Business guidance and support is crucial to increasing your odds of long-term success. Find counseling, training and business development specialists providing free and low-cost services. The following links leverage the vast network of small business information and resources of partner agencies, organizations and associations.

Twin Cities Metro Small Business Development Center - Provides comprehensive no-charge business consulting and education to new and experienced business owners.

Department of Employment and Economic Development Business Services
MN Department of Labor and Industry
MN Small Business Administration - SBA
Community Development Corporations - CDC's
Neighborhood Business Associations
Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Midway Chamber of Commerce

Work Force Development
    Employer Solutions Inc
    Ramsey County Workforce Solutions
    Ramsey County Workforce Investment Board - RCWIB
   
Business Training Resources
    Women Venture
    MEDA - Metropolitan Economic Development Association
    NDC - Neighborhood Development Center
    SCORE
    Saint Paul Public Library Business Resource Center 

Please contact our economic development staff for personalized advice and assistance for any of the following small business programs and services available through the City of Saint Paul.

Compliance Assistance
Vendor Outreach Program
Minority Business Development and Retention

National Export Initiative - U.S. government export portal
U.S. Trade Compliance Center
International Trade Administration - Import Administration
Stopfakes.gov - protecting intellectual property rights
Minnesota Business Connection
Minnesota Trade Office - Provides export assistance to Minnesota companies
SCORE
Small Business Administration
Export Training/Event Calendar - View a calendar of export events, training & more compiled by the Minnesota Trade Office