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Summary Comments All assistance Provided Total TA Hours Q1 TA Hours Q2 TA Hours Total Equity
Approved Outside
Financing / Access to
Capital
Approved MCCD Financing Low-Wealth Owned
(0 = No, 1 = Yes)
BIPOC or Immigrant
Owned (0 = No, 1 =
Yes)
Woman Owned
(0 = No, 1 = Yes)
Towing Service Service Existing - Opportunity Bank_Referral Minneapolis Rosemount Dakota
The client is a towing business located in
Minneapolis that is buying the location that
they're operating out of. There is a need for
gap financing for the purchase.
Loan packaging;Loan Facilitation;Loan
Committee;Other Loan Related 28 0 28 $ 207,000 $ 2,700,000.00 $ 150,000.00 0 0 0
Food Co-op Retail Existing - Opportunity Municipality Hastings Northfield
Existing business is expanding into a larger
space within their existing location.
Assistance provided with financial review,
loan underwriting, loan facilitation, site
visit, and strategic planning for the
business. Loan was approved on 4/14.
TA for Existing Clients;Cash Flow Analysis &
Projections;Relocation Assistance;Other
Loan Related;Loan packaging;Loan
Facilitation;Networking/referrals;Initial
Consultation;Loan Committee
120.5 53.5 67 $ 135,000 $ 430,000.00 $ 50,000.00 1 0 0
Landscaping & Lawn Care Service Existing - Opportunity Web Eagan Eagan
Client is looking to purchase an existing
lawncare business in Eagan. They came up
against roadblocks with bank financing and
were seeking assistance to navigate the
next steps. Reviewed project and facilitated
lender referrals. Partial funding was
obtained.
Loan packaging;Initial Consultation;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Networking/referrals
;Loan Facilitation;Other Loan Related
16.5 4.5 12 $ - $ 25,000.00 0 1 1
security services Inc.Service Existing - Opportunity Bank_Referral Richfield Farmington Biz Loan Request 25-35k
TAActivity;Initial Consultation;Cash Flow
Analysis & Projections;General business
issues/guidance;Other Loan Related
4 0 4 0 1 0
Yoga Blog and Magazine Client Inquiry Web N/A N/A
Client inquired with questions on SBA EIDL
and LLC organization for multiple business
lines.
Initial Consultation;Regulatory
assistance;Other Loan Related 1 0 1 0 0 0
Mobile Game Developer Technology Start-up Municipality Apple Valley Apple Valley Additional Quickbooks training for existing
client
TA for Existing Clients;Loan
Facilitation;Record keeping/bookkeeping 3 1 2 0 1 0
Mexican Market and Restaurant Food Start-up Municipality Apple Valley Apple Valley
Client is moving ahead with lender
presentations. Continued support provided
to polish business plan and prepare for next
steps.
Loan packaging;Loan Facilitation;Business
Plan Development 7.5 0 7.5 0 1 0
Aesthetics Service Pre-start planning MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org Apple Valley Apple Valley
Developing business continues the planning
process to open their doors in the next 6
months. Provided real estate broker
recommendations, insurance contacts,
advising on loan products and contacts,
budgeting and planning.
Loan Facilitation;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Real estate
analysis;Networking/referrals;TA for
Existing Clients;Other Loan Related
5 4 1 0 0 1
Photography studio and flex space Service Pre-start planning Web Apple Valley Apple Valley Client attended Business Law Q&A on 3/31.Business Plan Development;TA for Existing
Clients 4 4 0 0 1 1
home healthcare services Health / Fitness Existing - Opportunity Web Apple Valley Apple Valley
Existing healthcare business looking to
expand to real estate development for
residential care
Initial Consultation;Loan Facilitation 1.5 0 1.5 0 1 0
Athletic center Health / Fitness Existing - Challenged Municipality Apple Valley
Business owner seeking grants and any
financial support for urgent COVID relief.
Provided resources and options for her to
look into.
TA for Existing Clients;Initial
Consultation;General business
issues/guidance
2 1.5 0.5 0 0 1
Asian Grocery Market Food Existing - Opportunity Municipality Burnsville Woodbury Burnsville; South
Saint Paul Dakota Client needs advising on their new
retail/warehouse.
