With the goal of keeping you informed and up to date, these news bites feature local, regional and national news items that relate to the business community in Central Minnesota.Â
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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior
Today we recognize and honor the significant contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. May we reflect on his teachings and acknkowledge how his work is still impacting us today, while appreciating that there is still much work to be done.
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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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LOCAL
$3.675 million in grants: St. Cloud's Wastewater Treatment Facility received $3.675 million in U.S. Department of Energy Grants to work on its green hydrogen innovations. Learn more
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Changes to the TIP need your feedback. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is a multi-year program of transportation improvements for the Saint Cloud Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). The St. Cloud APO is asking for resident feedback on proposed changes, share your thoughts here.Â
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Child Care Summit: Register now to attend the Child Care Summit on January 18th, which is designed to unite our local business community in shedding light on the community-wide challenges of child care scarcity while fostering dialogue toward a collaborative, community-driven solution. Register now.
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MNDEED Commissioner visits St. Cloud. Matt Varilek, the current Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, presented “Delivering for Minnesota ? With Help From the Rotary” during a joint Chamber of Commerce/St. Cloud Rotary meeting. Read more
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STATE & NATIONAL
MN Office of Cannabis Management Newsletter: As laws and regulations change quickly, stay up to date on what you need to know about cannabis in MN with by subscribing to the newsletter here.
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Election 2024:Â Save these important dates on the 2024 election calendar -Â learn more.
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Corporate Transparency Act: The Corporate Transparency Act, which goes into effect in January 2024, may require your small business to report information about ownership to the government. Here's what you need to know.
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Federal Beneficial Ownership reporting now available: Many companies are required to report information to FinCEN about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. Learn more