Open to Business

With the help of a matching grant from Hennepin County, the City of Hopkins has contracted with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers to provide free one-on-one business consultation to Hopkins residents or entrepreneurs who want to start a new business or grow an existing business in the community.

This is a free service. Participants can meet with certified “Open to Business” consultants by appointment and get help planning and working through small business challenges such as:

• Accounting, book keeping set-up and training
• Business acquisition
• Business start-up
• Business plan development
• Cash flow, financial and business analysis
• Loan packaging
• Networking/referrals
• Operations
• Strategic planning
• Commercial real estate analysis

In addition, “Open to Business” advisors can assist entrepreneurs in identifying borrowing needs and financing options. Direct financing and loans up to $25,000 are also available through the “Open to Business” program.

For More information

For more information, visit opentobusinessmn.org or contact:

Zamzam Mohammed
Business Advisor
Direct: 612-712-7072
MCCD: 612-789-7337 
Email Zamzam Mohammed