Strategic planning;TA for Existing
Clients;Loan Facilitation;Other Loan
Related;Initial Consultation;Real estate
analysis
6.5 0 6.5 0 1 0
Promotional items Retail Existing - Challenged Municipality Burnsville Burnsville TA provided on creation of a new business
entity, attended Labor Q&A webinar
General business
issues/guidance;Networking/referrals;TA
for Existing Clients
3.5 3.5 0 0 0 1
textile production Manufacturing Start-up Municipality Burnsville Burnsville TA provided for existing client.Networking/referrals 2 2 0 0 0 1
Candles and fragrance Manufacturing Existing - Opportunity Municipality Burnsville Mendota Heights
Large manufacturing business with factory
in Burnsville and warehouse in Mendota
Heights. Continued outreach regarding
expansion plans in both locations.
Real estate analysis;Regulatory assistance 0.75 0.75 0 0 0 0
optical supplies Retail Start-up Other Burnsville Burnsville Continued TA for new, growing optical
products business.
Business Plan Development;TA for Existing
Clients 4.5 4.5 0 0 1 0
beauty retail Retail Existing - Opportunity Municipality Burnsville Bloomington
Assistance provided the existing business
looking to strengthen operations and
streamline business practices.
Initial
Consultation;Networking/referrals;General
business issues/guidance;Financial
Management Assistance
2 2 0 0 1 1
Analytics Consulting Professional / Consulting Start-up Other Burnsville Burnsville
A new business start looking for assistance
with networking and sales strategies.
Additional questions on HR & staffing /
contractors.
Initial
Consultation;Marketing;Networking/referra
ls
1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0
Wellness & Healthcare Clinic Health / Fitness Existing - Challenged Municipality Burnsville Apple Valley Existing business contacted OTB for help
with funding, marketing, and HR questions.
Record keeping/bookkeeping;Initial
Consultation;Marketing;Operation/logistics;
General business issues/guidance
3.75 0 3.75 0 1 1
Rental space for light industrial / trades Retail Pre-start planning Web Burnsville Burnsville
Client is starting a new property leasing
business for light industrial / trade work.
Considering buying a large building and
converting it to a "WeWork" for light
industrial.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Strategic
planning;Networking/referrals
1.5 0 1.5 0 0 0
Wholesale Kimchi production Wholesale / Distribution Existing - Opportunity Municipality Burnsville Eagan
Entrepreneur is considering buying an
existing wholesale kimchi production
business.
Initial Consultation;Business purchase
evaluation;Networking/referrals 2 0 2 0 1 1
Spa & Salon Service Client Inquiry Other Burnsville Burnsville Dakota Seeking assistance in working capital Initial Consultation;General business
issues/guidance 0.5 0 0.5 0 1 1
Grocery/Food Hall Food Start-up Web Burnsville Woodbury Burnsville;
Woodbury
Dakota;
Washington
New business development reached out to
discuss funding and development
incentives in the city and county.
Initial
Consultation;Networking/referrals;Financial
Management Assistance
3.5 0 3.5 0 1 0
Mentorship & afterschool programming Professional / Consulting Start-up MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org Eagan Eagan Saint Paul Ramsey Mentorship & afterschool programming.
Business Plan Development Business Plan Development 1 0 1 0 1 0
Restaurant Food Pre-start planning Bank_Referral Eagan Woodbury
Discussed financing options and new
business plans. Provided resources and loan
application information.
Loan packaging;Other Loan Related 1.5 1.5 0 0 1 0
Legal Consulting Professional / Consulting Start-up Web Eagan Eagan
TA provided for new business start.
Business owner attended Business Law
Q&A on 3/31.
Initial
Consultation;Networking/referrals;Business
Registration;TA for Existing Clients
3 3 0 0 1 1
Lawn Care Service Service Start-up Web Eagan Eagan
Initial meeting with a client who is starting a
new business, assistance on first steps,
registration, planning, insurance,
bookkeeping, and a wide variety of topic.
Passed along professional referrals.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Networking/referrals
;Business Registration;Licensing Assistance
2 2 0 0 0 0
custom hat designs Retail Start-up Web Eagan Eagan
Initial meeting with new start up business.
Questions answered regarding registration,
taxes, next steps, bookkeeping and record
keeping.
TA for Existing Clients;Initial
Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Networking/referrals
;Business Registration
2.5 2 0.5 0 0 1
pottery studio Retail Existing - Opportunity Web Eagan Eagan
Client is considering purchasing a paint-your-
own-pottery franchise. Discussed nuances
of the franchise industry, what to watch out
for, provided research and additional
resources to help her make the best
decision for her.
