Welcome!

The mission of the University of Minnesota’s Office for Business & Community Economic Development is to contribute to the economic growth and development of Minnesota communities. Through successful collaboration and partnerships with government, private enterprise and community organizations, the University will work cooperatively to:

• Provide training and employment opportunities for community residents in the skilled trades professions.
• Promote business opportunities, capacity building, and job expansion for businesses owned by women, people of color, and people with disabilities.
• Leverage the assets and resources of the University to support the economic development and revitalization of urban communities.
• Foster economic diversification, entrepreneurial expansion, new business start ups and job creation.
• Develop strategies and implement programs to promote diversity in hiring and the purchasing of goods and services.

Moreover, it is the University’s goal to stimulate socioeconomic empowerment within diverse communities by establishing initiatives and programs that create opportunities for businesses owned by individuals historically and currently underrepresented.

Click here to begin.

Click here for updated information.

Make today's business software start working for you. QuickBooks Date/Time: 7/29/08, 9:00AM - 12:00PM Dreamweaver 8 - Level 1 & 2 Package Date/Time: 7/30/08 - 7/31/08, 8:30AM - 12:30PM Click here for full class schedule and descriptions.