Who do business owners turn to for advice? Read what Extension learned in our Minnesota business succession and transition study.
Economics
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Festivals and events have both direct and indirect economic impacts on local economies. Extension impact studies help communities understand the cost and benefit of local tourism.
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U of M Extension’s Brigid Tuck provides 11 years of economic research.
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From inflation to the job market, recent headlines share some stunning economic news. Learn about the data behind this news and how it's impacting our current economy.
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Is your community working to fill vacant storefronts? Unsure about the type of business to add? Learn how available data can help you find new potential businesses.
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Minnesota's communities thrive when entrepreneurs have opportunities to flourish. Read about Extension's third annual Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference.
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Tourism is a cornerstone of Minnesota’s economy. Learn about the potentially longer-lasting economic effects of COVID-19 and what that means for our tourism communities.
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Read about the economic impact of small businesses in Rochester and Olmsted County, Minnesota.
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Read about case studies that tell the stories of four communities that focused on business retention when the pandemic hit Minnesota.
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Read an analysis of the regional impacts of COVID-19 unemployment reports for Minnesota.