Initial Consultation;Strategic
planning;Franchise evaluation 2 2 0 0 0 1
Massage Therapy Service Start-up Municipality Eagan West Saint Paul
Existing business is expanding to a new
brick and mortar location. Provided
business owner with assistance with city
inspections and licensing.
Initial Consultation;Business
Registration;Licensing Assistance 2 2 0 0 0 1
Moving and storage business Service Existing - Opportunity Web Eagan N/A
Existing business in Eagan is seeking land in
Dakota County to develop a new facility.
Provided contacts and recommendations.
Initial Consultation;Real estate analysis 1 1 0 0 0 0
wood fabrication Construction / Real Estate Pre-start planning Friends_and_Family Eagan Eagan New business start with questions on local
regulations, start up steps, and licensing.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Regulatory
assistance;Networking/referrals;Zoning
Assistance
3.5 0 3.5 0 0 0
IT consultant Technology Existing - Opportunity Other Eagan Burnsville IT business looking to grow in Dakota
County.Initial Consultation 1.5 0 1.5 0 0 0
Healthcare business Health / Fitness Existing - Opportunity Web Eagan Business attended the Business Law Q&A
on 3/31 TA for Existing Clients 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0
Art studio Retail Existing - Challenged Web Farmington Farmington Ongoing support for existing client TA for Existing Clients 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 0
Grocery & spice market Retail Pre-start planning Web Farmington Farmington
Continued TA provided to business
regarding business plan development and
submittal to the city for plan approval.
Business Plan Development;Loan
Facilitation 3 3 0 0 1 0
Pizza restaurant Food Pre-start planning MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org Farmington Northfield
Startup pizza shop business, assistance
provided with business planning and initial
steps toward opening a retail location in
Farmington.
Business Plan Development;Lease
review/negotiation 4 3.5 0.5 0 0 0
insurance agency Professional / Consulting Existing - Opportunity Municipality Farmington Rosemount
Ongoing TA provided for existing client
seeking financing for Real Estate purchase
and business expansion, referrals provided
to local bankers and attorney. Business
participation in Labor Q&A webinar.
Real estate analysis;TA for Existing
Clients;Loan Facilitation;General business
issues/guidance
6 6 0 0 0 1
Brewery Manufacturing Pre-start planning Municipality Farmington Farmington
Startup brewery business seeking
assistance with initial steps to help him
move from home-brewer to having his own
location and tap room in the future.
Connected him with a mentor and
resources.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Networking/referrals 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0
Athletic coaching Health / Fitness Start-up Municipality Farmington Farmington
Startup business seeking guidance on basic
start-up steps, taxes, bookkeeping, and
regulations.
Initial Consultation;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Regulatory
assistance;Networking/referrals
2.5 2.5 0 0 0 1
Chiropractic Clinic Health / Fitness Existing - Opportunity Municipality Farmington Burnsville
Existing business looking to expand into
new space that they develop and own.
Initial discussion on business plans.
Initial Consultation 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 1
Ice Cream Shop Food Pre-start planning Other Farmington Farmington
New business start is searching for a
location and general guidance for initial
steps to establish the business.
Initial Consultation;Real estate
analysis;Regulatory
assistance;Networking/referrals
2.5 0 2.5 0 0 1
Bakery Retail Existing - Challenged Municipality Farmington Farmington
Existing business is expanding next door.
Seeking grants or loans to help finance the
move.
TA for Existing Clients;Initial
Consultation;General business
issues/guidance;Other Loan Related
4 0 4 0 0 1
Cleaning, organization, personal assistance Service Existing - Opportunity Municipality Hastings Hastings Additional Quickbooks training for existing
client Record keeping/bookkeeping 2.25 1 1.25 0 0 1
Design & décor Retail Start-up Web Hastings Hastings Client attended Business Law Q&A on 3/31.TA for Existing Clients 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 1
Grocery Store Retail Client Inquiry Municipality Hastings Other-Other Hastings New startup business seeking assistance.Initial Consultation 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0
Urgent Care/Primary Care Health / Fitness Pre-start planning Municipality Hastings Woodbury New Business start up looking for
assistance with initial planning steps.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Networking/referrals 1.5 0 1.5 0 1 0
Auto Repair Service Existing - Opportunity Friends_and_Family Hastings Hastings Growing business seeking guidance on
expansion and scaling up, hiring employees.
Initial Consultation;Loan packaging;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Regulatory
assistance;Networking/referrals;Loan
Facilitation
2.5 0 2.5 0 0 1
Restaurant Food Start-up Municipality Hastings Hastings
Client is working with local banker on
financing back for new restaurant start up.
