Business Resources

Sherburne County Economic Development

  • Sherburne County offers a variety of resources, including access to a Business Lab for entrepreneurs or business owners looking to grow your business and a Revolving Loan Fund.

MN DEED

  • Offers resources for businesses in all stages from startup to expansion. Includes information on available financial resources.
  • Business Financing tools. 

Initiative Foundation

  • Offers support to entrepreneurs and to locally owned businesses requiring financing assistance.

SCORE

  • Nationwide nonprofit that offers business mentors and events through volunteers. SCORE partners with you one-on-one or in small group sessions. SCORE mentors support your success by providing experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating you on small business topics.

Small Business Development Center

  • Based at St. Cloud State University, the SBDC offers a variety of one-on-one advising and free to low-cost trainings to help move your business forward. Whether you’re launching a new venture or growing an existing company, the SBDC can assist you.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

  • The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program helps Minnesota businesses comply with environmental rules and reduce wastes, emissions, and regulatory obligations. Their focus is on small businesses that are independently owned and operated, have fewer than 100 employees, and are not major sources of waste or emissions.

Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services

  • Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, Inc. (CMJTS) is a nonprofit employment and training agency and a partner in the Minnesota CareerForce System. “We work side by side with businesses in our area to create connections in our communities and expand job offerings and opportunities for our job seekers.”

Big Lake Chamber of Commerce

  • The Big Lake Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that exists to help the local business community thrive. The Chamber offers various trainings and networking opportunities throughout the year.