Business Planning Center (BPC)

A joint venture between Minnesota SCORE and the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Business Planning Center (BPC) offers a wide range of tools to assist business planning, market research, and training.

The Business Planning Center

Midtown Commons Building
Suite 112
2324 University Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55114

Phone: (651) 209-1884

Planning Assistance Tools

Available tools to help you plan your business include:

• Current software for Business Plan preparation
• Extensive library aimed at small business
• Experienced manager for direct one-on-one advice
• Personal Computers, Color Copier, and Fax Machine

SCORE Counselors

On-site counseling is available from SCORE Volunteers. Counselors are at the center every day and will meet with individuals on a one-on-one basis.

Special Programs

The BPC offers the following special programs:

• A Legal CORPS attorney to answer business related legal questions
      - Every Tuesday from 4 PM to 7 PM
• A free Small Business Loan Seminar explaining the SBA’s loan programs.
      - Every Thursday from 12:30 PM to 2 PM
• A Lender, for informal consultation
      - Every Thursday from 2 PM to 6 PM
• A Spanish-speaking collaborator
      - Daily from 9 AM to 4 PM

Hours of Operation

The Business Planning Center is open (Legal holidays excluded):

• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9 AM to 4 PM
• Tuesday and Thursday - 9 AM to 7 PM

Call to Confirm

Please call the BPC at (651) 209-1884 to confirm current programs and hours.

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