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Bloomington expands small‑business services and launches "small business center without walls"
Summary
City staff described new programs and partnerships—technical assistance, grant programs, a site and façade program, and a partnership with the Minnesota Small Business Development Center—aimed at supporting and retaining Bloomington small businesses.
City staff told the Bloomington City Council on Jan. 27 about expanded small‑business programming that pairs direct financial assistance with technical advising, partnership networks and outreach intended to boost business starts and retention across the city.
Port Authority staff (Holly Macek and Barb Wolf) described a portfolio of new and continuing programs: a city navigation/business‑navigator role to help new and relocating businesses, a site and façade…
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