Seeking assistance with gap financing.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Loan packaging 1.5 0 1.5 0 0 0
Dessert Vendor Food Existing - Challenged Other Inver Grove
Heights
Inver Grove
Heights
Long-term client of MCCD expanded her
business to include a trailer last year with
MCCD financing. Continued technical
advisory including
marketing/networking/financial
management.
TA for Existing Clients;General business
issues/guidance;Marketing;Other Loan
Related
5.5 2.5 3 0 1 1
child care facility Service Existing - Opportunity Web Inver Grove
Heights South Saint Paul
continued support for existing client as they
think about business expansion, new
business entity, and fundraising.
TA for Existing
Clients;Networking/referrals;General
business issues/guidance;Business
Registration;Financial Management
Assistance
4 3.5 0.5 0 1 1
construction Construction / Real Estate Existing - Opportunity Web Inver Grove
Heights
Inver Grove
Heights Ongoing support for existing client TA for Existing Clients 0.5 0 0.5 0 1 1
TBD Retail Client Inquiry MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org
Inver Grove
Heights
Inver Grove
Heights
Entrepreneur looking to buy a local
business or franchise. discussed pros / cons
of various business scenarios. provided
resources and checklists to assist in next
steps.
Initial Consultation;Business purchase
evaluation;Franchise evaluation 1.5 1.5 0 0 1 0
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Health / Fitness Start-up Other Lakeville Eagan
Existing client with existing business looking
for assistance with bookkeeping, financial
planning, HR, and Staffing.
Initial
Consultation;Networking/referrals;Operatio
n/logistics;General business
issues/guidance;Financial Management
Assistance
2 0 2 0 1 1
Custom clothing Retail Existing - Challenged Web Lakeville Lakeville
Ongoing TA provided on sales & marketing
strategies, website development, goal
setting for the new year, financial
management support through internal
referral to CPA advisor.
TA for Existing Clients;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Marketing;General
business issues/guidance;Financial
Management Assistance;Personal Financial
planning;Networking/referrals
28.5 17 11.5 0 0 1
Brewery, Bar, Restaurant Food Pre-start planning Friends_and_Family Lakeville Lakeville
New business start, assistance provided
with initial planning, business plan review,
and discussion on financing options and
next steps.
Business Plan Development;Loan
Facilitation 7.5 5 2.5 0 0 0
Brewery Food Pre-start planning Bank_Referral Lakeville Lakeville Reviewed business plan and provided
feedback & additional resources.
Business Plan Development;TA for Existing
Clients;Initial
Consultation;Marketing;Strategic
planning;Networking/referrals;Loan
Facilitation
5.5 4 1.5 0 1 0
Golf simulator with food and beverage Service Start-up Municipality Lakeville Lakeville
New activity center and driving range
business seeking assistance with
professional referrals and commercial lease
negotiation.
Initial Consultation;Lease
review/negotiation;Regulatory
assistance;Networking/referrals
2 2 0 0 0 0
mobile healthcare business Health / Fitness Start-up Municipality Lakeville Lakeville
New start-up healthcare business looking
for assistance and support related to taxes
& record keeping, general start up best
practices.
