Small Business Assistance Partnerships

DEED partners with local and regional community-based organizations across the state to support the startup, growth, and success of Minnesota’s diverse entrepreneurs and small business owners through the delivery of high quality free or low cost professional business development and technical assistance services.

Overview

Our partners represent and empower the success of businesses owned and operated by Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) individuals, veteran, women, persons with disabilities, and entrepreneurs located in Greater Minnesota.

If you are seeking assistance to grow your business explore the Partners tab below to find a qualified provider that can help meet your needs.

Additional resources for business can be found in Get Help From Our Experts.

This program is supported by Minnesota State General Funds through 2023 Minnesota Laws, Chap. 53, Art. 20, Sec. 2, subd. 2(f)

Partners and Contacts
Performance and Results
Contact

Partners and Contacts

We display a list of organizations that DEED has partnered with to provide high quality free or low cost professional business development and technical assistance services. Many of these organizations also provide additional services such as loan capital.

Use our interactive directory that can be filtered based on your needs. This page will open in a new window.
Performance and Results

Here you will find annual reports on the outputs and outcomes of this program.
- State Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Report (pending).
Contact

For questions or a referral to an appropriate partner in your area contact us at mnsbp.deed@state.mn.us or fill out the Small Business Assistance Intake and Order Form.