Open to Business
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- Language Assistance
- Our business advisors speak English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong
Starting or Expanding a Business
Trusted Business Advisors
Open to Business provides free, confidential business counseling to current and prospective entrepreneurs. Our experienced consultants work with you to develop a strong business plan, identify challenges and opportunities, and tailor solutions to your business needs.
We also work with entrepreneurs to find financing that best meets your unique needs. Whether it’s from a bank, a community lending program, or through direct Open to Business funding, we’ll help you assess your options and chart the best path.
No-Cost Business Consulting
Our experienced advisors offer FREE, confidential business consulting & lending options:
Business & strategic planning
Marketing & communications planning
Regulatory, tax, licensing, & accounting training
Financial assessment
Direct lending
Access to governmental & community financing
Loan packaging for private financing
Referrals to critical professional services
Financing Opportunities
As a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), MCCD provides capital to entrepreneurs including those who face challenges in accessing the commercial banking system, with a focus on Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), women, low-wealth individuals, and geographic areas of underinvestment.
Service Areas
Open to Business offers on-site business advising in cities and counties around the Twin Cities region.
