Open to Business
New Program to Help Existing and Prospective Business Owners
Looking for a trusted adviser for your business? Maybe you've wanted to secure financing to start or expand your business? If so, a new program offered by Anoka County may be just what you’re looking for.
Thanks to a partnership between the County and the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), business owners or those looking to start a new business can access a new program called Open to Business.
Free Technical Assistance
Open to Business will provide prospective and existing entrepreneurs with free one-on-one counseling with a business adviser. The program provides assistance in the following areas:
- financial management
- loan packaging
- business plan assistance
- real estate analysis
- marketing assistance
- strategic planning
- business regulations
- professional referrals
Small Business Loan Program
Open to Business advisers can also assist entrepreneurs in identifying borrowing needs and accessing financing options. Advisers work with clients to help them find the financing that best meets their own unique needs. MCCD also provides direct financing and loans in partnership with banks and nonprofit lenders. Funds can be used for inventory, working capital, asset and equipment purchases, real estate acquisition, and start-up costs.
How it Works
For information on how Open to Business works, contact:
Kathleen DuCheneDuChene
763-438-7315
kduchene@mccdmn.org
Or, visit the Open to Business website at www.opentobusinessmn.org