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Bridges Career Depot
The Bridge’s Career Depot is a new, free posting site for jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities specifically geared toward high schoolers. It’s an easy-to-use listings of paid work (jobs), internships, apprenticeships, service learning projects or volunteer opportunities. Simply search by job category, town and eligible age for each position. Click here to check out the read more
Brainerd Lakes Chamber
As the voice of business in the Brainerd Lakes Area, the Brainerd Lakes Chamber is the organization that connects businesses and leads the drive for responsible and profitable growth in the Brainerd Lakes region. The Chamber works to help businesses connect with people, organizations, and businesses; advocates on behalf of business interests on government concerns at the local, state, and national levels; and promotes business growth through marketing and educational programs. The Brainerd Lakes Chamber also serves as the official tourism resource in central Minnesota. The Brainerd Lakes Chamber represents more than 900 businesses and operates offices in Brainerd, Crosslake, Pequot Lakes, and the Welcome Center on Highway 371 South.
Destination Downtown – Your $65,000 Chance of a Lifetime
Destination Downtown is a unique business competition created to advance the economic revolution of Downtown Brainerd. With a community prize package worth more than $135,000, the Business Challenge will provide an awesome advantage to entrepreneurs seeking to start or expand a business. The competition has three phases, beginning with a simple online application. Your journey will then wind through a team of coaches, consultants, and 11 judges, making the process itself a tremendous value. The winner will be revealed to more than 600 event guests on November 21. If you are the creative and competitive type and have been waiting for the right moment to launch a brilliant business idea, your time is now. Answer just 5 simple questions to start your journey as the newest business owner in Downtown Brainerd.