Since its inception in 1974, the Small Business Institute (SBI) at the University of St. Thomas has been instrumental in the success and growth of many businesses in the Twin Cities area.
What we do is leverage UST business faculty and students to provide exceptional business consulting—so far, we have helped sharpen and inform over 2,100 small businesses and non-profit organizations.
"The market survey performed by the Small Business Institute of the University of Saint Thomas had a direct impact on our company's ability to raise additional financing."
- Michael W. Geatz, President, IntelliPatch
"We needed a change in how we were using our association's web site. The services of the St. Thomas' Student Business Institute (SBI) provided a fresh look at what we were doing.
"We had heard many stories of the professionalism and the quality of work that the students would provide and it all proved to be true. The students did an outstanding job in their survey methods and analysis of our situation.
"The results have allowed the Minnesota Community Education Association Board of Directors to implement many of the recommendations and changes that the students final report suggested."
- Bob Meyer, Executive Director, Minnesota Community Education Association