Initial Consultation;Regulatory
assistance;General business
issues/guidance
2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0
Business planning and consulting Professional / Consulting Pre-start planning Municipality Lakeville Lakeville New business start-up looking for
networking & marketing assistance.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Marketing 1.5 1.5 0 0 1 0
Indoor play place for kids Health / Fitness Pre-start planning Municipality Lakeville Prior Lake Lakeville Dakota
New start up business in initial planning
stages to open an indoor play place for kids
in Lakeville area. Discussed planning, start
up budget, insurance, legal concerns, and
provided follow up resources to get the
clients started on the right track.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Networking/referrals 2 2 0 0 1 0
Youth Swim Instruction Health / Fitness Pre-start planning MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org Lakeville Minneapolis Lakeville Dakota
Entrepreneur is looking for financial
support for his youth swim instruction
business which he plans to open in
Lakeville. Discussed business plan and
financing requirements. Provided loan
request documents and discussed loan
options.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Loan Facilitation 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0
Ear Nose and Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery
Practice Health / Fitness Pre-start planning Municipality Lakeville Other-Other Lakeville Dakota
Medical doctor looking to start a new
practice in Lakeville area. Discussing
business plan, financing option, and market
research.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Marketing;Networking/referr
als;Financial Management Assistance;Loan
Facilitation
7 0 7 0 1 0
Doggie Day Care Service Pre-start planning Web Lakeville Lakeville
Entrepreneur is looking to establish a
doggie daycare business. Considering a
franchise or possibly starting her own
business.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development 2.5 0 2.5 0 1 1
custom woodworking Manufacturing Pre-start planning Web Mendota Heights Mendota
Heights
Start-up business looking for assistance
with first steps to establish a business,
Provided guidance on entity types, business
planning outlines, what to expect with
taxes, and general startup resources.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Regulatory
assistance;Networking/referrals;Tax Advice
& Assistance
2 2 0 0 0 0
Consulting/therapy business Professional / Consulting Existing - Opportunity MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org Mendota Heights Mendota
Heights Mendota Heights Dakota Would like to open up an office and along
with small animal rescue
Initial Consultation;Strategic
planning;Networking/referrals;Other Loan
Related
1.5 0 1.5 0 1 1
CNA Training Professional / Consulting Start-up Web North Saint Paul South Saint Paul Ongoing TA for existing client TA for Existing Clients 0.5 0 0.5 0 1 1
Apple Cider and Juice Food Existing - Opportunity Municipality Other-Dakota
County Saint Paul Ongoing assistance to client as the seek
funding for their large development project TA for Existing Clients 2.5 0 2.5 0 1 1
halal beauty Retail Existing - Opportunity Municipality Rosemount
Ongoing support for existing business
owner. Discussed new grants and funding
sources and a possible expansion to brick
and mortar space.
TA for Existing Clients 4.5 1.5 3 0 1 1
Training Professional / Consulting Existing - Opportunity Municipality Rosemount Rosemount Existing client & new business start
attended Business Law Q&A on 3/31 Regulatory assistance;TA for Existing Clients 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0
3D printing, woodworking, laser printing
fabrication Construction / Real Estate Pre-start planning Municipality Rosemount Rosemount
Existing client re-engaged to pick up
conversation from earlier in the year.
Discussed business registration and entity
selection and provided referrals to
additional resources.
Marketing;Networking/referrals;Business
Registration 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 1
Fitness Franchise Health / Fitness Pre-start planning Bank_Referral Rosemount Rosemount
Working with entrepreneurs in
collaboration with their bank on the
development of a new fitness franchise in
Rosemount. Facilitating financing & moving
the financial package forward with the
bank.
Loan packaging;Loan Facilitation;Franchise
evaluation 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0
Event rental spaces Retail Pre-start planning Bank_Referral Rosemount Rosemount
Client is starting a new event space rental
business. Advising provided on business
plan and financial projections for bank
presentation.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Cash Flow Analysis &
Projections;Loan packaging;Loan
Facilitation
4.5 0 4.5 0 1 0
Clothing Boutique Retail Pre-start planning Municipality Rosemount Rosemount
New business opening in Rosemount
seeking assistance with financial
projections, next steps, and lease
negotiation.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Lease
review/negotiation;Marketing;Financial
Management Assistance
2.5 0 2.5 0 0 1
TBD Other Client Inquiry Web Rosemount Rosemount Client reached out for assistance with
business planning and start up help Initial Consultation 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 1
Technology Repair Technology Existing - Opportunity Entrepreneur Shakopee Lakeville Ongoing client relationship. Business
coaching and insight as needed.Strategic planning;Real estate analysis 9.5 9.5 0 0 0 0
Canning and Beverages Wholesale / Distribution Existing - Opportunity Municipality South Saint Paul Anoka Ongoing client advisory to help to expand
their business
Cash Flow Analysis & Projections;Personal
Financial planning;Regulatory
assistance;Financial Management
Assistance;Strategic planning
2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0
Plumbing & Heating Construction / Real Estate Existing - Opportunity Municipality South Saint Paul South Saint Paul
Existing business looking to purchase real
estate for expansion. Discussed options &
financing and made an introduction to a
local banker.
Real estate
analysis;Networking/referrals;Loan
Facilitation
2 2 0 0 0 0
Entertainment venue Other Existing - Opportunity Web South Saint Paul South Saint Paul
Support provided for new business start,
assistance with referrals and navigating
initial steps and business plan
development.
Business Plan Development;Regulatory
assistance;Financial Management
Assistance
6 6 0 0 0 1
Retail Business Retail Pre-start planning Municipality South Saint Paul South Saint Paul
The entrepreneur is looking to open a book
store and needs assistance with business
planning, projections, and initial steps to
start up.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Networking/referrals 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0
Coffee Shop Food Pre-start planning Municipality South Saint Paul South Saint Paul
Assistance provided to prospective
business owner opening a coffee shop in
SSP. Discussed business planning,
commercial leasing, and provided general
resources and referrals.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Lease
review/negotiation;Networking/referrals
1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1
Hair Salon Service Existing - Opportunity Web West Saint Paul West Saint Paul
Ongoing support for existing client, grant
and funding research, business plan
development for new business venture.
Strategic planning;General business
issues/guidance;TA for Existing
Clients;Other Loan Related
4.5 0 4.5 0 1 1
Brewery / Taproom Service Existing - Opportunity Municipality West Saint Paul West Saint Paul
Financial analysis and examination related
to loan request for financing for business
relocation from St. Paul to West Saint Paul.
Discussions around expansion of the
business and financing.
Cash Flow Analysis & Projections;Other
Loan Related;Loan Facilitation;Real estate
analysis;General business issues/guidance
11.5 11.5 0 0 0 0
Wood Finishing Construction / Real Estate Existing - Opportunity Entrepreneur Burnsville Apple Valley Burnsville
Assisted Biz Owner with TA and different
resources for his business we discussed
grant options, joining the Burnsville
Chamber, looking at his biz financials. I will
continue to provide biz guidance..
TA for Existing Clients;Cash Flow Analysis &
Projections;Other Loan Related 7.5 7 0.5 1 1 0
Fitness Service Existing - Challenged Other Apple Valley Excelsior Loan Facilitation 1 0 1 1 0 0
Chicken Food Truck Food Existing - Opportunity Municipality Apple Valley Apple Valley Existing loan client, closed retail location,
new focus on events Other Loan Related 1.25 1.25 0 1 1 1
Coffee Shop Retail Pre-start planning Municipality Apple Valley Farmington In-depth assistance on business plan and
development for new cafe in Apple Valley.
Business Plan
Development;Networking/referrals;Financi
al Management Assistance;Cash Flow
Analysis & Projections
16 12.5 3.5 1 0 1
Mental Health Therapy Health / Fitness Client Inquiry Entrepreneur Apple Valley Apple Valley Apple Valley Dakota Seeking assistance in accounting/financial
management 0 0 0 1 0 1
Autism Clinic Professional / Consulting Pre-start planning Bank_Referral Burnsville Burnsville
Underwriting loan request for financial
support of commercial property purchase.
Referral to internal bookkeeping expert to
assist with Quickbooks set up.
Loan packaging;TA for Existing Clients;Loan
Facilitation;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Other Loan Related
7 7 0 1 1 1
Custom screen printing Retail Existing - Opportunity Entrepreneur Burnsville Mendota
Heights
Assistance provided to existing business
owner regarding website development,
quickbooks and record keeping.
TA for Existing Clients;Initial
Consultation;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Marketing;Networkin
g/referrals
3 2.5 0.5 1 1 1
Photography studio Professional / Consulting Start-up Municipality Burnsville Burnsville
Client is restarting an existing business after
a long hiatus due to an injury. Assistance
provided to help re-engage with customers
and ramp back up.
TA for Existing Clients;Initial
Consultation;Marketing;Networking/referra
ls;General business issues/guidance
6.5 0 6.5 1 1 1
Mobile Car Wash Service Pre-start planning Web Burnsville Burnsville
Client recently moved from TX to MN and
wants to restart his car wash business here.
Assistance provided to get started and
navigate licensing locally.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Networking/referrals;Licensin
g Assistance
2.5 0 2.5 1 1 0
Restaurant Food Existing - Opportunity Municipality Circle Pines Farmington Assist struggling restaurant with financial
guidance and resources
General business issues/guidance;TA for
Existing Clients;Other Loan Related 1.3 0 1.3 1 1 0
Fitness and Health Education Health / Fitness Existing - Opportunity Municipality Eagan Eagan Continued TA for exiting client.General business issues/guidance 1.5 1.5 0 1 0 1
Retail Retail Start-up Municipality Eagan Eagan Continued TA for existing client.General business issues/guidance 1 1 0 1 0 1
Real Estate Investment Construction / Real Estate Existing - Opportunity Web Eagan Eagan
Assistance provided as client seeks to
establish next steps in business
development. Discuss financing option,
creditworthiness, and business planning.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Personal Financial
planning;Networking/referrals;Loan
Facilitation
6.5 6.5 0 1 1 1
Salon, spa, wellness center Service Pre-start planning Web Eagan Eagan
Entrepreneur seeking support and financial
assistance to get her business up and
running. Discussed grants and financing
process as well as budgeting and personal
financial health. Provided general guidance
on business startup and resources.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Personal Financial
planning;Networking/referrals;Loan
Facilitation
2.5 2.5 0 1 1 1
Commercial Laundry Service Pre-start planning Web Eagan Eagan
Entrepreneur is seeking basic start up
guidance to establish a commercial laundry
business.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development 1 0 1 1 1 0
resale vintage toy shop Retail Existing - Opportunity Friends_and_Family Eagan
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Marketing;Networking/referr
als;General business issues/guidance;Other
Loan Related
14 0 14 1 1 0
Yoga Studio Service Start-up Municipality Farmington Farmington client has a new cleaning business and
requested assistance for initial filing steps.Initial Consultation 0.5 0 0.5 1 1 1
Beauty Supply Retail Existing - Opportunity Municipality Farmington Lakeville
Ongoing assistance to existing client.
Facilitation with microgrant receipt and
compliance.
TA for Existing Clients;Financial
Management Assistance 5 4 1 1 1 1
Dance Education and Mentorship Health / Fitness Existing - Challenged Municipality Farmington Apple Valley
Continued support provided to client as
they seek funding for their business
expansion.
TA for Existing Clients;Financial
Management Assistance 2.5 0.5 2 1 0 1
Restaurant Food Existing - Opportunity Municipality Farmington Bloomington Minneapolis
Existing business is expanding to a second
location. Discussed expansion, planning,
budgeting, and financing options, and what
a bank would require to look at their
project.
TA for Existing Clients;Loan Facilitation 3.5 2 1.5 1 1 0
PC Repair Technology Start-up Web Farmington Farmington
Newly established business seeking
assistance with initial steps of choosing a
business entity, setting up insurance, and
establishing pricing & marketing strategies.
Discussed in depth and provided referrals
to local professionals.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Regulatory
assistance;Networking/referrals;General
business issues/guidance
2 2 0 1 1 0
Home based Wellness, Pilates, Ayurveda Health / Fitness Existing - Challenged Municipality Hastings Hastings
Home-based business is taking the jump to
a brick and mortar space. Support provided
on website issues and development and
SEO work.
TA for Existing
Clients;Marketing;Operation/logistics;Recor
d keeping/bookkeeping;Personal Financial
planning
4.5 3.5 1 1 0 1
Clothing business Retail Start-up MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org
Inver Grove
Heights Eagan Ongoing TA for existing client TA for Existing Clients 0.5 0 0.5 1 1 1
Mexican Restaurant Food Existing - Opportunity Other Inver Grove
Heights
Inver Grove
Heights
Inver Grove
Heights Dakota
Food truck business owner is opening a
Restaurant and will have catering services
(food truck) for events. The client needs
some advice in regards to licenses and
permits to operate.
General business issues/guidance;Business
Registration;Initial Consultation 4.5 0 4.5 1 1 1
Hardwood Floor Contracting Service Start-up Other Inver Grove
Heights
Inver Grove
Heights
Client started a hew hardwood floor
refinishing business with her husband.
Assistance provided on licensing, start up
steps, owner's draws, and other start up
basics. Provided resources and ongoing
support.
Initial
Consultation;Networking/referrals;General
business issues/guidance;Business
Registration
2 0 2 1 1 1
Financial Advising for underserved
communities Professional / Consulting Start-up Municipality Lakeville Lakeville
New business looking to grow and scale up.
Seeking assistance on sales strategies,
marketing, networking, and growth.
Initial
Consultation;Marketing;Networking/referra
ls
1.5 0 1.5 1 1 0
martial arts instruction and fitness Health / Fitness Existing - Opportunity Municipality Mendota Heights Mendota
Heights Loan Facilitation 1.5 0 1.5 1 0 0
Dairy technology Technology Start-up Municipality Mendota Heights Mendota
Heights
Continued assistance as client expands
business, considering hiring first employee,
and continues fundraising.
TA for Existing Clients 3 0 3 1 0 0
Home Healthcare Existing - Opportunity Bank_Referral Minneapolis Lakeville
Assistance provided to potential loan client
as they finalize their loan request. Loan
underwriting, liaising with the SBA lender,
and facilitating the loan request for a new
business location.
