Enthusiasm equals Success

Memo From Jim Jensen RCEF Business Consultant, Coach, and Speaker Monday, June 7, 2021 Recently a word has occasionally surfaced during discussions while meeting with many of my clients. That word is a powerful one for all of us who love and enjoy the excitement and challenge of business and living our lives to the […]

RCEF Has Moved!

The RCEF office is now located in downtown Mankato in the Brett’s Building. Our address is 11 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 403. The new phone number is +1 507 508 2157.

10 Ways to Get People Raving About You and Your Business

Right now is the time to remind ourselves and our team members just how important it is to be the “Best on the Street” at providing a memorable and fun experience for your clients. Every business person I visit with knows that “Great Service = Great Success. It’s the magic touch and the secret sauce […]

RCEF Featured in MN Valley Business Magazine

RCEF was featured in the February 2020 issue of the MN Valley Business Magazine. Read the full story, Entrepreneurial spirit – finding a mentor early on a key.                

Bryan Stading of RCEF Interviewed on KTOE Radio Mankato

Bryan Stading, the Executive Director of the Regional Center for Entrepreneurial Facilitation (RCEF) was interviewed recently on KTOE Radio Mankato. During the interview, Bryan explained the history of RCEF, the resources and services that RCEF offers as well as what entrepreneurs and small business owners can expect when working with the consultants at RCEF. Click […]

RCEF Services Now Available in Brown County

In collaboration with the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce, RCEF is now offering consulting and training services to small business owners and start-ups in Brown County. RCEF is able to provide these services for free due to the support from Brown County and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. RCEF’s consultant for Brown […]

Blue Earth County Event Center

RCEF has been tasked with working on a feasibility study for the Blue Earth County Fair Board.

Minnesota Legislators Visit RCEF

Several Minnesota state and local politicians visited RCEF in late 2013 to hear first hand how our office helps clients start new businesses, stabilize shaky current businesses, and ultimately help to create jobs.

Frozen Yogurt Creations

Bruce and Kelly Milbrandt opened Frozen Yogurt Creations in late 2011 and quickly became a community favorite.  To visit Kelly and Bruce and taste some amazing frozen yogurt, stop by at 1901 Madison Avenue, Mankato; or phone them at 507-625-3001. Frozen Yogurt Creations WebsiteFrozen Yogurt Creations on Facebook

New MN Sick Leave Law

Minnesota has enacted a new sick leave law which takes effect Aug 1, 2013.  If you are an employer with 21 or more employees and offer your employees sick leave, you now must allow them to use the sick leave to care for the illness or injury of an adult child, spouse, sibling, parent,grandparent, or stepparent. Some things to remember: […]