West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center
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    • Home
    • About Us
      • FAQ's
      • The Team
      • Testimonials
      • Workforce Development
    • Services
    • Resources
      • Small Bus Resources
      • Construction Guidance
      • Ag Bus Resources
      • Patent Resources
      • Childcare Bus Resources
      • Non-profit Resources
      • Economic Development
      • Local Chambers
      • AI Resources Lab
    • Events
    • Contact Us
    • Partners
  • Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ's
    • The Team
    • Testimonials
    • Workforce Development
  • Services
  • Resources
    • Small Bus Resources
    • Construction Guidance
    • Ag Bus Resources
    • Patent Resources
    • Childcare Bus Resources
    • Non-profit Resources
    • Economic Development
    • Local Chambers
    • AI Resources Lab
  • Events
  • Contact Us
  • Partners

(218) 299-6605

Welcome to the West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center

Welcome to the West Central Minnesota Small Business Development CenterWelcome to the West Central Minnesota Small Business Development CenterWelcome to the West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center
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Amazon Web Services AI Pitch Competition

Register to win $50,000 in assistance for your AI project

​Do you have an AI-driven idea, prototype, or project? This is your chance to showcase it in front of judges, peers, and industry leaders — with up to $50,000 in services to help bring your idea to life. 


Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM - Online


  • Check-in & networking
  • Welcome & partner remarks
  • AI pitches + Q&A
  • Networking


Presented in partnership with MN SBDC and Amazon Web Services (AWS).


Register to work with an SBDC consultant to help you fine tune your idea and pitch, then compete with other innovative small businesses for up to $50,000 in technological assistance to get your AI project up and running. 

AI Pitch Competition in partnership with MN SBDC, PredictIF and Amazon Web Services

AI Resource Lab

Start your AI Journey with our online AI Resource Lab

Start your journey with our 3-video bootcamp, where we aim to demystify AI, introduce generative AI, and share essential tips to maximize its potential for your small business - all in about 30 minutes! 


Then, discover how AI can revolutionize business planning, analyze customer feedback, enhance marketing, streamline HR, and optimize operations. get ready to empower your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your goals faster and more affordably! 

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Visit our AI Resource Lab by clicking this link.

Learn More about How We Help Small Businesses

Who Do We Serve?

We serve small businesses located in West Central Minnesota, which includes Becker, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Otter Tail, Pope, Stevens, Traverse and Wilkin counties.

What Do We Offer?

Our business consultants offer one-on-one "technical assistance" or guidance on different aspects of starting or managing a business. This includes assistance with business plan development, financial projections, marketing strategy, buy/sell guidance, business operations, rule-of-thumb business valuation, bookkeeping guidance, exit planning guidance and more. 


We also routinely offer business workshops and cohorts. Check out our "Events" page for upcoming events.

How Much Will This Cost You?

Our one-on-one consulting will cost you nothing outside of your time and effort. We are funded through a combination of Federal and State dollars as well as regional grants and donations so that you can have access to high quality consulting without adding to the financial burden of starting or running your small business. 


We do occasionally charge a nominal fee for our workshops and training events. 


See our "Partners" page under to learn move about how the SBDC is funded here in West Central MN. 

Our Partners

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West Central Minnesota SBDC

1900 28th Avenue South, Moorhead, Minnesota 56560, United States

(218) 299-6605

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08:00 am – 04:30 pm

Summer Hours (May 21 - July 15)

Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday 7:30 - 11:30 AM

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