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North Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Katherine Heppner
(218) 855-8140
Capacity
Starting, Growing
Offering guidance and resources for small business development and growth.
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NORTHFORCE

Ali Bilden Camps
(218) 481-7737
Capacity
Starting, Growing
Facilitating workforce development and business growth in northern regions.
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Northland Foundation

Amanda Vuicich
(218) 270-8407
Capital
Starting, Growing
Providing capital and support for business startups and expansion in northern Minnesota.
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Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Vicki Hagberg
(218) 740-7307
Capacity
Starting, Growing
Assisting with capacity building and resource provision for small businesses.
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NorthPointe Strategy Group, LLC

Rob West
(218) 269-7576
Capacity
Growing
Providing strategic planning and capacity building for emerging and growing businesses.
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Region 5 Development Commission

Cheryl Lee Hills
(218) 270-0188
Connections
Starting, Growing
Supporting economic development and business connections in the Leech Lake region.
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Steam Creative Consulting

Jon Loss
(218) 831-2767
Capacity
Starting, Growing
Providing creative consulting and capacity building for startups and growing businesses.
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The Forge

Tamara Lowney
(218) 328-2189
Connections
Starting, Growing
Offering resources and networking opportunities for business development in Itasca.
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University of Minnesota Extension's Center for Community Vitality

Bruce Schwartau
(507) 256-8785
Connections
Starting, Growing
Facilitating community and economic development through education and resources.
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Upper Midwest Film Office

Shari Marshik
(218) 461-1628
Capacity
Starting, Growing
Providing support and capacity building for the film and television industry.
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Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)

Steffane Timm
(414) 395-4556
Capacity
Starting, Growing
Assisting veterans in starting and growing their businesses through tailored resources.
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Women's Business Alliance

Sandi Larson
(218) 623-5741
Connections
Starting, Growing
Supporting women in business development and growth across multiple counties.
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Women's Business Alliance

Sandy Voigt
(218) 735-6033
Connections
Starting, Growing
Empowering women entrepreneurs in Pine, Kanabec, and Mille Lacs with resources for business growth.
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