Helping founders find community and connections
Career insight, global business networking, and business development opportunities for first-generation college students, economically disadvantaged populations, and New Americans.
Cohort-based peer network, workshop series, and coaching program supporting creative entrepreneurs and artists in developing physical gathering spaces in rural MN communities.
Learn more →Free small business advising and microloan services for low-income immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities, including one-on-one advising, business plan review, and CDFI microloan access.
Learn more →Ongoing low-cost technical assistance for NDC clients and alumni covering accounting/bookkeeping, cash flow, business strategy, marketing/branding, website development, and real estate.
Learn more →Free ongoing workshops and one-on-one advising for Lake Street corridor businesses, covering marketing, legal, insurance, accounting, HR compliance, and more; bilingual (Spanish and Somali).
Learn more →Free professional business consulting and advising for Hennepin County businesses through a network of expert advisors across multiple disciplines.
Learn more →Free small business consulting, training, and technical assistance for entrepreneurs across Northwest Minnesota through the Northwest SBDC, plus access to CDFI business loans and financing.
Learn more →Holistic entrepreneur development program for African immigrant entrepreneurs combining business training, one-on-one mentorship, peer networking, workshops, webinars, and wraparound support.
Learn more →Free, statewide government contracting technical assistance and counseling helping Minnesota businesses of all sizes identify and win federal, state, and local government contracts through registration assistance, market identification, and compliance guidance.
Learn more →Free, specialized procurement technical assistance for Native American-owned businesses and tribal enterprises in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan to help them identify and win federal, state, local, and prime contractor government contracts.
Learn more →$8M state-funded corridor revitalization providing free business advising, marketing support, real estate consulting, public art, and community events for businesses on East Lake Street.
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