Minnesota: Resources
Export Minnesota
Export Minnesota is the website of The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO), the state's official export promotion arm that provides export assistance to Minnesota companies as they enter and compete in the international marketplace. Among other services, the group provides: Export Counseling and Technical Assistance, Export Education and Training Services, Export Promotion Services, Market Intelligence and Research Resources, as well as a live helpline.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Minnesota Department of Commerce License Lookup Directory
The Minnesota Department of Commerce provides access to and/or information on over 500 licenses administered by state agencies. Find the professional, business, or vehicle licenses either through the regulated activity, the state agency involved, the name of the license, or a keyword search.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
This site offers labor market information, such as employment rates, wage or industry info, and trend data, as well as detailed information on beginning, growing, or managing a business, financing, finding workers, and more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
On the Minnesota DOLI website, users can find information about construction codes and licensing, labor standards such as overtime, workers’ compensation rules and services, and more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Minnesota District Export Council
The MNDEC is a non-profit organization providing export assistance not only to Minnesota but the United States at large. The site addresses many basic exporting questions, offers free counseling, a variety of export forms and tools, and some international market research resources. For Minnesota in particular, the site provides contacts to a number of different information sources not online.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Minnesota Foreign Trade Zones
This site explains what exactly a foreign trade zone is, what the benefits of operating in a foreign trade zone are, where in Minnesota these foreign trade zones are located, and how to become a part of one.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Minnesota Secretary of State
This page provides access to scores of business forms and documents for operating in Minnesota.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Minnesota Small Business Development Centers
The Minnesota SBDCs aim to help small business in Minnesota. They offer counseling services on all manner of business matters affecting, forming, or existing small businesses. Training workshops and seminars are offered as well. A detailed FAQ section provides immediate answers to some business questions.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
Twin Cities Business Journal
In this online edition of the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal, users can find a wealth of Minnesota-specific business articles, ranging from short updates to special reports. A business events calendar is also available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 21, 2012
U.S. Commercial Service in Minnesota
The Minnesota branch of the Department of Commerce that specializes in helping small to medium sized companies develop and execute exporting strategies. Fees vary and are based on the service being provided.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 1, 2011
United States: Product Distribution Laws in Minnesota - a Lexwork International exclusive
This document outlines MInnesota's laws regarding franchises, distributors, sales representatives, and how their contracts are to be created. Prepared by: Mackall, Crounse & Moore PLC.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 27, 2011