The City of Shoreview is a one-stop destination for small business support

When the bustle of the holiday season dies down for small businesses, it’s a great time to prepare for the new year. As part of your annual planning and reflection process, look for new opportunities to connect and verify you are utilizing all the local, state, and federal resources possible to grow your business. The City of Shoreview is a great resource for connecting to local, state and regional programs and learning more about incentive programs of interest to local businesses.

Review local and state business incentives and programs

The City of Shoreview maintains a local and state incentives registry of grant and loan opportunities plus financial and tax incentives. This easy-to-access directory streamlines the review process for our business owners by targeting the most relevant opportunities for Shoreview companies. A sample of incentives and programs highlighted includes:

• Tax abatement: Qualifying properties may be eligible for a refund of property taxes for a set period following qualified improvements on vacant land or a building.
• Tax increment financing: The City of Shoreview can create tax increment financing districts for qualifying projects meeting specific criteria, including hiring and wage goals.
• Minnesota Investment Fund: Offers financing to qualifying businesses adding new workers and retaining high-quality jobs.
• Minnesota Job Creation Fund: Offers financial incentives to qualifying businesses creating or retaining jobs, constructing or renovating company facilities, or making other property improvements

For more information on any financial assistance program, visit the local and state incentives registry. You can also contact The City of Shoreview to discuss current programs.

Utilize Ramsey County’s Open to Business

Companies in Shoreview have access to the Ramsey County Open to Business program which provides direct technical assistance and other forms of support to small business owners and entrepreneurs at no cost. From start-ups to expanding enterprises, all small businesses in Ramsey County are eligible to participate. The program offers business plan drafting, feasibility analysis, cash flow and financing projections, licensing assistance, and marketing planning. Drafting these documents and projections streamlines the next steps in business development, such as obtaining financing, and Open to Business can assist with loan packaging.

Explore Workforce Solutions

If 2025 will be the year for expanding your workforce, connecting with Ramsey County Workforce Solutions is a must. Ramsey County Workforce Solutions supports the success of area businesses through quality workforce development services. With access to over 25,000 job candidates, Workforce Solutions will help find your next staff member or up-skill your current workforce. The staff recruits and screens potential candidates for the skills required for your business before forwarding applications. Services are free and made available by the public workforce and economic development system. Workforce Solutions can also help you apply for state DEED Training Grants to train and retrain workers.

To learn more about small business development opportunities in Shoreview, contact the City of Shoreview today.