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Managing a Busy Airport
Thief River Falls Regional Airport is a busy airport, offering cargo and passenger flights. Denver Air flies 30-passenger and 50-passenger jets to and from Minneapolis.
Nurse Practitioner and Entrepreneur
Joeanna Larson’s entrepreneurial journey started a couple summers ago, when she helped put together wedding receptions for two of her friends. “We just had so much fun with it,” she said. “I’m like, ‘God, this is what I think I want to do as a part-time job.’”
Innovation Grants Available
The application window is open for innovators who would like to apply for a Launch Minnesota grant. Up to $35,000 is available per grant and the deadline to apply is August 31.
Avoid ERC Scams
Businesses should watch out for telltale signs of misleading claims involving the Employee Retention Credit. Scammers and unscrupulous promoters continue to run aggressive broadcast advertising, direct mail solicitations and online promotions for the credit.
Thief River Falls Regional Airport
Thief River Falls Regional Airport provides commercial service through Denver Air Connection. This enables an affordable, reliable, direct service to Minneapolis, with twelve round trip flights per week.
Always an Entrepreneur
Terry and Tammie Blacklance took a lifelong love of motorsports and racing and turned it into a profitable business. They exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit in every sense of the word.
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