Traditional Plan It!

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Interested in opening a for-profit business venture?

Plan It! training classes help emerging entrepreneurs learn the fundamentals of running a business and develop a solid business plan. As a part of our continuing commitment to small businesses and the community, NDC, in conjunction with Neighborhood Partners, helps to reduce barriers to small business success for residents in the Twin Cities metro area who want to learn the skills needed to start and operate their own small business.

“At the time, there’s no way we could have done what we’ve done without NDC.”

Sonora Grill, Minneapolis

Entrepreneur Training Cohort

Training Classes In-Person

Applications are now open for the 2025 Plan It! Entrepreneur Training Cohort. Applications close on June 27th. Spaces are limited, so apply now!

Please see below for information on Class schedules and trainers, both in-person and virtual.

NDC Trainer Victor Thompson
Mondays
August 18 – December 1, 2025
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Neighborhood Partner Location
Brooklyn Park Small Business Center
7970 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Note: Classes will be moved to virtual if there is a surge in COVID and/or inclement weather.

NDC Trainer Victor Thompson
Mondays
August 18 – December 1, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Neighborhood Partner Location
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC) in partnership with Emerge Community Development
1834 Emerson Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Note: Classes will be moved to virtual if there is a surge in COVID and/or inclement weather.

NDC Trainer Brenda Rhodes
Thursdays
August 21 – December 4, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Neighborhood Partner Location
Rondo Community Land Trust (RCLT)
1041 Selby Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104

Note: Classes will be moved to virtual if there is a surge in COVID and/or inclement weather.

Entrepreneur Training Cohort

Training Classes Virtual

Applications are now open for the 2025 Plan It! Entrepreneur Training Cohort. Applications close on June 27th. Spaces are limited, so apply now!

Please see below for information on Class schedules and trainers.

NDC Trainer Teóna Washington
Tuesdays
August 19 – December 3, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Neighborhood Partner 
East Side Area and Business Association (ESABA)

Classes are virtual.

Our Process

Apply

To be considered for the Plan It! training class, you must submit your application by June 27th, 2025. We will begin reviewing applications in mid-January.

Interview

Applicants meeting the selection criteria will be invited to schedule a 25-minute informal interview. Final decisions will be made after all interviews have been conducted.

Payment

Class fees are determined on a sliding scale ($150 – $650), based on household income, family size, and if you live or plan to operate your business in one of our priority neighborhoods. Payment is due before you attend orientation. Payment plans are available.

Orientation

If accepted, you must attend the in-person Plan It! Orientation on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. You will receive an email with the location details if accepted into the training class.

Course Information

Program Selection Criteria

Class Structure and Components

Course FAQ

Who should apply for Plan It!?

What are the benefits of completing this program?

Who are the trainers?

Is this program offered in any languages other than English?

What types of businesses have graduates started after finishing this class?

Do I have to open my business in a specific neighborhood?

Questions?

Contact us:

Kehinde Reuben
kreuben@ndc-mn.org
651 379 8425

Stephanie Kimble
skimble@ndc-mn.org
651 379 8104