Pictured is Mike Stearns, Vice President Business Development of MBFC and Ian Carlstrom, Regional Director of the West Central Minnesota SBDC

Supporting Small Business through SBDCs

MBFC recently awarded a grant of $5,000.00 to Minnesota’s West Central Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Moorhead, MN. The West Central SBDC program serves the 9 Minnesota counties of Clay, Becker, Otter Tail, Wilkin, Grant, Douglas, Traverse, Pope, and Stevens.

The SBDC provides high-quality, no-cost business advising to entrepreneurs and small business owners. They offer one-on-one consulting in key areas such as startup assistance, access to capital, business planning, market research, and expansion strategies, helping businesses launch, grow, and succeed in their region.

MBFC appreciates the partnership with the West Central SBDC and their important guidance and resources given to the small business community.  The SBDC’s responsive and proactive approach to training and consultation is certainly a great asset to entrepreneurs!