Contracting Opportunities
The majority of contracting opportunities are in the following areas, where goals may be set on individual projects:
- City construction projects
- PED/HRA development projects
- Professional services
VOP Documents
VOP documents you may need when bidding on or participating on City-funded projects:
Small Business Resources
African Development Center of Minnesota
Minneapolis – provides training, lending and technical assistance to help African immigrants and refugees achieve economic prosperity in Minnesota
Central Lakes Community College Small Business Development Center
Brainerd – provides programs and services for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Brainerd area
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
Minneapolis – an association of community development groups that focus on housing and economic development initiatives
Metropolitan Economic Development Association
Minneapolis – provides assistance to businesses owned and managed by entrepreneurs of color
Minnesota State University Small Business Development Center
Mankato – The center provides programs and services for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Mankato area
Neighborhood Development Center
St. Paul – offers small-business training and consultation in low-income neighborhoods
Northside Economic Opportunity Network
Minneapolis – The goal of this group is to expand economic opportunities and build wealth for north Minneapolis residents through the creation, growth and development of small businesses.
WomenVenture
St. Paul – helps women entrepreneurs, low-income entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses to develop and expand businesses and create jobs.
