Getting Started

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Programs designed for Minnesota Entrepreneurs.

No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, NDC has a program designed to meet you there. Whether you’re turning a side hustle into a full-time business or scaling an established operation, we offer comprehensive, wraparound support — from your first business plan to your next business loan. 

Explore our programs below and find the right fit for your business. 

Our service process

Entrepreneur Training

Test your idea and develop a business plan. Learn to run a business with Explore It!, Plan It!, and Planéalo — our signature business training programs. Offered each Spring and Fall across the Twin Cities metro. Click the icon for more. 

Business Loans

Access flexible small business loans and credit-building programs, including microloans and the Credit Up! Program — designed for entrepreneurs who may not qualify for traditional bank financing. Click the icon for more. 

Business Services

Work one-on-one with an experienced business advisor. Get support with operations, marketing, strategy, and more through the NDC Business Lab. Click the icon for more. 

Incubators & Real Estate

Find affordable commercial space in the Twin Cities. NDC manages six business-ready properties and connects entrepreneurs to flexible leasing options. Click the icon for more. 

Our place-based approach

NDC is proud to have assisted thousands of small businesses.