Bureau of Labor Statistics
Pay and benefits, inflation and prices, employment, and more available by state and region
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job search guides, job outlooks, and more
Occupational Outlook Handbook
"The OOH can help you find career information on duties, education, and training, pay, and outlook for hundreds of occupations"
Small Business (from USA.gov)
Information on starting a small business
U.S. Census Bureau
Provides "quality data about the nation's people and economy."