DEED has partnered with organizations to provide high quality and free or low-cost professional business development and technical assistance services. Many of these organizations also provide additional services such as loan capital. Downloadable PDF Document

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) provides a wealth of resources for businesses in Minnesota. Whether you're starting a new venture or looking to expand, DEED has tools and expertise to help you succeed.

We help reduce the expense in terms of money, time, expertise, and lost opportunity for startups and established businesses alike by offering individual consultation services along with a comprehensive series of business guidebooks.

Build What Matters Minnesota is an initiative launched by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and the state’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) in late October 2021.

MN Secretary of State - Start a Business - This site contains information to help you through the process of starting a business: The basic instructions for forming, naming, and registering a business, descriptions of the types of businesses in Minnesota, and further resources for business owners.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships, the SBA assists and protects the interests of small business concerns. www.sba.gov