Resources

The following links are trusted business resources that we recommend:

1. The Hope Chest: Founded in 2001 by Barbara Hensley, the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer has one simple goal: to help eliminate breast cancer. Through 2 unique retail shops that sells upscale donated items and through a variety of creative and engaging special events, Hope Chest raises money to fund breast cancer research, early detection and treatment programs, and hospice care. At Hope Chest, a special emphasis is placed on helping people who are battling breast cancer with inadequate or no health insurance.
   
2. The Business Journal: The Business Journal is a weekly publication that provides late-breaking news about clients and competitors; inside information and leads; and networking opportunities to help your business grow.  Your subscription is an investment that you can't afford NOT to make!
3. Evolve Systems: From basic websites to e-commerce, Evolve Systems can manage all of your web objectives and e-marketing needs. Our most popular option is our self-managed website (Content Management System). A CMS gives you the ultimate control and allows you to easily make updates at any time and achieve a higher search engine ranking. Evolve Systems also offers merchant services in the form of credit, debit, Internet, gift card and check processing. We offer the lowest possible rates along with the fastest processing speeds and fantastic customer service.
4. Women Venture: Located in St. Paul, WomenVenture is a nonprofit agency that helps women start businesses, create and manage fulfilling careers, and gain financial literacy skills. An affordable resource for career counseling, life coaching, resume writing, informational interview training, Myers-Briggs assessments, business planning, business loans, and more! Their classes and personalized consulting services will help you live the life of your dreams! Call them at 651-646-3808.
5. Kodyne Management Consulting: Mark J. Komen, founder and President of Kodyne, Inc., brings a wealth of large corporate and small business experience to his work as a management consultant and business coach. One of his guiding beliefs is that all organizations need effective leadership as the benefits extend to employees, customers, vendors, and anyone with a stake in the business.
   
6. One Nation News:  One Nation News, owned by Black Heart, Inc. is the only multicultural media company in Minnesota. They feature information for African Americans, African expatriates, Hispanics, Asians and American Indians, mixed race individuals and families. 
7. Haglof Design: Kathy Haglof is a national award winning art director and designer. Her 25 years of experience brings a wealth of creative talent to the table that is driven by your goals and unique situation. Projects range from logo and web site design (including The Hiring Experts) and brand identity to strategic marketing communications and electronic media.
8. CollegeRecruiter.com: CollegeRecruiter.com is the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities.
9. Minnesota Women Lawyers: Minnesota Women Lawyers mission is to secure the full and equal participation of women in the legal profession and in a just society.
10. Polish Your Star: Polish Your Star is a Twin Cities-based Coaching Firm specializing in helping professional women succeed. Balancing and blending personal and professional lives, learning to negotiate and building a stronger network are just a few of the topics discussed in Polish Your Star’s training sessions, individual coaching meetings and networking events.
11. Rachel McDonough: Rachel McDonough runs a wealth management practice at Merrill Lynch and has earned the Certified Financial Planner designation.  She has built her practice around providing trustworthy advice to those going through major life transitions, such as a career move.  Rachel is very knowledgeable about retirement plan rollovers and special tax advantages available to people who hold employer stock in their 401(k) or profit sharing plans.