https://mn.gov/ en-us https://mn.gov/ https://mn.gov/ 2026-05-08T19:04:21Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-543461 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">When starting a new business there are many important decisions to make. Here are some resources and five steps to help you get started.</p> 2026-04-27T21:21:08Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-744313 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">With 122 expansion projects – creating or retaining approximately 5,700 jobs and investing $3.2 billion in our state’s economy – Minnesota’s business ecosystem showed its strength in a big way in 2025.</p> 2026-04-10T00:18:40Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-252763 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">DEED’s Small Business Assistance Office has published the 44th Edition, 2026 of its comprehensive A Guide to Starting a Business In Minnesota.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Guide is available here in digital format for viewing and downloading.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The Guide contains a concise summary discussion of major issues, questions and concerns that are most commonly raised by those contemplating a business startup. <a href="/deed/assets/a-guide-to-starting-a-business-in-minnesota_ACC_tcm1045-600295.pdf" title="a-guide-to-starting-a-business-in-minnesota-42nd-ed-2024_ACC" target="_blank" xlink:title="a-guide-to-starting-a-business-in-minnesota-acc" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Download</a></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Fill out the <a href="https://surveys.mn.gov/interview/90715141-1db3-434c-9457-0f5a8f112c2e" target="_blank">Small Business Assistance Intake and Order Form</a> to have an electronic copy of the Guide sent.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Updated format - </strong>The Guide is available in an improved searchable, interactive format. The user friendly format allows for searching, note taking, downloading and sharing. <br /> Check it out here, <a href="https://online.flippingbook.com/link/630654/" title="A Guide To STARTING A BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA" target="_blank"><strong>A Guide To STARTING A BUSINESS IN MINNESOTA 44th Ed. 2026</strong></a></p> 2026-03-03T16:31:25Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-540536 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Listing of Minnesota Resources for Startups and Small Businesses.</p> 2026-03-03T16:31:25Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-546913 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Explore Minnesota for Business</p> 2026-01-27T17:09:14Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-720866 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Small businesses make a big impact on Minnesota’s economy.</p> 2026-01-16T21:31:27Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-259568 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Contains all the info you need to know on business development, business financing, tax credits and benefits, community financing and training. Learn about all of Minnesota's Economic Development Programs and Services in our Resource Guide.</p> 2026-01-13T19:39:42Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-321440 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">2 page fact sheet on Minnesota's Redevelopment Grant Program.</p> 2025-12-15T14:38:22Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-716301 2025-11-03T18:51:54Z https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/allpubs2.jsp?id=1045-536616 <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Joint ventures in business.</p>