Business Resources
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Small Business Resources Minnesota Directory
Below is a comprehensive landscape directory of Small Business Resources Minnesota, highlighting regional support organizations, financial programs, and technical assistance providers tailored for diverse founders.
We encourage you to reach out to each organization to help you understand how to access opportunities for your business.
This information may change at any time. Please send us a message to info@vamosimpact.org if we need to make any updates.
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| Organization | Phone | URL | Focus Area | Services Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vamos Impact | Not provided | vamosimpact.org info@vamosimpact.org | Latino / Hispanic / BIPOC Entrepreneurs | Information, Entrepreneurship Community, Technical Assistance, and Resource Routing |
| JLLB Media | 612-730-9520 | jllbmedia.com juan@jllbmedia.com | Businesses in the City of Minneapolis & Metro | Strategic Marketing, Digital Business Consulting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services |
| City of Minneapolis - BTAP support | 612-673-2499 | minneapolismn.gov smallbusiness@minneapolismn.gov | Entrepreneurs and small businesses | General Business Support, Technical Assistance Programs |
| Hennepin County - Elevate Hennepin support | Not provided | elevatehennepin.org elevate@hennepin.us | Entrepreneurs and small businesses | Business Support, Customized Consultation, Technical Assistance Network |
| African Development Center | 612-333-4772 | adcminnesota.org | African immigrants and refugees | Information / General Support |
| African Economic Development Solutions | 651-646-9411 | aeds-mn.org | African immigrants and refugees | Business Support, Consultation, Financial/Technical Assistance |
| Bii Gi Wiin Community Development | 612-354-2249 | biigiiwiin.org | Native Americans | Business Support, Consultation, Financial Assistance |
| Black Women's Wealth Alliance | 612-256-0110 | bwwa-us.com | Historical Black females | Business Support, Consultation |
| Bunker Labs | Not provided | bunkerlabs.org | Veterans and military spouses | Business Support, Financial Assistance |
| Carver County Business Recycling | 952-361-1800 | co.carver.mn.us | School and business recycling | Waste Reduction, Technical Assistance |
| Chaska Electric Rebates | 952-448-4335 | chaskamn.com | Businesses in the city of Chaska | Utility Rebates / Training |
| Children's First Finance | 888-562-6801 | firstchildrensfinance.org | Child Care Businesses | Business Support, Consultation, Financial Assistance |
| Community Reinvestment Fund | 612-338-3050 | crfusa.com | Small businesses | Financial Support / Lending |
| DEED Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program | 651-259-7450 | mn.gov/deed/business | Minority, women, low income, disabled business owners | Lending / Financing Programs |
| DEED Exporting Technical Assistance | 651-259-7498 | mn.gov/deed/business/exporting | Business who export/wish to export | Technical Export Assistance |
| DEED Indian Business Loan Program | 651-259-7483 | mn.gov/deed/business | Indian-owned businesses | Specialized Business Lending |
| DEED Reservist/Veteran Loan Program | 651-259-7427 | mn.gov/deed/business | Reservist/Veteran business owners | Specialized Business Lending |
| Foreign Trade Zones | 651-259-7445 | mn.gov/deed/business/exporting | Businesses who export/import | Import/Export Technical Programs |
| Hmong American Partnership | 651-495-1557 | hmong.org | Immigrant and refugees | Technical Assistance / Training |
| Impact Hub | 651-318-2800 | impacthubmsp.com | Social impact organizations | Incubator space, Consulting, Training, Technical Assistance |
| Latino Economic Development Center | 612-724-5332 | ledc-mn.org | Latino business owners | Business Support, Consultation, Financial Assistance |
| Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants | 651-259-7614 | mn.gov/launchmn | Technology start-ups | Financial Assistance / Grants |
| Legal Corps | 612-206-0780 | legalcorps.org | Low income entrepreneurs | Business Support / Legal Assistance |
| Liberian Business Association | 612-607-4233 | libausa.org | Liberian-owned businesses | Business Network / Support Services |
| McLeod Coop Power Business programs | 800-494-6272 | mcleodcoop.com | Businesses in McLeod Coop territory | Financial Assistance / Rebates |
| Metropolitan Economic Development Association | 612-332-6332 | meda.net | Entrepreneurs of color | Business Support, Consultation, Financing, Network Programs |
| Minnesota Technology Association | 952-230-4555 | mntech.org | Technology businesses | Technical Networking & Support |
| Neighborhood Development Center | 651-291-2480 | ndc-mn.org | Entrepreneurs and small businesses | Business Support, Consulting, Loans, Training Programs |
| NextStage Small Business Support | 952-921-2381 | nextstagemn.org | Entrepreneurs and small business | Business Support, Consultation, Financial/Technical Assistance |
| New American Development Center | 952-212-7446 | nadcmn.org | East African/ Somali businesses | Business Support, Consultation, Financial Assistance |
| SCORE | 952-938-4570 | minneapolis.score.org | Entrepreneurs and small businesses | Mentorship, Consulting, Training Programs |
| Small Business Association (SBA) | 612-370-2324 | sba.gov | Entrepreneurs and small businesses | Business Support, Financial Guidance, Training |
| SBA Emerging Leaders | 612-370-2316 | sba.gov/mn | Established businesses | Executive Training Programs |
| Small Business Development Center | 651-962-4500 | mn.gov/deed/business/help/sbdc | Entrepreneurs and small businesses | Consultation, Financial Assistance, Training Programs |
| STEP Grant | 651-259-7485 | mn.gov/deed/business | Businesses who wish to export | Financial Export Grants |
| Women Venture | 612-224-9540 | womeventure.org | Women business owners | Business Support, Funding, Training Programs |
Small Business Resources Minnesota
Frequently Asked Questions seccion
What types of Small Business Resources Minnesota are listed in the Vamos Impact directory?
Our directory provides a curated list of regional funding programs, technical assistance providers, and small business support organizations across the Twin Cities metro area. For certified technical consulting, small business owners can consult official City of Minneapolis BTAP consultants listed in our directory.
Is the Small Business Resources Minnesota directory free to access?
Yes, the directory is entirely free to access for all entrepreneurs, immigrant founders, and community partners in Minnesota. Vamos Impact compiles these contacts to bridge information gaps and connect small businesses directly with verified local services.
What geographic areas are covered by these Small Business Resources Minnesota?
The directory covers business support programs operating within Minnesota, with a strong focus on the Twin Cities Metro Area and Carver County corridors, including Eden Prairie, Chaska, Shakopee, and Minneapolis. Both statewide loan programs and local municipal assistance services are included.
How can an organization be added to the Small Business Resources Minnesota directory?
Business support organizations, CDFIs, and technical assistance providers can contact Vamos Impact via our online form to request inclusion. Our team reviews submitted organizations to ensure alignment with community needs and non-commercial value.
Does Vamos Impact offer direct support alongside these Small Business Resources Minnesota?
Yes, Vamos Impact provides hands-on 1:1 Professional Technical Assistance (PTA), QuickBooks bookkeeping setup, digital marketing onboarding, and AI workflow integration. We guide entrepreneurs through navigating external resources while building internal business capacity.
Are these Small Business Resources Minnesota available in languages other than English?
Many listed organizations, including Vamos Impact, offer bilingual advisory services in English and Spanish. Additional specialized partners in the directory provide support in Somali, Hmong, and other regional languages.