring in your first employee. Or maybe you’ve had 5 employees the last couple years, and now see your business ready to expand to the next level.
Then, you feel that rumble in your gut and the realization that your business’s success - and your dream - is more and more in the hands of your employees.
How do you know when