Startup and small business resource fair
DEED invites founders to explore the small business resources available through its Office of Small Business and Innovation (OSBI). OSBI provides innovators with grants, loans, connections and consulting services to scale startups in Minnesota. This casual, open-house-style event allows attendees to have face-to-face conversations with the State's top small business experts. Breakout sessions will also be available.
Startup and small business resource fair
Date
October 09, 2025
Time
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Great Northern Building
180 E. 5th St., Saint Paul, MN 55101
Presented by
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
Cost
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