South Central Minnesota
Small Business Development Center
- Consulting
- Training
- Access to Resources
Empowering Small Businesses Across South Central Minnesota
The South Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is here to help you start, build, and grow your business. Our no-cost, confidential one-on-one business consulting and expert resources give you the tools to succeed.
- Have a dream of starting your own business but not sure where to begin?
- Already running a business and ready to take it to the next level?
We Can Help You:
- Small Launch your business with confidence
- Access capital and funding opportunities
- Create business and marketing plans
- Analyze financials and plan for growth
- Prepare for buying, selling, or succession
Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Who We Serve
Hosted by Minnesota State University, Mankato, we proudly serve a population of over 230k in the nine-county region of:
- Blue Earth
- Brown
- Faribault
- Le Sueur
- Martin
- Nicollet
- Sibley
- Waseca
- Watonwan
Get Started
Not sure where to start? Click below to learn how we can help!
Starting a Business?
Start Up Help
Growing a Business?
Build Your Business
Need Training?
Grow Your Skills
What We Do
The South Central MN SBDC empowers local businesses and communities by providing no-cost, confidential business consulting, access to capital, and tailored training programs. With a dedicated team of experienced business consultants, the South Central MN SBDC works one-on-one with entrepreneurs at every stage—whether they’re launching a startup, expanding, or needing strategic guidance for sustainability and growth.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Business plan development and pre-venture planning
- Financial analysis and loan readiness support
- Marketing strategy and growth planning
- Business regulations, licensing, and franchising
- Human resource management and operational planning
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
Client Success Stories
Read the stories of some of Our small business clients
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