Business Support
We support small businesses and entrepreneurs to ensure that needed resources are available to foster an attitude of economic independence through the creation of successful small businesses.
Local support
Want to start or grow a business in Northwest Minnesota? You’re in the right place.
Initiators Fellowship
Learn about our two-year fellowship award for social entrepreneurs in greater Minnesota.
NWSBDC
The business experts at the Northwest Small Business Development Center (NWSBDC) are here to support you.
Wellness support for business owners
7-part video series will support and strengthen the well-being of small business owners.
Support for farmers and ranchers
Explore our webinar series, Seeds of Promise: Growing Resiliency in Times of Stress.
Resources available
Making your business strong makes our whole community stronger. With our support, you’ll gain the mentorship, strategic connections, and valuable resources you need for your business to move ahead.
Reach out to us if you need help with:
- Business start-up consulting
- Business financing advice and resources
- Tools, templates, training, and other technical support to help your business grow
- Access to business networking, events, and mentorship opportunities and connections in your community
News & Ideas
See how our support of small business is impacting the community.
Child Care: $1 million invested, thousands of families supported
Through its Child Care Finance Program, NMF has now reached a milestone of more than $1 million invested in providers across Northwest Minnesota.
NMF hosting small business owners prepare for business succession
The Northwest Minnesota Foundation is hosting a workshop series for small business owners to help them prepare for the process of selling or transitioning their business.
Chisholm Trail Farm: What’s old is new again
By embracing an old-world milling technique, Chisholm Trail Farm in Gary is taking a fresh approach to farming.