Small Business Development Center
Serving Southwest Minnesota Region with Offices in Worthington

Local Office
1121 Third Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
All Initial contacts need to be made with the Regional Center
 

Regional Center
SW MN State University
1501 State Street  Suite 105
Marshall, MN 56258
email: SBDC@southwestmsu.edu
http://www.swsbdc.org/sbdc/index.html
800-642-0684 x 7386
SBDC SW MN Region

SERVING - SW Minnesota
The Southwest Minnesota Business Development Center is a resource for business assistance, providing a unique array of services, expertise and training in all areas including starting, growing, developing and selling a business.

ASSISTANCE
SBDC assistance is available to anyone interested in expanding or starting a business. Whether the person already owns a small business, or is still in the planning stages, the SBDC can help them face the challenges of running a successful small business in southwest Minnesota

COUNSELINGSBDC works with you

  • Business Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Financial analysis
  • Manufacturing assistance
  • Strategic planning
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Record keeping systems
  • Advertising/sales
  • Exit planning
  • And more . . .
INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES
The SBDC can provide comprehensive business resource materials and database access for business research such as:
  • Regulatory information
  • Business and industry information
  • Markets, demographics and statistics
  • Licenses and permits
  • Trade organizations and professional associations
  • Linkage with various federal, state, and local support agencies
TRAINING SEMINARS
The SBDC also offers seminars and training programs on subjects important to business owners and entrepreneurs as well as other programs to meet the special needs of the region. Training programs and special projects are provided at no cost or a nominal fee.

 QUALIFICATIONS
Any existing small business firm or individual that fits within SBA guidelines, may request assistance. As a result of the financial support of our partners, counseling is provided at no cost to the client.

 LOAN PACKAGING
The SBDC does not administer loan or grant programs. SBDC counselors will assist the client in assessing funding options, including sources of financing, eligibility criteria, and documentation needed by funding sources.

 FUNDING PARTNERS
REGIONAL
Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota Foundation
Prairieland Economic Development Corporation
Ridgewater College

STATE
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

FEDERAL
U.S. Small Business Administration