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Minding Your Business
Exploring. Starting. Managing. Growing. At any stage, we've got the right tools and expertise to help you succeed.
Start & Grow
Starting a Business
Organizing. Planning. Licensing. Financing. Hiring. Crucial steps that lay the foundation for a successful startup.
Financing a Business
State, federal and other business-financing programs. Finance guidance to help you startup, operate or expand your business.
Business Guidebooks
These in-depth publications are produced in collaboration with major Minnesota law firms and subject matter experts on a wide variety of business topics.
Support for Startups
Launch Minnesota is a statewide collaborative effort to accelerate the growth of startups and amplify Minnesota as a national leader in innovation.
Locate & Expand
Locating in Minnesota
Economy. Industry. Workforce. Incentives. See why Minnesota is the best place for your business expansion or relocation.
Finding Workers
Post job openings and screen candidates online. Hiring incentives and tax credits. Get help assessing workforce needs.
Foreign Investment
Exporting and Trade
Export assistance, education & training. Market & industry insights & expertise. Trade missions & export events.
Specialized Assistance
Support for Cannabis Businesses
Information on state programs to support Tribal and licensed businesses in the Minnesota legal cannabis industry.
Get Help From Our Experts
Let our consultants help you find solutions to your most difficult business problems. Most services offered without charge.
Layoff and Business Closure Resources
Rapid Response is a pro-active, business-focused, and flexible strategy designed to respond to layoffs and plant closings by quickly coordinating services and providing immediate aid to companies and their affected workers.