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State Programs & Incentives
Small Business Development Programs from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED):
Greater MN Job Expansion Program:
Under this program businesses in Greater Minnesota (outside the seven-county Twin Cities area) will receive sales tax refunds on all
purchases made during a seven-year period. To qualify, business must have operated in greater MN for one year. The business must be willing
to increase full-time employment at the facility by two employees or 10 percent of current employment, whichever is greater, within three years.
CERTs - Renewable Energy for Greater MN:
Through Renewable Energy for Greater Minnesota, CERTs offers custom project assistance and tools to those interested in pursuing renewable energy projects.