Centers & Institutes

Small Business Development Center

Welcome to the Twin Cities Metro Small Business Development Center at the University of St. Thomas

Since its inception in 1981, the Twin Cities Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of St. Thomas has assisted more than 10,000 small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Twin Cities area.

Business consulting assistance is provided at no charge to help business owners develop strategies, attract customers, increase sales and improve profitability. Our consultants have extensive, practical experience in areas such as marketing, finance & accounting, operations and business planning. Most have been business owners themselves, and have advanced degrees.

The SBDC offers these convenient locations:

Our main office is on the University of St. Thomas downtown Minneapolis campus.

Schulze Hall 103
46 South 11th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(651) 962-4500

We also have regional sub-centers in partnership with Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids and Dakota County Technical College in Apple Valley.

Now in our third decade of operation, the SBDC will continue to fulfill its mission of helping entrepreneurial companies grow and prosper in the Twin Cities area.    

The Small Business Development Center is funded by the University of St. Thomas through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

SBA funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis.  Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. 

Contact the SBDCat the University of St. Thomas, 46 South 11th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403, (651) 962-4500.