Our Host Institution
Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State)
The West Central MN Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is grateful to be hosted by Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) not only for the resources M State provides such as financial management of our program, access to technological support, meeting spaces and other key resources, but also for the opportunity for cross pollination between our program and the many student programs and extended learning opportunities the college provides.
These factors collectively ensure that the SBDC can effectively deliver high-quality services to small businesses, fostering economic development and growth in the region.
Regional Donations to the West Central MN SBDC
Thank you to our donors for your matching support!
Grant Funding to the West Central MN SBDC
How We Are Funded
West Central MN SBDC is supported through a combination of:
- Federal funding (Small Business Administration, SBA)
- State funding (MN Department of Employment and Economic Development, DEED)
- Local grants (Thrive [Women's Foundation of Minnesota] and SBPAG [DEED])
- Donations (See Regional Donations Above)
- In-kind support (M State)
Federal funding requires matching contributions from non-federal sources, making local support essential to our mission.