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Southeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center - SBDC The Southeast Minnesota SBDC works with entrepreneurs and existing small businesses to assist them with starting and growing their businesses.

The Southeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center SBDC assists small businesses in starting business, running a successful business, and developing exit strategies. Services include one on one professional consultation and technical assistance at no cost to the client. SBDC also helps to package small business financing alternatives and provides client training based upon market analysis.

Building a business in Southern Minnesota? Join us for Momentum 2026, a day of practical learning and connections for st...
10/19/2026

Building a business in Southern Minnesota? Join us for Momentum 2026, a day of practical learning and connections for startup and small-business owners.

Explore funding, financial readiness and regional business resources while connecting with people who can help you take your next step.

Monday, November 16 | 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Wedgewood Cove Golf Club | Albert Lea, MN

Register by November 11—scan the QR code in the graphic.

What are your business numbers telling you? Join Jan Degallier for Know Your Numbers: What Your Business Is Trying to Te...
10/06/2026

What are your business numbers telling you? Join Jan Degallier for Know Your Numbers: What Your Business Is Trying to Tell You. This practical, plain-language workshop covers revenue, profit, cash flow, pricing, costs, and margins, and how to use those numbers to make better business decisions. For new and existing business owners.

📅 Monday, November 9, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. Central
đź“Ť Rochester Cultural Center, 1515 US Hwy 14, Rochester
In person | Free and open to all

Thank you to our partner Destination Medical Center (DMC) for supporting this workshop.

Open the event for registration details: https://www.facebook.com/events/4408340562752192/

Build a stronger foundation for your business. Join Dariale Rodulfo Ruiz for How to Structure & Grow Your Business, a fr...
10/06/2026

Build a stronger foundation for your business. Join Dariale Rodulfo Ruiz for How to Structure & Grow Your Business, a free workshop presented in Spanish. Learn about business structure, separating business and personal finances, bookkeeping and tax basics, and preparing for growth.

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 10 a.m.–noon Central
đź“Ť Rochester Cultural Center, 1515 US Hwy 14, Rochester
Presented in Spanish | Free and open to all

Thank you to our partner Destination Medical Center (DMC) for supporting this workshop.
Open the event for registration details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2027346685335643/

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Dale una base sólida a tu negocio. Acompaña a Dariale Rodulfo Ruiz en Cómo estructurar y hacer crecer tu negocio, un taller gratuito en español. Aprende sobre la estructura de tu negocio, cómo separar las finanzas personales y del negocio, conceptos básicos de contabilidad e impuestos y cómo prepararte para crecer.

📅 Sábado, 7 de noviembre de 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m., hora central
đź“Ť Centro Cultural de Rochester, 1515 US Hwy 14, Rochester
Taller en español | Gratis y abierto a todos

Gracias a nuestro socio Destination Medical Center (DMC) por apoyar este taller.
Abre el evento para ver cĂłmo inscribirte: https://www.facebook.com/events/2027346685335643/

You started your business. What’s next? Join Ayodeji Oyebola for I’m in Business, Now What?!, a workshop on next-level b...
10/06/2026

You started your business. What’s next? Join Ayodeji Oyebola for I’m in Business, Now What?!, a workshop on next-level business ownership. Learn about growing your business, reducing risk, understanding taxes, and becoming more profitable. Designed for owners who have been in business for six months or more.

📅 Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. Central
đź“Ť Rochester Cultural Center, 1515 US Hwy 14, Rochester
In person | Free and open to all

Thank you to our partner Destination Medical Center (DMC) for supporting this workshop.

Open the event for registration details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2554905331677150/

Turn your business idea into action with How to Start a Business, Part 1 & 2. Join Ayodeji Oyebola for free, two-part tr...
10/06/2026

Turn your business idea into action with How to Start a Business, Part 1 & 2. Join Ayodeji Oyebola for free, two-part training designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. Learn the basics of registration, marketing, funding, business banking, bookkeeping, taxes, and getting paid.

📅 Thursdays, October 22 and October 29, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. Central each evening
đź“Ť SBDC Classroom, 221 1st Ave. SW, 6th floor of the MN BioBusiness building, Rochester
In person | Free and open to all

Thank you to our partner Destination Medical Center (DMC) for supporting this workshop.

Open either event for the course registration link:
Part 1 — October 22: https://www.facebook.com/events/2340599026770537/
Part 2 — October 29: https://www.facebook.com/events/2163530214576359/

Learn how to build, understand, and use business credit with Tawonda Burks, owner of ELOCINA. Business Credit Basics cov...
10/06/2026

Learn how to build, understand, and use business credit with Tawonda Burks, owner of ELOCINA. Business Credit Basics covers the difference between business and personal credit, what lenders look for, how to establish a business credit profile, and financing options. Leave with practical steps to strengthen your business.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. Central
đź“Ť Rochester Cultural Center, 1515 US Hwy 14, Rochester
In person | Free and open to all

Thank you to our partner Destination Medical Center (DMC) for supporting this workshop.

Registration required: https://mnsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/11672

Ready to put AI to work in your small business? Join Val Lockhart for Work Smarter with AI, a practical workshop for new...
10/06/2026

Ready to put AI to work in your small business? Join Val Lockhart for Work Smarter with AI, a practical workshop for new and existing business owners. Explore useful opportunities for AI, learn to work more effectively with AI tools, and practice responsible use with your business goals in mind. No prior AI experience is required.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. Central
đź’» Virtual | Free and open to all

Bring access to a generative AI tool of your choice and one real business task or challenge for the hands-on portion.

Thank you to our partner Destination Medical Center (DMC) for supporting this workshop.

Registration required: https://mnsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/11668

⏰ Happening TODAY at 2 p.m.! Make a little time for your business this afternoon.If getting noticed and bringing custome...
09/08/2026

⏰ Happening TODAY at 2 p.m.! Make a little time for your business this afternoon.
If getting noticed and bringing customers back has felt harder lately, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join us for Marketing That Works When Every Customer Counts—a FREE, hands-on workshop in the Small Business Support Series.
Bring your marketing questions and explore practical, low- and no-cost ways to strengthen your Google Business Profile, connect with customers on social media, and encourage repeat business.
📅 TODAY, Tuesday, September 8 | 2–3 p.m. Central
đź“Ť Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
220 S. Broadway, Suite 100, Rochester
đź’» Join in person or via Zoom. Your Zoom link will be sent after registration.
👉 Register now: https://mnsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/11632
Take one hour to focus on your next steps. We’d love to see you today!

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221 First Avenue SW, Suite 600
Rochester, MN
55902

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+15077381002

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