The South Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is part of the Minnesota network of regional centers, staffed by committed professionals. We are funded by the US Small Business Administration and regional funding partners, allowing us to provide our professional services at no cost.
Service Area
The south central Minnesota region office services the Region Nine counties of: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan. To locate the SBDC nearest you, visit the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
SBDC Services
Your SBDC develops and maintains partnerships among community and regional organizations and local, state and federal agencies, providing access to a broad network of public and private resources that you can tap. SBDCs provide the expertise and guidance that every small business owner needs to flourish in today’s competitive economy:
- Services for existing businesses
- Services for start-ups
- Training workshops and seminars, tailored to meet the needs of the business community
- Professional, confidential consulting
Our consultants provide relevant and realistic advice. While we do not administer loan or grant programs,we help businesses assess and identify funding options and opportunities, and prepare documentation that lenders require.
Primary Partners
Minnesota State University, Mankato
City of North Mankato
Greater Mankato Growth
South Central College
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Bronze Level Investors
Blue Earth County
Brown County
Pioneer Bank, St. James
City of Sleepy Eye
St. Peter, Cleveland, Le Sueur, Henderson
Mankato
Other Contributors
