Co-op consultants

New and emerging co-ops in Minneapolis can contact any of these organizations for free help.

City of Minneapolis Cooperative Technical Program (CTAP) providers

You can see the name of each organization, who they serve, and what languages they speak.

All entrepreneurs, with an emphasis on serving BIPOC women

English

Anyone starting or expanding a co-op

English

Small businesses and micro-enterprises

English, Hmong, Somali, Tonga/Nynja, Bemba

Nexus Community Partners: Worker Ownership Initiative

Businesses considering converting to a work-owner cooperative model, and startup co-ops with BIPOC founders

English

Underestimated entrepreneurs, like women and people of color 

English

Small businesses and entrepreneurs located in the West Bank Cedar-Riverside neighborhood

English, Spanish, Somali, Oromo, Amharic

Legal advice

All businesses from start-up solos to over 250 employees

English

Businesses needing help with financial, small business, and real estate law

English, Spanish

Creatives, entrepreneurs and business owners

English

Contact us

Small Business Team

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2499

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415