The St. Louis Park Revolving Loan Fund provides gap financing along with commercial lending to local businesses.

Henry Blake with Kharis Consulting offers the following services through Elevate Business:

• Business planning and assessment
• Business plan writing
• One-on-one business advising or coaching
• Navigation of Elevate Business resources and referrals

*Note: Elevate Business advisors provide professional consulting only. Any fees associated with websites, technology, or ongoing costs of implementing advisor recommended strategies such as marketing, websites or software the sole responsibility of the business owner. 

Each year, the Federal Government awards about 10% of all federal contract dollars, or roughly $50 billion in contracts, to Small Disadvantaged Businesses.

The Minnesota Indian Business Loan Program supports Indian-owned businesses and promotes economic opportunities for Indian people statewide.

Legal assistance provider.

Ascent is a digital platform comprised of targeted education modules, called Journeys, that gives small business owners 24/7 access to critical information backed by research and addresses the unique needs of women entrepreneurs.

Legal assistance provider.

Mni Sota Fund provides training and access to capital in order to promote home ownership, entrepreneurship, and financial capabilities among American Indian people throughout the state of Minnesota.