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American Indian Business Development Office (link)
North Dakota-based companies that are owned and operated by Native American entrepreneurs now have a place to turn for business development assistance. Established in the spring of 2006, the American Indian Business Development Office provides easy access to people, programs and services that are available to support American Indian business owners and staff.
Director Nathan Berseth works with Native American entrepreneurs to position their companies to successfully compete, especially in the government contracting arena. This includes providing services such as:
- electronic notification of contracting opportunities,
- assistance with applications to government programs such as GSA schedules and SBA certification,
- support with marketing, branding and internet strategies
- access to state and federal resources
- facilitating partnerships between Indian and non-Indian businesses
- workshops, seminars and educational resources
The mission of the Business Development Office is to connect American Indian business owners with more avenues to grow their businesses and create new jobs. This office is intended to be a vehicle to grow the state's economy and generate employment opportunities throughout Indian country, both on and off the various reservations located throughout North Dakota.
To learn more about the office, email Nathan Berseth or call(701) 356-2662.
Center for Innovation (link)
Comprehensive, hands-on assistance is available to technology entrepreneurs, innovators and manufacturers interested in starting up new ventures, commercializing new products and licensing new technologies.
Center for Technology and Business (link)
The Center for Technology & Business provides a link to 550 business letters and forms where you may select a generic document, fill in the blanks and print it on your letterhead.
Entrepreneur Centers of North Dakota (link)
The Entrepreneur Centers provide access to over 20 financing programs and a network of organizations who provide counseling, training and assistance to start-up and existing entrepreneurs.
Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce (link)
Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce provides leadership and support to programs, issues and activities developed through the Manufacturers and Processors Division and Wholesalers Division.
Innovate (link)
Innovate ND is a comprehensive program of entrepreneur education and follow-up assistance with a goal to launch up to 20 new businesses in North Dakota annually. The program is open to all North Dakotans, former North Dakotans or other entrepreneurs, including students, who have an innovative idea, product or business service and want to grow their venture in North Dakota.
Institute for Business and Industry Development (link)
IBID offers one-on-one consulting to identify and help solve problems related to issues like quality assurance, inventory control, plant layout, human resources, product technology upgrades and electronic communications.
Local Economic Development Professionals (link)
Many North Dakota cities and counties hire professionals to promote local economic development. Offices that employ staff on a full-time or part-time basis are listed below. For a listing that also includes offices run by volunteer staff, contact Economic Development and Finance.
Marketplace for Entrepreneurs (link)
Each year economic development organizations meet at Marketplace to provide training and technical assistance to North Dakota's entrepreneurs. A comprehensive directory for ideas, contacts, and other economic development information is found on the Marketplace Web site.
Regional Councils (link)
Professional local development staff are located in the eight planning regions of the state. These offices provide a broad range of services to businesses in their area.
Rural Development Council (link)
The Rural Development Council furthers collaboration and partnerships among more than 70 federal, state, local, and community based organizations.
Small Business Administration (SBA) (link)
The SBA provides loan and business counseling resources to help make your small business dreams become reality. It has also added a new Small Business Classroom as a guide for business planning and entrepreneurial activities. You will find 60 actual business plans as well as financial information and online classes. To access this tool, just select the related link below.
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) (link)
Centers are available throughout the state to provide one-to-one counseling and training to North Dakota businesses.
Strom Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (link)
The Strom Center's mission focuses on revitalizing the state's economy by encouraging and supporting entrepreneurs and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit. The center actively promotes regional partnership development and offers entrepreneurs a network of professionals who can provide support and assistance in the areas of applied research, business consulting, technology and marketing resources.
The Institute of Technology housed in the Strom Center gained state Center of Excellence status through Governor John Hoeven's initiative in 2006. The center also houses the Small Business Development Center and has formed numerous partnerships within the community and region.
The Dakota Manufacturing Extension Partnership (link)
The Dakota MEP provides technical, educational and management assistance to small and midsized manufacturers located in North Dakota as well as South Dakota.
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