Business Workshops
Registration Information
For a complete listing of current workshops, see: Workshop Registration.
You may register online or call us at 218-726-7298 to register.
Training Partnerships
We partner with many government agencies and regional businesses to bring quality workshops to NE Minnesota.
The following business workshops are offered on a monthly basis by the UMD Center for Economic Development. Check our online registration for dates and times of upcoming workshops.
Starting a Business in Minnesota
Have a great idea for a new business but don't know how to get started? Get valuable information about developing a business in the State of Minnesota .
Writing a Business Plan
Don't know how or where to begin writing a business plan? This workshop covers the components needed to write an effective business plan including: the Executive Summary, Business, Market, Organization and Financial Projections.
Tax-saving and Recordkeeping Tips for your Small Business
This information-packed workshop covers recordkeeping and tips on what to track throughout the year to be organized making tax time smoother.
Other business workshops are offered throughout the year so watch for other opportunities including:
- Employer's Conference
- Selling Your Goods and Services to the State of Minnesota
- Government Procurement Week - several workshop offerings for dealing with government entities.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Cancellations received more than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop will be honored with a full refund.
- Participants failing to cancel their registration more than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop will be charged the full registration fee.
- The UMD Center for Economic Development reserves the right to cancel any program not meeting minimum enrollment requirements. A full refund will be given if a workshop has been cancelled. Cancellations are made 24 hours prior to the beginning of each workshop.
The Minnesota Small Business Development Center program is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and the sponsors of regional and local centers. SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. Small Business Development Center services are provided without discrimination as to race, gender, color, creed, religion, disability, national origin, marital status, or sexual orientation. Upon prior request to the Small Business Development Center office from which services are sought, arrangements will be made to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities.