West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center - SBDC

05/07/2026

Due to grant funding and generous regional donations, we’re able to offer our business consulting services at no cost to our clients. Call our office at 218-299-6605 to explore how we can help you.

05/06/2026

We're blessed with four seasons in Minnesota. Fall, Winter, Spring and Construction. Construction season can be a challenge for small brick and mortar business, but they can thrive when they plan strategically. Start by talking with small businesses owners who got through it. What lessons did they learn?

05/05/2026

Celebrations are better when they're personal. For your big moments shop close to home.

05/04/2026

We thrilled to be the part of the first Spark School event with the Spark Center for Entrepreneurship! Be sure to register for "Claiming and Maintaining Your Google Business Profile" with Josh Sowl!

Want more people to be able to easily find your business online? Join us Tuesday, May 5th at 5:30pm to learn how to claim and maintain your Google Business Profile!

West Central MN Small Business Development Center consultant Josh Sowl will be leading the class.

The class is free to attend, but please register here: https://larl.libnet.info/event/15993413

04/30/2026

In the last twenty years, our center has assisted over 6,000 clients at all stages in the lifetime of their business, from startup to growth to exit planning. Visit https://westcentralmnsbdc.com/ to learn more about how we can help you.

04/28/2026

From repairs to clean-up, local businesses are ready to help you get your spring projects done. Tag a local business you trust!
*photo credit to Lake Shore Services

04/23/2026

As a business owner, you're the expert in what makes your business unique. Our experienced consultants can help with the business side of things. Visit our website https://westcentralmnsbdc.com/ to learn more about how we can help.

04/21/2026

Join our Regional Director, Ian Carlstrom, and M State Workforce Development Solutions for one or all of these practical AI webinars that can help you with your business activities today.

Email from West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center AI Webinars with M State Workforce Development Solutions     Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM AI in Action: The Small Business

04/17/2026

Spring is a great time to remember that what we nurture grows. When you shop locally, you're nurturing both your neighbors and your community.

04/16/2026

What training topics would you like to see? Comment below.
Send an email to [email protected] if you’d like to work with us to bring a specific training event to your community.

04/15/2026

How great to see some of our regional grocery stores being highlighted at the Rural Grocery Initiative Summit Tours this year!

🚨Summit Registration Open 🚨

Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026 National Rural Grocery Summit in Fargo, ND from May 5-7!

Highlights include:
🛒 Registration is free to grocers (up to two per store) until March 15th,
🗣️ Multiple keynotes from thought leaders in rural grocery,
🚌 Optional tours featuring innovative rural grocery models in Minnesota and North Dakota,
🤝 Countless networking opportunities,
➕ And more!

Learn more and register here by March 15th to secure early bird pricing: https://www.ruralgrocery.org/summit/register/

Co-hosted with University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships and NDAREC.