Open to Business

The Open to Business program provides direct technical assistance and other forms of support to small business owners and entrepreneurs. All current business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs intending to establish, purchase or improve a business within the county are eligible and encouraged to participate.

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Services available

• Business plan development.
• Feasibility analysis.
• Cash flow and financing projections.
• Marketing planning and material preparation.
• City and state licensing and regulatory assistance.
• Loan packaging and other assistance in obtaining financing.

Funding available

• Capital through MCCD’s Emerging Small Business Loan Program for qualifying businesses.
• Ramsey County Small Business Loan Program.

Open to Business is a partnership between Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD).