Based in Duluth, Minn., University of Minnesota Center for Economic Development is a business management consultancy firm. Its consulting programs provide services to business start-ups and existing businesses focusing on feasibility studies, market research, surveys, business plan development, loan packaging, operational assistance, procurement assistance, manufacturing, management, compliance, problem solving and information technology. The company's program include the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) Business Group, the 21st Century Arrowhead Initiative, and the Student to Business Initiative. University of Minnesota Center for Economic Development offers business and computer workshops to businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Northeastern Minnesota.

Website: umdced.com

Phone: (218) 726-7298

Cross Streets: Between 1st Ave E/S 1st Ave E and N Lake Ave/S Lake Ave/W Superior St