Business Boot Camp Applications Now Open

Business Boot Camp is a new program of Open to Business designed specifically for our clients with existing businesses. Over the course of four weeks, participants will engage in a multi-session curriculum tailored to their business needs and goals.
Working with a team of advisors, participants will dedicate focused time to set strategic objectives, think critically, and develop strategies relevant to their unique situation. Boot Camp graduates will finish
... Read moreMCCD's 2021 Policy Agenda

In January, MCCD’s Board of Directors voted to approve the 2021 Policy Agenda, which is now posted on our website. The policy agenda shares MCCD’s policy and advocacy priorities at all levels of government and shares the proposals that we think would meet our mission “to work collectively to build strong stable communities by
... Read moreOpen to Business 2019-2020 YTD Program Impact

Open to Business (O2B) is the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) program offering free business counseling and an accessible loan program for prospective entrepreneurs and growing businesses. O2B partners with cities and counties around the Twin Cities region to pair experienced business advisors with small business owners who need technical assistance and financing options. We work with a broad spectrum of businesses, from entrepreneurs with an early stage idea to
... Read more1099 Tax Forms

If your business received emergency relief grant funds through the CARES Act, you will receive a 1099 for your 2020 tax reporting. If you have questions related to the 1099 you received, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
... Read moreELCD Mentorship Program Now Accepting Applications!

Emerging Leaders in Community Development Mentorship Program--Now Accepting Applications for Mentees!
The Emerging Leaders in Community Development (ELCD) Steering Committee is proud to launch the 10th round of our mentorship program and are now seeking applications for mentees. We have had over 250 participants since the program began in 2010
... Read moreMCCD Changes in the Servicing Department!


We hope this letter finds you and yours safe and secure. As the world changes dramatically around
... Read moreMCCD Loan Program Manager Retires

Last Friday, August 14, MCCD bid a congratulatory farewell to our long time Loan Program Manager, Mara O’Neill. Mara started at MCCD in 2011 and has been instrumental in the growth and success of our small business lending program. Mara is a tireless advocate for entrepreneurs, passionate about supporting small businesses and the community development sector, and a dedicated and very detailed-oriented loan program administrator. Mara volunteers frequently in the community, teaching
... Read moreBusiness4Business MSP Regional Coalition


MCCD is proud to join a broad alliance of Twin Cities counties, chambers of commerce, community development agencies and other partners to build a local support network to help small businesses survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building Safety Guidance from the City of Minneapolis
The following is a building safety guidance from the City of Minneapolis:
Urgent: Do not enter any damaged buildings
Please do not enter any damaged buildings. This is very dangerous. The City is blocking sidewalks to keep people away from damaged buildings and working with property owners to secure their properties and get emergency demolitions started as fast as possible.
Guidance on your damaged property
Property owners and
... Read moreOur community is powerful and we can enact change.
June 2, 2020
This past week has been a difficult one for our neighbors and community members following the horrific murder of George Floyd. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and the broader community. We acknowledge that this violence is just one part of a system of oppression that permeates our society and culture. We cannot allow the targeting of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities to continue and we stand with those who call for
... Read moreMember COVID-19 Response Calls
MCCD has been hosting weekly member conversations to discuss primary concerns as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. These calls include updates on local, state, and federal resources and policy changes, as well as opporunities to engage in advocacy efforts. Here, you'll find topic overviews and notes. Please contact Holly Bolstad (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.