Starting a Business

Resources for Starting a Business

There are many state and local resources available to help you start a business in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region.  Here are a few to help begin the process.

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Starting a Business

Request the publication Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota

U.S. Department of Labor/Wage and Hour Division

Business and Community Links

City of Minneapolis Community Planning and Development

City of Saint Paul Economic Development

GreaterMSP.org

Business Connection

Minnesota Secretary of State

City of Bloomington

Minnesota Council for Non-Profits

IRS.Gov -Starting a Business

SBA.gov

SCORE

James J. Hill Library

Business Licensing

Bloomington

Minneapolis

Saint Paul

Finding Professional Services

The Chamber’s Business Directory is a great place to find the right professional for your business’ needs.  Click here for the entire directory or select one of the shortcuts below:

accountants, advertising, architects, attorneys, commercial real estate, computer consulting, computer networking, construction/contractors, copiers and supplies, credit card processing, electrical contractors, electric utilities, employment contractors, energy management, financial planners, graphic designers, insurance agents & brokers, interior designers, IT consultants, website developers, marketing, office furniture and supplies, payroll management services, printers, public relations services, signs, telecommunications, waste disposal services

Access to credit

Banks

Credit Unions

Alternative Funding Sources

SBA

Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD)

Neighborhood Development Center, Inc.

WomenVenture