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Business and Community Development - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Statewide Programs

180 East 5th Street, Suite 1200, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Eligibility
Open to all individuals and businesses
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Application process
Call; visit website to find information
Fees
Vary
Service area
MN
A resource of information for businesses online. Available information includes:
  • Accounting principles
  • Business plans and business finance basics
  • Data for businesses, such as cost of living, wage statistics, current economic highlights, job vacancies, unemployment statistics, trends, and labor markets
  • Exporting and international trade training, market research, statistics, and questions about importing
  • Financing a business and financing programs to help companies and communities retain existing jobs and create new jobs
  • Finding workers, workforce assistance, jobs on CareerForce, hiring, incentives, and tax credits
  • Insurance, taxes, intellectual property, and management basics
  • Licensing and permits needed for specific businesses
  • Starting a business and organizing a business structure
  • Statewide partner organizations to provide consultation or advice to help businesses grow
  • Support for Cannabis businesses
Last Assured
09/03/2025
Providing organization
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Statewide Programs

Provides services to improve economic success for businesses, communities, and individuals in Minnesota