Economic Policy & Development

We provide services to reduce barriers for people and businesses.

What we do

We reduce barriers for people and businesses by providing:
  • Workforce skill building
  • Small business support
  • Help for commercial real estate and business development
  • Licensing information
  • Education
We seek to support Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. In the past, these communities have been cut off from economic opportunity.
Minneapolis skyline at dusk from Lake Bde Maka Ska; Courtesy Meet Minneapolis; CREDIT: Krivit Photography

Our services

Business development

We help:

  • Businesses grow
  • Neighborhoods become stronger and more vibrant

See small business financing

See financing options for real estate development

Small business team

We help you:

  • Start a business
  • Maintain a business
  • Grow a business

See business assistance

Business Licensing

We help you complete licensing requirements for your business.

See businesses licenses

 

Minneapolis Employment & Training 

We grow and strengthen our youth and adult workforce.

See Minneapolis Employment and Training

Contact us

Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

Phone

612-673-5095

Address

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