Northwest MN Small Business Development Center

09/03/2026

Join our monthly Small Business Call to learn about the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) programs, services, and resources designed to help small businesses start, grow, and expand. Discover how the SBA supports businesses through access to capital, counseling and training, government contracting opportunities, disaster assistance, and specialized resources for manufacturers.

Register for the call: https://bit.ly/3UDRvQ9

09/02/2026

A big thank you to Dr. Shawn Schooley for kicking off our Flourishing Leadership for Entrepreneurs series at this month’s LaunchPad Meet-Up! And thank you to everyone who joined us! 👏

We’re excited for the remaining five leadership workshops, as well as our new Creativity & Innovation Lab beginning September 16. We hope to see you there! 🚀

08/28/2026

📰 Check out this Bemidji Pioneer article featuring upcoming events at The Mayflower Building!

See the full list of LaunchPad events here: https://launchpadbemidji.com/Events/

Hope to see you at an upcoming event!

The six-part Flourishing Leadership Series and monthly Creativity and Innovation Lab will offer practical professional development for entrepreneurs and community leaders.

08/27/2026

⭐Start Smart: Tips from DEED's Small Business Assistance Office⭐

Finding the right funding can be one of the biggest challenges for a small business. DEED’s funding tool brings together information about grants, loans, tax credits and other programs available to eligible Minnesota businesses. Compare programs, learn who they serve and identify opportunities that may fit your business’s needs and stage of growth.

🔗Explore funding options: https://bit.ly/4rT71nw

08/13/2026

Starting a business from scratch takes grit, a solid plan, and a lo...

08/12/2026

⭐Start Smart: Tips from DEED's Small Business Assistance Office⭐

Have a business idea but not sure where to begin? Start by building a strong foundation. Before launching, take time to identify your customers, understand your competition, estimate startup costs and determine how your business will make money.

🔗 Explore the tools available to entrepreneurs in our Small Business Digital Toolbox: https://bit.ly/45MFmuZ

08/06/2026

What if there were a simpler framework that could help you work smarter, not harder?

Scrum is a simple, flexible approach to organizing work and reaching goals one step at a time. By focusing on short-term priorities, self-awareness, and continuous improvement, can help you stay organized, adapt to challenges, and make steady progress in both work and everyday life.

Join us for this 2-hour workshop to learn new ways to stay focused and move forward with intention! Whether you're managing , leading a , growing a , or simply looking for better ways to organize your day, this is for you.

📅 Reserve your spot today!
🔗 Registration: https://form.jotform.com/261515945555161