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Below is a list of helpful links and interesting information. It is a work in progress, feel free to add links that you think others might find interesting!
STIMULUS AND BUDGET LINKS:
State Stimulus Info Office of MN Management and Budget
Link to Governors Revised Budget Governor Pawlenty's web update
ARRA - Stimulus link National Recovery.Gov website
ORGANIZATION and INDUSTRY LINKS:
AURI is a nonprofit organization working to develop innovative uses for agricultural commodities. AURI provides scientific technical assistance and a targeted network of resources to develop value-added uses for crops and co-products.
AWEA is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry. This site provides news, research information, education materials, answers to technical and policy questions, and access to wind energy publications.
The BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota™ is an industry-led, action-based 501( c )( 3 ) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of bioscience-related industries to create jobs for the citizens of Minnesota.
Center for Rural Entrepreneurship
The Center of Rural Entrepreneurship (CORE) began with a group of stakeholders who recognized a need in southwest Minnesota for a tool that would provide a streamlined path to entrepreneurial resources. This tool, which became CORE, was created to fit the needs of the start-up, existing and transitional entrepreneurs and the needs of resource providers. CORE stakeholders recognize that entrepreneurs come in all age groups consisting of youth, mainstream and senior. CORE can be seen as a business plan that is a "living document" that will continually grow and evolve as needs and the economy change. While focused on SW Minnesota, this site could be helpful to entrepreneurs from other areas as well.
The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) Project, started in 2003, is made up of community members across Minnesota who share a bold vision for Minnesota's energy future: to foster strong communities, to create local jobs, and to develop clean and reliable energy from clean sources.
Energy Information Administration
Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government.
The Green Jobs Task Force was established by the State Legislaturein 2008 to advise the governor and legislature regarding activities to advance the state’s economy. The Task Force has prepared an Action Plan for the 2009 legislative session.
At iseek.org, find energy careers in energy industries, energy education and energy jobs
A collaborative effort between AURI, CERTS, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the University of Minnesota and the Green Institute, this site provides a link between biomass buyers and biomass sellers.
Minnesota Small Business Development Centers
Whether you're a business owner looking for ways to expand your business, or you're just starting out, the Small Business Development Centers can help.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
NREL is a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC. This Web site describes NREL's research in renewable energy technologies, and also provides information on energy efficiency and various applications of renewable energy.
Renewable Energy Links and Resources
A comprehensive list of links and resources by the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society.
Southern Minnesota Regional Competitiveness Partnership
A partnership of organizations, businesses and government agencies working together to create an strategic economic development plan for southern Minnesota.
SustainableBusiness.com provides global news and networking services to help green business grow, covering all sectors: renewable energy, green building, sustainable investing, and organics.
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