Ramsey County is launching the Re-Imagination Resource Center, a new initiative aimed at strengthening local Business Community Organizations (BCOs) by enhancing their capacity and expanding their services to better support small businesses and entrepreneurs.
This resource center will focus on three key areas:
- Enhancing Technical Capabilities – Supporting the development of new and existing technical skills within BCOs.
- Expanding Training & Mentorship – Strengthening training and mentorship programs for entrepreneurs and business owners.
- Providing Financial Assistance – Offering additional financial support to participants who successfully complete their training.
To ensure the program effectively addresses the needs of BCOs, the solicitation process will begin with a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on current challenges and priorities. The findings from the RFI will help shape the program's design.
We encourage you to contribute to this effort by completing the RFI. Responses are due by 4 p.m. April 29, 2025.
Please follow the provided instructions and adhere to the submission timeline. Your input is essential in shaping a program that truly meets the needs of our business community.
A more formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will follow, inviting BCOs to participate in the initiative. It will be posted here once available.