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Development Resources Links

updated: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

 



General Business Resources

updated: Thursday, November 03, 2011

The TwinWest/St. Louis Park Business Council works to address local business issues, act as a business advocate, and serve as a liaison between city government, the school district and the business community. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month (except July) at 7:30 a.m. at Citizens Independent Bank, 5000 West 36th Street. Meeting...


Manufacturing

updated: Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Minnesota's MEP Center focuses on making the state's industrial base more competitive. It bridges the productivity gap for manufacturers, identifies opportunities for growth, and encourages technology deployment by providing fundamental services in business and process improvements. Programs cover Lean manufacturing, sustainable energy and environmental...


Small Business Resources

updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Business.gov is the U.S. Government's official website for small businesses.  It helps small businesses understand their legal requirements, and located government services supporting the small business community.  Business.gov offers tools to help start and run a small business, find grants and loans, access tax information, find required...


Small Business Finance Assistance

updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011

As part of its Open to Business Program, the City of St. Louis Park is collaborating with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) to provide one-on-one counseling with a business advisor. This is an opportunity to help prospective and existing entrepreneurs with planning and organizing their business ideas, financial management...


Workforce Resources

updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The GMWC oversees publicly funded workforce development services in the 11-county Metro MSP region. It publishes a biennial assessment of the Twin Cities workforce, The Workforce Regional Analysis for a Comprehensive Economy (RACE) Report. The GMWC also works through the Employer Services Partnership – a cooperative of public, private and non...


SPARC St. Louis Park Area Rental Coalition

updated: Tuesday, September 06, 2011

The coalition meets four times a year - January, April, July and October from noon to 1pm at City Hall. The coalition meetings provide a valuable network opportunity for rental owners, managers and city staff. The Police, Inspections, Fire and Community Development Departments provide regular updates to the members as well as more comprehensive...