Minneapolis Small Business Support
Call on us to help you get your business ready for the Central Corridor Light Rail Transit Line.
Construction Information
For the most up-to-date information on light rail construction plans:
Business Consulting and Technical Assistance
Free online resources, one-on-one consultations, workshops, and specialists in:
- Accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation
- Financial counseling and credit repair
- Retail and restaurant management
- Small business management training
- Business and financial planning
- Marketing and business development
- Legal advice and services related to leases and business incorporation
- Translation and interpretation services are available on construction and business issues.
Natalia Pretelt
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
612-789-7337 ext.10 npretelt@mccdmn.org
Business and real estate development loans and assistance
Business loans are available through the City of Minneapolis:
- Working capital guarantees, up to $75,000
- Below-market loans for tenant improvements and equipment, up to $75,000
- Below-market loans for energy efficiency investments, up to $75,000
- Below-market loans for commercial and industrial real estate development, from $100,000 to $10 million.
Façade improvement matching grants are available through the City of Minneapolis Great Streets program in Cedar Riverside/West Bank (WBBA and ADC) and the 29th Avenue Station area (Prospect Park/Seward Redesign).
Need space to expand, or want to find another location within the city? We can help.
Emily Stern
City of Minneapolis
612-673-5191 ext. 10 emily.stern@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Parking
We are working to mitigate the loss of on-street parking by:
- Evaluating parking conditions to assess current and future needs
- Working with businesses on maximizing use of remaining parking
- Retaining some high-turnover spaces near consumer-oriented businesses on University Avenue
- Exploring options for parking on side streets that support both businesses and neighborhoods.
Haila Maze
City of Minneapolis
612-673-2098 haila.maze@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Energy Efficiency
Reduce monthly operating costs by improving energy efficiency, with the help of:
- Below-market loans through the City and the Center for Energy and Environment
- Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy rebate programs.
Emily Stern
City of Minneapolis
612-673-5191 ext. 10 emily.stern@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Advocacy, Information, and Referrals
These business organizations are good sources for information about a variety of issues affecting businesses and property owners in the Central Corridor. They provide informational programs, referral networks, and opportunities to work with other owners on issues of common interest.
West Bank Business Association
African Development Center
Stadium Village Commercial Association
Southeast Business Association
University Avenue Business Association
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