Business Resources

We work with many economic development partners and business organizations to leverage community resources.

Entrepreneurs at different stages of education, financial stability and growth need different training, financing and connections. Meda provides direct links to many of the resource organizations in the Twin Cities and throughout the state.

Grant opportunity,

The State of Minnesota is offering a grant opportunity in the following areas: Deadline for applications is Monday December 14, 2020

Organizations that service small farmers with education, distribution, co-op opportunities in growers, packers, educational or other organizations effected by Coving. Up to $20,000 grants.
Small Farm grants up to $5,000 for small farmers who have less than 10 employees. Must prove still in business and have been effected by Covid. (grant applications needs to be filled out)
Employee grants up to $2,000.00 for employees of small farmers who have been laid off as result of Covid and/or need assistance for housing, rent, and living expenses. (must verify previous employment

Contact: Patrick T. Pariseau ppariseau@meda.net or 612 259 6579 for more information

Deadline to apply is December 14, 2020

Catalyst

NONPROFIT PARTNERS

AGC – Associated General Contractors of Minnesota

AWC – Association of Women Contractors

CRF – Community Reinvestment Fund

LEDC – Latino Economic Development Center

Minneapolis Urban League

NAMC – National Association of Minority Contractors

NCMSDC – North Central Minority Supplier Development Council

NEON – Northside Economic Opportunity Network

NDC – Neighborhood Development Center

Minnesota SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business

WBAC – West Broadway Area Coalition

WBDC – Women’s Business Development Center – MN

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

Business.Gov – Sponsored Online Community for Small Business

City of Minneapolis – Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

City of Saint Paul – Minority Business Development & Retention (MBDR)

Department of Labor

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Metropolitan Council

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

PTAC

Small Business Administration (SBA) – Minnesota

State of Minnesota – Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)

State of Minnesota – Materials Management Division (MMD)

State of Minnesota – Small Business Assistance Office (MNSBAO)

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota

Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota Hmong Chamber of Commerce

Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

TwinWest Chamber of Commerce

Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce

EDUCATIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS

Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers

Neighborhood Development Center

Normandale Community College

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (Twin Cities campus)

University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management

University of Minnesota – Law Clinic

University of St. Thomas – Small Business Development Center

Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (Small Business Center)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Metro

African Development Center

Central Community Housing Trust (CCHT)

East Side Neighborhood Development Center (ESNDC)

Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC)

Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD)

Neighborhood Development Center (NDC)

Northside Residents Redevelopment Council

St. Thomas Small Business Development Center

University of Minnesota’s Office for Business & Community Economic Development

Whittier Community Development Corporation (WCDC)

Women Venture

State

Minnesota Rural Partners

Region Nine Development Commission

Rochester Small Business Development Center

Saint Cloud Small Business Development Center

Financial Resources

Meda business consultants take a customized approach for every financing need. The Meda Loan Program provides working capital term loans and revolving lines of credit ranging from $25,000 to $400,000. These loans and lines of credit may be used for business acquisitions, equipment, project-based financing or business start-ups.

Additonal financing resources include:

ADC – African Development Center

AEDA – Asian Economic Development Association

CRF – Community Reinvestment Fund

LEDC – Latino Economic Development Center

MCCD – Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers

Milestone Growth Fund

Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota Indian Economic Development Fund

NDC – Neighborhood Development Center

SPEDCO

Twin City Metro Certified Development Company