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

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

Physical Address

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

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(651)215-3841

Voice

(651)296-3900

Application process

Call; visit website to find information

Fee

Vary

Eligibility

Open to all individuals and businesses

Service area

MN

Agency info

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Statewide Programs

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

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