Minnesota Small Business Development Center

05/05/2026

Celebrating the backbone of our economy this National Small Business Week! 🎉

Across Minnesota, small businesses are driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening our communities—and we’re proud to support them every step of the way.

At the Minnesota SBDC, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs start, grow, and succeed through expert advising, access to capital, and strategic resources.

This week, we celebrate the resilience, creativity, and impact of Minnesota’s small business owners. Your vision fuels our state’s future.

04/09/2026

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The Northland SBDC’s Christopher Henagin and Molly Solberg spoke with students at the St. Scholastica Stender School, Business and Technology Programs at The College of St. Scholastica!

These impressive young professionals are pursuing degrees in Organizational Leadership, Business Management, Marketing, and Data Analytics, with one candidate working toward an MBA. As current or former student-athletes, they all have incredibly bright futures ahead of them!

03/26/2026

Don't guess. Build a roadmap.

A great business idea is only half the battle. Knowing how to fund it, scale it, and sustain it is where the real work begins.

Join us on April 7th for Boots to Business | Reboot and gain access to:
Feasibility Testing: Is your business concept viable?
Capital Access: Where to find the funding you need.
Resource Networks: Connections to technical assistance and contracting opportunities.
Secure your seat and get the tools you need to succeed: https://sba.my.site.com/s/reboot-course-information

03/24/2026

For many business owners, asking for help can feel like a challenge.
But for James Ross - The Ross Group, LLC of Red Wing, MN, that mindset changed.

With guidance from Jan Degallier, he gained new perspective, valuable insights, and a vision for his company that he hadn’t seen before.

"Throughout my long business career, I have not always sought assistance from others. Not really sure why but it seemed like a self-imposed weakness. These days, I have come to realize that professional guidance from true professionals has a great deal of value. Working with Jan (Degallier) has been a wonderful, educational and solution based answer for my company. My job is to value companies and find growth, Jan understands this and presented a wealth of knowledge, answers and we created a vision I would not have seen on my own"

Sometimes, the right support makes all the difference.

That’s what we’re here for at the Rochester Small Business Development Center.

03/23/2026

Strong leadership fuels a strong economy—and the Minnesota Small Business Development Center Network is leading the way.

With strategic thinking and a clear vision, the MN SBDC leadership team is helping small businesses start, grow, and adapt—driving job creation and strengthening communities across Minnesota.

When small businesses succeed, Minnesota succeeds. 📈

03/18/2026

Today we’re proud to recognize the 10th Annual SBDC Day and celebrate the incredible work of the Minnesota Small Business Development Center Network!

For a decade, this nationwide celebration has highlighted how SBDCs empower entrepreneurs, strengthen local economies, and help turn big ideas into thriving businesses. Here in Minnesota, our SBDC advisors have supported thousands of small business owners—providing expert guidance, unlocking opportunities, and fueling growth across every corner of the state.