Business technical assistance

We know every small business and entrepreneur is unique. The City has consultants and classes just for you.

I want to

Get free help with my small business

See a list of places you can contact.

Get free help with my co-op

See a list of places you can contact.

Take the Co-op Feasibility class

The next class starts June 13. Apply today.

Find developer deadlines

Our calendar shows financing and class application deadlines and more.

Build a business

Our Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) connects you to a diverse network of business consultants.

Free help for small businesses

Small business consulting services

Get help for your small business

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Start a cooperative

Our Cooperative Technical Assistance Program (CTAP) supports potential and new cooperatives.

Free support for emerging cooperatives

Co-op feasibility training
Access to grants
Co-op consulting services

Get support for your cooperative

Become a real estate developer

Our Developers Technical Assistance Program (DTAP) supports small and emerging developers.

Free support for small and emerging developers

- Intro to Real Estate Development class
- Advanced workshops
- Project advice

Get started becoming a real estate developer

Contact us

Small Business Team

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Small Business Team

Phone

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Last updated on November 22, 2023