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What is the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)?

The SBDC offers at no cost, confidential consulting to help businesses in SE Minnesota identify, understand and overcome the challenges of starting a business, running a successful business, and developing exit strategies. We provide the professional expertise and guidance that every small business owner needs to flourish in today’s competitive and ever-changing business world. We do not lend money to small businesses; however, we work with the business owners and financial institutions to prepare documentation that lenders require for business loans.

The SE Minnesota SBDC is operated by RAEDI – Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. with support from the Small Business Administration, the Department of Employment and Economic Development, multiple regional partners and local funding sources. The SBDC provides resources to southeastern Minnesota area businesses.

Host Organization:

RAEDI-Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc.
MN BioBusiness Center-6th Floor
221 First Avenue SW, Suite 600
Rochester, MN 55902

Park in 3rd Street Parking Ramp. Street level entry – near Think Bank

OUR MISSION

Represent the collective interest of our members by promoting, informing, supporting and continuously improving the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, which delivers nationwide educational assistance to strengthen small/medium business management, thereby contributing to the growth of local, state and national economies.

SBDC Professional Business Consulting

The SBDC provides confidential consulting to existing and emerging businesses. Contact the SBDC directly via e-mail at info@rochestersbdc.com or by calling (507) 738-1002.

SBDC Workshops, Presentations, Events, Lunch & Learns and Booth participation!

The SBDC hosts in a variety of learning experiences in locations throughout our 11-county region. We offer tailored events to your community. If you would like the SBDC to come to your community for an event, please contact Julie at: jlemler@rochesterSBDC.com 507.738.1006.

Coming soon! Seminar Schedule

Our Team

Mark Thein
Regional Director

(507) 738.1003

For the past 27 years Mark has had a great interest in working one on one with small business owners.  Loan packaging, financing analysis, marketing, and business plan development are just a few aspects he concentrates on. He is ready and willing to help tackle any business issue that small business owners have.

Rick Indrelie
Consultant

(507) 738.1004

Rick Indrelie is a Consultant with the Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) of Rochester. He provides confidential consulting to help clients identify, understand and overcome the challenges of running a successful business. Additionally, he packages SBA loans for his clients and financial institutions. He has over 30 years experience working in the accounting/finance field. Rick graduated from Minnesota State University Mankato with a Bachelor of Science Degree and is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional. He has helped his customers get over $150,000,000 in financing/investments for their small businesses.

Julie Herrera-Lemler
Program Manager

(507) 738.1006

Julie has been a staple in the Rochester community for 25 years.  She is a former entrepreneur as she successfully ran an award-winning baking business (You Betcha Cupcake!) for 8 years while working a full-time job. Julie has experience in the food industry, construction industry, in the tech. environment (Silicon Valley) and in corporate/executive settings. She understands that it takes hard work to balance a career life, a family life and being an entrepreneur. Business Development, Management, Planning, Organizing, Coordinating, Event Development, are some of her areas of expertise.

Our Satellite Center Locations

ACHLA – Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics and Latin Americans

Collider Foundation Rochester, MN

Development Corporation of Austin

Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce

Owatonna Area Business Development Center

Red Wing Ignite

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