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Plan It! training classes help emerging entrepreneurs learn the fundamentals of running a business and develop a solid business plan. As a part of our continuing commitment to small businesses and the community, NDC, in conjunction with Neighborhood Partners, helps to reduce barriers to small business success for residents in the Twin Cities metro area who want to learn the skills needed to start and operate their own small business.
“At the time, there’s no way we could have done what we’ve done without NDC.”
Sonora Grill, Minneapolis
Applications are now open for the 2025 Plan It! Entrepreneur Training Cohort. Applications close on June 27th. Spaces are limited, so apply now!
Please see below for information on Class schedules and trainers, both in-person and virtual.
NDC Trainer Victor Thompson
Mondays
August 18 – December 1, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Neighborhood Partner Location
Brooklyn Park Small Business Center
7970 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Note: Classes will be moved to virtual if there is a surge in COVID and/or inclement weather.
NDC Trainer Victor Thompson
Mondays
August 18 – December 1, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Neighborhood Partner Location
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC) in partnership with Emerge Community Development
1834 Emerson Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Note: Classes will be moved to virtual if there is a surge in COVID and/or inclement weather.
NDC Trainer Brenda Rhodes
Thursdays
August 21 – December 4, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Neighborhood Partner Location
Rondo Community Land Trust (RCLT)
1041 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
Note: Classes will be moved to virtual if there is a surge in COVID and/or inclement weather.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Plan It! Entrepreneur Training Cohort. Applications close on June 27th. Spaces are limited, so apply now!
Please see below for information on Class schedules and trainers.
NDC Trainer Teóna Washington
Tuesdays
August 19 – December 3, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Neighborhood Partner
East Side Area and Business Association (ESABA)
Classes are virtual.
To be considered for the Plan It! training class, you must submit your application by June 27th, 2025. We will begin reviewing applications in mid-January.
Applicants meeting the selection criteria will be invited to schedule a 25-minute informal interview. Final decisions will be made after all interviews have been conducted.
Class fees are determined on a sliding scale ($150 – $650), based on household income, family size, and if you live or plan to operate your business in one of our priority neighborhoods. Payment is due before you attend orientation. Payment plans are available.
If accepted, you must attend the in-person Plan It! Orientation on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. You will receive an email with the location details if accepted into the training class.
We are looking for participants who:
Plan It! Entrepreneur Training classes meet once a week in person at the Neighborhood Partner host location or online via Zoom Video Conferencing for 12 sessions over 15 weeks. Training class dates and times vary.
For a training class to run, there must be a minimum of six registered entrepreneur learners who have paid the course fee.
Entrepreneur learners will have up to ten hours to meet with their class trainer outside of class, to get personalized feedback and support in developing their business plan. After finishing the training class, you will have up to one year to use your one-on-one hours.
Session topics covered: attributes and planning for business success, target market, competitive analysis, marketing & branding, credit & financing, management & operations, financial planning and more.
Additional Resources
People with a business idea in mind, and are seeking professional knowledge to build a business plan.
Entrepreneurs with businesses currently in operation who would like a refresher on the fundamentals of a business plan and to learn about new resources and services available to small businesses.
Professional consultants with small business expertise, teaching acumen and cultural competence.
Yes! Plan It! is offered in Spanish through our ¡Planifique! class.
Program graduates successfully operate businesses in child care, graphic design, catering, landscaping, construction, auto repair, restaurants, taxi services and a variety of other industries.
You can open your business wherever you like, however if you’re seeking additional resources from NDC you will need to open your business in one of our priority neighborhoods.
Contact us:
Kehinde Reuben
[email protected]
651 379 8425
Stephanie Kimble
[email protected]
651 379 8104