Opportunities for Start-Ups & Financing

 

Sandstone has programs to assist start-ups to expand within the community. 

The following provides general information. 

Links are provided for more specific information.

 

City staff is always willing to work with you on the specifics of your project.

 

Minnesota Small Business Development Centers

The MNSBDC can provide free counseling services for interested persons and assist with the development of business plans and loan packaging. 

 

Katie Heppner
Regional Director, North Central SBDC
218-855-8145
katherine.heppner@clcmn.edu 

 

Community Economic Development Loan (CED Loan)

The Sandstone EDA has a community loan fund which may be used to provide financing to eligible start-up businesses locating within the community.


https://sandstone.govoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7BE367B94F-BFCA-40F7-864E-7F13B6756254%7D/uploads/2026_EDA_LOAN_FUND_guidlines.pdf

https://sandstone.govoffice.com/vertical/Sites/%7BE367B94F-BFCA-40F7-864E-7F13B6756254%7D/uploads/2026_EDA-_CED_LOAN_FUND_APPLICATION.pdf



Kathy George
320-245-5241
administrator@sandstonemn.gov

 

Other Resources:
US Small  Business Administration
  website
Starting a Business in Minnesota  website