Business Assistance
Thinking About . . . Business Start-Up, Business Expansion, Technology, Training
A Collaborative Effort
A variety of questions, ideas, concerns, and issues arise in the start-up and operation of a new and existing business. These questions range in subject from financing, operation, marketing, insurance, expansions, downsizing, etc. There are a variety of resources available in the Long Prairie area to assist current and prospective business owners in optimizing your plans. This handout was designed to help a prospective client identify the resources available.
The Long Prairie Economic Development Authority
42 North 3rd Street
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 533-3112
[email protected]
www.longprairie.org
The Long Prairie Economic Development Authority was created with the primary goal of creating quality employment opportunities for area residents. The Long Prairie EDA offers a variety of relocation and expansion assistance services including:
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2514
[email protected]
The Long Prairie Area Chamber maintains basic community demographic information to assist with market analysis. Staff are available to answer questions about the community. The Chamber is a membership organization and provides unique information, marketing, and promotional opportunities to member firms.
347 Central Ave. Suite 1
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-2128
[email protected]
Todd County Development Corporation's mission is to sustain and promote diverse economic development that improves the quality of life in Todd County
403 Prairie Avenue NE
Suite 100
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-3233
[email protected]
Whether you are thinking of starting a business or have owned a business for several years there is a plethora of resources available to help you start and grow your business.
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Campus/Branch office in Long Prairie
Small Business Development Center
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
800-933-0346
The mission of the Central Lakes College Small Business Development Center is to improve economic growth in Minnesota by providing assistance to small businesses in order to increase the number of new business start-ups, expand existing small businesses, and reduce the number of small business failures. This will in turn, preserve and create new jobs and economic opportunities for many Minnesotans. All services are confidential and are low cost or no cost.
Services available for Small Business:
405 First Street Southwest
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-9255
[email protected]
Business Financing Programs:
Microenterprise Loan Guarantee Program-Guarantees loans against default for small business. Targeted borrowers include women, minorities, young adults.
Seed Capital Fund-Supports emerging entrepreneurial ventures by financing new product concepts, development and market research.
Direct Business Loan Program-Fill gaps in financing packages for new or expanding companies that show potential for quality job creation or retention.
Technology Capital Fund-Supports emerging technology ventures and helps establish companies integrate proven productivity applications into their business operation and processes.
Local Financial Institutions
American Heritage National Bank
24 2nd Street South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-6131
Minnesota National Bank
706 Hwy 71 South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-2133
Mid Central Federal Savings Bank
610 Lake Street South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-6191
Central Minnesota Credit Union
221 Lake Street South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-6662
Thinking About . . . Business Start-Up, Business Expansion, Technology, Training
A Collaborative Effort
A variety of questions, ideas, concerns, and issues arise in the start-up and operation of a new and existing business. These questions range in subject from financing, operation, marketing, insurance, expansions, downsizing, etc. There are a variety of resources available in the Long Prairie area to assist current and prospective business owners in optimizing your plans. This handout was designed to help a prospective client identify the resources available.
The Long Prairie Economic Development Authority
42 North 3rd Street
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 533-3112
[email protected]
www.longprairie.org
The Long Prairie Economic Development Authority was created with the primary goal of creating quality employment opportunities for area residents. The Long Prairie EDA offers a variety of relocation and expansion assistance services including:
- Community information and statistics
- Building and site selection assistance
- Financing alternatives
- Technical business assistance and referrals
- Training referrals
- Infrastructure
- Housing availability and affordability
- Labor availability
- Local and regional comprehensive planning
- Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2514
[email protected]
The Long Prairie Area Chamber maintains basic community demographic information to assist with market analysis. Staff are available to answer questions about the community. The Chamber is a membership organization and provides unique information, marketing, and promotional opportunities to member firms.
- Member benefits
- Business directory
- Bulk mailing permits
- Business phone referrals
- Marketing materials
347 Central Ave. Suite 1
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-2128
[email protected]
Todd County Development Corporation's mission is to sustain and promote diverse economic development that improves the quality of life in Todd County
- Facilitate assistance to local businesses in order to retain and expand jobs
- Explore and pursue new, sustainable business opportunities that connect existing resources and supply chains
- Develop a multi-channel marketing plan that promotes Todd County's balanced lifestyle, agronomy-based work force and progressive business policies
- Have an effective expression of ownership and collaboration across all communities, local governments, and economic development groups in Todd County
- Promote and encourage infrastructure development, such as broadband and transportation, that supports retention and growth of job markets and other needs of Todd County
403 Prairie Avenue NE
Suite 100
Staples, MN 56479
(218) 894-3233
[email protected]
Whether you are thinking of starting a business or have owned a business for several years there is a plethora of resources available to help you start and grow your business.
- A Guide to Starting a Business in MN (available free of charge)
- Small Business Development Centers
- Tax Free Zones
- Transportation
- Community Planning
- GIS & Mapping
- Economic Development
- Housing
Central Lakes College-Brainerd Campus/Branch office in Long Prairie
Small Business Development Center
501 West College Drive
Brainerd, MN 56401
800-933-0346
The mission of the Central Lakes College Small Business Development Center is to improve economic growth in Minnesota by providing assistance to small businesses in order to increase the number of new business start-ups, expand existing small businesses, and reduce the number of small business failures. This will in turn, preserve and create new jobs and economic opportunities for many Minnesotans. All services are confidential and are low cost or no cost.
Services available for Small Business:
- Business Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Loan Packaging
- Procurement
- Marketing and Sales
- Patent and Trademark
- Sources of Capital
405 First Street Southwest
Little Falls, MN 56345
(320) 632-9255
[email protected]
Business Financing Programs:
Microenterprise Loan Guarantee Program-Guarantees loans against default for small business. Targeted borrowers include women, minorities, young adults.
Seed Capital Fund-Supports emerging entrepreneurial ventures by financing new product concepts, development and market research.
Direct Business Loan Program-Fill gaps in financing packages for new or expanding companies that show potential for quality job creation or retention.
Technology Capital Fund-Supports emerging technology ventures and helps establish companies integrate proven productivity applications into their business operation and processes.
Local Financial Institutions
American Heritage National Bank
24 2nd Street South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-6131
Minnesota National Bank
706 Hwy 71 South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-2133
Mid Central Federal Savings Bank
610 Lake Street South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-6191
Central Minnesota Credit Union
221 Lake Street South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
320-732-6662