More information about business services at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities:
(800) 366-7380
E-mail the center
Center Hours:
7 AM-9 PM (M-F);
10 AM-3:30 PM (Sa-Su)
Specialized centers
Specialized centers offer unique business services in a variety of areas.
Center for Applied Mechatronics
Alexandria Technical College - Offers degree programs and customized training in advanced manufacturing technology for companies, primarily in the packaging industry. Its Manufacturing Automation Research Laboratory is the most technologically advanced automation classroom and laboratory in Minnesota, with sophisticated manufacturing hardware, software and networking capacity.
Center for Sales Excellence
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Promotes recognition and appreciation of excellence in sales and sales management and builds partnerships between the university and the business community. Offers specialized seminars and customized training for sales professionals.
Center for Research and Innovation
Bemidji State University, Northwest Technical College - Works to increase collaboration among the university, technical college, business, industry and other sectors of the region by identifying and linking resources to cultivate business opportunities.
Center for Women Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship Education
Metropolitan State University - Offers entrepreneurship education to aspiring and existing business owners. Provides women's business enterprise certification to female-owned businesses in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
Composite Materials Technology Center
Winona State University - Fosters interaction with industry and enhances engineering education through industry-university partnerships. Engineering students work under the direction of faculty and staff. Undertakes projects for companies in composite materials and other industries.
Johnson Center for Virtual Reality
Pine Technical College - Enables and supports the use of computer simulation to improve education and training, promotes economic development and enhances decision making. Provides services and products that develop skills, information and knowledge through immersive virtual reality simulation and serious games.
M-Powered Manufacturing
Hennepin Technical College - Offers a three-phase training program to prepare workers for careers in metal-stamping and sheet metal fabrication, welding and machining/CNC (Computer Numerical Control) operation. Focuses on lower-income job seekers as well as men and women already working in manufacturing and seeking advancement.
Marketing Assistance and Research Solutions
Bemidji State University - Serves the northwest Minnesota business community while providing marketing students with hands-on learning. Services include feasibility studies, Internet and exploratory research, focus groups, group interviews, telephone surveys, mail surveys and strategic management analysis.
Minnesota Center for Automotive Research
Minnesota State University, Mankato - Provides the automotive industry and government agencies with direct assistance in automotive research and product development. Works with manufacturers and others interested in addressing fuel economy and emissions issues.
Southwest Marketing Advisory Center
Southwest Minnesota State University - Serves the marketing and research needs of southwest Minnesota while giving students real-world experience in conducting surveys and market research.
