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Counseling and Training
SCORE, "Counselors to America's Small Business"
The SCORE Association is the premiere volunteer business counseling and advice service found in the United States. This year, SCORE is celebrating 40 years of helping new generations of small business owners grow their businesses and new entrepreneurs start their ventures.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provide high quality technical assistance, counseling and training to prospective and existing small business owners. SBDCs are sponsored by the SBA in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and the colleges, universities, and other organizations where SBDCs are located.
The U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) offers a full range of federal export programs and services in one location. The Minneapolis USEAC, one of 19 nationwide, is partnered by the SBA, U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) – Commercial Service and SCORE. It’s a partnership that makes it easier for exporters to get the help they need to compete and succeed in the global marketplace. USEAC professionals are there to help small business with market research, trade finance, customized counseling, consulting and advocacy, trade events and international partners. The USEAC is co-located with SBA in Minneapolis with representatives who travel throughout the state. For information or assistance with the SBA export financing programs (Export Working Capital Program (EWCP), SBA Export Express, and International Trade Program) explained in our SBA Financing Programs section, telephone (612) 348-1642. Two Minnesota Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) operate under contract with SBA. WBCs provide the latest in business information and long-term training, best practices advice, computer and Internet training and access, individual and group business counseling, access to the SBA’s programs and services, and much more.
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