Business Resources
| Resource | Information |
|---|---|
| Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) | Information about funding opportunities, location and expansion assistance, tax credits, marketing partnerships and more. |
| Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) | Financial packaging, assistance with loan applications, business plans, strategic planning, tax free zones (JOBZ). |
| Minnesota Business Finance Corporation (MBFC) | A certified development company that's been originating SBA 504 loans for small businesses across Minnesota since 1983. |
| Small Business Development Center (SBDC) | A statewide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) that provide the professional expertise and guidance that every small business owner needs to flourish in today's competitive and ever-changing business world. |
| Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) | Southwest Initiative Foundation is an independent community foundation supported by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations who want to strengthen southwest Minnesota. |
| Center of Rural Entrepreneurship (CORE) of the Southwest Initiative Foundation | Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality? Whether you're an aspiring start-up or have been in business for years, the Minnesota Center of Rural Entrepreneurship is here for you! |
| U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) | Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. |