Center for Community Vitality
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship resources are available to help entrepreneurs make educated decisions about starting and/or growing their businesses. These resources can assist individuals in learning ways to promote economy, through the development of products and services that encourage entrepreneurship and support business growth.
Agri-Entrepreneurship - An in-depth resource handbook is available for agriculture entrepreneurs interested in beginning an alternative ag related enterprise.
Agritainment Resource Directory- An in-depth resource directory for agriculture entrepreneurs
E-Commerce - For small business. E-Commerce is more than selling stuff on line, it's using online resources and tools to do business better -- more efficiently and productively. It's about making and saving money online.
Youth Entrepreneurship - A twenty hour, one graduate credit class is available for teachers and youth group leaders that work with youth in 3rd through 7th grades.
Resource Links:
Access North Dakota Mainstreet - E-Commerce for Small Business
Alternative Farming Systems Information Center - Resources for agriculture entrepreneurs
Business Planner - Assist entrepreneurs in the write-up of a business plan
Center for Technology & Business - Assisting with economic development and training
Center for Rural Affairs - Resources for family farms & ranches
Entrepreneur Centers of North Dakota- One stop location for assistance for small business owners
Entrepreneur Magazine - Online magazine
Entrepreneur Network - Contact information relating to inventions and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs Reference Guide - Guide to Small Business Information
Food Entrepreneur - Resource guide to the food industry
Manufacturing Extension -Services, assistance, resources & programs
Marketplace of Ideas - Wealth of information and ideas for entrepreneurs
ND Economic Development and Finance - Economic development services for business ventures
New Business Registration - Registering your Business in North Dakota
NCRCRD-Community Development Core Competencies for Extension Professionals
Small Business Development Center - Assistance with business plans
Starting Your Own Food Business in North Dakota - Food entrepreneurship resources
The Entrepreneur's Help Page - List of helpful resources
UND Center of Innovation - Assist with new ventures and marketing new business products
U.S. Small Business Administration - Helping small businesses succeed
Youth Entrepreneurship - Experienced based Entrepreneurship Education
Financing Resources:
Agricultural Products Utilization Commission - grants for businesses in North Dakota
Bank of North Dakota - Financing your business
Dakota Certified Development Corporation - A lender to small business
USDA Rural Development Enterprise Grants - Business and Cooperative Programs
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