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Articles and analysis about small-scale enterprises and community-based entrepreneurs.

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Groups of adirondak chairs facing a large lake, most of which are unoccupied
Fewer summer customers for Minnesota hospitality businessesHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
October 15, 2025
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Angie Whitcomb and Haley Chinander
Regional Economic Conditions: Tourism and HospitalityHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
Event on October 15, 2025
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Aerial view of Missoula, Montana
Businesses struggle with uncertainty and high costsHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
August 18, 2025
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Restaurant interior with many vacant tables
Hospitality businesses see fewer customers and higher costsHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
June 27, 2025
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Inside an industrial building, a male worker wearing a black welding hood, navy blue long-sleeve shirt, and protective gloves bends over the edge of a metal table and welds with a small torch. The seal of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians is visible on the side of the hood. Various machines and a large, vertical, translucent yellow screen or safety shield are visible in the background.
New data showcase the breadth of tribally owned businessesAva LaPlante | Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development

Elijah Moreno | Cornell University

Vanessa Palmer | Data Director, Center for Indian Country Development
April 15, 2025
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Child care provider working with a group of children at a table
Minnesota child care industry remains in “crisis”Tu-Uyen Tran | Senior Writer
April 2, 2025
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Small businesses along small town Main Street
Hiring slows as businesses continue to face high costsHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
February 24, 2025
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Image of manufacturing worker next to portrait of Joe Mahon
Regional Economic Conditions: ManufacturingJoe Mahon | Director, Regional OutreachHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
Event on February 7, 2025
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Open sign in storefront
New establishment openings remain elevated in the Ninth DistrictHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
December 3, 2024
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On an overcast day in what appears to be late spring or early fall, a male worker wearing a navy blue coat and a white hard hat poses and smiles on a walkway atop the Se̓liš Ksanka Ql̓ispe̓ Dam in Polson, Montana. Hilly, grassy terrain dotted with pine trees is visible behind him.
Exploring five factors that help tribal enterprises thrive

Lexie Gauthier | Intern, Center for Indian Country Development

Caryn Mohr | Senior Writer, Community Development and Engagement
October 10, 2024
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High interest rate chart graphic woven between small town main street business buildings.
High interest rates remain a top challenge for businesses as demand coolsHaley Chinander | Writer/Analyst
August 19, 2024
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Ron Wirtz
Regional Economic Conditions: Tourism and HospitalityRon Wirtz | Director, Regional Outreach
Event on September 27, 2024
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