Business Boost: Resources, Grants & Workforce Connections

Business Boost: Resources, Grants & Workforce Connections

A Free Business Boost Event hosted by the Washington County Chamber Coalition

Step away from the office and invest an afternoon in practical tools, funding opportunities, and future workforce connections designed to help your business grow and adapt. This free Business Boost event brings together local experts and proven programs that support businesses today and prepare for tomorrow.

This event is perfect for you if you:

• Want free tools and resources to strengthen your business
• Are interested in grant opportunities or sustainability initiatives
• Are thinking about workforce challenges and future talent
• Want to explore partnerships with local schools
• Value learning something useful without a big time commitment

You’ll leave with new ideas, helpful contacts, and actionable next steps all in one afternoon.
No cost. No sales pitch. Just real resources, real connections, and real value for your business.

Thank you to the Open to Business program for the event sponsorship! Please explore their technical and financial resources available for small businesses!

Enjoy a complimentary lunch, then hear concise, high-impact presentations on resources you can put to work right away, including:

• Washington County Open to Business – SizeUp Program: Use powerful market data and benchmarking tools to make smarter business decisions.
• BizRecycling Workplace Grants: Learn how businesses, nonprofits, schools, apartment buildings, and institutions in Ramsey and Washington Counties can access funding to reduce waste and improve sustainability.
• High School Pathways Programs: Discover how to partner with local schools to build future workforce pipelines and engage students in meaningful career exploration.