Loan Facilitation;Loan packaging;Real estate
analysis;Networking/referrals;General
business issues/guidance
35.5 20 15.5 1 1 1
franchise opportunity Retail Start-up Municipality Prior Lake Burnsville TA for Existing Clients;Lease
review/negotiation 3.5 1.5 2 1 0 1
Lawn care and snow removal Start-up Bank_Referral Rosemount
New business start seeking assistance with
navigating business registration, first steps,
legal aspects, and Quickbooks setup and
training. Provided legal referrals and
introduced OTB Quickbooks expert.
TA for Existing Clients;Record
keeping/bookkeeping;Initial
Consultation;Regulatory assistance;General
business issues/guidance
7.5 7 0.5 1 0 0
Cleaning business Service Pre-start planning Other Rosemount Rosemount Client is seeking guidance on starting a
residential and commercial cleaning service.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Networking/referrals 1.5 0 1.5 1 1 1
Auto Repair Service Existing - Opportunity Municipality Saint Paul Maplewood
Minneapolis;
Other-Hennepin
County; Other-
Ramsey County;
Saint Paul
Dakota;
Hennepin;
Ramsey
Loan Request / Commercial Building
Loan Facilitation;Financial Management
Assistance;Loan packaging;Initial
Consultation
7 0 7 1 1 0
restaurant Food Start-up Municipality South Saint Paul Woodbury Ongoing support for existing client, grant
outreach, potential loan request
TA for Existing Clients;Loan
Facilitation;Other Loan Related 1.5 0 1.5 1 1 0
Early childhood education Service Start-up Other South Saint Paul South Saint Paul
Provided business with grant opportunities
and assistance with markets & website
questions.
Business Plan
Development;Marketing;Operation/logistic
s;TA for Existing Clients
3 1 2 1 1 1
Mexican Restaurant Food Existing - Challenged Municipality South Saint Paul South Saint Paul Looking for a Loan Request of 100k for WC/
Equipment
TAActivity;Cash Flow Analysis &
Projections;Other Loan Related 9 0 9 1 1 0
Tattoo Parlor Service Existing - Opportunity Municipality South Saint Paul Apple Valley
Existing business owner is looking to
relocate his business from Newport MN to
South Saint Paul. Advising provided on
business plans and next steps for financing.
Initial Consultation;Business Plan
Development;Loan
packaging;Networking/referrals;Other Loan
Related
3.5 0 3.5 1 1 0
Logistics and organization business Professional / Consulting Start-up Web West Saint Paul West Saint Paul Client is making progress on Business
Development - discussed next steps.TA for Existing Clients 0.5 0 0.5 1 0 1
Food truck business opening a restaurant Food Existing - Opportunity MCCD Community
Partner/Member Org West Saint Paul Saint Paul West Saint Paul Dakota
Existing business looking to expand into a
brick and mortar restaurant location.
Discussed broker referrals and participation
financing with LEDC.
Other Loan Related;TA for Existing
Clients;Initial
Consultation;Networking/referrals
4.5 1.5 3 1 1 0
CRE entity Construction / Real Estate Start-up Bank_Referral West Saint Paul Shakopee Reviewed scheduled interest rate
adjustment for an existing loan client TA for Existing Clients 0.75 0 0.75 0 1 1
Restaurant Food Pre-start planning Bank_Referral Eagan Farmington
Assistance provided to existing loan client
who is in the process of building out his
restaurant business. Troubleshooting
various business and planning issues.
Liaising with lead lender and facilitation
additional financing.
General business issues/guidance;TA for
Existing Clients;Loan Facilitation;Other Loan
Related
6.5 6.5 0 0 0 0
Child Care Center Service Start-up Bank_Referral Burnsville Loan Servicing for existing loan client Other Loan Related 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0
Restaurant Food Start-up Web Eagan Eagan Loan servicing TA for Existing Clients;Other Loan Related 0.75 0 0.75 0 0 0
Clothing Boutique Retail Start-up Municipality Hastings Hastings Ongoing servicing and support for existing
loan client.Other Loan Related 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 1
2nd location, restaurant expansion Food Existing - Opportunity Friends_and_Family Minneapolis Maplewood Saint Paul Dakota
I am assisting biz assisting biz client with
apply for a grant for small Latino
restaurants and helping her gather required
documents to make sure she will be eligible
providing additional TA.
Loan Facilitation;General business
issues/guidance;TA for Existing Clients 4 3 1 1 1 1
TA HOURS 612.3 300.5 311.8
PROGRAM HOURS 414 227 187
ANNUAL TOTAL 1026 528 499 342,000$ 3,155,000$ 200,000$ 41 64 63