Small Business Resources

Small Business Management Education Small business owners work with instructors to apply management, planning, marketing and financial skills to their companies. Programs are offered year-round and may be started at any time. Get small group or individual sessions at your workplace. Also, all of the state colleges and universities can arrange education to meet the needs of small business owners. Contact a college or university customized training office for more information.
Small business management education programs are operating at the following colleges.
- Central Lakes College
- Minnesota West Community & Technical College
- Northland Community & Technical College
- Ridgewater College
- Riverland Community College
- South Central College

Small Business Development Centers
Offering free consultation on management, marketing and financing for small business. Several campuses host such centers, operated by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. In addition, some colleges and universities offer small business development centers through customized training.
Campus centers operated by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
- Anoka-Ramsey Community College
- Anoka Technical College
- Bemidji State University
- Central Lakes College
- Dakota County Technical College
- Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical
- Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Rochester Community & Technical College
- St. Cloud State University
- Southwest Minnesota State University


