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Brooklyn Center is a perfect place to start a business

A diverse community bursting with an entrepreneurial spirit, combined with convenient access to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. What more could you ask for? How about a customer-focused City staff and available commercial and industrial space! Give us a call to find out how you can leverage all of Brooklyn Center's opportunities and advantages to start your business.

Our experienced team strives to provide service to existing and start-up Brooklyn Center businesses by assisting with:

Navigating you to a wide variety of resources to meet your individual needs
Identifying financing alternatives
Identifying available locations
Coordinating various city approvals
Organizing meetings with appropriate public and private sector representatives
Serving as a reliable, responsive information resource.

Get Technical Assistance to Help You on Your Way

Technical assistance providers throughout Hennepin County can help your business with financial planning, legal support, marketing, networking, grants, preparing for a loan application and more.

Elevate Hennepin^SM

Get connect to FREE technical assistance providers that meet your unique business needs and goals - Elevate Hennepin^SM platform

For information visit Elevate Hennepin

African Career, Education & Resource (ACER)

ACER is the leading issue-based community organization working to uplift and amplify the African Diaspora to build power for systemic change that advances racial and economic equity in communities. They provide technical assistance to micro-entrepreneurs in Brooklyn Center and throughout Hennepin County - Click Here for More Information

Open to Business Program

If you are an entrepreneur, check out Brooklyn Center's Open to Business Program. The program provides one-on-one assistance for new and expanding businesses. Business advisors can provide assistance with:

Business planning
Feasibility
Marketing strategies
Development of financial documents
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify

Click here for more information and to make an appointment with an advisor today!

Liberian Business Association (LIBA)

LIBA is a member organization serving minority-owned businesses throughout the Northwest Suburbs. They offer technical assistance, networking and navigation services. Click here to contact them or join the organization.

Looking for more Technical Assistance Providers?

Technical Assistance Organizations in Hennepin County (PDF )

Start A New Business

How to start a business in Minnesota (MN Secretary of State)

Step 1: Write a Business Plan - A written plan for launching and operating your business is essential to your success. A well-prepared business plan starts you off on solid footing, makes you more attractive to potential lenders, helps you make sound managerial decisions, and better positions your company for growth.

Step 2: Choose a Business Type - The Secretary of State's office provides a brief overview of the main types of business structures available in Minnesota. What type of business you create will have legal and tax ramifications down the road, so it is important to understand the differences before you decide.

Step 3: Register your business or non-profit with the Secretary of State's Office