City staff can help connect you to partner organizations that offer expertise in numerous areas. The following organizations can provide you with resources and information on how to start a business, government contracting opportunities, and other varied services. Contact the organizations below directly or contact us to get pointed in the right direction for your unique needs!
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General technical information/services
Business planning
Skills training/workforce development
Facade improvements
Marketing
Tax preparation/ information
| Organization | Contact | Description | Services | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Development Center | info@adcminnesota.org 612-333-4722 |
Guides African immigrants and refugees to economic prosperity |
|
English, Somali, Swahili |
| African Economic Development Solutions (AEDA) | info@aeds-mn.org 651-646-9411 |
Builds wealth within communities of Black heritage through economic development activities |
|
English, Oromo, Somali, Swahili, Amharic, Tigrinya |
| Asian Economic Development Association | info@aeda-mn.org 651-222-7798 |
Expands opportunities for economic success for low-income Asian Americans |
|
English, Hmong, Lao, Vietnamese, Thai, Spanish |
| City of Saint Paul: HREEO | 651-266-8900 | Facilitates CERT certification for woman, minority-owned businesses to do government contract work |
|
English |
| Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) | crfusa@crfusa.com 612-338-3050 |
Works to create a just economy that works for all | |
English |
| Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) | info@clues.org 651-379-4200 |
Programs and services connect families to resources for people to be empowered |
|
English, Spanish |
| East Side Neighborhood Development Corporation, Inc. | adejoy@esndc.org 651-288-8744 |
Engaging the community to create affordable housing and support commercial development |
|
English |
| Greater MSP | info@greatermsp.org 651-287-1300 |
Provides economic development services to accelerate job growth and capital investment |
|
English |
| Latino Economic Development Center | 612-724-5332 | Transforms community by creating economic opportunity for Latinos |
|
English, Spanish |
| Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA) | info@meda.net 612-332-6332 |
Business services for minority entrepreneurs |
|
English |
| Milestone Growth Fund | inquirymgt@milestonegrowth.com 612-338-0090 |
Long-term financing for minority entrepreneurs |
|
English |
| Minnesota Business Finance Corp | mmueller@mbfc.org 612-746-6905 |
Provides loans for small businesses | |
English |
| Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund (MIGF) | https://www.mngrowthfund.com | Provides flexible, affordable capital and business support services to businesses across the state helping them to rebuild and grow | |
English, Spanish |
| Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office | deed.mnsbao@state.mn.us 651-556-8425 |
Financial assistance, counseling, assistance for small business owners |
|
English |
| Model Cities | info@modelcities.org 651-632-8350 |
Carries out community-based development that contributes to revitalization of urban communities | |
English |
| Move Minnesota | maxs@movemn.org 651-728-9326 |
Helps businesses of any size implement commuter programs or resources | |
English |
| Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) | 651-291-2480 | Provides training, lending, business services and incubator spaces to local entrepreneurs. |
|
English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Arabic, Oromo |
| Non-Profits Assistance Fund | 612-278-7180 | Invests capital and expertise in nonprofits |
|
English |
| North East Neighborhoods Development Corporation | info@nendc.org 651-771-6955 |
Improves economic conditions for area residents and businesses |
|
English, Hmong |
| Saint Paul Port Authority | info@sppa.com 651-224-5686 |
Economic development services to attract/retain jobs, with a focus on industrial business |
|
English |
| Ramsey County Workforce Center |
ramseycountymeansbusiness.com/workforce/jobconnect 651-642-0363 |
Helps businesses find and train workers, provides business-related data |
|
English |
| U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) | minneapolis.mn@sba.gov 612-370-2324 |
Works to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns |
|
English, Spanish |
| University of Minnesota Office for Business & Community Economic Development | bced@umn.edu 612-624-0530 |
Pairs graduate students with businesses to assist with development |
|
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| University of St. Thomas Small Business Development Center | mpryan@stthomas.edu 651-962-4500 |
Free business consulting services for small businesses |
|
English |
| WomenVenture | info@womenventure.org 651-646-3808 |
Provides women with tools to achieve economic success through small business ownership |
|
English |
| Saint Paul Public Library: George Latimer Central Library/Rondo Community Outreach Library | Central.Library@ci.stpaul.mn.us Branch.Rondo@ci.stpaul.mn.us 651-266-7000 |
Free classes, research assistance, notary services, and technology help for business owners |
|
English (more languages but limited availability) |
