The Open to Business program provides free business counseling to current and prospective entrepreneurs. Experienced consultants help business owners access the technical assistance and financing options they need to succeed.

Open to Business consultants assist entrepreneurs and small businesses with:

• Advising and technical assistance
  • Business and strategic planning
  • Marketing and communications planning
  • Regulator, tax, licensing and accounting training
  • Financial assessment
  • Referrals to critical professional services
• Access to capital
  • Loan packaging/facilitation
  • Loans for new and emerging businesses
  • Loans for second stage and growing businesses
  • Gap financing for real estate
  • Acquisition financing for real estate

Set up an appointment with an Open to Business advisor by calling 612-789-7337.

Office Hours 

Engage with and Open to Business advisor during their free virtual office hours for Minnetonka residents/businesses on the second Monday of every month. Assistance is available in either English or Spanish.  

When: Second Monday of every month, 9 a.m.

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