 Small businesses in need of capital will benefit from a lending program with the help of the North Central Economic Development Association, otherwise known as INSIDA. INSIDA was selected by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. The new program, Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program, will help increase economic opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, low-income individuals, and or persons with disabilities. Through Central Lakes College, we use the Small Business Development Center. We partner with the Chamber, with Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development, any of the other kind of county organizations that work with Economic Development, and we can become the bridge for getting able to get those resources out to them. INSIDA is an affiliate organization of the Region Five Development Commission. Their ultimate mission is to provide industry expertise for lending programs. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.