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PositivelyMN

  1. 5 social media strategies for small businesses: goo.gl/pD5T3 via @angel__network
  2. 5 business leaders to join Minnesota Business Hall of Fame: goo.gl/hby0t via @TCBmag
  3. Is your business hiring right now? Consider hosting a booth at the upcoming Job Trends Job Fair: goo.gl/bxI6U
  4. Angel investment isn’t just about money, it’s about finding an investor that’s a good fit. @angel__network explains: goo.gl/V9cIP
  5. Dislocated Worker Program awards $540,000 in grants for services for 135 laid off Bloomingdale's and SuperValu workers: goo.gl/cCf4j
  6. MN Smart Grid Trade Mission to Canada application deadline is June 15: goo.gl/uieo6 Grant money available for qualified businesses.
  7. State's jobless rate drops to 5.6% for April. More details on today's annoucement from DEED are available here: goo.gl/rbRmw
  8. Our online guide to starting a business is a great starting point for new or potential business owners: goo.gl/wR01Y
  9. How to hire a Minnesota veteran in 3 easy steps: goo.gl/gaQIx #veterans #jobs
  10. MN exports, led by manufactured products, reached a record $20.3 billion in 2011, accd. to #s released today by DEED. goo.gl/qRncO
  11. May 17th class on CE marking and EU directives: goo.gl/xUYjQ Get the latest info on exporting Minnesota products to Europe.
  12. MinnesotaWorks.net matches your job postings to qualified candidates. Join over 80,000 employers already using it goo.gl/Lf7Xo
  13. Interested in exporting your products but unsure where to start? Try our Introduction to Exporting class: goo.gl/2EV2t
  14. “A Legal Guide to Technology Transactions” now available for businesses that are planning to buy or sell technology: goo.gl/D84Oo
  15. Are your jobs posted in MinnesotaWorks.net? In 2011, job seekers did 10.6 million searches for jobs: goo.gl/Lf7Xo
  16. May 18th deadline nears for @MinnesotaCup contest: goo.gl/nxvkf Submit your breakthrough business ideas before it's too late!
  17. Marie Johnson, 2011 @MinnesotaCup grand prize winner, makes device that could save thousands from fatal heart attacks: goo.gl/vQ1oQ