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4-Directions Development

Sharon James(218) 679-4332
CapacityStartingGrowing

Assisting in business capacity enhancement for the Red Lake Nation.

Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

Sarah Kuesel(651) 312-6393
CapitalGrowing

Providing financial services and resources for starting and growing businesses.

Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC)

Josh Bergstad(218) 529-7516
ConnectionsCapitalGrowing

Providing networking and resources for business startups and expansion in multiple counties.

Band Bois Forte Band of Chippewa

Carol Burr(218) 753-4542
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Supporting business development and growth for the Bois Forte Band.

Band Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Jamie Adams(218) 878-2631
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Facilitating business connections and growth for the Fond du Lac Band.

Band Grant Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Jarod Swader(218) 475-2809
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Promoting business connections and development for the Grand Portage Band.

Band Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Rebecca Woods(218) 335-8263
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Enhancing business networking and growth for the Leech Lake Band.

Band Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Beth Gruber(320) 532-8810
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Facilitating business connections and expansion for the Mille Lacs Band.

Band Red Lake Nation

Sharon James(218) 679-3341
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Supporting business development and networking for the Red Lake Nation.

Buzz Frenzy

Dan Stocke(218) 461-9454
CapacityStartingGrowing

Providing marketing solutions and capacity building for new and growing businesses.

Catalyst Story Institute

Philip Gilpin(218) 208-3861
CapacityStartingGrowing

Enhancing storytelling and creative capacity for startup and expanding businesses.

Cloquet Economic Development Authority

Holly Hansen(218) 879-2507 X4
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Providing resources and support for business startups and growth in Cloquet.

Community and Economic Development Associates

Ron Zeigler(507) 867-3164
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Offering support for business connections and growth in designated counties.

County Aitkin

Mark Jeffers
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County Carlton

ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County Cook

Theresa Bajda
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County Itasca

ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County Kanabec

ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County Koochiching

ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County Mille Lacs

Dillon Hayes
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County Pine

Lezlie Sauter
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

County St. Louis

ConnectionsStartingGrowing

County Contact for Business Development

Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency

Connections

Supporting minority business development and growth through connections and resources.

Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation

Ida Rukavina(218) 735-3023
CapitalStartingGrowing

Providing capital and support for business development in multiple counties.

Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce

Aubrey Hagen(218) 722-5501
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Networking and resource provision for business startups and growth in the Duluth area.

Duluth Economic Development Authority (DEDA)

Tricia Hobbs(218) 730-5322
ConnectionsCapitalStartingGrowing

DEDA's mission is to drive economic prosperity in the City of Duluth.

East Central Regional Development Commission (ECRDC)

Jordan Zeller(320) 679-4065
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Supporting business growth and connections in East Central region.

Entreprenuer Fund

Shawn Wellnitz(218) 623-5747
CapitalStartingGrowing

Supporting entrepreneurs with financial resources for startups and growth phases.

Family Freedom Center

Jacob Bell(218) 522-4445
CapacityStartingGrowing

Enhancing business capacity and growth opportunities in the community.

Family Rise Together

ChaQuana McEntyre(218) 461-1722
CapacityStartingGrowing

Providing capacity building and support for family-centered businesses.

Growth Innovations

Stan Gustafson(218) 927-2172
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Facilitating business networking and growth in the Mille Lacs region.

Hermantown Economic Development Authority (HEDA)

Chad Ronchetti(218) 729-3600
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

HEDA’s mission is to intentionally lead economic growth, creating a vibrant and prosperous community.

Hibbing Economic Development Authority (HEDA)

Betsy Olivanti(218) 312-1579
ConnectionsCapitalStartingGrowing

Expansion of the Hibbing area economic base while maintaining high quality of life.

Initiative Foundation

Brian Voerding(320) 632-9255
CapacityStartingGrowing

Supporting business capacity development in the Mille Lacs region.

Itasca Ecnomic Development Corporation

Tamara Lowney(218) 326-9411
CapacityStartingGrowing

Promoting economic development and business capacity in Itasca.

Leech Lake Financial

Rob Aitken(218) 339-3940
CapitalStartingGrowing

Providing financial support and capital for businesses in the Leech Lake area.

Local Iniatives Support Corporation (LISC)

Sumair Sheikh(218) 727-7761
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Enhancing business connections and growth opportunities in St Louis.

MAS Marketing

Molly Solberg(218) 591-7402
CapacityStartingGrowing

Offering marketing capacity building for startups and expanding businesses.

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures

Beth Gruber(320) 532-8810
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Facilitating business connections and expansion in the Mille Lacs and surrounding areas.

Minnesota Business Finance Corporation

Nadene Kruize(320) 258-5000
CapitalStartingGrowing

Providing financial solutions and capital for business startups and growth.

Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance

Pamela Standing(612) 431-1804
CapacityStartingGrowing

Enhancing business capacity and growth among indigenous entrepreneurs.

Minnesota North College, AspireNorth

Claire Peterlin
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Supporting business education and networking for startup and growth.

Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI)

ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Providing research support and connections for natural resource-based business growth.

North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Katherine Heppner(218) 855-8140
CapacityStartingGrowing

Offering guidance and resources for small business development and growth.

Northland Connection

Karl Schuettler(218) 481-7737
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

The platform has evolved with technology and now supports regional business retention, expansion, and recruitment through reliable, curated land and property development information.

Northland Foundation

Amanda Vuicich(218) 270-8407
CapitalStartingGrowing

Providing capital and support for business startups and expansion in northern Minnesota.

Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Vicki Hagberg(218) 740-7307
CapacityStartingGrowing

Assisting with capacity building and resource provision for small businesses.

NorthPointe Strategy Group, LLC

CapacityGrowing

Providing strategic planning and capacity building for emerging and growing businesses.

Region 5 Development Commission

Cheryl Lee Hills(218) 270-0188
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Supporting economic development and business connections in the Leech Lake region.

Steam Creative Consulting

CapacityStartingGrowing

Providing creative consulting and capacity building for startups and growing businesses.

The Forge

Tamara Lowney(218) 328-2189
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Offering resources and networking opportunities for business development in Itasca.

University of Minnesota Extension’s Center for Community Vitality

Bruce Schwartau(507) 256-8785
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Facilitating community and economic development through education and resources.

Upper Midwest Film Office

Shari Marshik(218) 461-1628
CapacityStartingGrowing

Providing support and capacity building for the film and television industry.

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

Steffane Timm(414) 395-4556
CapacityStartingGrowing

Assisting veterans in starting and growing their businesses through tailored resources.

Women’s Business Alliance

Sandi Larson(218) 623-5741
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Supporting women in business development and growth across multiple counties.

Women’s Business Alliance

Sandy Voigt(218) 735-6033
ConnectionsStartingGrowing

Empowering women entrepreneurs in Pine, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs with resources for business growth.

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