Our Partners
The South Central MN SBDC
Why It's Free
The South Central SBDC is part of a statewide and national network supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and local partners. Because of this public support, all core consulting services are offered at no cost to you.
Economic Development Partners
The SBDC works closely with economic development agencies and nonprofit organizations to deliver comprehensive support to small business owners. By partnering with these community-focused groups, we connect you to valuable resources, expertise, and programs that help your business start, grow, and thrive.
If you are in the early stages of planning your new venture, the U.S. Small Business Administration's website is an excellent guide to the process.
Greater Mankato Growth, Inc. family of business units drives the economic growth and vitality of our members and our region.
LegalCORPS assists low-income owners of small businesses and small nonprofit organizations by connecting them with free, high-quality legal services from volunteer lawyers.
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation invests for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota.
Region Nine Development Commission strives to promote the development of the region through intergovernmental cooperation, community and human development, long-range planning, and technical assistance.
MN-SBIR serves as the state’s focal point to help technology-based entrepreneurs and innovators successfully access federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.
