Economic Research
Economic ResearchTopic - Small Business
Sizing Up Job Creation
Are small businesses truly the engine of job growth? It depends on how you look at it
Phil Davies
September 2010 - The Region
Come and get it—please
Banks and credit unions say they have money to lend, but credit markets are still struggling for a variety of reasons.
Ronald A. Wirtz
July 2010 - fedgazette
Fed Governor Duke tours Minneapolis marketplaces
On a recent visit, Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke toured two culturally diverse marketplaces that have helped revitalize their surrounding neighborhoods.
July 2010 - Community Dividend
Starting up when the economy's down: A snapshot of Minnesota's new entrepreneurs
During the recent recession, when most people tightened their belts and took fewer financial risks, thousands of entrepreneurs mustered their courage and decided to try business ownership.
Michou Kokodoko
July 2010 - Community Dividend
Despite uncertainty, moderate economic growth expected
Toby Madden, Rob Grunewald
June 2010 - fedgazette
A slow recovery is under way
District Economic Outlook
Toby Madden, Rob Grunewald
January 2010 - fedgazette
Collateral damage
While real estate still struggles through the housing collapse, commercial mortgages are piling on more pain
Ronald A. Wirtz
January 2010 - fedgazette
Further evidence that businesses are still facing tough credit conditions
Toby Madden
January 2010 - fedgazette
Looks like another slow year
Toby Madden
January 2010 - fedgazette
CRF to launch green loan program for small businesses
November 2009 - Community Dividend
Overcoming start-up barriers: Native-owned food business serves up lessons learned
The founders of Native American Natural Foods demonstrate that the goal of starting up a well-positioned business on an Indian reservation is attainable, provided certain elements are in place.
Sandy Gerber
November 2009 - Community Dividend
Patch job: repairing the unemployment safety net
State unemployment insurance funds are facing big challenges that could have long-term consequences for employers and workers
Mike Meyers
November 2009 - fedgazette
The L3C: A new business model for socially responsible investing
The low-profit limited liability company, or L3C, is a newly developed form of business that blends attributes of nonprofit and for-profit organizations in order to promote investment in so
Sue Woodrow, Steve Davis
November 2009 - Community Dividend
What grows in the Ninth, stays in the Ninth
Community supported agriculture flourishes in the district
Joe Mahon, Kathy Cobb
September 2009 - fedgazette
A nice place to visit, but ...
Tourism can spark economic growth, but public funding of the industry is questionable
Phil Davies
May 2009 - fedgazette
