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2) DEED Small Business Development Center (SBDC) —www.mnsbdc.com <br /> The state's SBDC offers individual advice and guidance concerning the <br /> formation, management, financing and operation of businesses. Counseling is <br /> provided at no charge to qualified businesses, although there may be a fee for <br /> certain out-of-pocket costs incurred by the SBDC. To qualify for counseling, the <br /> business must be "small" as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration. <br /> Individuals who are considering starting a business are also eligible for <br /> counseling. <br /> How does the program work? <br /> The client must sign a "Request for Counseling" form and must agree to <br /> participate in surveys designed to measure the effectiveness of the SBDC <br /> program. To maximize the value of the counseling, clients should prepare a draft <br /> business plan before meeting with the counselor. SBDC counselors have <br /> significant experience in the private sector, and many have extensive <br /> management and financial consulting backgrounds. To learn more about the <br /> services, Mounds View businesses can contact the local SBDC office located in <br /> at the University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis campus). You can contact Michael <br /> Ryan at 651-962-4500. <br /> 3) DEED Business Services <br /> DEED Business Services staff serve the business community in Ramsey County, <br /> • and around the state, with business development and workforce-related services. <br /> Services including helping startup and expanding businesses, coordinating <br /> specialized business development products and services to employers, <br /> brownfield redevelopment assistance, and labor market information. Local <br /> businesses can contact Cheryl Beaumier, Business Services at 651-779-5645. <br /> D. Workforce Development Programs <br /> P J <br /> Minnesota WorkForce Centers (WFCs) provide the tools, resources and services <br /> needed for job search, career planning and training needs. WorkForce Centers are a <br /> collaboration of partners. People seeking work, businesses seeking employees, <br /> students, and those looking for a first job or returning to the workforce, will find services <br /> to meet their needs, most offered at no cost. Each WFC house houses a Resource <br /> Area that operates similar to a library. <br /> The Ramsey County WorkForce Center that services businesses in the City of Mounds <br /> View is located in North St. Paul. The Center provides a variety of services to <br /> employers to meet their employee recruitment and retention needs. Some services <br /> provided include training seminars, training grants, job fairs, and wage subsidies to <br /> name a few. Businesses may contact Cheryl Beaumier, Business Services at the <br /> Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development at 651-779-5645. <br /> • Businesses can also visit the Department's website at www.deed.state.mn.us. Some of <br /> the workforce programs available to employers include: <br /> March 10,2008 <br /> Mounds View Business Toolbox <br /> Internal Document <br /> Page 5 of 10 <br />