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MCCD is proud to join a broad alliance of Twin Cities counties, chambers of commerce, community development agencies and other partners to build a local support network to help small businesses survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Resources for Small Businesses
MCCD Welcomes Two New Business Advisors

MCCD is excited to welcome two new business advisors, Noah Her and Carrie Mikkonen, to the team! Noah is the Business Advisor for Ramsey County, a new area for our Open to Business program, and Carrie is taking over for Anoka County after Kathleen's retirement earlier this summer.
Meet Noah
I’m excited to get started working through the Open to Business
... Read moreDa Fizz Biz Franchise Relaunches Under New Ownership
Da Fizz Biz Franchise Relaunches Under New Ownership
Entrepreneur achieves passive income dream with help from Open to Business
Kyle Kisch is the rare case of an entrepreneur who walked into Open to Business with one business idea, but ended up investing in an entirely different business. Kisch is happy to finally achieve his goal of developing
... Read moreTwo-Time Burger Battle Champion Expands with Help from Open to Business

B52 Burger and Brew Opens New Lakeville Restaurant
Local restaurant B52 Burgersmade a name for itself in the Twin Cities burger scene within just a few years of opening. After launching in suburban Inver Grove Heights in 2010, B52 Burger and Brew earned the
... Read moreLocal Printmaker Revamps Popular Epitome Papers Brand

Local Printmaker Revamps Popular Epitome Papers Brand
Evelyn Miller purchases popular stationery and gift shop with help of Open to
... Read moreNorthstar Tavern is a New Bloomington Hot Spot

Family friend restaurant offers craft beer, cocktails, and custom sandwiches for a relaxed dining experience

Ashley and Jon Norine didn’t know what kind of reception to expect when they announced the opening of NorthStar Tavern in Bloomington. But if the reaction to their first
... Read moreMinnesota's Longest Running Grocery Store Flourishes Under New Ownership

New owner revitalizes Marine General Store's operations to serve growing Marine on St. Crois customer base
Marine General Store is the oldest store in Minnesota, having been in operation since 1849. In fact, it provided the inspiration for “Ralph’s Pretty Good Grocery” on the Prairie Home Companion radio show. But Marine General Store is more than just a
... Read moreNew Lakeville Cakery Offers Sweet, Eye-Catching Treats

Delicious original recipes paired with striking design results in distinctive celebratory experiences at Cream of the Cakes
After growing up in her family’s two restaurants, Liz Shannon always knew she’d go back to her food business roots someday. When the recession hit and her husband was laid off, she decided it was the perfect time to get back into the kitchen and earn an income
... Read moreAndover Entrepreneur Launches GoFit Dining

Restaurant discount card program encourages healthy choices, with the convenience of eating out

Lat 14 Asian Eatery

Lemon Grass Owners Purchase Building to Launch New Restaurant Concept
Chef Ann Ahmed opening Lat 14 Asian Eatery in Golden Valley this summer with help of gap financing provided by Open to Business
Lemon Grass Thai restaurant, tucked into a strip mall nearly hidden behind a grocery store in the northwest suburb of Brooklyn Park, doesn’t enjoy the best visibility. But
... Read moreDown Home Traditions
Down Home Traditions Thinks Outside of the Box
Natural Products line uses creative strategies to expand its Watertown-based operation
It’s not uncommon for cottage industry businesses to experience significant challenges when trying to expand or take on wholesale orders. But Meredith Free-Phillipps, owner and
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