Entrepreneur Training

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.

Applications for our Fall Cohort are now open! The application deadline is Friday, July 10th 2026. Please fill out the application and reach out to our team with any questions.

NDC Trainer Victor Thompson
Mondays
August 17 – December 7, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Neighborhood Partner Location
West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (WBC)
North Minneapolis

Note: Training classes are in-person,  classes will be moved to virtual if there is inclement weather.

NDC Trainer Lonnia Jefferson
Thursdays
August 20 – December 3, 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Neighborhood Partner Location
Virtual via Zoom
African Career Education & Resource, Inc. (ACER)

NDC Trainer Brenda Rhodes
Thursdays
August 20 – December 3, 2026
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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

Note: Training classes are in-person,  classes will be moved to virtual if there is inclement weather.

CLICK HERE to apply now!