What is the Micro Entrepreneur Training and Support Program?

This program helps start-up young micro businesses in targeted Twin Cities neighborhoods, obtain business training, financing, and other support within your own community. In South Minneapolis, the program is operated by the Bii Gii Wiin Community Development Loan Fund in partnership with Neighborhood Development Center (NDC).

Since 1993, NDC and its’ partners have trained more than 4,000 entrepreneurs. Program graduates operate successful businesses in child care, graphic design, catering, landscaping, translation, auto repair, and many other industries.

WHO CAN APPLY

The program is specifically targeted to low and moderate-income residents of the Twin Cities area who want to learn the skills needed to successfully start and operate a business.

ONGOING SUPPORT

Entrepreneurs who successfully complete the program, write a business plan, and locate their business in target neighborhoods are eligible for NDC’s ongoing business support.

COMMITMENT

Program participants will be selected based on level of commitment and viability of the business idea.

BUSINESS TRAINING

Goal of Training

  • To develop a strong understanding of small business management
  • To complete a solid business and financial plan

Type of Training

  • Classes, workshops, and one-on-one sessions are taught by experienced small business instructors
  • Class size of 8–12 students ensures all participants receive personal attention
  • Topics covered include; operations management, marketing, financial management, and more. Course content and pace are customized to entrepreneurs’ needs.

Training Schedule

  • Classes are held one evening a week in South Minneapolis
  • Training consists of 11 classroom sessions and 10 hours of individual consultation

Program Cost

  • Program fees are determined on a sliding scale and case-to-case basis
  • Fees can be arranged into a payment plan
  • Scholarships may be available

MEASURED SUCCESS

Focused Business Idea
Willingness to spend time outside of class researching and writing the business plan
The ability to make a personal financial investment in the business
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ABOUT Bii Gii Wiin

Bii Gii Wiin means, "Coming Home" in the Ojibwe language.

Mission

The mission of Bii Gii Wiin CDLF is to promote home ownership among Native American households throughout the State of Minnesota through the provision of development services and financial products and service.

All services and products to be developed will ensure that Native home buyers are knowledgeable and financially capable of purchasing a home.

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  • 1113 E Franklin Avenue
    Suite 200
    Minneapolis, MN 55404
  • Phone: 612-354-2249 Fax: 612-354-7897
  • info@biigiiwiin.org
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