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Business Development - WomenVenture

- Business classes and workshops to guide new entrepreneurs and current business owners on issues important to consider when starting or growing a business. - Small business development classes; check website for a current listing of classes. - Business consulting and assessment of business ideas, plan, and potential by qualified business experts. - Technical assistance to grow and enhance a business, review a plan, advise on marketing, pricing, record keeping, operations, and technology. - Micro-loan funds available for qualified businesses. Start-up and expansion loans range in size from $500 to $50,000. - SBA Women's Business Center, part of a national network of centers designed to assist women start their own business. - Financial consulting and small business loans packaging for business owners.

Last assured

05/17/2024

Physical Address

165 Western Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Hours

9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday; by appointment only

Fax

(612)200-8369

Application process

Call; email; website

Fee

Vary by service; some scholarships available. Payment is due at time of scheduling.

Required documents

Vary by service

Eligibility

- Entrepreneurs who want to start or expand a business or are currently business owners - Focus is on 15-county metro area: Anoka, Benton, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Washington, and Wright counties

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Anoka County, MN Benton County, MN Carver County, MN Chisago County, MN Dakota County, MN Goodhue County, MN Hennepin County, MN Isanti County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Sherburne County, MN Stearns County, MN Steele County, MN Washington County, MN Wright County, MN

Agency info

WomenVenture

Dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in starting and expanding small businesses by providing micro-loans, working capital, education, and ongoing consultation through all stages of business.

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