
Open to Business is a small business technical assistance program provided by the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) through a partnership with Washington County.
The City’s participation in the Open to Business program provides small businesses with services to help them succeed – which in turn supports a broader strategy of promoting economic development, creating and retaining jobs, and cultivating entrepreneurs.
The program assists entrepreneurs and small businesses with:
Advising and Technical Assistance
| Access to Capital
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- Business and strategic planning
- Marketing and communications planning
- Feasibility studies
- Regulator, tax, licensing and accounting training
- Financial assessment
- Referrals to critical professional services
| - Loan packaging/facilitation
- Loans for new and emerging businesses
- Advocacy with lending institutions
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To set up an appointment and learn more, contact:
Tyler Hilsabeck, Business Advisor
Phone: 612-789-8838
Email Tyler Hilsabeck
Woodbury Office Hours: 1st Wednesday of the month
1-4 PM
Washington County Community Development Agency Office
7645 Currell Boulevard, Woodbury
Learn more at OpenToBusinessMN.org.