Driver's Ed: Learn the Basics

During this stop, you might:

• Establish a support system.
• Research the basics of financing and resources available.
• Consider other aspects of commercialization.

And work with:

• Economic Development Centers
• Business consultants
• University of Minnesota Extension
• Food advocacy organizations
• Educational institutions

Food Business Organizations

• Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI)
• Naturally Minnesota

Food Business Basics

• Glossary of Wholesale Terminology (Shelf Life)
• Food Business for Entrepreneurs (PDF, University of Massachusetts)

Economic Development and Business Support

• African Development Center of Minnesota
• African Economic Development Solutions
• Asian Economic Development Association
• Community Reinvestment Fund
• Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
• Edible-Alpha® Insights Newsletter (Food Finance Institute)
• Latino Economic Development Center
• Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance
• Neighborhood Development Center
• Small Business Association Local Assistance Tool
• Northside Economic Opportunity Network
• WeMN (Women Entrepreneurs of Minnesota)

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