Business Support
We support small businesses and entrepreneurs to ensure that needed resources are available program ensures that resources needed are available to foster an attitude of economic independence through the creation of successful small businesses.
Local support
Want to start or grow a business in Northwest Minnesota? You’re in the right place.
Initiators Fellowship
Learn about our two-year fellowship award for social entrepreneurs in greater Minnesota.
NWSBDC
The business experts at the Northwest Small Business Development Center (NWSBDC) are here to support you.
Wellness support for business owners
7-part video series will support and strengthen the well-being of small business owners.
Support for farmers and ranchers
Explore our webinar series, Seeds of Promise: Growing Resiliency in Times of Stress.
Resources available
Making your business strong makes our whole community stronger. With our support, you’ll gain the mentorship, strategic connections, and valuable resources you need for your business to move ahead.
Reach out to us if you need help with:
- Business start-up consulting
- Business financing advice and resources
- Tools, templates, training, and other technical support to help your business grow
- Access to business networking, events, and mentorship opportunities and connections in your community
News & Ideas
See how our support of small business is impacting the community.
FY23 Impact Report: NMF establishes the Northwest Minnesota Community Impact Corporation
upporting our region’s small businesses has been a key part of our work since our inception in 1986.
Northwest Minnesota Foundation Pushes more than $780,000 into the Region in First Quarter of FY24
More than $780,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from July through September through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation.
$1.1M in grants awarded to Northwest Minnesota Businesses to support revitalization
Twenty-one businesses in Mahnomen, Waubun, Richwood, East Grand Forks, and Bemidji have received a combined $1.1 million in funding to support economic revitalization in their communities.