Pictured: Mike Stearns, Vice President-MBFC & Philip Knutson, Regional Director-NW MN SBDC

Supporting Small Business Through Economic Development!

Midwest Business Finance Corporation (MBFC) recently awarded a $5,000.00 grant to the Northwest MN Small Business Development Center (hosted by Greater Bemidji) located in Bemidji, MN.

The Northwest MN SBDC provides business advising and training for entrepreneurs and small businesses across their region of NW MN at no cost to the small business. This grant will expand access to expert guidance and capital readiness support, accelerating small business growth and resilience in rural and underserved communities.

The Northwest MN SBDC serves a 12 county region of Northwest MN including Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Polk, Pennington, Red Lake , and Roseau counties. Of the approximately 325,000 people in the region, the SBDC aims to work with individuals seeking to start, grow, or strengthen a small business, including both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs.

Midwest Business Finance Corporation appreciates the partnership with the Northwest MN SBDC and their important guidance and resources given to small businesses!