Blue Earth County Event Center

RCEF has been tasked with working on a feasibility study for the Blue Earth County Fair Board.

Minnesota Legislators Visit RCEF

Several Minnesota state and local politicians visited RCEF in late 2013 to hear first hand how our office helps clients start new businesses, stabilize shaky current businesses, and ultimately help to create jobs.

Frozen Yogurt Creations

Bruce and Kelly Milbrandt opened Frozen Yogurt Creations in late 2011 and quickly became a community favorite.  To visit Kelly and Bruce and taste some amazing frozen yogurt, stop by at 1901 Madison Avenue, Mankato; or phone them at 507-625-3001. Frozen Yogurt Creations WebsiteFrozen Yogurt Creations on Facebook

Connect with Social Media and E-Newsletter

RCEF is continuing to meet with clients from all aspects of business and preparation needs. The business’s include new startup companies and companies looking to expand. A strong emphasis is placed on not missing single steps in the planning process. It is essential when developing a business plan, marketing plan, or developing your cash flow […]

Entrepreneurial center gives Bethany students real-world business experience

January 13, 2012 Entrepreneurial center gives Bethany students real-world business experience By Amanda Dyslin Free Press Staff Writer   MANKATO — On the second floor of a cute little white house on Marsh Street, some serious business is going down.   Bethany Lutheran College students involved in the creation of a new student organization, Bethany […]

How is your company’s financial performance?

Business owners wear many hats; most are taxed with sales, marketing, finance, operations, and other demands of their business. Some owners are exceptional sales people and horrific bookkeepers, others are the opposite. Owners often neglect one of the most important aspects of operating a successful company, proper financial management. Proper financial management begins with the […]

RCEF Settles into a New Office

Exciting news everyone! RCEF has moved their office to the Bethany Campus. Our new address is 934 Marsh Street, Mankato, MN 56001. Bryan Stading can be reached at 507-344-7897 and myself (Jon Herzog) can be reached at 507-344-7895. Keep an eye on our blog page for more exciting news in the near future.

RCEF 2010 Annual Report

In 2008 and 2009 many small businesses were suffocated by rules, regulations, lack of credit from institutions, and overall uncertainty in the US economy, resulting in minimal capital investment and expansion of operations, parity in hiring new employees, downsizing, and much more. 2010 was no exception, however RCEF remained focused on assisting entrepreneurs navigate their […]