Resources & Additional Support

Minnesota Latino Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Minnesota, Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce, Asian American Chamber of Commerce all have resources for unique, diverse audiences of business owners.

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will also meet with you one-on-one to help you identify resources specifically for you.

Elevate Community Business Academy provides business education and coaching specifically tailored to underserved minority entrepreneurs, with the guiding objective of creating economic opportunity for all businesses or residents of, or near, Kandiyohi County, MN. The program offers hands-on training in business planning and management. Elevate allows new or growing businesses to engage with established community members and leaders and build a network of support and accountability.

Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, also located in Willmar, has business loans and guidance.

The Office of Small Business and Innovation within DEED hosts monthly business chats, and one-on-one guidance.